DR HALL

BSc (Hons), PGCE, DECPsy, CSAccred (AAC)

PERSONAL JOURNEY

Dr Hall is our AWARD WINNING lead Senior Educational and Child Psychologist at Hall and Co EPS with around 20 years of experience of working in the education system and with children and young people. Dr Hall is based in London and Essex and has recently won ‘The Sole Trader of the Year’ award in the Brentwood Business Awards.

Dr Hall completed a degree in Psychological Sciences (Psychology with Neuroscience) before achieving the Post Graduate Certificate in Education, specialising in Early Years and Primary. She worked as a nursery nurse before undertaking intensive teacher training, working as a qualified teacher for a number of years. During this time, Dr Hall gained additional experience at a Special School, developing a particular interest in working with children in the Early Years with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. She undertook further qualifications and training as a counsellor, and as a Youth Mentor, before being chosen to embark on the extremely rigorous and highly selective Professional Doctorate course in Education and Child Psychology at a prestigious London University.

From 2010, Dr Hall has worked within a number of Local Authority’ Educational Psychology Services and has been practising as a Senior Educational Psychologist since 2019. She has worked closely with doctoral training courses as a field work tutor to Trainee Educational Psychologists and has delivered training as a Visiting University Lecturer on topics of specific interest (e.g. EHCPs and SEND Appeals). Dr Hall also currently works as the Lead Visitor for a professional council to determine if educational courses/settings are meeting the appropriate standards, in line with relevant legislation.

Finally, Dr Hall is a mother and thoroughly enjoys balancing the joys of parenthood and working with the children of others. She is a passionate writer, with features in the global press, and she is a national Keynote Speaker.

CREDENTIALS

- Degree in Psychological Sciences (BSc).
- Counselling skills - Level 2 (BACP).
- Advanced Counselling Skills - Level 3 (NCFE).
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Teacher Training).
- Doctorate in Education and Child Psychology.
- Advanced Supervision skills (BPS Accredited).
- HCPC registered.
- Meets all CPD standards.
- Fully Insured and DBS checked.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

(For Parents)

Dr Hall is a Senior Educational and Child Psychologist who is trained to work with children 0-25 years old but who has a special interest in supporting young children in the earlier years (0–7). Her work focuses particularly on children who may be experiencing developmental, communication, or social-emotional differences.

Clinical interests include:

• Autism and social communication differences in the early years.

• Speech, language and communication needs.

• Social, emotional and behavioural development.

• Early identification and support for neurodivergent children.

• Working collaboratively with nurseries and schools to support inclusive practice.

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS AND MEDIA EXPERIENCE

Alongside Dr Hall's clinical work, she has a particular interest in how early childhood experiences shape behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and development.

Areas of focus include:

• Attachment-informed approaches to behaviour.

• Parenting in the early years.

• Play, boredom and child development.

• Supporting children to develop independence and emotional regulation.

• Screen-light childhoods and the importance of real-world play.

• Trauma-informed and relational approaches in early education.

Dr Hall regularly contributes to conversations about early childhood, parenting, and behaviour through writing, media contributions, and professional talks. She is featured globally in the press providing commentary on many topics relating to parenting, education, and child psychology. For large features and campaigns, please contact our media inbox at media@hallandcoeps.co.uk or her agent Ben@allstarlondon.com.

RADIO EXAMPLES:

- Feature on PHOENIX98FM discussing school-readiness for EYFS:

https://www.phoenixfm.com/2025/07/27/dr-sasha-hall-preparing-your-child-for-big-school/

PODCAST EXAMPLES:

- Interview for MyBABA:

https://www.mybaba.com/parental-control-ep-111/

WRITTEN ARTICLES EXAMPLES:

- Article written by Dr Hall in Families Magazine on the invisible mental load, distributed in multiple digital and print versions of the magazine nationally - https://familiesonline.co.uk/national/health-invisible-mental-load-pscyhology-rest/

- Article written by Dr Hall for The Healthy Parent on ‘How to raise children when a strong sense of emotional safety’ - https://thehealthyparent.com/how-to-raise-children-with-a-strong-sense-of-emotional-safety/?fbclid=PAVERFWAQVLaVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad3sJmGZ2x8282MVGZufZFnbRpD376YjybV7cNRZZzFjxw5NlQUeToJmHRS_A_aem_Apffs3XoQBAf-yJ6DuSIbw

EXPERT COMMENTARY:

- Commentary in Motherhood By STYLIST on ‘Press Pause on that back to School Rush’: https://preferences.stylist.co.uk/email/1008603?utm_campaign=Stylist%20%7C%20MOTHERHOOD%20%7C%201008603&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Bo-qdwGY3S9Yarh_dbcnqEC3wweaJPAcz-MOrUCyEhF9XeevLbwuJtiDtBhdUvwR34BnYXZWJXsRkWL_J2lnhB4aMjg&_hsmi=115624309&utm_source=motherhood-by-stylist

- Commentary for MADE FOR MUMS:

https://www.madeformums.com/school-and-family/expert-approved-ways-to-support-learning-at-home/

- Commentary for TYLA.COM discussing psychological theories relating to ‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ on Netflix: https://www.tyla.com/entertainment/netflix/netflix-high-school-catfish-kendra-licari-reason-102424-20250905?fbclid=PAVERFWAMoC1xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp2XwJUuewK402TlRdIVAOIZZ9lyb185l-nxlKTpUOt79xoelkhHuYf6arR59_aem_skqS7eLJ1Jd5qbSYbxOg9w

- Commentary for NETMUMS on how mothers can ask for a pay rise and what not to say: https://www.netmums.com/life/work/im-a-psychologist-heres-how-to-ask-for-a-pay-rise-and-the-5-things-you-should-never-say

- A piece in The Daily Mail - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tv/article-15099465/amp/schoolgirl-abused-online-depraved-troll-fbi-investigation-revealed-mother.html

- Commentary in HELLO! Magazine - How to respond to your child’s tantrums - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/860475/how-to-handle-child-tantrum-parenting-advice/?viewas=amp

- Commentary in HELLO! Magazine - The Pros and Cons of gentle parenting - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/859937/gentle-parenting-expert-verdict-pro-cons/?viewas=amp

- Commentary in HELLO! Magazine - Should children use AI for homework- https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/861266/ai-homework-help-guide-parenting/?viewas=amp

- Commentary in HELLO! Magazine - Benefits of water play and swimming for babies - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/861733/pippa-middleton-son-arthur-hobby-prince-george-loves/?viewas=amp

- Commentary on 2 page spread in Best Magazine - Why being ‘lazy’ is actually good for you - https://gb.readly.com/magazines/best-uk/2025-10-14/68ed56f0d09f8f758e54c4b4

- Commentary in Newsweek - Top signs your kids is growing up in a happy home - https://www.newsweek.com/child-psychologist-reveals-top-signs-kids-growing-up-happy-home-10934591

- Commentary in HELLO! ‘Verdict on Meghan Markle’s healing blanket’ - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/863518/psychologists-verdict-meghan-markle-healing-blanket-children-archie-lilibet/?viewas=amp

- Commentary in HELLO! ‘How to juggle parenting and work’ - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/865302/how-do-you-balance-parenting-with-a-full-time-job/?viewas=amp

- Commentary in Newsweek 'Dad's discover the concept of toddler burnout' - https://www.newsweek.com/dad-discovers-concept-of-toddler-burnout-makes-perfect-sense-10982754

- Commentary in Newsweek 'Theory about Gen Alpha's Screen Habits' - https://www.newsweek.com/theory-gen-alpha-screen-habits-raises-eyebrows-10989570

- Commentary in Huffington Post 'Curriculum changes' - https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/school-curriculum-changes-spot-fake-news-manage-money_uk_690a5be3e4b08f258c870586

- Commentary in HELLO! on are you too strict as a parent - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/866636/what-is-strict-parenting-expert-verdict/?viewas=amp

- Commentary in HELLO! on ‘attachment parenting’ - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/867142/attachment-parenting-expert-guide/?viewas=amp

- Commentary in HELLO! on Tiger Parenting - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/868183/what-is-tiger-parenting/

- Commentary in HELLO! on Lighthouse Parenting - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/869204/lighthouse-parenting-explained/

- Commentary in HELLO! on Dolphin Parenting - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/869997/what-is-dolphin-parenting/?viewas=amp

- Commentary on HELLO! on child proofing your home in terms of child development - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/870181/how-to-childproof-your-home/

- Commentary in the Daily Mail on managing Christmas stress - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15356963/amp/Tis-season-exhaustion-Try-three-foolproof-strategies-managing-Christmas-stress-you-start-right-now.html

- Commentary in HELLO! magazine on Elf on the Shelf - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/872138/pippa-middleton-festive-tradition-at-home/?viewas=amp

- Commentary on HELLO! the tradition that Princess William and Kate skip - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/872343/prince-william-princess-kate-skip-imaginative-christmas-tradition-three-kids/?viewas=amp

- Commentary in HELLO! https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/872929/prince-william-festive-tradition-his-3-kids-promotes-strategic-thinking/?viewas=amp
- Comments in HELLO! https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/872341/easy-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas/?viewas=amp

- Comments online and in print in the Daily Mail - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15356963/amp/Tis-season-exhaustion-Try-three-foolproof-strategies-managing-Christmas-stress-you-start-right-now.html

- Comments in HELLO! on psychology behind mealtimes - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/876096/royal-nanny-strict-golden-rule-george-charlotte-and-louis-mealtimes/

- Comments in Newsweek around the psychology behind miscarriage - https://www.newsweek.com/woman-uninvited-sisters-wedding-miscarriage-internet-backs-bride-11242892

- Comments in The Times on Women Still Handle the Workload at Christmas - https://www.thetimes.com/article/women-still-handle-bulk-of-the-family-christmas-workload-89mnzq2lj?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqe9rJn6KS5-cSOtoYHmgOpLiiXf9Nkx_l2zNNuMpXPS9QQP2lBtWwLrSCxqMmU%3D&gaa_ts=695c0db6&gaa_sig=kEPThzS6ej-yzm08soy-e9iUhYPM54eXc8mK1DpvQ5ggIAOR-kTeQeTC6Dj-lJX8ilPShJvf3OdmhPgZjjb2XQ%3D%3D

- Comments in HELLO! on age differences between siblings - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/877016/ideal-age-gap-sibling/

- Comments in HELLO! magazine on screen time - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/878168/how-much-screen-time-too-much-psychologist-advice/

- Comments in HELLO! magazine on use of slang - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/878329/your-gen-alpha-child-increasingly-bizarre-slang-how-to-respond/

- Comments in Newsweek on parenting styles and the impact - https://www.newsweek.com/bride-breaks-parents-wedding-rules-refuse-do-next-viral-11335902

- Comments in Huffpost - My child Can't handle being told no - https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/children-told-no-meltdowns_uk_697a190de4b035e2a07a17e1

- Comments in Huffpost - https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/read-teens-inappropriate-messages-how-to-handle_uk_6983712be4b0926afe69e042

- Comments in Daily Mail around psychology of saying sorry - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/love-sex/article-15549317/Norwegian-Olympian-affair-psychologist.html

- Comments in HELLO! magazine around 90s parenting - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/882137/millennial-parenting-style-adopting-from-the-nineties/

- Comments in HELLO! magazine on the importance of listening to your children to create emotional safety - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/884656/child-psychologist-parents-learn-prince-william-powerful-listening-technique/

- Comments in HELLO! about family dynamics - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/885741/why-david-beckham-harper-beckham-ski-trip-powerful-message-child-psychologist/

- Comments in HELLO! about Punch The Monkey - through an attachment lens - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/885775/psychologist-comments-punch-money-loneliness/?viewas=amp

- Comments on HELLO! Regarding celebrity parenting styles - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/887406/george-amal-clooney-relocation-protect-children-twins-chance-individuals/?viewas=amp