Katie is the Practice Administrator with over 11 years of administrative experience, including 8 years as a medical secretary. She plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the practice, ensuring efficient systems, clear communication, and high standards of administrative support for both clinicians and clients.

Vanessa is a valued member of Questa’s Practice Administration team, bringing a wealth of experience in client-centred care, medical data management, and supporting access to healthcare through appropriate adjustments for autistic individuals.

With a clinical and dental background, she also has a strong research interest in psychology and brings valuable lived experience of neurodiversity through her role as a parent.

Saffron is a highly experienced Practice Administrator with over 14 years’ experience in administrative roles, including four years within medical settings. She provides a professional, efficient and welcoming service to all clients and plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. Saffron is known for her strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a calm and responsive manner.

Saffron has a keen interest in psychology and has completed four years of part-time study towards a psychology degree, further enhancing her understanding of the needs of those accessing services. Alongside her professional experience, she also brings valuable personal insight into neurodivergence through her role as a parent, allowing her to approach her work with empathy, understanding and sensitivity.

Dr. Stephanie Ennis is a Clinical Psychologist who aims to offer a warm, safe non-judgemental space online where you will be comfortable to share your difficulties. She mostly works online on Monday evenings however there may be some flexibility in this.

Stephanie’s training included working with adults and children with a wide range of difficulties including, anxiety disorders, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder. She also gained experience of assessing for autism and ADHD.

Having a particular interest in weight management and body image, Stephanie completed her doctorate research investigating the role of self-compassion and stigma in these areas. Trained as a nutritionist, so able to offer nutritional advice alongside psychological therapy.

Stephanie has worked for Solent NHS Trust in the Child and Adolescent Mental health (CAMHS) service as part of the core mental health team and the neurodevelopmental team. Prior to this she worked in an adult mental health service and an adult weight management service.

She has worked with adults, children and adolescents with mood difficulties (e.g. depression), anger, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders (e.g. OCD, panic attacks, health anxiety, social phobia, general anxiety disorder), post traumatic stress disorder (including trauma following accidents) sleep difficulties and weight management difficulties.

Using an evidence-based approach Stephanie draws upon a variety of models depending on the individual need, for example: CBT, ACT, CFT and DBT. She works in a person-centred and holistic manner to ensure adaptability and flexibility to the needs of the individual.

Stephanie sees therapy as a collaborative experience in which you will work together to help address your psychological difficulty and move towards a calmer and more fulfilled life.

Julia is a fully qualified chartered Educational Psychologist, registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC), providing psychological assessment of cognition and learning, language and communication, social and emotional needs, and physical and sensory needs.

She has extensive experience working with children, young adults and families in a variety of contexts including schools, colleges, pre-schools, foster and residential care, secure units, with CAMHS, Behaviour Support Teams, the Virtual School, Social Care, and Youth Offending Teams.

Julia takes a systemic approach to working with children and young people. She looks at the presenting concerns and needs of the individual and explores what is happening in their life. This is carried out through a mixture of direct assessment and consultation with the family and place of education. Influencing factors may include family, school, learning difficulties, friendship difficulties, bereavement or some significant life event. Julia believes in working closely with parents to mobilise support for their child/teen and will offer personalised therapeutic support and guidance for the family.

Dr Matias is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience of clinical work with a variety of client groups presenting with a wide range of mental health difficulties, both in the private sector and in the NHS. Over the course of this work, she acquired extensive experience of several evidence-based psychological therapies scientifically proven to produce positive change in common mental health-related problems including difficulties with anxiety, depression, adjusting to traumatic/stressful events, low self-esteem, and relationship breakdown. She has over 15 years experience of carrying out high quality research in the fields of child and adolescent mental health, parenting, and attachment. Her research and clinical interests include the understanding of mental health difficulties based on continuum views of experience (e.g. paranoid beliefs along a continuum of severity, from nonclinical to clinical levels).

Carla has considerable experience of working in multiple clinical settings, including child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, older adults and adults with learning disabilities presenting with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), personality disorders and co-morbid mental illness in low-secure residential settings. Her specialist clinical experience includes working with young adults presenting with a first episode of psychosis in an Adult Early Intervention Service (EIS), as well as providing highly specialist psychological input in inpatient and community rehabilitation services, offering treatment to adults presenting with complex and enduring mental health difficulties.

The psychological therapies Carla most frequently uses are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Schema Focused Therapy (SFT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Other therapeutic models that she draws upon include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Dr Tucker engages with her clients to help them to overcome their difficulties by working together in a safe and trustworthy environment, where the dialogue is the core of the therapy. Eliza offers clients and their families a psychological understanding of their difficulties and interventions to improve their sense of wellbeing and reduce distress. She can provide therapy in English as well Polish.

Eliza uses a range of therapeutic approaches and tailors therapy according to the needs of the individuals she works with. The main models Eliza uses are: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) as well as EMDR.

Emmy is an Clinical Practitioner at Questa. She completed a five-year course in Master of Science in Psychology at Örebro University, Sweden, and is currently gaining clinical experience in England.

The course consisted of both theoretical approaches, clinical work, assessments, and scientific research.

Emmy has experience in CBT, IPT, mindfulness, and assessing neurodiversities and can offer supportive interventions as well as ADHD coaching.

Alyx completed her BSc in Psychology in 2022 and has worked in Paediatric Psychology within the NHS. She has experience working with children and families who may have complex mental health needs, neurodevelopmental conditions and physical health conditions and has helped them to receive psychological therapy and assessments.

Alyx particularly has experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, through its pre-assessment, assessment, and post-assessment processes.

Anannya holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology from the University of Manchester and an MA in Health and Cultural Psychology. She has experience across clinical, research, and community settings in the UK and India. She has a particular interest in neurodevelopmental conditions, especially Autism and ADHD, and has supported individuals and families through assessment, psychoeducation, and therapeutic interventions.

Her work often involves supporting young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and caregivers of neurodivergent children, with an emphasis on understanding family dynamics, reducing carer stress, and promoting informed, culture-sensitive and compassionate care. Anannya integrates cross-cultural perspectives into her work and is passionate about delivering psychologically informed support that is both evidence-based and person-centred.

Isabella holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Clinical Psychology. She has experience working with adults with a range of complex mental health needs and forensic presentations, within residential settings. Her work has involved supporting individuals with high levels of need, risk management considerations, and promoting psychological wellbeing in structured care environments.

She is currently involved in supporting the autism diagnostic process for both adults and children, contributing to multidisciplinary assessments and helping individuals and families understand neurodevelopmental differences. She is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred support and to applying psychological knowledge in a thoughtful, evidence-informed way across a range of clinical contexts.

Dr Laura McKenzie-Smith is a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to creating positive therapeutic relationships and safe, containing therapy experiences through warmth, compassion and care. She offers an online clinic on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.

Since qualifying Laura has gained specialist experience working in the NHS with people who experience complex mental health difficulties stemming from traumatic experiences. This has included PTSD, Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders and other mental health conditions. Her approach is person-centred, getting to know the person and their experiences in order to develop a tailored plan to help them move on with their journey. This often involves using an integrative approach, drawing on psychological theory and evidence based interventions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Narrative Therapy, in order to tailor care to the person’s needs.

Laura works collaboratively with people to help them to move towards living their lives in accordance with their values, despite the challenges that life brings. She supports people to understand what is keeping them stuck, and to find a way forwards in a way that is meaningful for them.

Francine Wilks has extensive experience working with children and young people across a range of specialist provisions, supporting those with complex needs to access education and develop essential life skills. This early experience provided a strong foundation in understanding the diverse presentations of neurodevelopmental differences and the importance of individualised, child-centred support.

She went on to complete a degree in Psychology and Sociology, followed by a qualification in Children’s Nursing, further strengthening her clinical knowledge and holistic understanding of child development, mental health, and family systems.

Francine has since specialised in neurodevelopmental conditions, with particular expertise in autism and related profiles. She is trained in gold-standard assessment tools, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R), and has significant experience conducting comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments.

Her professional experience spans both NHS services and private practice, allowing her to bring a balanced, evidence-based, and compassionate approach to her work. Francine is committed to delivering neurodivergence-affirming care, ensuring that each child and family feels understood, supported, and empowered.

Bianca is a Clinical Lead and specialist Speech and Language Therapist. She specialises in supporting toddlers and primary-aged children with communication, early language development, speech, and behaviour and contributes to autism assessments by completing developmental histories for children and adults.

Her work takes an integrative, connection-first approach, rooted in relationship, play, and compassion. Bianca aims to help children and families feel safe, seen, and understood, recognising that communication develops most effectively within secure and supportive relationships. She brings a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming perspective to her work with families.

Bianca is PROMPT trained and takes a holistic view of children’s development, considering communication alongside emotional regulation and wider neurodevelopment.

Alongside her clinical work, Bianca provides supervision and support to students and other professionals and is committed to fostering reflective, collaborative clinical practice. She works closely with families and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure care is thoughtful, joined-up, and responsive to each person’s needs.

Julie is an HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist, specialising in Autism, with 10 years of experience working clinically with neurodivergent children and young people, ranging from an independent Specialist educational and residential setting to the NHS inpatient Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) units. She currently works in a CAMHS Autism assessment team and is qualified to carry out ADOS-2 assessment as part of the Autism diagnostic process.

Her previous experience includes working in independent Specialist education and residential setting, as the sole Speech and Language Therapist in a multidisciplinary therapy team. Julie has experience of conducting Speech and Language assessments; delivering therapeutic interventions (individual and groups), and reviewing and updating Education, Health, Care Plans (EHCP) to reflect communication, social and emotional needs.

Julie is familiar with mental health conditions through her career in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). She has worked closely with mental health professionals in CAMHS inpatient services, facilitating families’ and professionals’ understanding of the communication abilities of young people. She also endeavoured to support the young peoples’ access to education and therapies.

Julie works with children ranging from early childhood to adults (aged 18). She feels privileged to be able to be part of a young person’s journey to understanding their strengths and differences and to witness them beginning to understand themselves, their mental health and also to be understood by the people around them.

Charlie Is a board certified behaviour analyst, working with both children and adults.

She completed her masters in behaviour analysis in 2008 and became a board certified behaviour analyst (BCBA) in 2009. Charlie has a particular interest in working with people with a diagnosis of autism and/or learning disabilities, helping them better to understand the behaviours that can prevent them from living the life they want so that appropriate interventions can be implemented to help achieve their potential. Charlie also has an interest in working with people around their phobias.

Charlie has gained her experience working in an independent behaviour analysis school for children with autism and also worked as part of a neurodevelopment team within the NHS for over 10 years, working with adults who have learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions.

Charlie provides consultancy for child NHS services, behaviour analysis services for families and individuals and conducts autism diagnostic observations schedule assessments.

She is registered with the Behaviour Analysis Certification Board (BACB) and the UK Society for Behaviour Analysts (UK SBA).

Kerry is an experienced and compassionate practitioner specialising in supporting children, young people, and families through emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. Her work is grounded in an attachment-informed, trauma-sensitive, and neurodiversity-affirming approach, ensuring that each individual feels understood, safe, and supported.

She brings a strong foundation in education, with a background in primary school teaching, which informs her understanding of child development, learning needs, and the importance of early intervention. Alongside her clinical work, Kerry currently delivers training at university level to Mental Health Support Teams (MHST), equipping practitioners with the knowledge and strategies needed to support children and young people effectively within educational settings.

As part of her professional practice, Kerry delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions and tailored support programmes, including work around emotional dysregulation, anxiety, low mood and family dynamics. She provides both individual and group interventions, working directly with children, young people, and caregivers to strengthen emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive relationships.

Kerry’s approach integrates psychoeducation, practical strategies, and therapeutic techniques such as Drawing and Talking Therapy and other attachment-based interventions. She aims to empower families and caregivers with the tools and understanding needed to support long-term positive change, communication, and development.

Alongside therapeutic work, Kerry also offers professional consultancy, training, and advisory services to education settings and organisations. This includes supporting staff development, enhancing understanding of behaviour and mental health, and implementing effective strategies to improve outcomes for children and young people.