Dr Paula Pearson

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Paula Pearson is a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist who is experienced in working across the life span. She draws upon a range of psychological approaches, tailoring interventions to meet individual needs. Paula has a special interest in attachment and trauma informed approaches. She integrates mind-body based practices such as EMDR, yoga therapy, mindfulness for trauma and psychological distress. Paula has expertise working with psychological distress that has arisen due to physical health conditions. Paula is skilled in providing specialist psychological assessments, intervention, and evaluations. She has completed additional training in EMDR and Child and Adolescent Yoga therapy for mental health.

Specialism

Adult Therapy, Adult Assessment, Child Assessment, Child Therapy, Family Assessment

Locations Covered

Cornwall, Devon

As you may be aware, on the 14th April 2025 the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) announced changes to the Fair Access limit with a reduction of funding to £3000 and the discontinuation of the separate Fair Access Limit for specialist assessments.

We are currently working really hard to amend quotes for ongoing therapy work to fit within the new Fair Access Limit and working closely with Adopt South West and other local RAAs. We are also working closely with other specialist adoption support providers and therapeutic organisations including DDP connects and Theraplay UK to explore how we can continue to deliver specialist therapies within this limit.

If you are waiting for a new package of therapy please look out for correspondence from ASW or your regional adoption support agency, as they will need to regain your consent for the amended therapy contract.

If you are concerned about the impact of the delay on your family or have questions about the therapy or assessment you are waiting for please get in touch with Ellen or Jen and we will do our best to support you.

We will be contributing to a wider response to this and the following is a link to a petition requesting government action – Petition · Action Against ASGSF Changes (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund) – United Kingdom · Change.org