Welcome to Wimborne Psychology


An Independent Mental Health Service for clients of all ages

At Wimborne Psychology, we’re here to support the mental health and well-being of children, young people, and adults.
Established in 2018, our independent mental health service is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs.

How we can help

Whether you're looking for an assessment, clinical consultation or therapeutic support, you’ll be supported by an expert team enriched by many doctorate-level clinicians, only delivering evidence-based care.

Our Services →

At Wimborne Psychology, we provide a safe, warm and professional space for individuals, families and couples to access high-quality psychological support.


Since 2018, our independent service has supported children, young people, adults and families through a wide range of mental health and wellbeing challenges.

Our team only offers evidence-based therapies aligned with NICE guidelines, ensuring every person receives care informed by best practice. We also provide Gold Standard ADHD and autism diagnostic assessments for children and adults.

Our therapies

What we can help with:


Anxiety
ADHD support
Autism support
Bereavement & loss
Burnout
Couples therapy
Depression
Diagnostic Assessments

Divorce & separation
Eating difficulties & disorders
Family or work related stress

Fostering & adoption support
Life transitions & change
Loss of confidence
OCD
Parenting support

Phobias & fears
Post-natal depression
Relationship counselling
Sleep problems
Social difficulties
Trauma

Private counselling room in Dorset for confidential, one-to-one therapy

Find out more about our practice

Specialist children's therapist supporting emotional wellbeing and long-term personal growth

How we help

Our clinicians deliver a wide range of evidence-based therapies, including:

  • Eye-Movement Desensitisation & Reprogramming (EMDR)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

  • Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)

Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, trauma, mood difficulties or neurodevelopmental concerns, we are here to guide you through the next steps.

Specialist Assessments

We provide comprehensive assessments conducted by experienced clinicians.

ADHD Assessments
Gold Standard assessments for both children and adults, following best-practice clinical guidelines.

Autism Assessments
Detailed, sensitive evaluations for children, young people and adults, led by trained Autism assessors.

Professional therapist in Poole helping clients navigate emotional challenges

What to expect after a referral

We aim to make every step of your journey clear and supportive.

1. Enquiry
After you get in touch, we will send you a referral form to complete online.

2. Screening
Your form is reviewed by Clinic Director & Principal Clinical Psychologist Dr Alisha Azzopardi. This is unique part of the process to ensure we match you with the most appropriate clinician for your needs.

3. Allocation & Waiting Times
With support from our Practice Coordinator, Claire Williams, you will be allocated to the appropriate clinician.
If there is a waiting list, we will inform you of your place and expected timescales.

4. Initial Assessment
Your clinician begins with an assessment (usually 1–3 sessions) to understand your needs, goals and appropriate therapeutic model.

5. Therapy Sessions
Therapy sessions typically last 50 minutes, unless otherwise agreed.

Meet our team

A team of Clinical Psychologists, EMDR practitioners, CBT therapists and specialist assessors dedicated to offering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Contact us

If you would like to make an enquiry, please complete our referral form or send us an email. Our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Address:
Communications House
23D West Street
Wimborne BH21 1JS, UK

Email: wimbornepsychology@gmail.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday


If your need is urgent contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment.

Outside of office hours contact NHS 111 .

Connections - Dorset Crisis Service - 0800 652 0190

If you feel you cannot wait for an appointment, go to any A&E department or call 999.

Testimonials

  • I could never thank you enough for all you've done to help me. It has changed the life of both me and my family. I feel so lucky to have your support and I know I have had the best care possible. I was desperate to know things would be OK and your faith in me and help has been integral to my recovery.

    Post-Natal Trauma and Covid Anxiety

  • Without your advice and encouragement I don’t think I would have got to this point and would still be struggling on my own. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me and for the advice you gave — it was so kind of you and above and beyond. I am deeply grateful."

    Adult with bi-polar disorder

  • Our clinician Wimborne Psychology was extremely knowledgeable and approachable. She supported both us and our daughter in an age appropriate and engaging way. All of the sessions had immediate positive effects and improved our daughters mental heath, independence and self-confidence as a result. Thank you for being there.

    Parent of an Anxious Child

  • I can highly recommend Wimborne Psychology. From the first conversation, I felt at ease with my clinician and I could trust her. She was not judgmental in any way and is very flexible to the issues I brought to therapy each week. I feel like I can look back on my childhood with more happiness now. It was even possible to bring my husband in to have a session of relationship therapy, which benefited us. I work in NHS Mental Health services and to be fair, I do not see many people with the expertise and skills that my clinician had.

    Generalised Anxiety and Relationship Difficulties

  • You did wonders for W's confidence and I'd have no hesitation recommending you to friends and others

    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Before my sessions with you I had next to no faith in therapy...I felt as if I'd never get better…what you have done for me is phenomenal. I am so lucky to have had you as a therapist and you have taught me so much

    Anxiety and Depression

  • When I started with my clinician I was a scared, depressed and anxious girl… I had an initial consultation; I felt at ease and hopeful… thanks to her calm manner and encouraging attitude… A year later, I only need to drop in occasionally… a confident, optimistic and truly happy young woman.

    Depression and Relationship Insecurities

  • "The last 6 months have been really difficult but I couldn't have got through it without you"

    Bereavement and Life Transitions

  • "My son has always had difficulty sleeping alone…anxious and fearful of being alone at night. We contacted Wimborne Psychology. Our clinician was amazing…helping him to talk through his worries. The whole family is happier…we are all getting the sleep we desperately needed."

    Night-time Anxiety and disturbed sleep.

  • "I just wanted to say a really big thank you from myself and in fact the whole family because the impact you have made on M has affected us all. You have treated her with the respect and sympathy she required and really listened to what she needed.”

    Depression

  • "Wimborne Psychology has been fantastic in helping our family with the sleeping and anxiety issues that our daughter was facing. Our clinician helped us to come up with practical solutions,,,in just a short space of time these methods have equipped our daughter with the tools she needs to feel calm, worry free and able to sleep soundly. It’s hard to overstate the positive impact that their expertise and support has had on our lives…"

    Sleep difficulties and Generalised Anxiety