Clinical Director & Co-Owner 

Dr Jen Swanston

 Jen is passionate about helping children and adolescents with a wide range of difficulties; including anxiety, low mood, trauma, anger and low self-esteem. Jen has a specialist interest in autism and ADHD.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Katherine Hodson

Katherine is highly experienced in working with children with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, trauma, toileting issues and eating disorders.

Practice Manager and Co-Owner 

Sharon Swanston

With over 43 years of experience in various acute clinical settings, Sharon has held significant roles including Director of Nursing at Mount Alvernia, and General Manager for Surgery at Bupa Cromwell Hospital. 

Registered Nurse

Charlotte Plaw

Working in a school nursing team, supporting children with wetting issues and training schools in Epilepsy and Allergy awareness. Previously, Charlotte spent 12 years in District Nursing, providing home care. Charlotte is passionate about working with families to help improve  children's well being.

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Emma Machin

Emma is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with over 15 years’ experience of working with children and young people. Emma has worked both within the NHS and in private practice providing assessment, advice and therapy for a range of speech, language and communication needs including difficulties with attention and listening, understanding and using language, social communication and speech sounds.

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Sharon Wignall

Sharon was Educated at Brunel University and gained a master’s in occupational therapy.

Sharon has 15 years of experience running her own occupational therapy practice with high level of training in sensory integration and DCD (Dyspraxia).

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Assistant Psychologist

Evie Jones

Evie is an Assistant Psychologist with experience in neurodevelopmental assessments and working with SEN children. Passionate about advocating for children's needs, she grew up in a neurodiverse environment and is interested in how music and drama enhance children's well.

Assistant Psychologist

Ines Martin

Inês is an Assistant Psychologist with broad experience supporting neurodivergent children and adults, and is deeply committed to reducing stigma and improving understanding around emotional and communication differences in neurodiverse families.

Inclusion Lead & Educational Consultant 

Alexis Carpenter

Alexis has 25 years of experience in education, focusing on inclusive practices. As a Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and Designated Teacher, she advocates for vulnerable learners, collaborating with families and agencies to support their success.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Amy Stuart

Amy is passionate about supporting children, young people and families with their emotional wellbeing and has experience supporting young people and their families with a range of challenges. Amy works with a neuro-affirming approach and has experience in offering neurodivergence assessments eg Autism, ADHD.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Laura Marshall

Dr Laura Marshall is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience across NHS and private services. She specialises in supporting children and young people with mental health difficulties, neurodiversity and trauma, using a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Assistant Psychologist

Olivia Barrett

Olivia is an Assistant Psychologist with experience in neurodevelopmental assessments and supporting neurodivergent children and young people. She is passionate about building trusting relationships with young people and their families, and interested in how understanding individual differences and adapting environments can help young people thrive.

Educational Consultant & Qualified Teacher

Catherine Newhall 

Catherine has been teaching for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of behaviour as a form of communication and engagement. Relationships are at the heart of her practice as is making the necessary adjustments and adaptations to ensure that all children in her care feel safe, have a sense of belonging and therefore thrive.

Assistant Psychologist

Lena Tolkien

Lena is an Assistant Psychologist experienced in carrying out neurodevelopmental assessments for children. She also has broad therapeutic experience supporting clients to manage anxiety, build emotional resilience, and improve overall wellbeing. Lena is committed to providing neuro-affirming, child-centred care that helps young people and families thrive.