
Oliva Barrett
Assistant Psychologist
BSc
Key Experience
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Neurodevelopmental assessment: Experience contributing to ADHD, Autism and combined assessment pathways, including observations, structured interviews, psychometric assessment and report writing.
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Direct work and rapport: Skilled in building relationships with neurodivergent children and young people, adapting communication and activities to individual needs, interests and developmental levels.
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Collaborative working: Experience working with psychologists, parents, teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to understand and support young people across different contexts.
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Research and analysis: Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, with experience using SPSS, Excel, Gorilla and SONA.
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Organisation and autonomy: Experienced in coordinating assessments, observations, interviews, reports and direct work while managing competing priorities
Special Interests
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Neurodevelopmental assessment, particularly ADHD and autism.
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Neurodiversity-affirming approaches to assessment and support.
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Understanding how individual differences interact with a young person’s environment.
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Building trusting and supportive relationships with children, young people and their families.
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Post-diagnostic support for young people with ADHD.
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Supporting emotional wellbeing, self-understanding and positive outcomes for neurodivergent young people.
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Child and adolescent mental health and developmental psychology.