Clinical Director/ Clinical Psychologist

Lucy has worked in mental health services for over ten years. Her passion has always been about understanding and working with people. She has a empathetic and calm approach to her work, and has a genuine interest and love for psychology. Her first degree set the scene with in-depth study of societal issues . Knowing she then wanted to work in a caring and therapeutic profession Lucy went on to do a masters degree in Developmental and Child Psychology in 2004. She then completed her qualifying Clinical Psychology doctorate from University of Sheffield. 

Her extensive work in the NHS has enabled her to develop her specialist skills in working therapeutically with a range of clients. Lucy has had the opportunity to work in different services and different client groups, such as with children, with people with learning disabilities and mental health concerns, and in acute mental health adult services. She worked in Child and Adolescent Services (CAMHS) for eight years and this provided her with an in-depth understanding of working with families. She then worked in acute adult mental health services, in the community, and hospital settings. 

Lucy has extensive experience working and leading neurodevelopmental assessment services.  

Educational Psychologist

Catrin has worked as an HCPC registered Educational and Child Psychologist for eight years. She has worked in several Local Authorities across England and Wales during her career and doctoral training. More recently, Catrin has worked independently as an associate, a locum and for a Yorkshire based multi-academy trust. She has extensive experience in working with children, young people and adults with additional learning needs in a range of educational settings, including mainstream and specialist settings.

Catrin has specialist training and expertise in a range of assessment techniques, which she uses to develop detailed and holistic 'pictures' of children and young people's strengths and needs across all areas of development, including learning, language, social communication and emotional and mental health needs. Catrin is skilled at developing positive relationships with children, families and key professionals. She takes a person-centred approach and considers the environment around the individual so that she can best support others in working together to reach positive outcomes. 

Catrin's day-to-day professional activities include classroom/home observations, individual assessments, working through consultation with children, families and key adults in the educational setting and systemic work, such as delivering training to early years or school staff. 

Occupational Therapist

Kirsty completed a MA from Aberdeen University specialising in Psychology and Sociology, then continued her studies and qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1995, gaining a BSc from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh.  As an OT, she has particular interest in functional skills, roles, activity analysis, and developing a balanced and meaningful lifestyle.

Over the duration of her career in the NHS, she has worked in a variety of geographical and clinical areas, specialising in Mental Health from 1996 onwards.  She has worked extensively with children and teens, working age adults and is currently working in a service for older adults experiencing acute mental health crisis.  Her commitment to continuing professional development ensures she keeps up to date with the latest advances in Occupational Therapy and Mental Health, as well as other areas of interest within health and social care.  

Speech and Language Therapist

Lorna is a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist with over 12 years’ experience working in the NHS and more recently in private practice  supporting children with a variety of complex Speech, Language and Communication needs. Lorna has a keen clinical interest in Neurodiversity and the impact of Trauma on the nervous system.

Her additional special interests and areas of skill include: Developmental Language Disorder, Speech Sound Disorders, Early Language & Communication, and Down Syndrome. Lorna has a strong commitment to educating and empowering others to create spaces that allow  neurodivergent minds and bodies to be safe, to be seen and to be valued. 

Lorna is registered with the Health & Care Professionals Council and is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language therapists.

ADHD specialist nurse

Chris is a Registered Nurse for individuals with learning disabilities. Prior to, and during, nurse training he worked in an SEN school. Since qualifying as a nurse in 2003 he has worked in various learning disability and mental health settings. 

In 2015 he began working in CAMHS in various roles such as crisis work, therapeutic work and working with young people with learning disabilities. In 2021 he qualified as a non-medical prescriber specialising in ADHD. He has a special interest in young people who struggle to engage and/or have possible neuro-developmental conditions.

Assistant Psychologist

Ellie has completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at York St John’s University. She has experience working with young people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism and ADHD in both an educational and clinical environment and previously worked in an SEN school. She has experience supporting individuals to effectively communicate their needs, thrive academically and promote positive well-being.

Ellie works as an assistant psychologist alongside other professionals, supporting individuals throughout the assessment process.

Ellie is committed to working with young people and adults who are neurodiverse, with a great interest in supporting them in overcoming the challenges they may be faced with and achieving their aspirations. 

Special Educational Needs Consultant

Jo has worked with adults with neurodivergence and mental health difficulties for the past 4 years in Adult Social Care and as a Specialist for Brain in Hand. Prior to this, Jo worked with children and adolescents for 15 years as a teacher and SENDCO in many primary, secondary and SEN schools in Derbyshire. She has extensive experience of building relationships, communicating, and working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ASD and ADHD. 

She has lived experience of Autism and Dyslexia. Her specialist areas are autism in females, chronic pain and surviving trauma. She is currently studying an additional qualification in Psychotherapy to be able to offer more tailored support to individuals who have experienced trauma and provides counselling at a domestic abuse charity and online. She is particularly skilled at helping individuals find coping strategies to allow them to experience a better quality of life. 

She is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and is eligible for graduate membership with the British Psychological Society. 

Service Manager

Franki has completed a Bsc in Criminology and Psychology and an ongoing interest in Psychology and providing services that help people. She has worked in client service and managerial roles for over ten years including voluntary roles within Domestic Abuse Charities. Franki is committed to providing the best service for our clients, building relationships, sharing of information and ensuring continual improvement of our service.