Clinician Profile

Dr Amy Needham

Registered Forensic Psychologist

DForenPsy HCPC Registered Expert Witness

Dr Needham provides specialist psychological assessment and therapy, with expertise in neurodevelopmental and cognitive assessment, trauma, and complex mental health presentations.

Specialisms

Neurodevelopmental Assessment Cognitive & Neuropsychological Learning Disability Assessment Psychological Therapy

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About Dr Needham

Clinical background

Dr Amy Needham is a Registered Forensic Psychologist, holding a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology from the University of Nottingham and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Alongside her work with Serene Health Partners, Dr Needham is Pathway Lead for Psychological Therapies across HMP Nottingham and HMP Lowdham Grange within Nottinghamshire NHS Offender Health, where she leads a clinical team and oversees psychological provision for people experiencing everything from anxiety and depression to complex trauma-related presentations.

Her career has spanned community, inpatient and secure settings, working with adults and children across a wide range of presentations — neurodevelopmental conditions, enduring mental health difficulties, acquired brain injury and histories of significant trauma.

Dr Needham also works as an independent expert witness, completing psychological assessments for the courts and the Parole Board. Her doctoral research examined traumatic brain injury and its associations with mental health difficulties and ADHD.

Areas of Focus

Assessment & therapy

🧠 Neurodevelopmental Assessment

Diagnostic assessment for ADHD and autism using validated instruments including DIVA, ADOS and ADI-R.

📊 Cognitive & Neuropsychological

Standardised cognitive assessment using WAIS-IV and WISC-V, and neuropsychological screening with RBANS.

📋 Learning Disability Assessment

Comprehensive intellectual disability assessment combining cognitive testing with adaptive and functional assessment.

💬 Psychological Therapy

Integrative therapy drawing on CBT, DBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Therapy and trauma-informed approaches.

Services & Pricing

What Dr Needham offers

All assessments include a full written report and a feedback session. ADHD and autism assessments begin with a £185 pre-assessment screening — cognitive and learning disability assessments can be booked directly, no screening required.

All ages · Online

Pre-Assessment Screening

Required first step for ADHD or autism. Online questionnaire — no appointment. Outcome emailed within 5 working days.

£185

Age 7+ · Online

ADHD Assessment

Full diagnostic assessment — clinical interview, validated rating scales, developmental history.

£1,150

Age 13–adult · In person, Nottingham

Autism Assessment (ADOS / ADI-R)

Gold-standard diagnostic assessment, 3–5 hours. Conducted face to face — ADOS-2 cannot be reliably delivered over video.

£1,950

Age 13–adult · In person, Nottingham

Combined ADHD + Autism

Extended assessment covering both conditions in one integrated pathway where both are suspected.

£2,450

Adult & child · In person, Nottingham

Cognitive Assessment

Standardised intellectual profile. Must be in person — test materials cannot be validly administered by video.

£1,300

Adult & child · Hybrid

Learning Disability Diagnostic

Cognitive testing in person; functional and adaptive assessment online. No screening step required.

£1,950

Where you've already paid the £185 screening and are advised to proceed, it's deducted from the assessment fee. Payment plans available on request.

Insurance & Fees

Paying for your assessment

🏥 Recognised by Major Insurers

Dr Needham is a recognised provider with:

Aviva
AXA PPP / AXA Health
Bupa
Vitality

Check with your insurer that your policy covers psychological assessment before booking, and get any pre-authorisation they require. When completing the pre-assessment screening form, please include your pre-authorisation code and insurance company details.

💳 Self-Funding

For self-funding clients, a £185 pre-assessment screening is required before any neurodiversity (ADHD or autism) assessment (see below). Cognitive and learning disability assessments can be booked directly, with no screening needed. Concessionary rates may be available — please ask when enquiring.

Qualifications & Training

Background

Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (DForenPsy) — University of Nottingham
BSc (Hons) Psychology — Sheffield Hallam University
Registered Forensic Psychologist — Health and Care Professions Council
Clinical leadership — Pathway Lead for Psychological Therapies, Nottinghamshire NHS Offender Health
Expert witness — independent psychological assessment for the courts and the Parole Board

Verified profile also listed on Psychology Today.