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I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, trained at a doctoral level in numerous evidence-based therapeutic approaches and models. I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).Based in Staffordshire & Cheshire, I have over 20 years+ experience working in the NHS, education, private and third sectors.While in my part time employed role I provide diagnostic assessments for Autism for children, in my private practice I currently intentionally focus on needs-led therapeutic interventions for adults rather than diagnostic work.I also offer tailored psychological consultations for parents, caregivers and professionals who want specialist guidance in supporting neurodivergent children or adults.APPROACHNeurodiversity is a very broad spectrum. For individuals who have spent years exploring the diagnostic system, being told they may not meet the threshold for a formal diagnosis can feel deeply invalidating. Others may receive an Autism or ADHD diagnosis, but the lack of meaningful post diagnostic support often leaves them feeling isolated and uncertain, wondering what they are supposed to do next.My approach is to offer expert, needs-led assessments, formulation and therapeutic interventions, independent of diagnoses. A formulation offers a detailed, collaborative, holistic understanding of all the factors that led to you to seek support –identifying the difficulties and challenges you are facing, as well as your strengths and resources. From here, we prioritise clear goals or outcomes to work towards, with a clear plan that is tailored to your needs.

Spectrum Sisters – Autism & ADHD Assessments for Women & GirlsSpectrum Sisters is a specialist, female-led neurodiversity service providing comprehensive autism, ADHD and combined autism/ADHD diagnostic assessments for women and girls across the UK from age 6+.We specialise in the female presentation of autism and ADHD, particularly late diagnosis, high masking and women and girls whose difficulties may previously have been missed or misunderstood. Our team is Psychologist-led, neurodivergent and brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the assessment process.Assessments are completed by a multidisciplinary team of qualified clinicians and follow NICE guidance and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. We take a thorough, whole-person approach, looking beyond diagnostic criteria to understand masking, sensory differences, executive functioning, mental health, relationships, education, employment and everyday life. We consider co-occuring and differential diagnoses.We also provide post-diagnostic support, including neurodivergent-affirming support, coaching, sensory and functional assessments, educational support and workplace recommendations.Our aim is to provide women and girls with more than a diagnosis: a meaningful understanding of themselves, their strengths, their needs and the support that can help them move forward. Each assessment includes a minimum of three clinicians and each report includes a full neurodiversity profile, functional assessment and recommendations.Services: Autism Assessments | ADHD Assessments | Combined Assessments | Post-Diagnostic Support Delivery: Remote, UK-wide Specialism: Women & girls | Late diagnosis | High masking | Complex presentations

Carrie Young: Co-Founder and Clinical Director of NeuroAxisAs a dedicated ADHD specialist and the co-founder and Clinical Director of NeuroAxis, I have spent over 18 years in the healthcare field. This diverse background equips me with a unique, well-rounded perspective to support individuals navigating the challenges of ADHD. My journey as a qualified nurse, specialist public health nurse, and nurse prescriber—combined with my MSc in Public Health—drives my deeply rooted commitment to delivering the highest quality of care.Throughout my career, I have worked across a broad spectrum of frontline roles, including Accident & Emergency, community nursing, and health visiting. Notably, my time working within a 0–19 years service allowed me to support school-aged children and collaborate closely with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), deepening my understanding of youth developmental milestones and challenges. Later, while working in substance misuse services, I noticed a striking, recurring theme: so many of my patients were secretly struggling with undiagnosed ADHD. This powerful realization sparked my passion, prompting me to specialize deeply in this field.Today, I am a trained ADHD specialist, proficient in utilizing the DIVA and DSM-5 criteria to conduct comprehensive assessments for individuals aged 6 to 65. Beyond diagnostics, I provide personalized ADHD coaching to empower clients to manage their symptoms and build actionable strategies for success. I also specialize in producing workplace adjustment reports, helping businesses thrive by ensuring their neurodiverse employees receive the right support to excel.By blending evidence-based practice with motivational interviewing techniques and compassionate care, my goal is to ensure NeuroAxis remains a leading, trusted resource. I am incredibly proud to offer the personalized, empowering support our clients need to truly thrive in their daily lives.

I am a clinical psychologist dedicated to supporting people with autism and/or those who are neurodiverse in other ways. I take an individual approach, focused on what each individual client is hoping to gain from our sessions. For many people, this involves working to understand themselves and their lives better, which in turn helps them choose their own path and address any barriers they face. Others have particular mental health difficulties, which I support them with using versions of ‘traditional’ talking therapy adapted to be more accessible for them.

Dr Rebecca Hunt is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with specialist expertise in the area of neurodiversity assessment. Dr Hunt has worked in a range of national specialist (e.g. Great Ormond Street Hospital) and local community (e.g. Hertfordshire Community Trust) NHS services and has provided teaching, training and supervision in this area. She has been passionate about working with neurodivergent children and families, ever since her brother was diagnosed as being autistic nearly 20 years ago.Dr Hunt set up Dr Hunt Psychology in 2023 to offer high quality autism, ADHD and cognitive assessments, due to increasing concerns about extremely long NHS waiting times for these assessments. Dr Hunt Psychology provides neuroaffirmative diagnostic assessments and post diagnostic support for school aged children and young adults, up to the age of 25.
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