Introducing The Candid Psychologist,

Dr Sharon Ladak

Educational, Child &

Adolescent Psychologist

Clear, honest and

straightforward advice,

focused for your child or teen.

Services

  • Psychological Consultation

    You know something is not going well for your preschooler, child, teen or student. You don’t know where to turn or what to do. You want to give them the best support now. Consultation gives you the opportunity to talk to a psychologist and have your concerns heard and understood. Read more

  • Psychological therapy and intervention

    Your child or teen is stuck, perhaps they are struggling with confidence, anxiety, acceptance, identity, stress management, low mood, family problems or bullying. Read more

  • Psychological assessment

    You want to know for sure how your preschooler, child, teen or student is doing and why they are facing their unique challenges. They are struggling to concentrate, to progress academically, to comprehend what is asked of them, to make friends, to approach problem solving, or to have confidence in their ability. Read more

  • School session

    Your resources are stretched, service delivery has changed, and access to an Educational and Child Psychologist can seem harder than ever. You know when something needs attention from an external, unbiased and experienced expert. Read more

  • Court work

    Solicitors who require developmental assessments to inform court proceedings will receive a professional, timely and responsive service. Read more

  • Tribunal processes

    I can support with tribunal processes, including providing evidence to the tribunal via a written report, and attendance at tribunals to provide evidence if necessary. Read more

Read more about services
Testimonials

“100% would recommend to a friend. Highly professional, down to earth, approachable with an intuitive and genuine care for children. Thank you!”

Parent, Child Year 1

“I felt that the strategies suggested by you were excellent and that in a short amount of time you understood their twin relationship exceedingly well.

I felt confident we were definately reading from the same page re: a holistic approach”.

Parent, Child Year 2

“I wasn't worried at all about my son meeting you - having spoken to you on the phone, I found you to be kind and empathetic, qualities I know my son adores.

After meeting with you in my home I felt reassured that my son was in the hands of someone who is happy to go to great lengths to understand and assess him, and I felt heard by you as well.

I was thrilled we picked you to help take care of my son's needs, I felt we made the perfect choice.

If I were to recommend you to anyone in a similar situation, I would say 'this lady really listens to what you need, but is also super impartial when approaching the child' “

Parent, Child Year 1

“Thank you so much for the support with getting the correct processes in place…I know it will benefit him enormously and I hope that it will also be a significant contributing factor in getting the correct EHCP in place. Thank you for everything you’ve already done for us.”

Parent, Child Year 6

“Just want to express my utmost thanks…for the support, patience and guidance you have provided for this student and our school over the last months. We truly value the support …and we hope to make a significant difference to the outcomes for our student”.

Headteacher, Primary school

“We have thoroughly enjoyed working with you. You have been so helpful over the last few years and so supportive- we always knew that you would be at the end of the phone or email.”

Primary school Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

“As well as being brilliant at your job, you are a lovely person to work with.”

High school Assistant Headteacher: Inclusion, Welfare and Well-being

“Thanks for yesterday, we were really impressed with the advice and we found the session very useful!”

Primary school Special Needs Co-ordinator

“Just wanted to say thank you very much for [your advice], it worked brilliantly, he really engaged and I think the questions opened up topics which we might not have reached otherwise. Thank you!”

Educational Psychologist colleague

“The strategies suggested by you were excellent…in a short amount of time you understood [the situation] exceedingly well. I felt confident we were definitely reading from the same page regarding an holistic approach.

Highly professional , down to earth, approachable with an intuitive and genuine care for children. Thank you!”

Parent, child Year 1

“Thank you so much…[the reports] are very clear and make complete sense in terms of our own knowledge.  There is a lot of clear, explicit advice for the school and for us, which will be very helpful.

Thank you so much once again. I am very glad we found you at the right time for us!”

Carer, child Year 7

“Thank you once again for your time, consideration and your skill at pulling the report together”.

Provision lead, primary school.

“…A big thank you for all the help and support this term it has been much appreciated by all of us”.

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, primary school.

“…Having spoken to you on the phone, I found you to be kind and empathetic…After meeting with you in my home I felt reassured that my son was in the hands of someone who is happy to go to great lengths to understand and assess him, and I felt heard by you as well. I was thrilled we picked you to help take care of my son's needs, I felt we made the perfect choice. If I were to recommend you to anyone in a similar situation, I would say 'this lady really listens to what you need, but is also super impartial when approaching the child.”

Parent, child Reception class

“Thank you for this accurate and detailed report to support my son…Thanks again.”

Parent, child with SEN

“You have played such a big part in driving the school forward over the last couple of years and have had such a positive impact”.

Primary school Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

“Thank you for all your hard work with the children you have been involved with so far. I know that we are starting to get to the bottom of some issues with some of our children and that's down to your input”.

Primary school Head teacher

“Thank you for all your help and support in the difficult interim times…other difficulties the family have been facing are now easing so the future looks a bit brighter. Thanks again.”

Family intervention Practioner

“Thanks for taking the time to introduce me to the resources. I used it with a Year 8 boy this morning and it was fantastic J He loved it, and it seemed to be really helpful for him. Thanks again”

Educational Psychologist colleague

The Candid Psychologist

We all have a unique set of advantages and disadvantages in life.  I the same as everyone else.  As a mother to my three children and as a psychologist I know that sometimes the smallest change can make the biggest difference, and sometimes it can take a lot of work to get there.  I know that the path to success does not run smooth for many of us.   What makes the difference is the adults around us who have the capability to reduce the obstacles in our path, to show us the glimmers of possibility and to advocate for our right to live a fulfilled and expansive life. 

 

In-person and remote options

The Candid Psychologist works face-to-face, and also offers online video calls for consultation appointments.
Sharon travels up to 40 minutes from her office in Moortown, Leeds, and works within the school, the home, community settings and her office. 

 

Start to turn things around with The Candid Psychologist,

Dr Sharon Ladak.