Dr. Benjamin Hibberd

Ben is an HCPC registered Educational Psychologist with over 15 years experience of working with children, young people and adolescents in both clinical and educational settings. He previously worked in an IT marketing consultancy, then switching careers to the Child & Adolescent Unit at the Priory Hospital, he now works in schools, helping to support children, young people, parents and staff with issues such as autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and mental health issues.

Ben could be considered a 'millennial' (born 1982) and was one of the first generations to grow up as technology was becoming an integral part of all child and adolescent development. Now with 3 young boys of his own, and having witnessed the rise of tech companies, he is passionate about empowering children to enjoy childhood and supporting teens to learn and grow in a balanced way, making thoughtful choices about their engagement with social media and online platforms.