Dr Kirstie Stanworth – Specialist Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Kirstie Stanworth – Specialist Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Kirstie Stanworth – Specialist Clinical Psychologist – London leads Harwood Child Psychology’s complex neurodevelopmental and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and families. Moreover, she brings over a decade of experience, having worked with neurodiverse and neurotypical young people since 2012. Therefore, she combines clinical precision with compassionate care in every session.

In addition to her private practice, Dr Stanworth spent two years at the Maudsley Hospital’s National and Specialist CAMHS Service for Complex Neurodevelopmental Conditions. There, she supported autistic young people, their families, and local services in managing highly complex presentations. Consequently, she feels confident guiding clients through severe mental health challenges as well as milder concerns.

Furthermore, Dr Stanworth holds a BSc in Psychology with Neuroscience and an MSc in Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, both from the University of Sussex. She also earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing from the University of Surrey. Finally, she completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University’s Salomons Institute. As a result, her extensive training underpins every assessment and intervention she delivers.

Meanwhile, she integrates a neuroaffirmative, trauma‑informed approach in her work, underpinned by anti‑racist and anti‑discriminatory values. She herself is neurodivergent and draws on personal experience of mental health services to foster genuine empathy. Consequently, clients feel both understood and empowered as they explore their goals.

Services

• Autism Assessments
  Conducts structured clinical interviews and observational testing to clarify social communication and sensory profiles.

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

• Learning & Cognitive Assessments
  Administers psychometric testing to identify cognitive strengths and learning challenges, then recommends tailored educational accommodations.

• Trauma‑Informed Therapy
  Applies evidence‑based trauma‑focused CBT and EMDR techniques to help young people process distressing experiences safely.

• OCD Treatment
  Delivers Exposure and Response Prevention combined with CBT strategies to reduce compulsive behaviours and foster adaptive coping.

• Anxiety Support
  Provides targeted CBT, ACT, and DBT‑informed sessions to build resilience and effective emotion‑regulation skills.

• Neuroaffirmative Consultation
  Guides clients and families through diagnostic feedback and advocacy, emphasising strengths and individual differences.

• Family Consultation & Advocacy
  Coaches caregivers in communication, routine‑setting, and behaviour‑management strategies to reinforce therapeutic gains at home and school.

• Secure Telehealth Consultations
  Offers flexible online sessions via a protected portal to ensure continuity of care for busy families.

Additional Information

Harwood Child Psychology convenes weekly multidisciplinary case‑review meetings, where psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists refine each care plan. Therefore, clients benefit from collective expertise and the latest evidence‑based practices.

Furthermore, the practice operates a secure online portal that hosts pre‑consultation questionnaires and digital symptom diaries. Consequently, appointment time focuses entirely on clinical work rather than on paperwork. Meanwhile, child‑friendly therapy rooms feature calming décor, sensory tools, and interactive materials to create a welcoming environment.

In addition, Harwood hosts regular community workshops on topics such as positive behaviour support, emotional regulation, and school transitions. Families leave these events with practical strategies and connections to supportive peer networks beyond clinic walls. Finally, digital outcome‑tracking tools allow real‑time monitoring of progress, which ensures interventions remain responsive and effective.

We invite you to book an initial consultation with Dr Kirstie Stanworth – Specialist Clinical Psychologist – London at Harwood Child Psychology. Take the first step today by arranging your personalised assessment and therapy pathway, and let Dr Stanworth guide your family toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well‑being.