Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Clinical Psychology Services in Wiltshire
Established in 2006, The Wiltshire Psychology Service is a private practice comprising Chartered Clinical Psychologists dedicated to delivering evidence-based psychological assessments and therapies for adults, children, and adolescents. Our team has expanded since inception to include specialists in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments, trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex mental health conditions, offering both in-person and online services across Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol, and beyond. We adhere to NICE guidelines and collaborate with NHS and education authorities, ensuring our autism assessments meet gold-standard criteria for EHCP applications. All practitioners are registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), reflecting our commitment to professional excellence.Our therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to individual needs. We prioritise accessibility, offering flexible appointment options and maintaining offices in Brinkworth and Holt, alongside secure online consultations. Our psychologists bring decades of combined NHS and private sector experience, contributing to academic research, media engagement, and professional training. We maintain rigorous safeguarding standards with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for all team members. Client privacy is paramount, with robust data protection policies aligned with GDPR. Recognised by major health insurers, we welcome both self-referrals and professional referrals, ensuring timely access to specialist care.
Services
Clinical Psychology
Autism Assessment
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Adult Mental Health Therapy
Online Therapy
Medico-Legal Assessments
Employee Assistance Programs
Psychological Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 26 years of specialist experience in child and adolescent mental health
- Our autism assessments meet NHS gold-standard NICE compliance criteria
- All psychologists hold HCPC registration and BPS chartered status
- We offer flexible online therapy accessible nationwide with proven efficacy
- Our team includes EMDR Europe Accredited Consultants and ACT specialists
Associations and certifications
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Services
Autism Assessment
Our NICE-compliant autism assessments follow gold-standard protocols for children and adolescents, accepted by NHS and education authorities for EHCP applications. Conducted by multidisciplinary teams with ADOS-2 certification, these evaluations include comprehensive cognitive and behavioural analysis. We provide detailed diagnostic reports with tailored recommendations for educational and therapeutic support.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Evidence-based CBT interventions address anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma-related conditions through structured, goal-oriented sessions. Our practitioners adapt techniques to individual needs, incorporating exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring. Sessions focus on developing practical coping strategies for long-term mental wellbeing improvement in adults and young people.
Online Therapy
Secure video consultations enable nationwide access to psychological services using encrypted platforms. Available for assessments, CBT, EMDR, and follow-up sessions, this service maintains clinical standards while offering flexibility. Requires stable internet connectivity and private environment for effective therapeutic engagement.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Specialist interventions for emotional and behavioural difficulties in young people, including trauma, self-harm, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Therapies incorporate family systems approaches and narrative techniques. We address comorbid ASD and ADHD presentations with individualised treatment plans developed in collaboration with families and schools.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy addresses PTSD and trauma-related disorders through structured eight-phase protocols. Accredited practitioners use bilateral stimulation techniques to process distressing memories. Proven effective for military personnel, accident survivors, and individuals with complex trauma histories across adult and adolescent populations.
People
Dr Lynda Parnham
Practice Director
Chartered Clinical Psychologist with NHS crisis mental health experience. Specialises in trauma and PTSD, providing therapy to Wiltshire Police. EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and APT tutor with media engagement expertise.
Dr Chrissie Green
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Over 18 years' experience in adult mental health across NHS and private sectors. Specialises in ACT, EMDR, and CBT for anxiety disorders, depression, and work-related stress. Former corporate finance professional with Edinburgh doctorate in complex mental health.
Dr Susannah Lloyd
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
26 years' specialist experience with children and families. NHS clinical psychologist using CBT and systemic approaches for emotional/behavioural concerns. ADOS-trained autism assessor with expertise in cognitive-neuropsychological assessments for learning difficulties.
Dr Joanne Barratt
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
12 years' NHS autism assessment experience. Specialises in ASD diagnosis using ADOS-2 and post-diagnostic support. Provides ACT, CBT, and narrative therapy for autism spectrum and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Dr Chloe Brooks
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
14 years' NHS experience with children and young people. Specialises in trauma, depression, and neurodevelopmental assessments. Offers CBT and systemic approaches for ASD, ADHD, and learning disabilities with family involvement.
Questions
What waiting times should I expect for autism assessments?
Current child ASD assessment appointments are scheduled for December 2025 or January 2026. Adult and child therapy waiting lists remain closed due to capacity constraints.
Do you accept self-referrals or require professional referrals?
We welcome both self-referrals and professional referrals. Healthcare professionals and individuals can contact us directly for assessment and therapy services.
Are your psychologists registered with professional bodies?
All clinical psychologists are chartered members of the British Psychological Society and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Can I access therapy if I live outside Wiltshire?
Yes, our online therapy services provide nationwide accessibility for assessments and psychological treatment with secure video consultation platforms.
What therapeutic approaches do you specialise in?
We utilise evidence-based methods including CBT, EMDR, ACT, systemic therapy, and narrative approaches tailored to individual client needs and presentations.
How do you ensure client confidentiality?
We maintain strict GDPR-compliant data protection policies with encrypted communications and secure storage of all client information.
