Dr Jessica Gash – Chartered Counselling Psychologist – London

Dr Jessica Gash – Chartered Counselling Psychologist – London

About

Dr Jessica Gash – Chartered Counselling Psychologist – London leads Harwood Child Psychology’s specialist counselling services for neurodevelopmental conditions. She completed her BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the University of Bath and earned a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton. Moreover, she holds Chartered status with the British Psychological Society and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. In addition, she works within the NHS at the Maudsley Hospital’s Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Intensive Intervention Team (AID‑IIT), where she evaluates and supports young people with autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities Harwood Child Psychology.

Throughout her career, Dr Gash has practised across inpatient and outpatient CAMHS, residential schools, private clinics, and charitable organisations. Consequently, she brings over a decade of diverse clinical experience to her private practice. Furthermore, she draws on this background to deliver both rigorous neurodevelopmental assessments and compassionate therapeutic interventions. Therefore, families benefit from clear diagnostic clarity and personalised treatment plans.

Dr Gash employs a wide range of evidence‑based models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma‑focused approaches, and narrative therapy. Meanwhile, she prioritises warm, non‑judgmental rapport, which helps even reluctant young clients engage fully. As a result, her interventions often yield meaningful progress in both emotional well‑being and daily functioning.

Services

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
  Conducts structured interviews and applies ADOS‑2 and ADI‑R protocols to clarify social communication and sensory profiles.

• ADHD Diagnostic Evaluations
  Utilises validated rating scales alongside multi‑informant interviews to differentiate attention‑deficit presentations.

• Learning & Cognitive Assessments
  Administers psychometric tests to map cognitive strengths and learning needs, then recommends tailored educational strategies.

• Speech & Language Screening
  Evaluates articulation, fluency, and pragmatic communication to support bespoke speech therapy referrals.

• OCD & Anxiety Treatment
  Delivers CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention to reduce compulsions, manage worries, and build resilience.

• Trauma & PTSD Therapy
  Applies EMDR and trauma‑informed CBT to address adverse experiences and foster recovery.

• Anger Management
  Teaches DBT‑informed emotion‑regulation skills to improve self‑control and interpersonal relationships.

• Depression & Low Mood Support
  Provides CBT and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to alleviate low mood and enhance self‑compassion.

• Sleep Problem Interventions
  Integrates behavioural and cognitive techniques to restore healthy sleep patterns.

• School Refusal & Transition Support
  Designs graded re‑engagement plans and liaises with schools to ease returns to education.

• Tic Disorder (Tourette’s) Support
  Combines habit reversal training and counselling to reduce tics and boost confidence.

• Selective Mutism Therapy
  Implements graded exposure with narrative techniques to restore verbal confidence.

• Eating Disorder Support
  Offers sensitive CBT‑based interventions for disordered eating and body‑image concerns.

• Effects of Divorce & Life‑Situation Counseling
  Guides families through bereavement, separation, and other major life changes.

• Family Consultation & Coach‑in‑Place
  Equips parents with practical strategies and resources to reinforce therapy goals at home and school.

Additional Information

Harwood Child Psychology convenes weekly multidisciplinary case‑review meetings. Consequently, each care plan benefits from insights shared by psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists. In addition, the practice operates a secure online portal where families complete pre‑consultation questionnaires and maintain digital symptom diaries. Therefore, appointment time focuses entirely on core clinical concerns rather than administrative tasks.

Moreover, Harwood offers both in‑person consultations at four London clinics (Hampstead Garden Suburb, Harley Street, Chiswick, King’s Cross) and secure remote sessions via encrypted video platform. As a result, families choose the format that best suits their schedules. Furthermore, the child‑friendly therapy rooms feature interactive materials and sensory resources to create a welcoming environment.

In addition, the practice hosts periodic community workshops on topics such as positive behaviour support, emotional regulation, and school transitions. These events empower caregivers with practical tools and foster supportive peer networks beyond clinic walls. Ultimately, we invite you to book a consultation with Dr Jessica Gash at Harwood Child Psychology. Let her specialist expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment and compassionate counselling guide your family toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well‑being. Take the first step today by arranging your personalised assessment pathway.