Our Expertise

Neuroaffirming approach

We view neurodivergence as a natural and valuable part of human diversity. 

Our work does not aim to change who someone is, but to understand their unique profile, reduce distress, and support wellbeing within environments that are often not designed with neurodivergent people in mind.

Decades of experience

Having spent decades working both within the NHS and independent practice, our team are highly skilled and experienced at assessing ASC across all genders, ages and developmental stages. 

They have specific expertise in assessing ASC within more complex presentations such as those who mask/camouflage, who have gender identity issues, behaviours which are obsessive and/ or compulsive, those who exhibit complex mental health issues and those who may have been misdiagnosed previously and therefore require more specialist thinking, assessment and formulation

Complimentary screening

We want you feel in safe hands from the very start of your work with us. We therefore offer complimentary screening and will only recommend further assessment if screening indicates this is likely to be helpful

Trauma informed

Our clinicians are highly experienced in working with people with trauma including people with neurodivergence and trauma. We are well versed in differentiating between them as well as having an understanding of how they can interact

Sensory informed

We recognise the significant role that sensory processing plays in emotional regulation, behaviour, and wellbeing. Our clinicians are skilled in noticing and understanding sensory sensitivities and sensory-seeking needs, and in considering how environments can support or overwhelm an individual.

We take a thoughtful, flexible approach to assessment and intervention, adapting pace, communication, and surroundings to reduce sensory stress and increase a sense of safety

LQBTQI+ aligned

We are committed to providing an affirming, inclusive, and respectful space for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. Our clinicians work with an understanding of the specific stressors that LGBTQI+ people may experience, including minority stress, discrimination, and barriers to feeling safe or understood. 

We recognise the importance of using correct names and pronouns, honouring each person’s identity, and supporting individuals to explore their experiences without assumption, judgement, or pressure to conform

Skill in assessing autism in females

We have extensive experience in assessing girls and women, including those whose neurodivergence or mental health needs may have been overlooked, misunderstood, or masked. We are attentive to the ways social expectations, camouflaging, and internalised distress can shape presentation, and we take care to look beyond surface functioning. 

Our assessments aim to provide a nuanced, respectful understanding that reflects the individual’s lived experience across the lifespan