Introducing The Candid Psychologist,

Dr Sharon Ladak

Educational, Child &

Adolescent Psychologist

Clear, honest and

straightforward advice,

focused for your child, teen

or student

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, teen or student 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
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

“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.
“You were a very strong and confident advocate for my son”.
“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
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'.
“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 definitely reading from the same page re: a holistic approach.”
“100% would recommend to a friend. Highly professional, down to earth, approachable with an intuitive and genuine care for children. Thank you!”
“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
“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
“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 once again for your time, consideration and your skill at pulling the report together”.
Provision lead, primary school.
“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”.
Head teacher, Primary school.
“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 Practitioner
“It meant a lot to us that you came to our home and took the time to get to know our daughter as she was so shy and not used to talking about school.
Your relationship set the tone for her journey back to education and her trust has grown so much when it comes to interaction and learning.

Thank you again and keep up the good work because it really has made a difference to us as a whole family”.

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 30 minutes from her office in Moortown, Leeds, and works within the school, the home, community settings and her office.