More than just a diagnosis.
We are your partners in understanding.
We are a multi-disciplinary team of Chartered Psychologists and Therapists in the North West, dedicated to respecting difference and supporting growth.
Changing the Narrative.
For too long, neurodiversity has been viewed through a lens of “deficit” and “disorder.” At AYC, we take a different approach. While we strictly adhere to diagnostic criteria to ensure your report is legally recognised, a diagnosis is not a label to limit you, it is a key to unlock potential.
We don’t “fix” people. We provide the understanding and strategies needed to thrive in a neurotypical world. We listen. Whether you are a parent fighting for support or an adult seeking answers, your lived experience is the most important data we have.
Real Experts, Working Together.
Neurodivergence is complex, and it rarely fits into a neat box. That is why we don’t rely on lone clinicians. AYC is one of the few private centres in the UK to offer a true Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) under one roof.
Chartered Clinical Psychologists
Child & Educational Psychologists
Speech & Language Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Specialist Teachers
Joanne manages ADHD Screening Assessment enquiries, bookings, and reports, supporting clients through each stage of the process with care and understanding
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Claire Lewis is an Assistant Psychologist and Neurodevelopmental Practitioner with extensive experience supporting neurodiverse individuals.
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Hazel has a BA in education, a MSc in developmental psychology and a passion for helping children and young people succeed.
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Ange is our first point of contact for Autism Assessment enquiries, admin support and finance officer
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Marie is a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher and Assessor. An experienced English teacher, literacy coordinator and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo), she b
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Dr Anna Haigh is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 22 years experience of working with children and adults, both privately and in the NHS.
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Olivia has a BSc in Psychology with Early Years accompanied by a Masters in Family and Child Psychology.
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Shaunine holds a BSc in Psychology from The University of Salford and has a MSc in Applied Psychology (therapies).
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Sarah is a registered Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner. She holds an undergraduate combined master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry with Spanish, a BSc
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Our Managing Director, Katie is a Chartered Educational and Child Psychologist with 24 years experience of working with children and young people, both privately and also in local
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Trusted by the National Autistic Society
AYC is proud to be a trusted assessment partner for the National Autistic Society (NAS).
This partnership is your quality assurance. It means our assessment pathways, clinical governance,
and post-diagnostic support have been vetted by the UK’s leading autism charity.
When you choose AYC, you are choosing a service that meets the highest national standards of care.
Our Centre in Warrington.
We understand that “going to the clinic” can be anxiety-inducing for both children and adults.
We have designed our rooms at Dallam Court to be calm, sensory-friendly spaces.
play, and speak freely.
What We Stand For
Partnership with Parents
“We don’t work on you; we work with you. We help parents and adults to develop the resources to make desirable changes in theirown lives.”
The Child's Voice
“Every child has a right to be heard. We ensure their views and feelings are central to the assessment process, not just an afterthought.”
NICE Compliant
“We strictly adhere to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines. This ensures our reports are robust, reliable, and recognised.”
Ready to speak to the team?
Whether you need a diagnosis, post-diagnostic support, or just advice on where to turn next, we are here to help.