Dr Lisa Walker – Principal Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Lisa Walker – Principal Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Lisa Walker – Principal Clinical Psychologist – London leads Harwood Child Psychology’s neurodevelopmental assessment and learning needs services for children and adolescents. She earned her Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London in 2017, after completing an MPhil in Psychology and Education and a BA (Hons) in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge. Consequently, she brings rigorous academic training and multidisciplinary expertise to her role at Harwood.

Moreover, Dr Walker has practised within NHS CAMHS since 2017 and currently supervises practitioners working in schools. Therefore, she uses that frontline experience to shape the practice’s face‑to‑face assessments. As an Associate Clinical Tutor on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate at UEL, she also trains emerging psychologists in advanced diagnostic techniques. Thus, Harwood’s clients benefit from both her hands‑on clinical skills and her commitment to professional development.

Throughout her tenure at Harwood Child Psychology, Dr Walker focuses on delivering personalised, evidence‑based evaluations. She collaborates closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure that every assessment yields clear insights and actionable recommendations. As a result, children and young people receive diagnostic clarity and support plans tailored to their unique strengths and needs.

Services

• Face‑to‑Face Neurodevelopmental Assessments
  Leads in‑clinic evaluations for suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), combining clinical interviews, observations, and standardized tools.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
  Applies ADOS‑2 and ADI‑R protocols to map social communication, behavioural patterns, and sensory processing profiles comprehensively.

• ADHD Diagnostic Evaluations
  Utilizes validated rating scales alongside multi‑informant interviews to differentiate attention‑deficit presentations and guide management strategies.

• Learning Needs Assessments
  Conducts psychometric testing to identify cognitive strengths and learning challenges, then recommends personalised educational accommodations.

• School Liaison Consultations
  Works with educators to translate assessment findings into effective in‑class strategies, ensuring smooth implementation of support plans.

• Professional Supervision & Training
  Delivers bespoke workshops and supervision sessions for Harwood clinicians, reinforcing best practices in neurodevelopmental diagnostics.

Additional Information

Harwood Child Psychology operates from four London clinics—Hampstead Garden Suburb, Harley Street, Chiswick, and King’s Cross—and offers secure remote consultations when in‑person visits are not possible. Consequently, families can choose the format that best fits their schedules. Furthermore, a protected online portal hosts pre‑consultation questionnaires and digital outcome‑tracking tools, which streamlines appointment time and maximises direct clinician–family interaction.

Weekly multidisciplinary case‑review meetings ensure that each assessment benefits from shared expertise. Psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists collaborate to refine care pathways. Therefore, every plan reflects the latest evidence and collective professional insights. In addition, Harwood hosts community workshops on positive behaviour support, emotional regulation, and school transitions, which empower caregivers with practical strategies.

Dr Walker integrates outcome‑monitoring into follow‑up plans, enabling real‑time adjustments as children progress. As a result, families experience clear feedback and consistent support throughout their journey. We invite you to book an initial consultation with Dr Lisa Walker – Principal Clinical Psychologist – London at Harwood Child Psychology. Let her specialist neurodevelopmental and learning assessment expertise guide your child toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well‑being. Take the first step today by arranging your personalised evaluation pathway.