Evolve Psychology Services Ltd

Evolve Psychology Services Ltd We have clinic locations in Harrogate, Huddersfield, Exeter, Norwich, Newcastle and Dublin. Independent Psychological Services.

We are an award winning NHS and HSE approved provider of Autism, ADHD and wider neurodevelopmental assessments as well as expert witness psychological assessments. Covering all areas of Clinical and Forensic Psychology- children, young people and adults. Services include Autism, ADHD, Learning Disability, Cognitive and Expert Witness Assessments. We also offer post diagnostic support for young peo

ple and families with a diagnosis of Autism as well as mental health services for both young people and adults. Contracted to provide NHS Autism and ADHD assessments on behalf of Kirklees CCG. Warm, welcoming Premises in Harrogate and Huddersfield

Registered with all major insurance providers

FREE WEBINAR: Post diagnosis advice for young people 🗣️This webinar is delivered by Evolve’s CEO Dr Laura Powling and He...
27/05/2026

FREE WEBINAR: Post diagnosis advice for young people 🗣️

This webinar is delivered by Evolve’s CEO Dr Laura Powling and Head of Evolve Skills & Research Academy Kate Crawford-Blake, who have spent years working alongside neurodivergent children, young people and families.

🤝Throughout the webinar, they bring together clinical expertise, practical understanding and real conversations around what life can look like after a diagnosis.
What makes the webinar feel particularly meaningful is that it was created by people who genuinely care about helping young people feel understood, not defined by a label.

The focus is not simply on information, but on helping young people and families feel more confident navigating what comes next and hearing from other young people who you may relate to.

Access the free webinar today: https://evolveskillsacademy.com/training/webinars

FREE WEBINAR: Post diagnosis advice for young people 🗣️Receiving a diagnosis can bring relief, questions, uncertainty an...
25/05/2026

FREE WEBINAR: Post diagnosis advice for young people 🗣️

Receiving a diagnosis can bring relief, questions, uncertainty and a lot of emotions all at once, both for young people and the people supporting them.
That is why we created our new webinar designed to support children and young people after receiving a neurodivergent diagnosis.

🧠The webinar explores neurodiversity in a way that feels accessible and reassuring, covering both strengths and challenges alongside practical strategies and lived experience from other young people.
Our aim was to create something that helps young people feel more understood, more informed and less alone as they navigate what this means for them.

You can watch our free webinar here: https://evolveskillsacademy.com/training/webinars

Have you checked out our new module yet? 💻When we created our Understanding & Managing Meltdowns module, we wanted it to...
22/05/2026

Have you checked out our new module yet? 💻

When we created our Understanding & Managing Meltdowns module, we wanted it to feel supportive and accessible for parents, not overwhelming.
Throughout the module you will see a mix of clinician-led discussion, animation, visuals and simple on-screen explanations designed to help break down what can sit underneath meltdowns and why they can happen.

We know that when parents are already feeling emotionally stretched, taking in lots of information can be difficult. That is why the module was designed to feel clear, calm and easy to follow, whilst still giving meaningful insight and practical strategies.

The content is led by consultant clinical psychologists and combines professional expertise with an understanding of the real-life experiences many families are navigating day to day.

You can explore the module via the link https://evolveskillsacademy.com/training/courses

22/05/2026

One of the things we include in our modules for parents and carers is lived experience from young people themselves.
🗣️Because hearing directly from them often gives a different kind of understanding.

In this video our young person shares what she finds helpful in school since getting her dyslexia diagnosis.
For many parents and carers, this kind of insight can help make sense of what a child might be finding difficult, especially when it is not always easy to put into words.

🔗If you would like to hear more from and other young people with lived experience, you can check out our post diagnosis advice webinar here: https://evolveskillsacademy.com/training/webinars

For many parents and carers, meltdowns can feel incredibly difficult to navigate.Not because they don’t care or aren’t t...
20/05/2026

For many parents and carers, meltdowns can feel incredibly difficult to navigate.

Not because they don’t care or aren’t trying hard enough, but because in the moment, it can be hard to know what your child needs, what’s driving the overwhelm, or how best to respond.

Our new Understanding & Managing Meltdowns module was created to help parents feel more informed, more confident and less alone in those experiences.

Led by Consultant Clinical Psychologists Dr Jenny Perry and Dr Emma Knowles, who bring together years of experience supporting neurodivergent children, young people and families, the recorded webinar combines clinical expertise with a compassionate understanding of the realities many families face day-to-day.

The session explores:
🧠 Why meltdowns happen and what may sit underneath them
🧠 How overwhelm can build gradually across the day
🧠 Practical ways to support children during moments of distress
🧠 Strategies that can help reduce stress and prevent overwhelm where possible

Importantly, the focus is not on “perfect parenting”.
It’s about helping parents better understand their child, respond with greater confidence, and feel reassured that challenging moments can be approached with support and understanding, not judgement.

The module is available on demand, allowing families to access it at a time that works for them and revisit sections whenever needed. We know these conversations resonate with many families.

What’s one thing you wish more people understood about meltdowns and overwhelm in children and young people?

View now! https://evolveskillsacademy.com/training/courses?filter=parents

NEW MODULE NOW LIVE 🎉Meltdowns can feel overwhelming for everyone involved.For many parents and carers, they can bring f...
18/05/2026

NEW MODULE NOW LIVE 🎉

Meltdowns can feel overwhelming for everyone involved.
For many parents and carers, they can bring feelings of worry, exhaustion, helplessness and uncertainty, especially when it feels difficult to understand what your child is trying to communicate in those moments.

That’s why we’ve launched a new learning module through Evolve Skills Academy: Understanding & Managing Meltdowns

Created specifically for parents and carers, this module is designed to help you move beyond simply “managing behaviour” and instead build a deeper understanding of what may be happening underneath a meltdown.

Our module is delivered by two of Evolve's Consultant Clinical Psychologists, the module explores:
🧠Why meltdowns happen in neurodivergent children and young people
🧠The impact of sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, •uncertainty and the demands of the school day
🧠How to identify patterns, triggers and unmet needs
🧠Practical, compassionate strategies to reduce overwhelm and support your child during difficult moments

Most importantly, this module aims to help parents feel:
🤗More confident in responding to meltdowns
🤗More reassured that they are not “getting it wrong”
🤗Better equipped to support their child in a way that feels calm, connected and informed

The learning experience includes video content, animation, visuals and additional resources designed to make the information feel accessible, practical and manageable for busy families.
We know these experiences can feel incredibly isolating at times. Our hope is that this module helps parents feel more understood, more supported and less alone.

View our module here: https://evolveskillsacademy.com/training/courses?filter=parents

📝Exam season can place huge pressure on neurodivergent children and their families, especially when traditional revision...
15/05/2026

📝Exam season can place huge pressure on neurodivergent children and their families, especially when traditional revision methods and school expectations don’t match how a child learns best.

Our CEO and clinician, Dr Laura Powling, recently shared her insights with MadeForMums on supporting neurodivergent young people through this time.
💬“Many neurodivergent children struggle because traditional teaching methods - long periods of focus, written revision and silent study - don’t match how they process information.”💬

A reminder that struggling during exams isn’t always about effort or motivation, and that the right support can make a significant difference to a child’s wellbeing and confidence.

Thank you to MadeForMums for featuring Laura's article, 'How to support neurodivergent children through exam season'

You can read the full article via the link below:
https://www.madeformums.com/school-and-family/school-life/how-to-support-neurodivergent-children-thr...

😰ADHD isn’t just about attention. It often shows up alongside anxiety, low mood, and burnout, especially when someone is...
15/05/2026

😰ADHD isn’t just about attention. It often shows up alongside anxiety, low mood, and burnout, especially when someone is constantly trying to keep up with systems that don’t work for them.

In practice, we often see people who:
– Feel overwhelmed by everyday tasks
– Have difficulty starting or finishing things
– Live with emotional highs and lows that feel hard to manage
– Display a lot of self-criticism or feeling “not good enough”

Over time, that can really impact mental health.
🔋What helps isn’t pushing harder, it’s changing the approach.
By breaking things into smaller steps this helps to reduce pressure, and by building in movement or flexibility this can make a big difference.
So can understanding why things feel hard.
When people understand their ADHD, there’s often a shift from “what’s wrong with me?” to “what works for me?” and that’s where things start to improve.

14/05/2026

For many parents, the time after a diagnosis can feel like a lot to process. But for some families, it also brings something they haven’t had before… clarity.

Jules shared how, in the months after his daughter’s autism and OCD diagnosis, things began to shift. What looked like “behaviour” before started to make sense. There was less masking, more honesty, and a clearer understanding of who she really is.

🗣️“She is now the person she really is… and we can have an open dialogue about it.”
With that understanding came a change in parenting too, becoming more accepting, more curious, and more able to support what their child actually needs.
It doesn’t mean everything becomes easy, but it can mean things start to make more sense.
If you’re in that space right now, questioning, waiting, or trying to understand your child, you’re not alone.

We offer private autism assessments for children and young people across the UK & Ireland. 📍

To see out exact locations you can go to
https://evolvepsychology.ie/locations/ OR https://evolvepsychology.com/locations

➗📝SATs, GCSEs and A-Levels are underway across the UK, and for many families this time of year can bring far more than j...
14/05/2026

➗📝SATs, GCSEs and A-Levels are underway across the UK, and for many families this time of year can bring far more than just revision stress.

For neurodivergent children and young people, exam season can increase anxiety, overwhelm, burnout and feelings of failure, especially when the way they learn doesn’t fit the way they’re expected to revise or perform in school.
Sometimes what looks like avoidance, procrastination or “not trying” is actually a nervous system under pressure.

💻Our latest blog explores ways parents and carers can better support neurodivergent children through exam season, including reducing overwhelm, supporting wellbeing, and helping children work with their brain instead of against it.
Success during exams shouldn’t come at the cost of a child’s mental health.

Read more via the link in our bio!

https://evolvepsychology.com/resources/dyslexia/exam-season-advice-for-parents-of-children-who-may-be-neurodivergent

13/05/2026

Mental health conversations at work aren’t always easy, especially for adults who’ve spent years masking, overcompensating, or worrying about how they’ll be perceived.

📽️In this reel, our Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Kitty, shares what genuinely helps create healthier workplaces:
– open conversations around mental health
– supportive leadership
– collaborative teams
– and the “right to disconnect”

💬“Working for a company that actively encourages wellbeing in the workplace has genuinely helped me reduce workplace stress and improve my overall wellbeing.”

🤝For many neurodivergent adults, feeling supported at work can have a huge impact not just professionally, but personally too.

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