Our Practice
At Wiltshire Psychology, we're dedicated to helping adults, children, and young people thrive through compassionate, evidence-based care. Since 2006, our dedicated team of experienced psychologists is committed to providing warm, friendly, and highly professional support to individuals and families across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Bath, and beyond, helping clients overcome challenges and build brighter futures.
Since 2011, our Child and Young Person Autism Assessment Service has been a trusted resource for families. Our assessments follow national clinical guidelines and are delivered by a highly-skilled multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Psychologists and Specialist Speech and Language Therapists with extensive NHS experience in supporting autistic children and young people.
In 2019, we expanded our reach with online therapy, offering flexible, accessible support that, for most clients, works just as effectively as in-person sessions.
All of our psychologists are DBS-checked, members of the British Psychological Society, and registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensuring the highest standards of care.
Originally established in 2006, Wiltshire Psychology Service has been based in Brinkworth, North Wiltshire before expanding with beautiful new offices in Holt, West Wiltshire, allowing us to proudly welcome clients from Bath, Somerset and surrounding areas.
Adult Team
Dr. Lynda Parnham, Chartered Clinical Psychologist & Practice Director, BSc (Hons), D.Clin.Psychol., C.Psychol., AFBPsS, CSci
Lynda is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who previously worked in the NHS Adult Mental Health Team,
specialising in Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment.
Lynda co-founded Wiltshire Psychology Service in 2006. She has worked with a wide variety of difficulties over that time. Lynda has a special interest in trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Related to this, she has a particular interest in working with military personnel. Lynda also provides a psychological therapy service to Wiltshire Police.
Lynda has a wide range of experience in mental health problems as well as with people who are looking to improve the way that they feel about themselves and the direction that their life is taking.
Lynda is a regular contributor on radio and television. She has worked across several local and national BBC radio stations, including BBC Radio 5 Live, and on screen with ITV West.
Lynda has published work in the area of Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment. She is an accredited tutor for the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT). She regularly teaches psychological concepts to other professionals working in mental health and allied professions.
Lynda's range of therapies includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Lynda is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant / Supervisor.
Dr. Chrissie Green, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, BSc (Hons) Psychology, D.Clin.Psychol., C.Psychol, BSc (Hons) Chem.
With over 20 years experience of working in psychology teams across both the NHS and private sector, Chrissie specialises with working with
adults and has been with the Wiltshire Psychology Service since 2015.
Chrissie is trained in delivering psychological therapy drawing from a number of therapeutic models including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic-influenced practice. Chrissie has worked with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties including trauma, anxiety-related disorders such as health anxiety and panic disorders, depression, work related stress and physical health difficulties.
Chrissie completed her doctorate in psychology at the University of Edinburgh where she specialised in working with adults with complex mental health problems. She has published work in the field of challenging behaviour and neurological impairment. Prior to her psychology career, Chrissie worked for nine years in corporate management in the financial sector.
Dr Clare Maddocks, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, BSc (Hons), MSc, D.Clin.Psychol, C. Psychol
Since qualifying in 2012, Clare has specialised in working with adults with a wide range
of emotional and behavioural difficulties. She has gained experience of working with a range of long-term health conditions in the NHS, including
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), HIV and sexual health / women's health difficulties.
Clare draws on a range of psychological therapies in her work including ACT, CBT and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Child & Young Person Team
Dr. Joanne Barratt, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, BSc (Hons), D.Clin.Psychol., C.Psychol
With over twelve years experience in the NHS, Joanne specialises in the assessment and diagnosis of children who may have Autism.
Jo previously worked in a specialist NHS multidisciplinary child and young person autism assessment team, and has transferred and built on her
considerable knowledge since founding our Autism Assessment Service in 2011. She is trained and experienced in using the
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2). She also offers post-diagnostic support and follow-up.
Joanne has experience in a range of therapies including CBT, ACT, Systemic and Narrative Therapy. She is also experienced in tailoring psychological therapies for autism spectrum and co-occurring mental health problems.
Dr. Susannah Lloyd, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, BA (Hons), MSc (Clin Psych), D.Clin Psychol., C.Psychol.
For over 30 years, Susannnah has specialised in working with children and adolescents with mental health difficulties and their families.
She is experienced in working therapeutically with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns. These include low mood, anxiety, trauma and self-harm. She has worked regularly with young people with autistic spectrum difficulties and learning difficulties, and also with young people who have additional physical health concerns that impact on their emotional well-being.
Susannah is currently also employed as a Clinical psychologist by the NHS and she enjoys working collaboratively with children and young people using a variety of therapeutic approaches to bring positive change. Her approaches include CBT and Systemic (family) approaches. She is also experienced in cognitive/neuropsychological assessment, which in some instances can help understand how learning concerns can contribute towards a young person's emotional difficulties. She is trained in Autistic Spectrum Disorder assessment (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, ADOS).
Susannah is a member of the Division of Clinical Psychology within the British Psychological Society, and she is a registered practitioner by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
Amber Hall, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, BSc (Joint Honours), MSc (Clin Psych), C. Psychol, AFBPsS
Amber worked with children, young people and their families within the NHS for over 22 years before joining our team. She has
also delivered mental health training to other NHS professionals.
Amber offers support to children, young people and their families for a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties including low mood, fears and worries, anxiety and phobias, self-esteem issues, emotional issues such as anger management, friendship and other relationship issues. She also has substantial experience of working with children and young people who are experiencing emotional or behavioural problems but who are also on the Autistic Spectrum, have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and/or learning difficulties or disabilities.
Amber can assess cognitive functioning which can help with the understanding of the young person's cognitive strengths and difficulties and how these may be impacting on their emotional wellbeing. She is also able to offer assessments of Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Condition (ASD/ASC) and ADHD.
Amber uses a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailored to what best suits each person.
Dr Chloe Brooks, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, BSc (Hons), D.Clin.Psychol., C.Psychol
Chloe has over 17 years experience working within the NHS, specifically focused on working with children and young people, their family and carers.
She heads a large team, and works with us part-time.
Chloe is able to work with children experiencing a range of difficulties and life challenges. She is able to support and provide information for children and their families who are facing issues related to trauma, depression, and anxiety.
In addition, Chloe has many years of experience working with children who exhibit behaviours which others find challenging as well as children who may have learning disabilities or learning difficulties. She is able to offer assessment for children who may have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), informed through the use of Psychometric Assessment when appropriate.
Chloe uses a range of therapeutic models and approaches when working with children and young people, including CBT, and Systemic and Narrative approaches. She also has experience of teaching and training staff and other professionals on a number of issues as well as teaching on academic courses.
Dr Claire Delaney, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Bsc (Hons), Post Grad Dip (Health Psychology), D.Clin Psychol., C.Psychol.
With over 21 years experience of working in clinical psychology services across the NHS, Claire has worked with a wide range
of presenting difficulties, with children, adolescents and adults and is also skilled in adapting approaches to support autistic adults and people with a
learning disability.
She encourages collaborative formulation (together developing an understanding of why difficulties are experienced) and uses a range of therapeutic models and approaches, drawing particularly on systemic ideas and her training in EMDR.
Claire also provides training and supervision to staff and other professionals, teaches on a D Clin Psychol academic programme, and is trained in completing Autism Assessments (including ADOS-2).
Annette McLaren, Speech and Language Therapist, MA (Hons), PG Dip (Clinical Communications Studies), MA (Clinical Linguistic Research)
Annette is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, with over 22 years' experience. She has been working in Independent Practice since April 2016
and now works in partnership with Wiltshire Psychology Service as part of the Autism Assessment Team.
She is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP). Annette is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has a current DBS certificate.
In her previous work in the NHS and local government organisations, she has worked with various multidisciplinary assessment teams and in various educational settings. Annette has specialist knowledge and expertise in working to develop the communication and interaction skills of children with autism and related conditions.
Annette is also trained in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and can offer follow-up therapy to introduce this and other suitable approaches to establishing successful communication for children who struggle to initiate and maintain a conversation.
See her website for further information.