I work on a multidisciplinary basis with colleagues, as and when appropriate. I practice as a member of Ashwood Associates, a team of independent practitioners from a range of mental health backgrounds, based in Surrey.

I carry out a range of assessments for children and adults to identify diagnostic status and understand underlying emotional, behavioural or mental health issues.

I carry out individually tailored intervention packages to reduce distressing symptoms and help the individual develop more adaptive skills to manage their lives. I also provide consultation, training and interventions for teams of professionals within other organisations such as Social Services, Schools, Voluntary Sector and Independent care services.

Assessments are carried out to identify

• Diagnostic disorders such as Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD
• Learning difficulties such as non-verbal learning difficulties or dyslexia
• Learning disabilities and an uneven profile of intellectual abilities
• Emotional or behavioural difficulties

Interventions with adults and children to address

• Poor self esteem
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Obsessive compulsive disorders
• Anger management
• Behavioural difficulties
• School based interventions
• Group work regarding diagnostic issue
• Developing emotional literacy