Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) / ADOS Trained

Kim Marshall

I have had over 25 years experience working as a clinician in various settings, most of my experience has been in within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health sector, specialising in the assessment, diagnosing of ASD and ADHD.

I have previously been involved in the Greater Manchester ASD pathway development and am proud to say, paved the way for an increase of Nurse Prescribers in ADHD clinics, including Adult ADHD services. In addition to my specialities I have experience in: Forensic CAMHS and Adult wards, managed CAMHS inpatient wards, Improved Transitions for those children needing onward adult care, alcohol inpatient rehab and inpatient Adult wards including Psychiatric Inpatient care.

As a mother and a grandparent, I believe every child should have access to high quality care, in a timely manner in order to help achieve their full potential.

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)

Heidi Mason

I have been a clinical psychologist for over 23 years and worked for the NHS for over 26 years. I have extensive experience of working with children and young people who are experiencing health, social, emotional, behavioural, psychological, and relational difficulties. I have specialist experience in working with children and young people with learning disabilities and neurodiversity; leading on pathways for the assessment, diagnosis, intervention and support for children and families.

I undertake specialist assessments of neurodiversity alongside cognitive assessments and work with families formulating their child’s differences and identifying the appropriate intervention and support. I am a sleep counsellor and have experience of supporting improved sleeping behaviour for children with additional needs. I have specialist knowledge and experience in offering relational and parenting support to families, both individual and within group settings.

I obtained my undergraduate psychology degree at the University of Central Lancashire and completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool.

I am a registered practitioner psychologist with the HCPC. I am also a member of the British Psychological Society.

I am trained in the Webster Stratton Training Programme, Riding the Rapids, Parent Child Game, Sleep Scotland and the ADOS2.

Consultant Child and Adolescent psychiatrist / MBBS / MRCPsych

Dr. Louise Holly

I graduated from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1994 and did my surgical and medical foundation training in the North East. I did specialist psychiatry training in Manchester working with adults and young people across many different services including out-patient, in-patient, forensic and Learning disability settings.

I became a Consultant Child and adolescent psychiatrist in 2006 and worked in the NHS until 2021.

My work in the NHS specialised in working with young people with Autism spectrum conditions, ADHD and Learning disabilities. I have worked in many multi-agency assessment teams.

I am on the specialist register (GMC) and am a member of the Royal College of psychiatrists.

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)

Nicola Gray

I qualified has a Registered Mental Health Nurse in 2010, and have since worked with Early Intervention for Psychosis, Emergency Mental Health assessment and Neurodevelopmental conditions. I completed the NMP in 2016, in which I specialised in children and young people with a neurodevelopment condition, this gave me a robust knowledge of the pharmacology and physiology of children and adolescence when prescribing medication.

I have supported parental educational groups for parents that have children with a newly diagnosed neurodevelopment conditions. I can offer advice about medication treatments, initiate medication treatments and monitor the efficacy of such treatments. I can also explore the long-term management and the impact that the diagnosis could have on the development of their child and a family has a whole. I can offer strategies to help within an education setting and the home environment.

I feel passionate about children and young people and believe that every child has the right to the correct treatments and assessments, at the right time, by the right person, to ensure they reach their potential.

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) / ADOS Trained

Julie Jakeman

I joined the Board of Directors having more than 35 years experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with-in the NHS.

As a Non Medical Prescriber, I have developed and led Nurse led clinics for ADHD.

I am ADOS trained and have supported neurodiverse assessments for both Adults and Children.

In my career I have held clinical and leadership positions locally and City Wide.

I am excited about being part of Amethyst Assessment Centre who offer timely and high quality assessments and diagnosis for neurodiverse conditions.

I have training in Family Therapy, Parenting Interventions including IAPT, None Medical Prescribing and ADOS assessments.

Occupational Therapist (MSc OT) and Sensory Integration Practitioner (PGCert SI) HCPC Registered

Samantha Taylor

Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in January 2011 I have worked in a range of health, education and social care settings. Since 2018 I have worked in different CAMH services, including community and schools as a Mental Health Practitioner, and inpatient CAMHS as a Senior Occupational Therapist. I moved to working in a new team as an Advanced Occupational Therapist in a CAMHS Intensive Support Team for young people with ASC, which was set up as a pilot. My role was to bring an Occupational Therapy perspective to the service, along with in-depth assessment using Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration tools, and support for families.

In January 2022 I launched my private Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Service, Lotus OT. Since then, I have worked alongside schools, colleges, residential settings, local authorities and individual families with the aim of providing a person-centred assessment or intervention based on occupational or sensory needs. I specialise in working with children, young people and adults with ASC to conduct Sensory Integration assessments; providing education or training around sensory processing and an individual’s sensory patterns, or intervention as required.