About me
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who has worked exclusively in the area of adult Autism (previously known as Asperger’s syndrome) and ADHD for over 20 years, both in the NHS and in private practice. People I see pursue an assessment as they are experiencing difficulties in their lives and wonder if it may be due to Autism and/or ADHD.
I complete comprehensive, detailed diagnostic assessments which provide understanding and meaning and help people find ways to manage areas they are struggling with.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- Worked as the Clinical Lead in an NHS Adult Autism and ADHD service for 19 years carrying out diagnostic assessments and interventions, training other clinicians and offering clinical supervision
- Additional training in Autism, including Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Dignostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders, Autism Interview for Adults
- Additional training in ADHD including UKAAN events
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 - £980.00
Additional information
£120 for an individual appointment
£240 for a neuro-developmental screening appointment
- Autism Assessment, including the neuro-developmental screening appointment, comprehensive assessment carried out over 3-5 hours, report and 1 follow up appointment is £980
- ADHD Assessment, including the neuro-developmental screening appointment, comprehensive assessment carried out over 3-5 hours, report and 1 follow up appointment is £980
Further information
I’m a highly specialised Consultant Clinical Psychologist passionate about the needs of neuro divergent clients (ASD/ADHD). I believe a diagnostic assessment should be comprehensive, of high clinical standard, whilst also being meaningful, compassionate, help the individual to understand how the diagnosis relates to them and also recognise their strengths.
Before embarking on a full diagnostic assessment it is important is to think about the reasons why someone wishes to undertake it. At the end of our first meeting we decide together whether a full diagnostic assessment is likely to be relevant and useful before agreeing to a full assessment.
