About me
Autism and ADHD assessments for children, young people and adults, and post-diagnostic support.
I will accompany you on a journey, as together we shed light on and make sense of experiences. We will work together, empowering you to move through the difficulties that are getting in the way.
At Lucens Psychology Services, myself together with a small caring multidisciplinary team provide formal diagnostic assessments of autism and ADHD for children, young people and adults. We use gold standard assessment tools alongside psychological formulation to support a thorough and meaningful understanding of neurodevelopmental differences, delivered with care, clarity, and following guidelines by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).
We also offer post-diagnostic support with psychology and occupational therapy input to help individuals process and integrate their diagnosis, and to navigate challenges in everyday life.
Our services include:
NEURODIVERGENCE CONSULTATIONS
For adults and young people wishing to explore autism or ADHD as a potential explanation for any challenges they experience, and are considering an assessment or different types of support, but are not sure what they would like to do next.
AUTISM and ADHD ASSESSMENTS
Full formal assessments of autism spectrum condition (ASC) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for adults, children and young people. Offered in a collaborative and neuroaffirmative way with a small team of caring and highly experienced professionals.
POST-DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT
For individuals and families who wish to make sense of experiences, and social and relational concerns, in the context of autism or ADHD, and who want to move towards a more fulfilled and meaningful personal or professional life.
If you would like to book an initial introductory phone or video call (free of charge) to discuss your needs and what you would like support with, or to book an initial consultation, please email drvictoriabrattan@lucenspsychology.com.
www.lucenspsychology.com
Training, qualifications & experience
- Chartered Clinical Psychologist, with over 11 years experience working in both private practice and the NHS.
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and chartered with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Fully trained in ‘gold standard’ processes for autism assessment, including the Autism Diagnostic Observational Schedule-2 (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R).
- Fully trained in the ‘gold standard’ processes for ADHD assessment, including the ADHD Child Evaluation version 2 (ACEv2), and the ADHD Clinical Evaluation for Adults (ACE+v2).
- MSc and PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, which allow me to draw upon in-depth knowledge of the brain to use an integrated biological-psychological-social approach to work with clients and to consider practical approaches to cognitive differences that might be impacting on day to day life.
- Experienced in the administration and interpretation of standardised cognitive assessments to inform support and intervention related to cognitive differences and challenges, to aid in the workplace and education.
- Post-qualification certification in Clinical Supervision.
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school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
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.
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Therapies offered
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Additional information
I offer an initial introductory telephone or video call free of charge lasting up to 20 mins.
Please contact me to enquire about fees, which may vary depending on the type of service required. If you are covered by health insurance, they will cover fees for therapy and support.
At Lucens Psychology, with a team of trusted and highly experienced associates, we offer assessments of autism spectrum condition (ASC) for both adults and children, as well as post-diagnostic support. Fees for this service can be paid in installments. Please email to enquire about fees or any other queries you might have about this service and we can take it from there.
Visit our website: www.lucenspsychology.com
Further information
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained in various approaches, which allows me to offer a bespoke holistic therapeutic experience, tailored to the individual and the issues at hand. Sessions can take a variety of formats as agreed, such as inside or outside of the traditional therapy room, and may include walk-and-talk, movement and mind-body therapeutic practices, and can be practical as well as reflective.
I believe that values-based living and holistic and creative approaches to therapeutic work are not only important to overcome periods of crisis in life but also serve in the prevention of serious mental health difficulties and foster greater overall health and wellbeing.
Please send an email with a brief description of what you are experiencing, or book an introductory call. I will be in touch soon afterwards and we can take it from there.
