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United Kingdom

Designations: MSW

I’m Iris Varela, a clinical specialist trained in both the United States and the UK, with a master’s degree in social work. I am registered with Social Work England and am a trained CBT therapist (through King’s College) and supervisor (through University College London). I teach professionals at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families at UCL, focusing on the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health, deliver autism assessments and I am a clinical supervisor at CAMHS. Additionally, I deliver supervision and teach school staff about the neurodivergent experience.For over 20 years, I have been passionate about working alongside neurodivergent individuals. As the evidence in our field has evolved, I have shifted away from the medical model and embraced the social model of disability. This means validating the experiences of neurodivergent people and working systemically to change the stigma surrounding neurodivergence, as well as advocating for the adaptations needed to achieve equal access to education, work and services. I am excited to prioritise and listen to the voices of neurodivergent people, allowing them to guide my practice and create a safer space for them. To make sure I deliver the best support, I receive supervision from an experienced, published, autistic professional, as well as attending reflective spaces delivered by the autistic community.I’m committed to providing supportive care, understanding your unique individual needs, and helping others understand how to best support you.

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United Kingdom

Designations: MSc / MBACP / RN / SCPHN

We all have times in our life when we may feel overwhelmed or are faced with things that are difficult to think about on our own. Yet talking to people close to us may also feel difficult. I offer a warm, compassionate, non-judgemental and friendly space as a therapist where we will explore whatever difficulty you may bring, to develop personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.I respect that everyone is uniquely different and as an integrative therapist l draw from a variety of theories and methods in order to meet your needs in a way that suits you. Everyone has a right to healing and living the way they choose – and that includes you too.The relationship between myself and yourself is important for the effectiveness of our work, and l will work in a way that respects your uniqueness. This ensures that l understand ‘your’ experience from ‘your perspective’. Nurturing, growth and compassion are present throughout my work because l believe they are fundamental for hope and future fulfilment.As a late diagnosed adult l understand the difficulties of being neurodivergent and trying to fit into a neurotypical world. I also understand that considering or receiving a diagnosis may be a lot to process, yet once this is processed it may offer a new perspective on how your life works for you. I have 2 teenage children who are neurodivergent and a partner who is as well. We all present very differently and this uniqueness of each and everyone of us is reflected in the individualised way l work.I also have 14 year’s experience as a Health Visitor in the NHS and understand both through work experiences and personal experience how the parenting journey and its challenges may sometimes be overwhelming. I have additional experience in fertility, pregnancy, parenting, birth trauma and baby loss. I am also a domestic abuse ambassador for a large NHS Trust.I offer face to face therapy sessions from welcoming and comfortable spaces in North Leeds. I also work nationally on-line within the UK.Do get in touch for a free 20 minute introductory session via phone or videocall to find out how l may work with you and for you to ask any questions you may have.

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United Kingdom

Designations: BSc, PsychD

My name is Dr Jo Coombs and I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in neurodivergence and trauma. I provide autism (and ADHD) assessments for people aged 16+ and specialise in the assessment of neurodivergence in women and those who have experienced trauma. I also provide trauma-focused psychological therapies for neurodivergent people.My practice, Join Psychology offers a number of different services, including therapy, neurodevelopmental assessments, consultation, training and supervision. I set-up Join Psychology so that I could help people by offering consistent, high-quality and effective services which are genuinely tailored to each person’s needs. I have created a warm, safe space to understand your needs so we can work collaboratively together to discover your strengths and make meaningful changes.I graduated from university with a First Class Honours degree in Psychology and went on to complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, initially specialising in systemic approaches with children, adolescents and families. I’ve worked extensively in the fields of neurodivgence and trauma, with children, adolescents and adults.Throughout my career, I’ve had a strong interest in understanding how our earliest experiences and relationships shape our lives, wellbeing and relationships over time. I have specialised in attachment, trauma and systemically-focused approaches to understanding and working with people’s difficulties and relationships.After completing my doctorate, further systemic training and many years working in the NHS, I decided in 2017 to move into private practice. Doing this has enabled me to offer far more flexibility in the care offered to my clients. I’ve also been able to focus on areas of special interest including attachment and trauma-informed psychological therapies, particularly with neurodivergent people.I’m passionate about advancing our understanding of trauma and sharing this knowledge with others which is why I’m also a Committee Member of the Crisis, Disaster and Trauma (CDT) Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society (BPS). We are a group of professionals who work together to collate and share the latest information and developments in the fields of trauma, disaster and crisis. I’ve drawn on my combined interests in trauma and neurodivergence to coordinate and host two conferences relating to trauma and neurodivergence in children, young people and adults.Based in Berkshire, I offer therapy in-person and online for individuals, couples and families. Alongside my therapeutic work, I also specialise in working with neurodivergent people, including neurodevelopmental assessments of autism (and ADHD), post-diagnostic/discovery support, psychological and trauma-focused therapies. The services I offer are listed below:Psychological Therapy – I work therapeutically with individuals, couples and families either online or from my comfortable, spacious and welcoming practice in Berkshire.Autism and ADHD Assessments – I also specialise in neurodevelopmental assessments of autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for people aged 16+.Training and Consultation – I work with professionals, teams and services who might be in need of training in relation to mental health, trauma, psychological therapies and neurodiversity. High-quality training packages that are individually tailored to your needs can be arranged for small groups and larger audiences.Clinical Supervision – I offer a range of services for psychologists and other health professionals, such as clinical supervision and consultation for teams and services. I have many years experience of supervising psychologists and other health care professionals.

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United Kingdom

Designations: BA Hons, PhD

My role as Clinical Director involves driving our strategic and service development goals, maintaining high clinical standards across the service, recruiting clinicians that align with our vision and values and creating meaningful connections within the wider community with a shared goal of promoting mental wellbeing.In my private practice, I mainly work with adults. I have a long-standing special interest in helping people who have experienced trauma. I also have a special interest and experience in mental health and psychological problems related to sports performance and I provide support to a number of professional sporting bodies in Scotland and internationally, working with their elite athletes who may be struggling with performance-related issues in their sport due to personal or professional issues.In my clinical practice I like to draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). I also use Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I am also a trained Mindfulness teacher and like to incorporate it into my therapeutic work where I feel that it would benefit my clients. Overall, I offer an integrative approach, adapting the way I work according to each individual client’s needs in order to provide a uniquely tailored service. No two individuals are the same and I believe that should be reflected within the therapeutic focus.

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United Kingdom

Designations: DClinPsy

The Purple House Clinic Rugby provides comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments for children and adults. Assessments are carried out in line with NICE and best practice guidelines by highly qualified professionals including Clinical Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. By choosing the Purple House Clinic Rugby for your assessment you can be confident you will receive the highest possible standard of assessment.We also provide sensory integration assessments, Occupational Therapy assessments, Speech and Language assessments and Educational Psychology assessments.We offer a post diagnostic support service for autistic individuals and/or their partner, family etc. This begins with an initial meeting to explore what areas might be helpful and to create an individualised programme of support. The individual can choose a full programme or build their own in line with what they feel will benefit them most.We offer a range of psychological therapies for children and adults. This includes systemic family therapy, play and art therapy.We work with both adults and children who self fund and via third party funding such as case managers, solicitors, schools and NHS CCG funding.

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United Kingdom

Designations: DClinPsy

I am a Clinical Psychologist and have worked in the NHS in various roles for over 15 years. More recently, I have taken a break from clinical work to grow and nurture my young family. Prior to this, I worked with children and adolescents, their caregivers, families and the systems around them. I have also worked with adults experiencing a broad range of difficulties such as significant mental health challenges, neurodiversity, physical health conditions, and major life transitions. I love working with young people and the systems around them to help them move through difficult life experiences. I do so with compassion, creativity and curiosity and by developing a shared understanding of the problems the young person and family are facing. Together we look for stories that affirm the strengths and resilience of the young person or family while also drawing on various evidence based techniques that build up skills that might help guide them through adversity. I particularly love working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship. I draw on a broad range of models in my therapeutic work including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based therapies and more holistic approaches that look at how the mind and body interact and how to support the nervous system.

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United Kingdom

Designations: DCounsPsych CPsychol AFBPsS

I’m Dr Siobhán McHale the practice founder. I have a doctorate in counselling psychology (DCounsPsych) from the University of Manchester. I have expertise in offering neuroaffirmative support to people who may be experiencing trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsions OCD, body dysmorphia BDD, and other mental health conditions which can contribute to difficulties in relationships and living our lives as we wish. I am a British Psychological Society (BPS) chartered psychologist and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered counselling psychologist. This is an assurance that I work within the ethical boundaries of my profession and that I am suitably qualified, and that I engage in regular CPD and clinical supervision to maintain my practice. I offer a range of therapies to meet the needs of each client. Sessions are individual, either face to face, in my consulting room which is in easy reach of the A1 / M18/ M1 on the North Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire borders and or online. I offer Initial psychological assessments and also specialist ADHD and eating disorders assessments. I can signpost to multi-disciplinary team professionals from my network as required. I am registered with many leading health insurance providers. I believe that each individual has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. Everything that you have learned to do in your life so far to alleviate distress is what you needed to do to survive. Sometimes these strategies might have been helpful for a short time and became maladaptive/unhelpful over time. As humans, we can learn more helpful (adaptive) ways of coping. We will work together to create a safe, warm, accepting, and collaborative space to explore change. I adopt a sexuality and gender affirmative stance to my practice.

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