Dr Holly van Rooyen – Senior Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Holly van Rooyen – Senior Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Holly van Rooyen – Senior Clinical Psychologist – London leads Harwood Child Psychology’s neurodevelopmental assessment pathways for children, young people and families. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and registers with the Health and Care Professions Council. Moreover, she brings over ten years of experience working within CAMHS both locally and internationally, in inpatient and outpatient settings. Consequently, Dr van Rooyen applies her deep expertise to enhance healthy emotional and psychological development in every young person she meets.

Furthermore, Holly has a special interest in ADHD diagnosis and bespoke interventions, which she adapts even to complex presentations. She works closely with families to build self‑awareness and self‑esteem, while equipping children with coping strategies for emotional distress. In addition, she emphasises strength‑based approaches that help each child recognise their unique potential. Therefore, her assessments and interventions blend clinical rigour with genuine empathy.

Dr van Rooyen also contributes to the profession by teaching and supervising other clinicians. She regularly mentors junior psychologists, ensuring that Harwood’s high standards are sustained across the practice. Meanwhile, she stays current with emerging research to refine her own methods. As a result, families at the practice benefit from care that reflects both cutting‑edge evidence and a compassionate outlook.

Services

• ADHD Assessment & Bespoke Interventions
  Diagnoses ADHD with validated tools and designs personalised strategies to boost self‑awareness, self‑esteem, and daily functioning.

• Neurodevelopmental & Psychological Development Support
  Collaborates with children and families to foster healthy emotional growth and resilience using targeted therapeutic techniques.

• CAMHS Inpatient & Outpatient Consultations
  Delivers evidence‑based psychological services across varied settings, drawing on international CAMHS experience.

• Clinical Supervision & Professional Training
  Teaches advanced assessment methods and mentors clinicians, reinforcing best practices in neurodevelopmental care.

Additional Information

Harwood Child Psychology operates from four London locations—Hampstead Garden Suburb, Harley Street, Chiswick and King’s Cross—and offers both in‑person and secure remote consultations. Consequently, families choose the option that best fits their schedules and comfort levels. Additionally, a protected online portal hosts pre‑consultation questionnaires and digital outcome‑tracking tools, which streamlines clinic time and focuses sessions on core concerns.

Weekly multidisciplinary case review meetings bring together psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. Therefore, every care pathway benefits from shared insights and the latest evidence‑based guidance. Moreover, the practice hosts community workshops on positive behaviour support, emotional regulation and school transitions. These events equip caregivers with practical strategies and foster peer networks beyond clinic walls.

Furthermore, Dr van Rooyen integrates outcome‑monitoring tools into each follow‑up plan, enabling real‑time adjustments as children progress. She also leads periodic reflective practice forums to maintain the highest service standards. Ultimately, we invite you to book an initial assessment with Dr Holly van Rooyen – Senior Clinical Psychologist – London at Harwood Child Psychology. Take the first step today by arranging your personalised neurodevelopmental care pathway and guiding your child toward lasting well‑being.