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; Internal Family Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy; Systemic Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Compassion Focussed 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
- Internal Family Systems Therapy Training – IFS Institute
- EMDR Therapy Training – Level 3
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) 2 training
- DISCO assessment training
- 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