I’m a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, with over 24 years expertise in working with adults and children with learning disability and neurodevelopmental differences. I worked within the NHS for 20 years as Clinical Psychology Lead for Children’s Disability and helping set up the Neurodevelopmental Team, before moving into private practice. I specialise in complex assessments particularly where young people have a learning disability in addition to neurodiversity.
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 17 years.
As Team Lead, my role is also to oversee all assessments we carry out and ensure they meet NICE guidelines standards for quality.
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 autism and 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.
The team are supported by Kate, our admin assistant, and she is happy to help you with any enquiries.
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)
I am a registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Care Professions Council, and a member of the Royal Association of Occupational Therapy (RCOT). I am currently undertaking a wilderness therapy qualification in which therapeutic intervention is offered in an outdoor context to improve mental health and well being. I can offer person centred assessment for neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD and dyspraxia. I provide a specific focus for occupational, functional, sensory and coordination needs.I work to create recommendations and a plan to address current needs, using evidence based approaches. I offer tailored therapeutic sessions to identify individual strengths and challenges and to develop an individual’s skills to address these identified needs.
My work has included carrying out neurodiversity assessments with children and adults, in both Welsh and English. I enjoy working collaboratively with people to complete complex assessments, helping them make sense of their strengths and difficulties, and providing clear, practical, and person-specific recommendations. I am registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Rwy’n Seicolegydd Clinigol profiadol gyda dros 15 mlynedd o brofiad yn gweithio gyda phlant, oedolion a theuluoedd ar draws ystod o wasanaethau’r GIG a’r sector preifat. Mae fy ngwaith wedi cynnwys cynnal asesiadau niwrowahaniaeth/niwroamrywiaeth gyda phlant ac oedolion yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg. Rwy’n mwynhau cyd-weithio gyda phobl i gwblhau asesiadau cymhleth, gan eu helpu i ddeall eu cryfderau a’u heriau, ac yna darparu argymhellion clir, ymarferol a pherson-benodol. Rwy’n gofrestredig fel Seicolegydd Ymarferydd gyda’r Cyngor Proffesiynau Iechyd a Gofal (HCPC).
I have expertise in PACE parenting techniques, teaching co-regulation to families, how to manage anxiety, sensory regulation and supporting families in managing meltdowns. I can offer tailored guidance that helps families navigate raising neurodivergent children. Whether you're seeking support around managing school, school transitions, classroom accommodations, building stronger parent-child connections or supporting your child with emotional needs, I provide evidence-informed advice rooted in empathy, attunement, and real-world experience. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and designed to help parents feel confident, connected, and equipped to meet their child’s unique needs
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.
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
HCPC Registered, PYL22082
Enhanced DBS
Full clean driving licence
GDPR compliant
Fully conversant in online therapy delivery
Fluent Welsh speaker
