Nature and Nurture Psychology
Specialist therapeutic service based in Staffordshire
Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive psychological assessment of children affected by developmental trauma, including children and families post adoption, and children currently in care.
Autism Assessment
Multidisciplinary assessment of autism, and additional comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment.
Psychological and Creative Therapy
We offer a range of therapies delivered by our expert clinicians, including attachment-focused therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Creative Therapies including Drama, Art, and Music.
What we do
Nature and Nurture Psychology is a specialist multidisciplinary service providing comprehensive psychological assessment and therapeutic support to children and families. We offer Neurodevelopmental assessments including assessments for Autism, Intellectual Disability, and other cognitive issues that may be affecting a child’s day to day life, and education. We also offer advice and support for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
We also complete comprehensive assessments for children who are currently in care, and children who have been adopted. This includes a detailed assessment of attachment difficulties, and the impact of developmental trauma. We offer comprehensive recommendations for therapy, support for the family, and the wider system around the child including consultation with schools and any other professionals involved.
About us
Who we are
We are a multidisciplinary team made up of highly qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologists, Creative Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Assistant Psychologists.
Autism assessment
Nature & Nurture Psychology offers comprehensive autism assessment services from an experienced team. Click through below to lean about each stage of the assessment process.
Parent interview
An in depth history of your child’s development.
Child session
Enabling your child to become familiar with our team.
Cognitive assessment
Identifying strengths and challenges.
School observations
Observations in both lessons and free play time.
Team decision making
Our team put together their recommendations.
Feedback
Sharing the outcome of the assessment with you.
Careers
We are proud to employ excellent specialist clinicians, and we are always keen to hear from those who share our vision and values.
About Sarah
Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in children and families. She has extensive experience in the assessment of attachment and trauma related difficulties, including working with children who are looked after, and children who have been adopted or who are under special guardianship.
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“Our daughter has been going for weekly sessions at Nature and Nurture for over two years now. She absolutely loves the time she spends with her therapist and looks forward to every session.”
“The therapist is so warm and welcoming, and as a bonus, myself and my husband have monthly parent intervention time so we can chat through any issues and seek therapeutic input and support. We have been given some great advice, along with ideas to try and know we can always ring in-between sessions if we need any additional help.”
We are kept updated formally with reports and the therapist has helped towards an EHCP application by writing a supporting statement. We are all so grateful for what Nature and Nurture provide for our family.
Frequently Asked Questions
About our service
Do you offer post autism diagnosis support?
Yes, we offer autism discovery sessions for children, to help them to discover what being autistic means for them. These are strengths based sessions, focusing on developing a positive sense of self, in light of an autism diagnosis.
What is the cost of an autism / psychological assessment?
We believe our prices are fair and very competitive when compared with other services. Please contact a member of the team to discuss further.
Are you able to offer therapy for private referrals?
Yes, we will review each individual case and advise whether or not we can offer support or have the capacity.
Can I come into the assessment with my child?
Yes, where appropriate, parents or guardians will be allowed into the child’s assessment appointment with a maximum of two adults. This is at the discretion of the assessing clinician. Siblings and other children are not permitted into the assessment, and will be asked to wait outside if they attend.
My child is feeling very low in mood and I’m worried about their well-being / mental health, can you advise?
If you have any concerns regarding the well-being or safety of your child, then please contact the GP, or if the risk is immediate, please go to the nearest A and E department for medical advice. If you have concerns about your child’s mental health, please contact your local CAMHS duty team https://camhs.mpft.nhs.uk/south-staffordshire. If you have any safeguarding concerns about your child please contact the Staffordshire safeguarding team 0300 111 8007 and select option 1. We are unable to give specific advice prior to an assessment.
How long is your waiting list?
Our waiting lists can vary, but on average are much shorter than other available services. Please contact our coordinators for further information.
How long does your assessment process take?
On average, from the first appointment, our assessments and feedback are completed within two weeks. If we are awaiting further information, for example from school or other professionals, the assessments can take longer.
Are your offices accessible for wheelchair users/pushchairs?
Yes please contact our coordinators prior to your visit to advise the most suitable way to access the building.
Do you assess for ADHD?
No, we do not give out formal diagnoses of ADHD, but we may give specific recommendations for school and home about how to support with thinking skills challenges (otherwise known as executive functioning difficulties). For further consideration of ADHD, families may wish to request further assessment by the paediatrician via the GP if appropriate.
Where on the spectrum is my child?
We don’t comment on the “Severity” of Autism, we highlight whether the child is Autistic or not and focus on their individual needs which can vary from child to child. We are a neuro affirmative service and feel passionate about focusing on the strengths and differences that an individual might have, and how changes around the child can help to support them.