Meet the Assessment Team
The Rooms of Knutsford Assessment Team is a full multi-disciplinary team made up of key clinicians including Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Specialists and Speech and Language Therapists.
Our assessments are designed to assess for developmental conditions such as Autism, ADHD and more specific learning needs such as Dyslexia.
We aim to provide a shared understanding of an individuals strengths and areas of need to then recommend the most appropriate support at home and in education.
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Our primary method of communication is via email. Please email the team with any enquiries. If you need to speak to a member of the team then please email to request a call back.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
I have worked in the NHS for 10 years and I presently work as a senior clinical psychologist supporting children, young people adults and their families. I work with people who suffer from anxiety related difficulties as well as depression & behavioural difficulties. I have experience in supporting children & young people who have difficulties relating to self-harm as well as those on the Autistic Spectrum (providing both assessment & therapy). I have completed my training in Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) & work with individuals suffering PTSD. Throughout my training I have developed skills in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) informed approaches with adults, children and adolescents. I believe in being able to offer a range of well-evidenced approaches tailored to best support the individuals I work with.
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- M.Sc Psychology
- B.Sc(Hons) Psychology
- HCPC registered
- Member of British Psychological Society
- Trained in EMDR
- GDPR Compliant
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
I have worked in the NHS for over 10 years & qualified as a clinical psychologist in 2010. I have undertaken private work for a number of years, both in therapeutic & legal capacities. I currently specialise in working with children, young people & their families as well as adults. I have experience of working with severe mental health problems in, including anxiety & panic, OCD, PTSD, health anxiety, social phobia & depression, behavioural difficulties, risk (in particular self-harm) & Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). I am trained in the Autistic Diagnostic Observation Schedule & have experience of assessing & diagnosing ASD in young people and adults. I primarily use a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach but also have experience in family therapy & approaches such as mindfulness & Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) one of the ‘Third Wave’ therapies of CBT. I also have experience of working with young people and adults in forensic services.
As a parent it is often daunting to think about bringing your child to see a psychologist and the young person themselves can be very anxious, not knowing exactly what it will be like. Likewise it can be difficult for adults to make the first step in engaging in therapy. I have an honest approach and am always clear about what I think the difficulties are and what is needed to help people recover from them. I try to be flexible and creative in my approach, with a focus on making people feel at ease, particularly when I meet them for the first time. If young people don’t feel they can come into sessions on their own at first I am happy for parents to accompany them and also for parents to help explain what their difficulties are if they are unsure about how to do this. Where confidentiality will allow I include parents in the therapy by providing summaries of sessions and asking for their help in supporting their child with out of session tasks. I am happy to see parents on their own to offer advice about how to support a young person if they are not keen to attend therapy themselves.
I have experience of doing group sessions with families, helping discuss difficult relationship issues or difficulties that are having an impact on various family members. This can often make a huge difference as it is a different environment and the session provides a boundary so everyone’s views can be respected and people are reminded of the need to listen to each other. Each young person and families needs are different and the type of approach you would like to take (whether that is individual or group sessions) can be thought through in the first session and altered if required as the therapy moves along.
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- HCPC registered
- Member of British Psychological Society
- GDPR Compliant
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
have worked in the NHS for over 15 years and I presently work as a senior clinical psychologist supporting children, young people adults and their families. I have experience of working with severe mental health problems, including anxiety & panic, OCD, PTSD and depression. I have also provided intensive support to individuals who engage in self harm and para-suicidal behaviours. Throughout my career I have developed my skills in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) with adults, children and adolescents, both individually and in groups. I have also ran groups for parents of children who present with challenging behaviour, ADHD and ASD using The Incredible Years Programme.
I currently specialise in providing comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments that focus primarily on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder/Condition (ASD/C). I am trained in the use of the Autistic Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Inventory – Revised (ADI-R). I believe in being able to offer a range of evidenced approaches tailored to best support the individual’s need.
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology
- HCPC registered
- British Psychological Society Accredited
- GDPR Compliant
Neurodiverse Learning Consultant
I have always been fascinated by the ever-developing neurological research into different brain types and how a child’s neurological profile can impact on the way in which they learn. It became my passion to investigate individual learning styles through diagnostic assessment and to develop teaching programmes designed to match the individual child’s optimum way of learning. I began my career teaching both in mainstream and in Specialist Education, as Lead Teacher of Cheshire’s largest Resource Provision for children with Autism and Complex Needs. I have also had the opportunity to develop and run an Inclusion Outreach Service for schools, as well as supporting my own school in role as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
I have extensive and varied experience in all aspects of Special Educational Needs and Neurodiversity, with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD’s), such as Dyslexia, being my most specialist area of expertise. In this particular field I have been called upon to advise schools across the UK, USA, and many other countries around the world, delivering bespoke INSET training for education settings.
I pride myself in providing diagnostic work to children and young people that whether results in a diagnosis or not, provides the child with an understanding of Neurodiversity, of their own learning profile, and most importantly, an understanding of their own strengths.
- BA (Hons) in Primary Education
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Specialist Dyslexia Teacher-Approved Teacher Status (ATS)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Specific Learning Differences
- Post Graduate Diploma in Specific Learning Differences
- Masters Units in Specific Learning Difficulties: Consultancy and Diagnostic Assessment
- AMBDA Certified Diagnostic Assessor of Specific Learning Differences
- NPQML in School Leadership
- GDPR compliant
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
I am passionate about communication and supporting young people and their families to better understand themselves and each other. Communication is important for every aspect of our lives. I work with families and young people to develop their skills and to reach their communication potential.
In sessions, we will be able to work together to explore your individual areas of strength and need, as well as to identify what you want to gain from our appointments. We will work closely to ensure that the best outcomes are achieved for both the young person and their family.
I have experience of working with a wide range of children and young people, from pre-school right up to adolescents. I have experience of providing both assessment and intervention for a range of conditions such as speech sound delays/disorders, language delays/disorders, voice disorders, dysfluency (stammering) and social communication difficulties such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I also contribute to Neurodevelopmental assessments for conditions such as ASD and ADHD.
- BSc (Hons) Human Communication: Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) Trained
- Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R) Trained
- GDPR compliant
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Communication is an essential aspect of our lives and I am here to help your child achieve their communicative potential.
I have experience in providing assessment and intervention to children presenting with: speech sound disorders/delays, expressive language delay, stammering and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presenting both verbal and non-verbal.
And I am keen to work closely with parents to ensure the best outcomes for the child are met. My main aim of therapy is to support the child to develop their communication skills and confIdence to communicate independently.
- BSc Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Member of the Royal college of speech and language therapists
- Trained in Parent Child Interaction therapy (PCI)
- GDPR Compliant
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - BABCP Accredited
My name is Tom Berry and I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), adhering to their internationally renowned standards and scientifically proven methods of treatment. Having worked with people experiencing mental health difficulties for over a decade, I have a wealth of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in public, private, health and educational settings. Some of the main difficulties I am experienced in treating include:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Panic
- Depression
- Phobias
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Low self-esteem/confidence
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Stress
- Anger
- Sleep difficulties
My main passion is found in working together with clients in order to develop a shared understanding of their difficulties before working together as a team to overcome these difficulties and pursue a happier, more meaningful life, free from distress. I believe in working collaboratively as this supports in empowering clients to become equipped with the necessary tools to continue what they achieve in therapy long after they finish, ensuring that the therapy process is short term in regards to time and costings, however, long term in regards to achievements. In order to ensure that I provide patients with the best level of care, I continue to access regular CPD training events and supervision with an accredited therapist. I am passionate about learning new methods of supporting individuals in order to make sure that I have a wide range of skills and tools to support varying difficulties and personality types.
Every step of the therapy process is completed with the utmost compassion and understanding and is completed in a safe environment in order to ensure that clients feel able to explore their difficulties freely without judgement.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies (Level 2 BABCP Accredited)
- BSC Hons Degree in Sport and Health Studies (First Class)
- Fully Accredited Member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
- Level 2 (Distinction) Supporting Teaching and Learning in the Classroom
- GDPR Compliant
My passion for supporting young people started when I became a teaching assistant at the age of 18. I went on to complete my PGCE in Secondary English and Special Educational Needs and then worked in a mainstream school before completing my qualifications in Specific Learning Difficulties. I then completed my training as a SENDCO and continued to use my skills to improve outcomes for young people with additional needs for over 10 years.
In my time as a SENDCO, I focused on championing and advocating for young people in an environment that can be challenging for many reasons. I believe that having a trusting relationship is crucial in ensuring that anxiety levels are reduced and prioritise being safe, happy and comfortable above everything else.
At The Rooms of Knutsford, I work as an education specialist and assessor on the team. I continue to bring my knowledge of education and learning to every appointment I have; whether that be when feeding back to parents or assessing a young person.
- BA Hons English Literature and Language
- PGCE Secondary English with Special Educational Needs
- Post Graduate Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties
- Post Graduate Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties
- NASENCO- National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination
- PAPAA-Post Graduate Award in the Proficiency of Assessing for Access Arrangements
Admin Manager
I have a corporate marketing and events background, specialising in the IT industry. Prior to joining The Rooms of Knutsford, I had taken some time out of my career to raise my young family. My position as Admin Manager involves supporting the clinical team with organisational and administrative duties to ensure a smooth and efficient service is delivered.
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, pottering about in the garden, upcycling furniture, and getting stuck into a box set. I am on the school Parent Teacher Association Committee and am passionate about this, as well as being active in the local community, including fundraising for charity.
- CIM Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
- BA (Hons) Business Studies
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