Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence
for adults and older adolescents who may also be experiencing mental health difficulties
Specialist psychological support for adults and older adolescents with ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodivergence, including those experiencing associated mental health difficulties
Dr Jo Jennison is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with extensive specialist experience in ADHD, autism and neurodivergence.
She offers neuroaffirming psychological therapy and support to adults and older adolescents, including people who are also experiencing mental health difficulties.
These may include:
As a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Jo Jennison works with adults and older adolescents who are autistic, have ADHD or identify as otherwise neurodivergent.
Her approach is neuroaffirming and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on understanding the individual rather than trying to make them fit a particular model.
Therapy may help with:
Neurodivergent people may experience mental health difficulties for many different reasons, including stressful life experiences, trauma, relationship difficulties, repeated misunderstanding, masking, burnout or the cumulative impact of trying to cope in environments that do not fit their needs.
As an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Jo Jennison has extensive experience of working with both neurodivergent and non-neurodivergent people experiencing psychological distress.
Her work aims to develop a shared understanding of:
This psychological formulation can then guide an individually tailored approach to therapy.
Dr Jo Jennison draws on a range of psychological approaches according to each person’s needs, circumstances and goals.
These include:
The aim is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help people develop greater understanding, self-acceptance and compassion, and to support them in moving towards a life that feels more consistent with their own values and priorities.
Receiving an ADHD or autism diagnosis, particularly later in life, can lead people to look back on earlier experiences in a different way.
It may affect how someone understands:
Neuroaffirming psychological therapy can provide space to explore these experiences and consider what the diagnosis means personally.
Dr Jo Jennison can offer psychological support following an ADHD or autism diagnosis and can help people make sense of how neurodivergence may have influenced their experiences, relationships and wellbeing.
Dr Jo Jennison also has extensive previous experience of person-centred diagnostic assessment for both autism and ADHD. Although she does not currently offer ADHD or autism diagnostic assessments through National Clinical Psychology Service, this experience contributes to the breadth and depth of her understanding of neurodivergence and informs her therapeutic work.
Remote appointments available.
Dr Jo Jennison worked in NHS mental health and neurodevelopmental services for 26 years (2000-2026). She held Consultant Clinical Psychologist roles involving specialist neurodivergence work and clinical leadership.
Her experience includes working with:
Dr Jennison has worked within specialist neurodevelopmental services and also worked part-time as Consultant Psychological Lead for Neurodivergence within Communities in a Mental Health Trust.
Dr Jennison’s professional experience has included:
She has also contributed to Clinical Psychology doctorate training programmes on neuroaffirming approaches and to region-wide multidisciplinary professional training.
Dr Jennison has substantial experience in trauma-informed psychological work.
She has led trauma-informed practice for a county-wide assertive outreach service supporting people experiencing combinations of:
She has also contributed to trauma-informed professional training, including training in trauma-informed supervision.
Dr Jennison offers professional services to trained psychologists and other professionals, including:
She also provides consultation and supervision to psychologists and multidisciplinary teams.
Dr Jennison also undertakes medico-legal reports and other formal psychological report work where appropriate.
Please contact National Clinical Psychology Service to discuss Dr Jo Jennison’s current availability and whether her experience may be appropriate for the psychological support you are looking for.
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
She has presented at various conferences, including at the Royal College of Psychiatrists on ADHD and Psychotherapeutic support.
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Dr Jo Jennison has relatively recently joined us and has extensive experience from over 25 years of seeing people in the NHS. Testimonials will be added here shortly.
