Dr Joanna Webb

Assessment

I provide a thoughtful, holistic assessment process to help understand your individual needs, strengths and difficulties.

 

Assessment is not simply about reaching a diagnosis.  It is an opportunity for us to make sense of what you are experiencing, how this is affecting everyday life, and the wider factors that maybe contributing.

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Where appropriate, I also offer specialist and idagnostic assessments, including Autism and ADHD and specific learning difficulties.

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Assessments may take place in one extended appointment or across several sessions, depending on what you need.  We can discuss this during a free 20-minute telephone consultation before deciding how best to proceed.

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Therapeutic Approach

I provide therapeutic support for children, young people, adults, parents and carers, either individually or as a family where appropriate. I use a range of evidence-based psychological approaches tailored to the individual needs of each person and family, with the aim of helping you better understand and manage the difficulties you may be facing and improve overall wellbeing and quality of life.

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The therapeutic approaches I may draw upon include:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

• Narrative Therapy

• Systemic and Family Therapy approaches

 

I most commonly support individuals and families experiencing:

• Anxiety, stress and worry

• Specific phobias

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• School-based anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Low mood and depression

• Self-harm

• Relationship difficulties

• Bereavement and loss

• Family conflict

• Adjustment to complex life events or physical health conditions

Neurodiversity and Specialist Experience

 

I have extensive experience working with  neurodevelopmental differences, including Autism and ADHD as well as people with learning disabilities and their families. I work in a neuro-affirming, compassionate and individualised way, making thoughtful adaptations to ensure individual needs are appropriately understood and supported.

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I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals and families following a diagnosis or later identification of neurodivergence. This can often bring a complex mix of relief, uncertainty, grief, identity questions and adjustment. Together, we can work towards understanding what that diagnosis means for you or your child, and how it shapes day-to-day experiences, relationships and wellbeing.

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Consultation

I offer consultation to parents, carers, schools and other organisations who would benefit from specialist psychological thinking about a child, young person, adult, family or issue.  

Consultations might include:

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• exploring a particular concern or difficulty

• thinking together following a recent diagnosis

• developing a psychological understanding or formulation

• considering emotional, behavioural, or neurodevelopmental needs

• helping parents, carers or professionals think about how best to support someone

• One-off or ad-hoc specialist consultation for professionals and teams

 

My consultations draw on current psychological research, evidence-based practice and extensive clinical experience. I take a holistic and systemic approach, looking beyond a diagnosis or presenting difficulty to understand the person within the wider context of their life, relationships and environment.

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The aim is for you to leave feeling clearer about what maybe happening and more confident about next steps.

Supervision, Teaching and Training

I provide professional supervision to individuals and groups, as well as reflective practice and consultation to support teams and organisations.

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My approach to supervision is thoughtful, collaborative, formulation and needs-led, providing space to reflect on clinical work, develop confidence and consider complex situations from different perspectives.  

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I also offer bespoke teaching and training for schools, services and professional groups.  Training can be developed around the particular needs of your team or organisation and may include:

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• Understanding Autism

• Trauma and trauma-informed practice

• Supporting Looked After and Adopted Children

• Safeguarding: abuse awareness and prevention

• Adjustment to long-term physical health conditions, including Type 1 Diabetes

• Self-esteem and confidence

• The impact of social media on children and young people

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I can also provide psychoeducation, practical resources and reflective sessions tailored to the needs of teams, parents, carers or professional groups.