Dr Rebecca Williams 
BSc DClinPsy 

A highly specialist Consultant Clinical Psychologist, with over 22 years expertise in working with adults and children with learning disability and neurodevelopmental disorders. I’ve worked within the NHS and privately conducting complex assessments, formulations, and interventions, as well as providing clinical leadership to Learning Disability, Children’s Disability Services and Neurodevelopmental Disorders services within the NHS.  

I am registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC, an Executive Coach with Association for Coaching, am a member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists (ACP), and have been working at Consultant level for the last 15 years.

I’m experienced in adapting therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) to the needs of adults and young people with a learning disability or who are neurodiverse.

The Team

As part of your or your child's assessment, it is important to look at social use of language, and check for any underlying language problems.  We have two experienced Speech and Language Therapists who are skilled at assessing subtle difficulties in understanding or self expression that can be part of the picture in ASD or other developmental problems.

We also have an Occupational Therapist on the team who can offer dyspraxia assessments, sensory needs profiling, and help with adapting daily routines to minimise sensory overload.

Dr Charlotte Vickery BSc DClinPsy
Principal Clinical Psychologist

I am an experienced and compassionate Clinical Psychologist, with over 14 years expertise in working with adults, children and families, in a range of NHS services including CAMHS and Intellectual Disability services. My experience includes neurodiversity assessments in both children and adults. I am registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council.

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My approach to clinical work and assessment focuses on working together in partnership. I work collaboratively to complete complex assessments (including neuro-developmental assessments), formulations, and make practical recommendations to help you and/or your child.

I am also a qualified mindfulness teacher practitioner and supervisor. I’m experienced in delivering and adapting a range of therapies including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Approaches and Mindfulness-based interventions. I have published research in the area of mindfulness and mental health. I am a qualified and experienced yoga teacher and trainer and I offer yoga and somatic interventions to support emotional and mental wellbeing.

Dr Charlotte Vickery BSc DClinPsy

Jenny Dart, BSc
Speech and Language Therapist

I am a highly experienced and registered Speech and Language Therapist with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health Care Professions Council. I have worked in the NHS and in private practice in a range of settings, where I combine a warm and collaborative approach with hypothesis testing to figure out a child or adult’s strengths and weaknesses in communication. I am trained and experienced in assessment of neurodiversity, as well as working with people with and without a learning disability to maximise their communication skills and that of their communication partners.

Jenny Dart, BSc

Non Thwaite

BSCHons Speech and Language Therapy
MA Teaching and Practice Creative Writing.
Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). 
Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT). 
Fluent welsh speaker.

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I’m a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist with over 20 years’ experience of working with children and adults with learning disability and neurodevelopmental disorders.

I can provide comprehensive assessment of language and communication, leading to a detailed report and communication profile. This will help you and others to gain a clearer understanding of your child’s language and communication needs and what support and strategies they need to communicate to the best of their abilities. A SALT assessment is often integral in identifying hidden language and communication difficulties that contribute to misunderstandings or behaviour that challenges. I can liaise with agencies and provide bespoke training packages around an individual to help those who support them understand their needs.

I work closely with Dr Rebecca Williams in providing autism assessments using Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Non Thwaite Autism Assessment Wales Team

Ros Reid

Occupational Therapist, HCPC registered OT33659

Ros Reid Occupational Therapist

ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE

Complex Developmental Assessments

Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Functional Analysis

Complex Formulation

Risk Assessments in LD

Capacity Assessments

Parenting Assessments in LD

Leading Case Management

Expert Witness

Psychological Therapy for people with disabilities or ASD

HIGHLIGHTS

- Private practice assessments with adults & children with neurodevelopment disorders and learning disabilities, including within court proceedings

- Leading development of a new service for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (2016-18, BCUHB)

- Leading on psychological services during development of a new integrated service for disabled children with service user and local authority partners (2015, BCUHB)

- Research supervisor for several doctoral theses in the field of learning disabilities

- Previous committee member for several specialist clinical psychology groups, including DCP Wales, LD Faculty, and Psychologists in Social Services, over the last 10 years, contributing to guidance, policies & initiatives in the field of clinical psychology and disability

- CPD Assessor for the British Psychological Society prior to HCPC registration, 2005-2009

- Registered with the ICO as R W Psychology Ltd

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HCPC Registered, PYL22082

Enhanced DBS

Full clean driving licence

GDPR compliant

Fully conversant in online therapy delivery

Fluent Welsh speaker

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