A Bit About Me

Dr Michael Palmer is a Chartered Psychologist with expertise in assessing and supporting children and young people with developmental and mental health needs. As an associate with NeuroKids, he provides detailed assessments and tailored interventions to address diverse challenges, foster resilience, and improve outcomes for children and families.

Dr Palmer offers a range of therapeutic and consultation services to support issues related to behaviour, cognition, emotional regulation, social skills, learning and daily routines. He draws on cognitive, behavioural and psychodynamic approaches to conduct comprehensive assessments and collaborate with schools, families and other professionals to identify students’ needs and implement support strategies. Dr Palmer specialises in the assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorders, utilising tools such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2). He also provides expert guidance to families navigating the statutory Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) process and delivers interventions to support the emotional well-being of other professionals, such as Emotion Coaching and the PERMA Model of Group Supervision.

Dr Palmer has served as Lead Psychologist for secondary-stage Pupil Referral Units in Birmingham and contributed to local authority services across the UK. He holds a Doctorate in Applied Educational and Child Psychology from the University of Birmingham, where his research centred on multidisciplinary autism assessment. Dr Palmer is a registered practitioner with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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In addition to his clinical work, Dr Palmer is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Manchester, where he mentors trainee psychologists. He has contributed to the field through publications on topics such as problematic internet use, emotional well-being, and safeguarding, advocating for positive and responsible digital practices for children and young people.