Dr Fiona Knott
Clinical Psychologist
All about Fiona....
What is your education and work history?
- I qualified as a clinical psychologist at the University of Glasgow in 1995.
- I first worked in child psychology services in the west of Scotland, supporting children with a range of developmental and other difficulties.
- In 2002, I moved to Reading for a split post, working half the week with autistic children in Berkshire CAMHS and at the University of Reading as a lecturer for the other half.
- I left CAMHS in 2014 and since then I’ve worked in settings such as Priors Court School and the University’s Centre for Autism.
- I joined the team at Every-Mind in September 2019.
Have you undertaken any additional training?
- I’m trained in diagnostic assessments (ADOS and 3DI).
- I’m also trained in CBT, and have taken courses such as ACT, trauma and mindfulness.
What do you do at Every Mind?
- I offer therapy support for problems such as anxiety and low mood.
What made you chose to work with neurodivergent children and young people?
- I first worked with autistic children when I was 18 and spent my gap year in a school for autistic children in my home county of Dorset.
- I’ve never forgotten the children I met there - I’ve worked with autistic children, teenagers and adults ever since.
What is important to know about how you work with neurodivergent young people?
- The most important thing to me is that we work together to find solutions that are right for each young person and their family.
- I find cognitive behaviour therapy is a useful framework when it is adapted for each individual.
- I particularly enjoy finding out about young people’s interests and using them creatively in the work we do together.
What do you do outside of work?
- I’m really keen on music, especially folk music and a form of music called Early Music that was written a few hundred years ago.
- I enjoy going to festivals and gigs and also like to meet up with friends to play music together when I get a chance.
- I’m a keen gardener too, but I hate slugs!
What is unique about you?
- I haven’t seen any of the Star Wars films even though lots of people have told me that I should!
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Dad of 8 year old girl
We all loved coming to Every Mind, my son importantly. He struggles to go to new places because of anxiety but having the animals, toys and such a calming environment really helped to settle him in. Every person treated him like a human being and took the time to get to know him. This was wonderful to see as he seemed so happy and relaxed when at the clinic.
Mum of 7 year old girl
We are so pleased to have found such an amazing clinic. We have been made to feel comfortable by everyone we have met and more importantly, so has our daughter. She’s been at ease undertaking the assessments because not only are the clinicians and reception staff so friendly, but the environment really caters to her needs and helped her to feel relaxed and engaged.
Dad of 10 year old girl
The diagnostic reports reflect a child we recognise; which means that in the relatively short time each clinician spent with her, they were able to see her strengths and challenges and tailor a report that didn’t just make us feel that she was a number in a system. Thank you to everyone at every mind for helping the beginning of this journey feel less overwhelming and daunting for us as parents. And thank you for seeing our child as the wonderful individual we know her to be.
Mum of 6 year old girl
We had such a fantastic experience with every mind. It was very clear from the outset that you meet the nice guidelines and what you were able to offer which is so important for a parent if they're paying to get a diagnosis.