Dr Rich Wilkes
Dr Rich Wilkes followed a vocational calling to help people and believed this could best be achieved through talking therapies. He has always taken a heartfelt interest in human experience and has wanted to witness, with compassion, the growth of individuals navigating trying and difficult situations.
Following qualification, Dr Wilkes worked in Adult Mental Health Services for approximately 12 years before moving into Neurodevelopmental Services, where he has worked for the past five and a half years. Much of his learning during this time has focused on trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression, as well as autism and ADHD.
He has had the privilege of leading NHS teams and shaping their clinical practice as both a Principal and Consultant Psychologist. In addition, he has taught NHS staff, supervised professionals across various disciplines, and assessed and provided therapy to clients of all ages and backgrounds.
Dr Rich Wilkes followed a vocational calling to help people and believed this could best be achieved through talking therapies. He has always taken a heartfelt interest in human experience and has wanted to witness, with compassion, the growth of individuals navigating trying and difficult situations.
Following qualification, Dr Wilkes worked in Adult Mental Health Services for approximately 12 years before moving into Neurodevelopmental Services, where he has worked for the past five and a half years. Much of his learning during this time has focused on trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression, as well as autism and ADHD.
He has had the privilege of leading NHS teams and shaping their clinical practice as both a Principal and Consultant Psychologist. In addition, he has taught NHS staff, supervised professionals across various disciplines, and assessed and provided therapy to clients of all ages and backgrounds.
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Dr Sarah Cavill
Sarah Cavill is a senior occupational therapist specialising in mental health rehabilitation, with a background of working in the integrated autism service. With 15 years of experience within the field, she has completed a PhD focused on mental health and won the Audrey Jones Memorial Award for research. She represented Wales in the Mental Health Specialist Section of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists for five years. Within her current employment, she instigated the application for sensory profiles to be available and assisted with developing new ways of working for those individuals with neurodiverse needs.
Sarah Cavill is a senior occupational therapist specialising in mental health rehabilitation, with a background of working in the integrated autism service. With 15 years of experience within the field, she has completed a PhD focused on mental health and won the Audrey Jones Memorial Award for research. She represented Wales in the Mental Health Specialist Section of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists for five years. Within her current employment, she instigated the application for sensory profiles to be available and assisted with developing new ways of working for those individuals with neurodiverse needs.
Rosie McCartney
Rosie is an occupational therapist and sensory integration practitioner who brings over a decade of pre-qualification experience supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities. Since qualifying as an occupational therapist, she has specialised in paediatrics, working across specialist school and community settings. Her practice includes sensory and functional assessments, as well as supporting individuals with complex postural needs.
Rosie has particular experience working with children with autism and ADHD, supporting them to reach their full potential, overcome barriers, and to thrive. She is committed to helping children feel regulated and confident in their daily lives. Rosie is passionate about enabling choice and empowering people to participate in the activities that matter most to them.
Rosie is an occupational therapist and sensory integration practitioner who brings over a decade of pre-qualification experience supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities. Since qualifying as an occupational therapist, she has specialised in paediatrics, working across specialist school and community settings. Her practice includes sensory and functional assessments, as well as supporting individuals with complex postural needs.
Rosie has particular experience working with children with autism and ADHD, supporting them to reach their full potential, overcome barriers, and to thrive. She is committed to helping children feel regulated and confident in their daily lives. Rosie is passionate about enabling choice and empowering people to participate in the activities that matter most to them.
Leigh Roberts
Leigh is a Community Psychiatric Nurse who has worked within autism services for the past 7 years, undertaking both assessments and psycho-social interventions. She is qualified in ADOS, ADI-r and DISCO methodologies, as well as having received training in ADHD assessment and diagnosis and identified many cases.
Prior to work in neurodiversity services, Leigh worked within adult mental health, in acute and crisis services.
Leigh has lived experience of autism, caring for family who have received diagnosis.
Leigh is a Community Psychiatric Nurse who has worked within autism services for the past 7 years, undertaking both assessments and psycho-social interventions. She is qualified in ADOS, ADI-r and DISCO methodologies, as well as having received training in ADHD assessment and diagnosis and identified many cases.
Prior to work in neurodiversity services, Leigh worked within adult mental health, in acute and crisis services.
Leigh has lived experience of autism, caring for family who have received diagnosis.
