Lorraine Payne

Lorraine founded Willow in 2021.  She works directly with young people and their families while also focusing on growing Willow to support as many families as possible.  In her spare time she loves being in or near water, reading, learning languages on Duo Lingo or doing arts and crafts!

She has worked in education for 35 years, 20 years of those as a SENDCo and Educational Consultant for Autism.

Initially supporting students with SpLD, social skills, study skills, and exam strategy, her specialism has developed into supporting students with ADHD, ASC including PDA and SEMH. She has recently completed a Master’s degree in SEND with a research project on equipping parents to support children's mental wellbeing.

Lorraine is an Arts Awards Assessor and is qualified to work with The Decider Skills which teach distilled Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialetical Behaviour Therapy.

She is trained in the use of Social Stories and PACE and has completed a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Introduction to Counselling Skills.

Qualifications: 

MA ED SEND, Higher Diploma in Education, BA (Hons)

Post Graduate Diploma in SEND including CPT3A for assessment and access arrangements

Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Introduction to Counselling Skills

Registered with the British Psychological Society - Membership Number : RQTU 334294