Kate Busch
EP & Org Development
HCPC Registration No: PYL042569
Hello, my name is Kate, and I am a dual HCPC-registered Clinical and Educational Psychologist, as well as an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, with over 15 years of international experience across education, mental health and applied psychology.
My core work is within educational settings, supporting children and young people, as well as the adults and systems around them. I work closely with schools, multidisciplinary teams and families to understand needs, inform provision and create environments that enable children and young people to access learning, feel safe and make meaningful progress.
My approach is grounded in educational psychology, with a strong focus on communication, social and emotional development, and the interaction between individual needs and the wider system. I bring particular expertise in supporting complex presentations, including anxiety, emotional regulation and trauma-related needs, always with a clear focus on practical, evidence-informed strategies that can be implemented in real-world school contexts.
Alongside my work in education, I draw on additional experience in clinical practice, trauma-informed approaches and leadership development. This allows me to support not only individual children and young people, but also the professionals and systems around them, particularly in high-demand environments where clear thinking, consistency and reflective practice are essential.
I have designed and delivered training and professional development for teachers, therapists and multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on building confidence, strengthening decision-making and supporting sustainable ways of working.
At Words First, I contribute to the development of practice and professional learning, supporting teams to think psychologically about their work and to create environments where both practitioners and children can thrive. My work aligns closely with Words First’s values of collaboration, respect and openness, with a strong emphasis on thoughtful, joined-up working in the best interests of children and young people.
