One to One Clinics
Access free professional consultations with specialist clinicians, therapists and advisors in the One to One Clinics.
Sessions last for 30 minutes unless otherwise stated at the time of booking.
To book a session, please visit the Clinic Ticket Office located beside the One to One Clinics in the exhibition hall.
Due to demand, sessions are restricted to one per ticket per day and are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Clinic 1: Sleep Support for Individuals with Autism, ADHD and/or Their Parents
Many children with autism and ADHD have sleep difficulties such as trouble settling to sleep at bedtime, night waking or early morning waking.
Dr Jill McGarry is an experienced consultant clinical psychologist who has a passion for helping people sleep better. She firmly believes that every person has a unique need when it comes to sleep, and she focuses on working out the contributing factors leading to the sleep problem before suggesting solutions. Jill has over 30 years’ experience in supporting people’s psychological wellbeing and can integrate additional therapies to support these needs.
For more information call 07768 068070, email info@sleepbetterdoctor.co.uk, or visit www.sleepbetterdoctor.co.uk.
Clinic 2: How to Use Wills and Trusts to Secure Your Child’s Long Term Financial Future
As parents of autistic children or children with ADHD, we understand that you will have questions about the best way to secure their financial future, especially once you’re no longer around. From our experience we also know that it can be difficult to find good quality advice that meets your specific circumstances and needs.
Our free 30-minute clinic will provide you with that guidance and advice. Estate Planning Solutions are a very experienced and highly qualified will writing and estate planning company, working nationwide. We are specialists in using trusts to protect both your wealth and your loved ones. We pride ourselves in offering our clients advice and guidance in a professional but friendly, jargon-free way and making it easy, convenient and affordable for you to put your affairs in order.
For more information call 0800 781 6658, email enquiries@estplan.co.uk, or visit www.estplan.co.uk.
Clinic 3: Managing Distressed Behaviour
The clinic offers practical guidance on distressed behaviour, with a focus on understanding the underlying causes of the behaviour and identifying effective strategies to support the individual. The Managing Distressed Behaviour Clinic is delivered by highly qualified Consultant Psychiatrists and Psychotherapists, including Dr Lourence Hanna (Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist), Dr Mary Morcos (Consultant Adult Psychiatrist), Heather Howard-Thompson (CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist), and Sophie Longden (CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist).
Ark Clinics is a CQC-registered private outpatient mental health and rehabilitation clinic in Greater Manchester, offering face-to-face and remote appointments within 48 hours. The clinic provides expert assessment, diagnosis, and personalised treatment for ADHD, autism, and a wide range of mental health conditions for children, young people, and adults up to 65, delivered through evidence-based care, experienced consultants, and flexible appointments.
For more information call 0161 566 1777, email info@medicalbritishacademy.co.uk, or visit www.arkclinics.co.uk.
Clinic 4: Managing Anxiety and/or Depression
Is anxiety and/or low mood a barrier in education or the workplace for you, or those you support? Is masking the only way to access either? Need help? Lavinia can guide and signpost what you might need to think about as a Mental Health and Neurodiverse Nurse specialist.
For more information call 07928 232037, email info@the-m-wordcic.co.uk, or visit www.the-m-wordcic.co.uk.