There has been a significant increase in adults seeking an ADHD diagnosis. Whilst this has been met with scepticism in some quarters, It is my understanding that the UK has until recently had lower prevalence rates compared with many other countries, suggesting it has been under diagnosed. Some people want an assessment simply to better understand their differences. Others want to try medication, and for some people this is life changing. For others, every day coping strategi

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There are now many provides that offer autism assessments for adults. What is unique about my service? 1) a personalised approach. I am the only clinician , so you will always see and deal with me. I tailor assessments to people’s needs, rather than impose an inflexible way of working or policy on you. 2) twenty years NHS experience and several years experience of working privately. 3) a lower cost than many- I try to keep the assessment as financially manageable as possible,

Im excited to say that I am expanding my private practice. From January I’ll have space in Manchester City centre or Preston. I offer: Learning disability assessments Cognitive assessments (IQ) Autism assessments ADHD assessments Specialised therapy for neurodiverse adults (EMDR, IFS, ACT) All services are for adults . It is not often i have space so do get in touch if you want to book in

Engaging Beginnings Writing a book can be a transformative journey, filled with unique challenges and rewarding experiences. Today, I am excited to share the publication of my book, "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities." This work represents years of dedicated research and a heartfelt commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In this post, we will discu

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Im thrilled to say that my book, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for people with intellectual disabilities , is due for...

There are still many misunderstandings about how autism and ADHD can present, although fortunately this is improving thanks to the likes...

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/brain-curiosities/202505/the-truth-about-the-adhd-epidemic

When I am completing autism or ADHD assessments, or working therapeutically with neurodivergent clients, I am frequently hearing their...

There is increased awareness of ADHD in the general population in recent years. Yet there is a lot of misunderstanding about this...

Neuro-affirmaty is a relatively new concept that is used to describe a more positive and strengths based approach to neurodiverse...

I thought it would be useful for you to know more about my therapeutic style. Therapists know that the relationship is a vital component...

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I have worked for many years in completing autism assessments for adults. For individuals who are identified as having autism, the...

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I wanted to say a little bit about values. They are a central tenet of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I consider them in...