The Adolphus Practice

Online pre-assessment consultations are the main listed appointments at The Adolphus Practice Ltd. They are available for adults, for children aged 5 or under, children aged 6 and 7, children aged 8 and over, and for a second family member. The practice is a specialist assessment service, with clinical work centred on autism, ADHD and neurodivergence in children, young people and adults.

The clinical team includes clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists. Across the team, the practice provides diagnostic assessment work and psychological input for neurodivergent adults and young people. Its stated areas include autism assessments, ADHD assessment work, developmental and cognitive assessment in children, and support around learning disabilities and intellectual disabilities.

The psychologists' collective clinical interests include Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, neurodivergent young people with mental health difficulties, anxiety, obsessional and compulsive behaviours, low mood and depression. The team also covers therapeutic parenting, attachment-based approaches, developmental trauma, children who are looked after or adopted, and care-experienced young people.

Psychological therapies named by the practice include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including CBT adapted for neurodiverse children and young people, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, and EMDR, including EMDR adapted for neurodivergent children and young people. The practice also describes therapy and consultation for young people, families and schools.

Assessment and support are delivered by a collaborative team with experience across NHS, independent practice, CAMHS, learning disability services, autism residential services and specialist assessment teams. The bookable pre-assessment appointments are online.