Carmel Rodgers Registered Educational Psychologist Belfast

Carmel Rodgers Registered Educational Psychologist Belfast

About

Welcome to Carmel Rodgers Psychology Services in Belfast. This service offers expert educational psychology support for children, young people, and families. The aim is to provide clear, accessible advice based on extensive professional expertise.

Carmel Rodgers is a Chartered Psychologist, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and a Registered Educational Psychologist. She brings years of experience working with a wide range of educational and emotional needs. Her qualifications include the European Psychometric Test User Certificate (Euro Psy) and Level A, B, and B Plus in Psychometrics. She also holds specialist training certificates in WAIS-IV and WISC-IV assessments.

In addition, Carmel trained in Dynamic Assessment with David Tzuriel in Israel. She is also certified to deliver Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This evidence-based approach treats psychological trauma and has international recognition.

Carmel is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She also holds membership with the Psychological Society of Ireland and the BPS Clinical Psychology Division.

Services

Educational Assessments

Carmel provides comprehensive educational assessments for school-aged children. These assessments help identify learning difficulties, developmental delays, and school readiness. She has led research into school readiness for her Doctorate in Educational Psychology with Dundee University. Her work involved reconstructing the Infant Rating Scales (IRS-R) for children aged 4-5 in Northern Ireland. This research continues with a team of academics for future publication.

Emotional and Behavioural Support

Carmel has a strong interest in supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. She works with children from various backgrounds, including those who are looked after. Her goal is to provide effective strategies to support emotional well-being and resilience.

EMDR Therapy

Carmel is trained in EMDR therapy (Parts 1 and 2). This therapy helps treat trauma-related conditions, such as PTSD. It is recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). She continues regular supervision to develop her skills further in this approach.

Supervision and Professional Development

Carmel supervises graduates working towards psychology chartership in Ireland and internationally. She provides expert guidance to help professionals develop their skills and achieve accreditation.

Additional Information

Carmel contributes regularly to the psychology community. She reviews books for professional journals and has published many substantive reviews. Recently, her article Talk to Your Child Research appeared in the Assessment and Development Matters Journal.

She is also a full member of the Association for Child Psychologists in Private Practice (AChiPPP), holding registration number 406. Her work complies with the highest standards of professional practice. She operates with an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from Access NI for client safety.

Carmel continues to attend workshops, training, and supervision to ensure her practice remains current and effective. Through her dedication and expertise, she supports children, young people, and families across Belfast and beyond.