Tel: 0118 988 7074 Email: admin@every-mind.co.uk
Tel: 0118 988 7074 Email: admin@every-mind.co.uk
Dr Kate Leonard, Principal Clinical Psychologist, graduated in 2000 with BSc Hons (2.1) in Psychology and worked for 4 years with Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland NHS Trust. She began clinical training in 2004 at the University of Manchester and qualified as a Doctor of Clinical Psychology in 2007. She set up and was clinical lead for the Wigan Adult Autism Diagnostic Service from 2011 until 2023 and has 23 years experience of working in the NHS. Kate also set up her own private practice in 2014 in Manchester as well as being part of the multi-disciplinary team with Every Mind Child Psychology. Kate also offers supervision and consultation to other colleagues in relation to diagnosing autism. She is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council.
She has received additional training in using the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication disorders (DISCO) by Dr Judith Gould and Dr Lorna Wing, the developers of this instrument, which is designed to elicit information relevant to diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders. She has also undertaken additional training in using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, which is used to prompt behaviours which may be indicative of ASD. Both of these tools are gold standard in terms of assessing and diagnosing ASD and she is accredited in using these for diagnostic purposes.
We have launched a new programme of workshops for parents of autistic children. Workshops include Supporting Self Esteem, Managing Anxiety, and the Transition to Adolescence. Please contact us for more information