Dr Jasmine Taylor, Clinical Psychologist

Dr Jasmine Taylor

Clinical Psychologist DClinPsy

Jasmine offers an Autism and ADHD assessment clinic, assessing young people aged 10+ and adults. Jasmine places value on ensuring assessments are a collaborative process, where strengths and needs can be identified and explored to support individuals in their journeys post-assessment.

Dr Jasmine Taylor qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2022. She has pre- and post-qualification experience of working with neurodivergent individuals across all ages. Jasmine has worked in autism assessment services, mental health services, paediatric settings, physical health settings and neuro-psychological rehabilitation services.

Jasmine currently works part-time for an NHS adult autism diagnostic service, meeting adults for specialist assessment and post-diagnostic support. She also works part-time for the University of East Anglia Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, where she teaches trainee clinical psychologists about neurodivergence, and also undertakes research in this area.

Jasmine is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Information Commissioners Office (ICO). She holds public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.

“I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for all your expertise, insight and skill. In conducting Dolly’s* diagnostic process, you have provided her with the most positive experience she could have had. Although it felt like a ‘huge step for her to undertake’, you really helped her to feel at ease and go through the motions of the assessment. Thank you for also identifying and portraying her strengths, needs and personality in such a meaningful and affirmative way.”

“Once you identify why you are feeling or behaving a certain way, everything feels so much better and less intense and overwhelming. We all understand eachother now and that helps immensely and reframes how we deal with things as a family. Sarah* and I are in such a better place now mentally, so huge thanks again. Paul* is feeling the benefit too as a father and husband. So I highly recommend you all at Dr Laura Keyes & Associates. Keep up the brilliant work…it really is life changing”

“Thank you for all the helpful links and recommendations, particularly the recommendations to the school regarding maths for example, and breaking down the questionnaires so Sarah* understands, and making sure she understands what she is to complete. Also, the part about suggesting the teachers show interest in Sarah’s* interests and through that, it will break down some communication barriers. There is so much detail you have gone into and we are so pleased with your work and are extremely grateful for your work and time.”

Memberships:
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) – Practitioner Psychologist (registration no: PYL041768).
- British Psychological Society (BPS) – Chartered Member.
Skills and experience:
- Specialist assessment of autism with children, adolescents and adults.
- Specialist assessment of ADHD with children, adolescents and adults.
- Specialist assessment of learning disabilities with children, adolescents and adults.
- Assessment, formulation and integrative therapeutic interventions (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy) for a range of mental health difficulties, such as low mood, anxiety and post traumatic stress, emotion regulation difficulties, and distress associated with managing physical health conditions.
NHS experience:
- 2024 - Current - Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, University of East Anglia
- 2022 – Current Clinical Psychologist - Cambridgeshire Lifespan Autism Spectrum Service
- 2019 – 2022 – Trainee Clinical Psychologist – University of East Anglia – various placements including specialist placements at Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neurorehabilitation, Neurodevelopmental CAMHS
- 2019 – Assistant Psychologist – North Essex Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service
- 2017 – 2019 – Assistant Psychologist – East Suffolk Enhanced Child and Family Service
- 2015 – 2017 - Assistant Psychologist – Essex Adult ASD Diagnostic Service
Relevant post-qualification training:
- 2020 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques (Contextual Consulting)
- 2022 - Adult Autism Assessment (AAA)
- 2023 - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Section Edition (ADOS-2)
- 2023 - Working with Autistic Clients (Bespoke Mental Health)
- 2024 - Adapting CBT for working with Autistic Adults (Alisa Russell)
- 2024, 2025 - ADOS-2 Reliability Training (Module 4)
- 2024 - DIVA-5 Training (Oasis Psychology)
- 2024 - ACE Training (Professor Susan Young)
- 2025 - ADI-R Training (Compass Psychology)
Publications:
- Co-author: Reed, J., Taylor, J., Randall, G., Burgess, A., & Meiser‐Stedman, R. (2023). Associations between the Trauma Memory Quality Questionnaire and posttraumatic stress symptoms in youth: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 36(1), 31-43.
- Accepted for publication: Taylor, J., Fisher, P., Rushworth, I. Exploring Trainee Clinical Psychologists’ Experiences of Perfectionism and Psychological Wellbeing During Training: A Qualitative Study.