Autism and ADHD Assessment Team

Hi, my name is Lavinia. I am currently working as an Assistant Psychologist at the Gesher Assessment Centre. I graduated with a First-class Honours Degree in Psychology with Spanish (BSc), from the University of Sussex in 2023, and hold Graduate Membership with the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS).

I am pursuing a master’s degree in Mental Health: Psychological Therapies at Queen Mary University of London, where I am deepening my understanding of applied psychology, different psychological approaches, and psychological research methods. My professional interests include neurodiversity, special educational needs, and contextual social psychology.

My experience includes working as an educational aid for primary school children with special educational needs, serving as an Assistant Psychologist at a private clinic specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy, and participating in various shadowing roles within the mental health field. My long-term aspiration is to become a chartered counselling psychologist.

Hi, my name is Shirelle. I hold a Psychology Honours degree from King’s College London, where I developed a strong foundation in data analysis and gained extensive experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. During my studies, I particularly enjoyed the module Clinical Neurodevelopmental Disorders, which explored the latest advances in understanding these conditions and their translation into clinical practice. This interest led me to conduct my final year research project in this area, exploring the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a technique to reduce anxiety in the autistic population.

I am a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and am an aspiring Clinical Psychologist with a keen interest in working with children and adolescents. I have significant experience supporting vulnerable and young people, including those with autism and other mental health challenges. My work within schools and the education sector has involved supporting individuals with learning difficulties, designing tailored interventions to promote inclusion, development, and wellbeing. I am passionate about early intervention, mental health advocacy, and using evidence-based approaches to empower young people to thrive.

Hi, my name is Jessica, I am an aspiring Clinical Psychologist with a first-class honours degree in BSc Psychology from the University of Durham, where I developed my statistical and research knowledge and engaged with both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. My background includes roles in educational, clinical, and forensic settings, including experience as a teaching assistant, mental health support worker, healthcare assistant, research assistant, and psychology business administrator within HMPPS. I have extensive experience providing one-to-one support to young people and vulnerable adults with neurodevelopmental differences, neurological conditions, and other psychological and mental health challenges. I work closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, neuroaffirmative assessments and tailored support to families.

I am passionate about creating accessible and supportive environments for individuals with neurodevelopmental differences, recognising the importance of cultural awareness, identity, and lived experiences in shaping psychological wellbeing. With a strong belief in the power of early intervention and collaborative care, I strive to ensure that psychological services are accessible, empowering, and evidence-based. I am dedicated to fostering inclusive, person-centred support, ensuring that each individual’s unique strengths and challenges are recognised.