An accountable model of practice

Summary ’If we can really understand the problem, the answer will come out of it, because the answer is not separate from the problem’ (Krishnamurti). The importance of utilising systematic problem‐solving approaches in educational psychology practice has long been recognised. Human problems are, by their nature, complex and problem‐solving approaches need to be both conceptually sophisticated as well as practical. The problem analysis framework, discussed in this article, offers one way of understanding and managing the complexity of human problems which is grounded in a sound knowledge base in applied psychology. The problem analysis framework is outlined and possible implications (and opportunities) for educational psychology training and practice are highlighted.