Support & Recovery

for Mental Health Problems

Life Transitions

Burnout and/or Meltdowns

Quality of Life

      Family and Carers     

Dr Silke Newman

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Specialist Psychological Services for Learning Disability, ADHD and Autism

“Each person with differences in their needs and characteristics of autism, ADHD and/or learning disability has their own journey and set of challenges. The person may have more difficult life experiences and also trauma. This can make life feel more difficult to cope with and sometimes cause mental health problems like anxiety, low mood, frustration and burnout. When we struggle to say what we need and what we feel we may also express our distress in our behaviour that may be difficult for other people who are close to us.”
“When you have a Learning Disability, when you are autistic or have ADHD it is important to understand the person you are. Understanding yourself more fully will you help you choose a lifestyle that fits your preferences and needs. Uncover your core qualities and understand your pitfalls more clearly. You will discover what works and what doesn’t work for you. This will help you on your journey of accepting yourself, meeting your challenges and having a fulfilling life.”

How can I help?

Learning Disability, Autism, ADHD

and Mental Health, Transitions,

Life events & Meltdowns/Overload.

  • Diagnostic Assessment

    Do you want to find out whether you have a Learning Disability, Autism or ADHD? Do others need to understand more about your needs? A Diagnostic Assessment can explain difficulties and about tell us your strengths and support needs.

  • One-to-one Therapy and Support

    Are you feeling upset, worried, angry or burnt out much of the time? I use different therapies and assessments that have been shown to work to help people when they are going through mental health problems, a crisis or a big life changes. I will listen to your needs, help you be more compassionate to yourself and help you feel and cope better.

  • Support for Family, Carers & a partner

    Are you a family member, partner, carer supporting somebody who has a Learning Disability, is autistic and/or has ADHD? I help understand the reasons and functions (using a positive behaviour support model). I can help with manage risk, keeping safe, managing burnout/meltdowns, support relationships and mental health. We work together to find better ways of managing the person to meet their needs. It can help to prevent burnout. All interventions aim to increase quality of life.

  • Bespoke Training and Workshops

    Could your family or staff use further bespoke training and a workshop to achieve excellent care and for those with a learning disability, autism, mental health or attachment problems? I will adapt to you specific needs for knowledge, understanding, reflection and wellbeing. I can provide training on ADHD, AUTISM, Learning Disabilities, Attachment and trauma.