Dr Andrea Pickering – Chartered Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Andrea Pickering – Chartered Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Andrea Pickering – Chartered Clinical Psychologist – London specializes in paediatric clinical neuropsychology at Clinical Partners’ London clinic. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychology, and a BSc in Psychology. Moreover, she holds Chartered Psychologist status and fellowship in the British Psychological Society. In addition, Dr Pickering serves as a lecturer in clinical neuropsychology at University College London and Canterbury Christ Church University, shaping the next generation of specialists.

Furthermore, Dr Pickering treats children and young people with traumatic and acquired brain injuries, autism, and complex developmental conditions. She combines rigorous neuropsychological assessment with compassionate care to craft personalised support plans. Consequently, families gain clear insight, targeted interventions, and genuine reassurance from the very first consultation.

In her role as an expert witness, she provides detailed medico-legal reports for complex family and court cases. Meanwhile, her systemic and solution-focused methods help families navigate emotional and behavioural challenges. She also uses standardized tools—such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)—to ensure accurate autism diagnosis across ages.

Services

• Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment: in-depth evaluation of memory, attention, processing speed, and executive function for children with brain injury

• Autism Spectrum Assessment: structured ADOS administration, multi-informant interviews, and sensory profile analysis

• Autism Consultation & Care Planning: expert advice on school support, intervention pathways, and ongoing monitoring

• Psychological Interventions: evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)

• Systemic & Solution-Focused Family Therapy: collaborative sessions that mobilise strengths and build coping strategies

• School Refusal & Behavioural Support: bespoke programmes to address avoidance, school anxiety, and conduct issues

• Expert Witness Reporting: professional medico-legal assessments and testimony for legal proceedings

• Family Consultation & Coaching: guided sessions that equip carers to reinforce strategies at home

Additional Information

Clinical Partners’ London clinic features dedicated neuropsychology assessment suites equipped with advanced digital cognitive testing platforms, neuro-imaging review stations, and standardized assessment kits. Moreover, our sensory-friendly observation rooms include one-way mirrors for unobtrusive family and professional training. In addition, secure telehealth consultations allow for continuity of care when in-clinic visits prove challenging.

Each family receives a bespoke neuropsychological report pack, complete with detailed findings, intervention recommendations, visual aids, home-practice workbooks, and recommended rehabilitation apps. Families can track their child’s progress via our interactive online portal, which also streamlines appointment scheduling and pre-session questionnaires. Consequently, children remain engaged and active partners in their therapy journey.

Weekly multidisciplinary case reviews bring together psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists to refine each care plan. Therefore, Dr Pickering’s interventions reflect collective expertise and the latest clinical evidence. Furthermore, she leads in-house training workshops for educators and therapists on brain injury rehabilitation, autism support strategies, and emotional resilience techniques.

To begin a tailored neuropsychological assessment, arrange an initial consultation with Dr Andrea Pickering – Chartered Clinical Psychologist – London at Clinical Partners today. Let her specialist expertise guide your child toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well-being.