--- title: 'Dr Matt Woolgar' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/dr-matt-woolgar' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/dr-matt-woolgar.md' date: '2026-05-13' taxonomy: tag: - 'Conduct Disorder' --- ![Dr Matt Woolgar](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/dr-matt-woolgar/child-learning.jpg) Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Maudsley Hospital, London # Dr Matt Woolgar Focusing on attachment, behaviour and parenting, and supporting children with more complex needs. ![Dr Matt Woolgar](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/dr-matt-woolgar/dr-matt-woolgar.jpg)## Dr Matt Woolgar ### Psychologist Dr Matt Woolgar is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and leads psychology services in the National Adoption & Fostering Clinic and the National Conduct Problems Clinic at the Maudsley Hospital in London. His work focuses on attachment, parenting and behavioural difficulties, particularly for children with more complex needs, including those in foster care and adoptive families. He has extensive experience in assessing and supporting children whose early relationships and life experiences may impact their development and behaviour. Alongside his clinical work, Dr Woolgar is also involved in research and teaching at King’s College London. His academic background in attachment and developmental psychopathology informs his work, which brings together research and practice to develop practical, evidence-based approaches for children and the adults who support them. ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/09.conduct-disorder/conduct-disorder-tips-for-teachers/conduct-disorders-tips-for-teachers.jpg) ### Factsheet: Conduct Disorder: Tips For Teachers [Factsheet: Conduct Disorder: Tips For Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder/conduct-disorder-tips-for-teachers) Understand conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder in schools, recognise key behaviours, and learn practical strategies to support pupils and… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Challenging Behaviour ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Challenging%20Behaviour) [ Conduct Disorder ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Conduct%20Disorder) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/09.conduct-disorder/what-are-conduct-disorders/Conduct-Disorders-4.jpg) ### Video: What are Conduct Disorders? 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