Dr Breese is a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience specialising in working with neurodivergence across all age groups to improve mental wellbeing. She has taught at Universities and conferences regarding neurodiversity and adapting therapy for neurodivergent people. Dr Breese has also published academic articles about neurodivergence.

Background:

BSc in Psychology (Newcastle University) Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy) (Newcastle University) Graduate Cert in Systemic and Family Therapy (Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience). Additional autism assessment tools training in: ADOS, ADI-R and ACIA. Additional therapy training in: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), EMDR therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Interest in using Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy

Registered with the Health Professionals Council (HCPC - PYL31016) Member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists UK (ACP-UK)

Clinical Experience:

My NHS career spans across various services in the UK, including: Providing neuropsychological assessments and psychological therapy for neurodivergent children with mental health difficulties. Co-developing a new group therapy intervention for parents of autistic children, which was part of a Randomised Control Trial. Establishing a service in central London for adult autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments and psychological therapy, associated with the National and Specialist Adult Autism and ADHD Psychological Therapy Service. Clinically leading a new service for autistic adults with complex mental health difficulties.

I am currently working privately with neurodivergent adults and have co founded The Neurodiversity Practice which supports neurodivergent parents, provides training for corporates and education about neurodiversity.

I have a particular interest in working with women or people who are used to masking their difference, whose neurodivergence has been missed.

I provide online treatment only

For more information:

www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lauren-breese-a77346a7