Dr Hayley Atkinson is a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and specialist Neurodevelopmental services.

​Before qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist at Newcastle University, Hayley worked as a Clinical Research Associate on an international collaborative study of Autism. She has since developed extensive experience in assessment and intervention for children, young people and adults with Neurodevelopmental differences.

Areas of Expertise

• Autism and ADHD assessment

• Women and Girls with neurodevelopmental differences

• Complex and co-occurring conditions

•  ADOS-2 and Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R)

•  Differential diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions

• Cognitive and standardised assessments

Hayleys Approach To Work

Hayley works in a thoughtful and collaborative way, supporting individuals and families to better understand their experiences and access appropriate support.​ She has a particular interest in recognising and assessing presentations of Autism that may be less easily identified, including in girls and women, and in supporting individuals whose Neurodiversity may previously have been overlooked.

Therapeutic Experience

Hayley has delivered a range of evidence-based interventions for children and families, including:

• EarlyBird Plus Programme (National Autistic Society)

• Beating Anxiety Together Programme

• Incredible Years and Triple P Parenting Programmes

• Mellow Parenting Programme

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She is also a qualified CBT therapist and has experience adapting CBT approaches for individuals with Neurodevelopmental differences