Dr Caroline Barber – Senior Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Caroline Barber – Senior Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Caroline Barber serves as a Senior Clinical Psychologist at Harwood Child Psychology in London, where she leads neurodevelopmental assessment pathways for children, young people, and families. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, which underpin her rigorous, evidence‑based approach. Moreover, she draws on over ten years of NHS experience—most recently as Principal Clinical Psychologist and Lead of the CAMHS Learning Disabilities team within West London NHS Trust—ensuring that every evaluation reflects both specialist expertise and practical insight.

Furthermore, Dr Barber directs the Ealing Intensive Therapeutic and Short Breaks Service (ITSBS), a programme acclaimed nationally as a model of good practice. Consequently, she integrates Positive Behaviour Support strategies into Harwood’s neurodevelopmental protocols, which helps prevent school placement breakdown and promotes family resilience. In addition, she has worked across community CAMHS, special schools, family homes, and residential care settings, demonstrating versatility and a deep commitment to flexible, person‑centred care.

Throughout her career, Dr Barber has developed a special interest in autism, learning disabilities, and behavioural and mental health difficulties. She collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams—including psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists—to craft coherent care plans. Therefore, each assessment benefits from diverse professional insights and the latest clinical guidelines. Finally, her contributions to peer‑reviewed publications reflect an ongoing dedication to sharing best practices and advancing the field.

Services

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
  Conducts structured interviews and observational evaluations using ADOS and ADI‑R protocols to clarify social communication and behavioural profiles.

• ADHD Diagnostic Evaluations
  Applies validated rating scales alongside multi‑informant interviews to identify attention‑deficit presentations and guide tailored interventions.

• Learning Disability Evaluations
  Utilises psychometric testing and clinical interviews to map cognitive strengths and recommend educational accommodations.

• Positive Behaviour Support Planning
  Delivers ITSBS‑informed strategies that equip families with practical techniques to manage complex behaviours at home and school.

• Complex Case Consultation
  Facilitates weekly multidisciplinary reviews to refine cohesive pathways for children with coexisting neurodevelopmental and emotional needs.

• Family & Caregiver Coaching
  Provides targeted training sessions that empower parents to implement communication, routine‑setting, and behavioural support strategies.

• School Placement Support
  Develops graded exposure plans and liaises with educators to prevent placement breakdown and promote successful inclusion.

• Flexible Assessment Delivery
  Offers both secure remote consultations and in‑person evaluations across multiple London clinics to suit family needs.

Additional Information

Harwood Child Psychology convenes weekly case‑review meetings that ensure every care plan benefits from shared expertise and continuous quality improvement. Furthermore, a secure online portal hosts pre‑consultation questionnaires and digital outcome‑tracking tools, which maximises direct clinician–family time during appointments. Families complete these forms in advance, allowing Dr Barber to focus immediately on core clinical concerns.

In addition, the practice hosts periodic community workshops on topics such as positive behaviour support, emotional regulation, and school transitions. Therefore, caregivers gain practical resources and peer networks that extend support beyond clinic walls. Harwood Child Psychology maintains four London locations—Hampstead Garden Suburb, Harley Street, Chiswick, and King’s Cross—and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate busy family lives.

Ultimately, we invite you to book an initial assessment with Dr Caroline Barber at Harwood Child Psychology. Let her specialist neurodevelopmental expertise guide your child toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well‑being. Take the first step today by arranging your personalised care pathway.