About Us

Managing Director 

Senior Clinical Psychologist BSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol

Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society 

Dr Graham Simpson-Adkins is a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist, with experience of working with a wide range of mental health difficulties. Graham has a BSc (hons) in Neuropsychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Lancaster.

Graham is experienced in working with children, young people and adults, but also specialises in working with people with cognitive or learning disabilities and autism. 

Graham has gained knowledge and competence in a range of psychological models including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; EMDR; Narrative Therapy; Cognitive Analytic Therapy; Systemic Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Compassion Focussed Therapy; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; Solution Focused Therapy; Psychodynamic approaches; and Positive Behavioural Support. 

Graham has a long-standing interest in the impact of trauma and adversity, having previously acted as subject area expert in Adverse Childhood Experiences within the NHS and having worked in public health, developing and supporting local community-based strategies for responding to and preventing adversity in childhood. Graham also co-produced a national Department of Health programme, developing best practice guidance for implementing routine enquiry about various forms of trauma and adversity in childhood and has contributed to parliamentary enquiries into the impact of adversity in childhood. Graham is trained to provide NICE recommended evidence-based interventions to support people experiencing the impacts of trauma.

Areas of Expertise  

• Adults
• Children
• Intellectual/ Learning Disabilities
• Autism 
• Psychological therapy
• Working with the impacts of abuse and trauma
• Mental Health assessment and treatment
• Identity and personality issues
• Post-Traumatic Stress 
• Cognitive Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Capacity Assessment
• Service development and organisational consultation

Academic/Professional Qualifications 

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - University of Lancaster 
• BSc Neuropsychology – University of Central Lancashire

Further Relevant Training

• EMDR Therapy Training - Level 3
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) 2 training
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• Level 2 training in Narrative Therapy - Institute of Narrative Therapy 
• Incredible Years Facilitator Training
• Triple P Accredited Training 

Publications 

• Larkin, W., Simpson-Adkins, G. & Banner, L. (2017). Implementing Routine Enquiry about Adverse Childhood Experiences, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation: Implementation Guide. Department of Health, UK, Manuscript in preparation
• Larkin, W. & Simpson-Adkins, G. (2018). Enquiring About Childhood Adversity and Trauma. IN Young Minds, Addressing Adversity. Young Minds 
• Simpson-Adkins, G. & Daiches, A. (2017). Exploring the impact of asking parents about their experiences of adversity in childhood: a thematic analysis. The International Journal of Child Abuse and Neglect. Manuscript in preparation
• Simpson-Adkins, G. & Daiches, A.(2018). How Do Children Make Sense of their Parent’s Mental Health Difficulties: A Meta-Synthesis. Journal of Child and Family Studies
• Simpson-Adkins, G., & Daiches, A. (2015). What clinical and ethical implications need to be considered by a clinical psychologist when selecting a pre-trial therapy intervention for vulnerable or intimidated witnesses? Clinical Psychology Forum, 2015(272), 34-38. 
• Simpson-Adkins, G. & Skirrow, P. (2012). Online support for people with prospective memory difficulties. Clinical Psychology Forum, 2012(233

Clinical Psychologist BSc, MSc, DClinPsy

Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society 

Dr James Taylor is a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist, working both in private practice and the NHS. James completed a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology at the University of York, before completing his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Lancaster University.

James has experience of working with a wide range of mental health and learning difficulties across the lifespan, and specialises in working with people with long term identity and personality difficulties, including those who come into contact with criminal justice services due to offending or other problematic behaviour. James’s approaches to therapy are trauma and attachment informed, working alongside people to understand how adverse or traumatic experiences have impacted on their current mental health or relationship difficulties.

James has gained knowledge and received training in a range of psychological models with a particular interest in Schema Therapy and Cognitive Analytic Therapy. His practice and training as a clinical psychologist allows him to incorporate a range of therapy models or theory, which enables James to provide a tailored approach to meeting your specific needs.  Other models that have informed James’ practice include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mentalisation Based Therapy. 

James has a particular interest in working with people who have received a diagnosis of ‘personality disorder’. Throughout his career, James has dedicated his work to understanding and supporting people to work through experiences of trauma or other difficult life experiences which have contributed to the personal or relational issues which have lead to these diagnoses. He completed his doctoral thesis on the impact of personality disorder diagnoses on individuals in NHS settings. 

Areas of Expertise 

Adults

Young people/adolescents 

Psychological therapy

Working with the impacts of abuse & trauma

Forensic settings

Mental Health assessment and treatment

Identity and personality issues

Post-Traumatic Stress 

Cognitive Assessment

Risk Assessment

Academic/Professional Qualifications 

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Lancaster University 

MSc Applied Forensic Psychology University of York

BSc (Hons) Psychology University of York

Further Relevant Training

EMDR Therapy Training – Level 2

Schema Therapy - Foundation and Advanced Skills (to be completed in October 2020)

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Foundation Skills

RAID Training Course

WAIS and WAIS interpretation training

HCR-20 risk assessment training