About Us
Calming Minds Clinic was created to provide a space where specialist clinical expertise, genuine compassion and ongoing support come together.
We understand that seeking answers - whether for yourself or your child - can feel like a big step. Our aim is to make that process feel calm, supportive and genuinely individual.
We provide specialist autism and ADHD assessment for children, young people and adults, alongside counselling, post-diagnostic support and guidance for individuals and families.
A clinically grounded, whole-person approach
Our approach is firmly rooted in extensive NHS experience across community paediatrics, neurodevelopment and specialist nursing, alongside psychological and therapeutic practice.
We recognise that autism and ADHD can co-occur with a range of other neurodevelopmental, emotional and physical health needs. Emotional wellbeing, development, relationships, education or work, physical health and life experiences can all influence how someone experiences the world.
That’s why we look beyond individual symptoms or assessment scores. We take time to understand the whole person - their strengths, difficulties, developmental history and individual circumstances - so that our assessments are thoughtful, evidence-based and meaningful.
Specialist assessment, tailored to the individual
Our assessments are designed to build a clear and balanced understanding of each person, rather than relying on any single questionnaire, observation or assessment tool.
We bring together developmental history, standardised assessment tools, clinical observation and information from different settings where appropriate. Findings are considered alongside the wider clinical picture to understand strengths and needs, explore possible explanations for difficulties, and determine whether diagnostic criteria are met.
We also believe in a joined-up approach. Where appropriate and with consent, we work with schools, colleges and other professionals or services involved in a person’s care, helping us understand their experiences across different settings and ensuring recommendations are practical and meaningful.
Our assessment pathways are NICE-compliant and tailored to the individual, with multidisciplinary input where appropriate.
Support beyond assessments
A diagnosis can provide important answers, but we believe understanding what those answers mean in everyday life is just as important.
Following assessment, we provide clear feedback and personalised recommendations to help individuals and families understand strengths, needs and appropriate next steps. Where helpful, this may include guidance for home, education, work or other services involved in their care.
We also offer counselling and post-diagnostic support, allowing individuals and families to continue accessing support from a team who already understands their neurodevelopmental profile and individual needs.
Healing starts here.