Home Ed Psychology Circle: Ask the Ed Psych
A relaxed monthly evening Q&A and discussion group, hosted by Dr. Veronica Roberts - Educational Psychologist and home educating parent.
Home educating can be wonderful. It can also throw up questions and issues that are hard to talk through with people who don't understand this path. How do I know if my child needs more support? Is this a learning difference or just a different pace? Why is my usually-easy-going child suddenly digging their heels in? How can I support my child's confidence with something they're finding hard?
The Home Ed Psychology Circle is a space to bring those questions - big or small - and think them through together, with a bit of psychological insight added to the mix.
About me
I'm Dr. Veronica Roberts, an HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families - working first as a nanny, nursery auxilliary, Learning Support Assistant in a specialist school, and then as an ASD Outreach Worker supporting schools and families, before qualifying as an Educational Psychologist in 2009.
I also home educate my own child, so I know first-hand the highs, lows, joy and self-doubt that this path can raise! I bring specialist expertise in neurodiversity, child development, emotional well-being and learning - but my approach is collaborative, not prescriptive. You are the expert in your child (...even in those moments when you feel like you're not!)
What to expect from the pilot
• A small Circle of up to 12 home educating parents
• A brief welcome and introductions
• Open space for your questions, thoughts and discussion - bring whatever's on your mind
• A warm, confidential, no-judgement atmosphere
• A chance to help shape what future Circles look like — at the end, I'll ask what topics you'd find useful for future sessions, so the Circle grows around what actually matters to you
Pilot session details
• 📅 Tuesday 23rd June 2026
• 🕗 8:15pm – 9:30pm (UK time)
• 💻 Online via Zoom (link sent on the day)
• 💷 Free for this pilot
• ☕ Bring a drink and somewhere comfy to sit
A few house-keeping things
• What's shared in the Circle, stays in the Circle
• No recording - this is a live, in-the-moment space
• This is general psychological discussion, not individual professional advice. If anything raised needs more in-depth, personalised input, I'll happily signpost or chat separately
• After registering, you'll receive the Zoom link by email closer to the date
I'm running this as a pilot to see what works, what's helpful, and what people would value from a regular monthly Circle. Your feedback at the end will help shape what comes next.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Dr. Veronica Roberts | HCPC: PYL24194