Dr Heidi Phillips – Specialist GP in Neurodiversity – Swansea

Dr Heidi Phillips – Specialist GP in Neurodiversity – Swansea

Dr Heidi Phillips – Specialist GP in Neurodiversity – Swansea practices at Clinical Partners’ clinics, where she leads adult and paediatric neurodevelopmental assessments. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) and a Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSci) before completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education (PGDip) and a Master of Research (MRes) in Education for the Health Professions. Moreover, she trained in the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), the gold-standard tool for diagnosing autism, and she serves as an Advanced ADHD Practitioner.

After nearly thirty years as an NHS clinician, Dr Phillips specialised in neurodivergence, focusing on Autism and ADHD. Consequently, she brings deep insight into the lived experience of neurodiverse individuals. Furthermore, she holds an Associate Professorship at Swansea University Medical School, where she trains medical students, junior doctors, and GPs in neurodevelopmental assessment and care. She also pioneered primary care academies in Wales, which enable trainees to learn in community settings rather than hospitals. As a result, future clinicians develop a stronger foundation in neurodiversity from the start.

Dr Phillips believes that neurodivergence is not a deficit but a different way of being. Therefore, she emphasises self-understanding and respect for differences. Meanwhile, her patients describe her as respectful, clear in communication, and deeply collaborative.

Services

• ADHD Assessments
  Conducts structured clinical interviews, rating-scale administration, and digital outcome monitoring to clarify attention and executive-function profiles.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
  Delivers multi-informant interviews and ADI-R sessions to map social-communication patterns and sensory profiles.

• Person-Centred Neurodiversity Support
  Offers tailored coaching that helps individuals understand their cognitive styles and navigate neurotypical environments.

• Psychoeducation Workshops
  Facilitates group and one-to-one sessions for patients, families, and professionals, thereby spreading best practices in autism and ADHD care.

• Psychopharmacology Reviews
  Provides medication management and review, ensuring treatments align with each person’s strengths and challenges.

• GP Training & Clinical Education
  Designs and delivers curricula for medical students, junior doctors, and GPs on neurodevelopmental assessment and inclusive practice.

• Service Development Consulting
  Advises primary care networks on setting up neurodiversity pathways, drawing on her work creating primary care academies in Wales.

Additional Information

Clinical Partners’ clinic features purpose-built consultation rooms with interactive digital platforms for real-time symptom tracking and outcome measurement. Moreover, sensory-friendly décor and adjustable lighting create a calm environment that supports open communication. Each family completes secure pre-assessment questionnaires via an online portal, which maximises face-to-face time for collaborative formulation and planning.

In addition, the clinic offers telehealth consultations through an encrypted video link, ensuring continuity of care for clients who cannot attend in person. Each person receives a bespoke resource pack—including visual aids, home-practice workbooks, and recommended digital apps—to reinforce strategies between sessions. Consequently, clients maintain momentum and track their own progress through protected dashboards.

Meanwhile, weekly multidisciplinary case reviews bring together psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. Therefore, every care plan reflects collective expertise and the latest evidence-based guidance. Additionally, Clinical Partners hosts regular community workshops on topics such as positive behaviour support, sensory regulation, and school transition planning. Families leave armed with practical tools and a supportive peer network beyond the clinic walls.

To begin your personalised neurodiversity assessment, arrange an initial consultation with Dr Heidi Phillips – Specialist GP in Neurodiversity – Swansea at Clinical Partners today. Let her specialist expertise guide you toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well-being.