I grew up in the North of England, and along with my sisters, I was educated at home by my parents.  I went to school at 14 for my GCSEs, and the local Further Education College to study A levels.  At university I studied Psychology and graduated with a Masters in Psychological Research Methods.  I am a qualified teacher and have worked in a variety of educational settings from universities and schools to private tuition, and I currently teach Psychology alongside my consultancy work.