Dr Taru-Maija Kokkonen

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Taru-Maija Kokkonen is an HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist who specialises in providing psychological assessment and therapy to children, young people and families. She has worked in a range of services including early years psychology, CAMHS and paediatric psychology and is highly skilled in offering evidence based interventions that are adapted to the needs of each child, young person or family. She has special interests in cognitive behavioural approaches, parenting support and working with children and young people with physical health conditions. Dr Kokkonen is experienced in providing training and consultation to other professionals working with children and families.

Specialism

Adoption And Fostering, Adult Therapy, Adult Assessment, Child Assessment, Child Therapy

Locations Covered

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