Our Services
Overview
We offer evidence-based psychological therapy, specialist assessments and professional services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Our multidisciplinary team of Clinical Psychologists, Nurse Therapists and Integrative Therapists work collaboratively with you, drawing on a wide range of therapeutic approaches to ensure support is tailored to your individual needs, goals and circumstances.
We provide integrative, formulation-led therapy for children, young people and adults, supporting a wide range of emotional, psychological and relational difficulties.
Our clinicians are trained in approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye-movement, desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy and trauma-informed approaches.
Therapy is tailored to you, with careful attention to safety, collaboration and working at your pace.
Treatment is focused and centred to reach realistic and improved outcomes as well as providing you with the tools to maintain what has been gained.
individual therapy
Couples & Relationship Therapy
We offer relationship and couples therapy for those experiencing difficulties within intimate, family or significant relationships.
Our integrative approach provides a structured and supportive space to explore communication patterns, relational dynamics and emotional needs, helping individuals and couples move toward greater understanding, connection and clarity about next steps.
We support children, adolescents, parents and families, recognising that difficulties are often best understood within the wider family context and social system.
Our work may involve individual therapy, parent consultations, family-based approaches and liaison with schools or other professionals where appropriate.
Sessions aim to bring out the best in children and young people by not only addressing the difficulties but by shining a light on their qualities, strengths and resilience to overcome adversity.
Child, Adolescent & Family Work
We also provide;
clinical supervision
professional consultations
training for clinicians, teams and organisations.
Autism & ADHD Assessments
We provide NICE-compliant autism and ADHD assessments for children, adolescents and adults, including combined assessments and post-diagnostic support.
Assessments are undertaken by experienced Clinical Psychologists using gold-standard tools and a comprehensive, compassionate process, with clear feedback and written reports.
Post-Diagnostic Support
We offer therapeutic support following autism or ADHD diagnosis, helping individuals and families process the diagnosis, understand strengths and challenges, and consider practical and emotional adjustments moving forward.
Clinic Director, Principal Clinical Psychologist & Founder
Dr. Alisha Azzopardi is known for her exceptional skills and compassionate approach. She oversees the clinical direction of the practice and specialises in evidence-based therapies including EMDR and diagnostic assessments.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr Sharon Winward is our highly regarded Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ NHS experience. With a robust background in psychological assessment and therapy, she plays a pivotal role in providing expert guidance and support to our clients.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Lauren Ingram applies evidence-based therapies and interventions to help her clients achieve improved mental well-being and resilience. She works with children adolescents and adults.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Charlotte Boutlon is a dedicated professional providing expert clinical psychology services to our team, with a focus on evidence-based interventions and compassionate care. She also offers Adult Autism Assessments and interventions for those diagnosed with Autism.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Clare Evans is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS experience. She specialises in autism and ADHD assessments and delivers evidence-based therapy, including CBT, ACT, CFT and EMDR, for children, adolescents and adults.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Leanne Timings is a Clinical Psychologist with over 17 years’ experience across the NHS and private sector. She supports adults with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress using evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, CFT and EMDR.
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Dr Tina Vaughan is a Principal Clinical Psychologist with 20 years’ experience across the NHS and private sector. She specialises in psychological and neuropsychological support for adults, using evidence-based therapies including ACT, CBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kayleigh McMillan is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade’s NHS experience. She supports children, young people and families using compassionate, evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Clarissa Lord is a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years’ NHS experience. She supports adolescents and adults with difficulties including anxiety, depression and trauma, using evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT and CAT.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Lucy Francis is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years’ NHS experience. She specialises in supporting children, young people and families, offering therapy and neurodevelopmental assessments including autism and ADHD.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Joseph Ibbitson is a Clinical Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents and adults. Their work focuses on anxiety, low mood, identity, neurodiversity and adjustment to health difficulties, using compassionate, holistic approaches.
CBT Therapist / Supervisor, EMDR Practitioner & Adult ADHD Assessor
Viki Fariña is a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist, Supervisor, EMDR practitioner and Adult ADHD assessor with 18 years’ experience. She specialises in neurodiversity and adapts evidence-based therapies to support children, adolescents and adults.
Clinical Nurse Therapist | EMDR Practitioner
Becca Ashby is a Clinical Nurse Therapist and EMDR practitioner with 13 years’ NHS experience across CAMHS and adult services. She supports individuals in understanding mental health difficulties and processing trauma.
Accredited EMDR Practitioner
Tara Walker is a Registered Mental Health Nurse with 26 years’ NHS experience. An accredited EMDR practitioner, she supports adults with trauma, anxiety and related difficulties using evidence-based psychological therapies.
Clinical Nurse Therapist & Mindfulness Teacher
Ruth Simmons is a Clinical Nurse Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher with 12 years’ experience across NHS and social care. She supports children, adults and families using mindfulness, systemic approaches and evidence-based therapies.
Accredited EMDR Practitioner
Emer Young is a Mental Health Nurse with 25 years’ NHS experience. An accredited EMDR therapist, she specialises in trauma, anxiety, depression and related difficulties, supporting adults through evidence-based psychological therapy.
Accredited Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) / Child ADHD Assessor
An accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a background in Mental Health Nursing and eight years’ NHS experience, supporting children, adolescents and adults with evidence-based therapy in a safe, collaborative, and compassionate environment.
Accredited Integrative Therapist
Maria Farrall is a BACP accredited integrative and relationship therapist with 15 years’ experience. She qualified with Relate in 2009 and supports adults, couples, and young people with relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.
Integrative Trauma Informed Therapist
Karen Ludkin is an Integrative, trauma-informed therapist with over six years’ experience supporting adults, young people and families. She specialises in trauma, attachment and emotional regulation, using relationship-focused, integrative approaches.
Clinical Nurse Therapist
Olivia Pollard is a Clinical Nurse Therapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse with CAMHS experience since 2019. She specialises in neurodevelopmental assessment and provides post-diagnostic support for children, young people, and families following autism diagnoses.
Meet our team
A team of Clinical Psychologists, EMDR practitioners, CBT therapists and specialist assessors dedicated to offering compassionate, evidence-based care.
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"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
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"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
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"Our clinician at 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
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"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
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"You did wonders for W's confidence and I'd have no hesitation recommending you to friends and others."
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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"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
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"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
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"The last 6 months have been really difficult but I couldn't have got through it without you."
Bereavement and Life Transitions
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"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.
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"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
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"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
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"I felt a supportive caring nature throughout my time, a place of comfort, trust and confidence. I also felt we were working together to improve my situation and now I feel better. I'm very thankful to my clinician and everyone involved, it was a great experience and life changing in such a positive way. Thank you."
Family troubles and Low Mood
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"My clinician was excellent. She really grasped my difficulties and guided me through EMDR which has been life changing for me and my relationship."
Relationship difficulties
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"Going to therapy is a bit awkward and stressful in general, but my clinician made me feel very comfortable. I found talking to her about traumatic events from my life to be quite easy. EMDR really helped me deal with childhood trauma and I feel that I closed those chapters of my life. I am very happy I chose to go to therapy and super grateful to my therapist."
Trauma
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"The therapy received helped my daughter have a safe space to discuss difficult thoughts and emotions that she felt unable to share with others. Our psychologist was so friendly, approachable and skilled. We always felt she really cared on a personal level which made my daughter feel safe and instilled a great sense of trust."
Eating difficulties