Hudson Clinical Psychology

12/04/2026

New blog: why attachment matters for supporting neurodivergent children:

Discover how attachment theory can be used to understand children with autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.

13/03/2026

Really enjoyed training to use the 3di autism assessment this week. It allows a comprehensive assessment of autism and co-occurring mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, and integrates well with our screening process. It’s also one of the tools suggested on the National Autistic Society website:

Information about the diagnostic criteria used for an autism diagnosis and the tools used by the specialist team carrying out the assessment.

26/02/2026

Tips on developing self-compassion for parents of autistic children:

14/02/2026

What is family therapy, and how can it help those with an intellectual disability or autism? Read my new blog below to find out:
https://hudsonclinicalpsychology.co.uk/resources/blog/family-therapy-autism-learning-disability

02/02/2026

I have created a free checklist to help those supporting someone with an intellectual disability:

Discover practical tips for improving emotional security and reducing distress for your loved with with intellectual disability

03/01/2026

See below for my latest blog on supporting people with intellectual disability using the emotional development approach

Discover practical tips on supporting emotional development and attachment, and reducing challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disability

03/12/2025

Why Emotional Development matters:

Every child has an emotional age that may differ from their chronological age.

Understanding this “inner age” helps you see why certain behaviours happen (e.g. struggling with demands, seeking attention, finding it hard to say sorry).

When you match support to the child’s emotional stage, challenging behaviours often drop dramatically.

Quick tip: Ask yourself, “What basic need is my child trying to meet right now?” (e.g. safety, autonomy, belonging, recognition)

22/11/2025

What we imagine shapes how we feel.

When we picture criticism, our body releases stress hormones.
When we imagine warmth and safety, our body relaxes.

Try this: close your eyes, picture someone who truly wishes you well, and breathe. Notice how your body softens. That’s compassion at work.

15/11/2025

Here is my latest blog on self-compassion and parenting children with additional needs:

https://hudsonclinicalpsychology.co.uk/resources/blog/finding-calm-in-the-chaos-how-self-compassion-can-support-parents-of-children-with-additional-needs

08/11/2025

When we imagine criticism, our body releases stress hormones. But when we imagine compassion — warmth, understanding, safety — our body calms. Practicing “compassion imagery” daily rewires the brain toward peace.

Be kind to yourself by mindfully wishing yourself well.

31/10/2025

Many parents find self-compassion uncomfortable at first — but it’s a practice, not a personality trait. Start with a gentle voice: “I’m finding this hard, and that makes sense.” Each time, it gets easier.

25/10/2025

We all have 3 'emotion regulation systems': one for threat, one for drive, one for soothing.
Many parents spend most of their day in threat mode (worry, guilt, stress).
Self-compassion training helps grow the soothing system — where safety and connection live.
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