Educational Psychologist Cardiff | Tom Pearson EP Services

Areas Covered

Dyslexia/ Literacy difficulties in children and adults

Learning difficulties

Pre-university and university-based assessment

Exam access arrangements

Dyscalculia assessment

Emotional and behavioural issues, relating to learning/ school

Early identification of neurodevelopmental differences (ASD/ ADHD) - note that these diagnoses should only be offered by medical professionals

Anxiety and school avoidance.

Handwriting difficulties (e.g. DASH assessment)

Self-esteem issues

Independent Educational Psychologist providing work for:

Parents
Schools (state schools and private)
Universities and FE colleges
University students

Working with both adults and children: Based in Cardiff and providing services across South Wales.

The best way to make initial contact is by WhatsApp (most secure) or email. Please state the age of your child, the area in which you live and the key areas of concern. A full reply will almost always be received within 6 hours.

For my consulting room I use The Practice Rooms, in Park Grove. A lovely victorian building in the centre of Cardiff, in the university area. Alternatively, there are times I may be able to visit a client at their home.

Recent Testimonials

'Thank you so much! I've checked it over and I'm really happy with the report. I'm so relieved that X and I finally have some clear answers and now he can get the support he needs. Hopefully in time he'll make good progress and have a bright future ahead. Thank you for everything, I really appreciate it.'

Parent, Caerphilly, March 2026

‘Thank you so much for all of your hard work…. I really hope we can support X in the way she deserves to be. This has been an important start on that journey though so I’m very grateful to have had your excellent guidance and support. She has really benefitted from your approach and has felt very comfortable addressing these concerns with you as a result and we appreciate this very much.’

Parent, Cardiff, September 2025

Hi Tom..... thank you so much for the detailed report that captures X's strengths and weaknesses and, through use of the different scoring systems, highlights the areas for which further support is needed.

The appointment with you was helpful in so many ways. To see X engage with you, someone he has never met before, and to see how you were able to 'read'/understand him, was so lovely to see.

I also found it quite probing as a parent. Having identified our concerns about X's writing skills, but without knowing why this was an issue for him, it felt quite emotional to be getting a detailed assessment of his needs. For this we are very grateful.

We have read through the report several times. We can see how this report will be so helpful for discussing X's learning needs with his school staff, and for us to support him more at home.'

Parent, Powys, Feb 2024

'Thank you so much for today! You were very professional and explained everything so clearly, I really appreciate it!'

Parent, Neath, Feb 2023

'Many thanks for the report, its contents, and the swiftness in receiving it - I was not expecting it so soon. It was lovely to meet you and X (although shy) did comment on how nice you were. She is much happier now she knows there is a learning issue and I have to say so am I. At least now she can get the help she needs.'

Parent, Monmouthshire, July 2021

'Thank you Tom. It is really interesting to read this report. I know very little about dyslexia, this really helps me understand and begin to make sense of what X is experiencing and also the things we can do to help her.

Thank you for coming to do the assessment and the lovely manner you had with her. I could tell from her tone that she felt very comfortable with you.'

Parent, Cardiff, Sept 2020

'Thank you again for your help, X said it was the best thing that has happened for him in a long time and I think it helped him make sense of what's going on......you had such a wonderful way with X and he really enjoyed your time, he would happily do puzzles with you all day I think!'

Parent, Cardiff, March 2020

'Hi Tom, X got into university and achieved 3 A-levels. With your report the NHS are providing him with so much support and equipment to help him. Just writing to say thank you for such a detailed spot on report, that really pin points his needs'.

Parent, Cardiff, August 2019

'To see her face light up, because she is gaining a much needed understanding of herself, made my day.

Parent, Cardiff, November 2018

'Thank you so much for the report. I feel it provides an excellent overview of X's strengths and areas for development. It provides a detailed understanding of the tests and comprehensive ways forward for X in the short term and long term.

Thank you so much for your calm and professional manner with X and I would definitely recommend you to any other concerned parent.'

Parent and Specialist Teacher, Cardiff, July 2017

'Thank you for your support and insight with [our daughter]. Having had years of frustration with her behaviour it was great to be able to pinpoint some areas we can concentrate on to ensure we’re giving her every opportunity to develop into a happy and well-rounded young girl. She felt at ease with you and actually enjoyed the consultation, as did we. Many thanks again.'