About me

I have worked as a registered Clinical Psychologist for 12 years, during which time I have developed a particular interest and expertise in neurodiversity in children, young people and adults. In both private practice and NHS roles, I have extensive experience in the assessment of autism and ADHD across the lifespan. 

 

After qualifying as a clinical psychologist, I first worked within a number of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the South East of England where I latterly took a regional Trust role in the development of the autism assessment pathway. I subsequently worked in a specialist adolescent eating disorder service where I developed knowledge of the interplay between eating disorders and neurodiversity and the additional considerations around assessment and diagnosis of autism in people experiencing an eating disorder.  My most recent NHS role was within a specialist child and adolescent neurodevelopment assessment service where I supervised the practice of junior psychologists and other professionals and supported the development of the autism and ADHD assessment pathway and post-diagnostic intervention offers. During this role, I also developed knowledge of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) presentations, as well as neuroaffirmative adaptations to therapeutic interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. For the past couple of years, I have worked exclusively in private practice in the assessment of autism and ADHD in adults, young people and children.

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My core qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology

 

Relevant Training

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2)

Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R)

ADHD Child Evaluation (ACE) and ADHD Childhood Evaluation Plus (ACE+) assessment

Qb Tech (Qb Test)

Neurodiversity and Developmental Trauma 

Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

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