Dr Sophie Ibbotson
Clinical Psychologist BSc, MSc, DClinPsy
Manor Farm Lakes & remote
Dr Sophie Ibbotson qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2011 and has nearly 20 years experience of working with children, young people, adults and families with a range of neurodevelopmental and mental health needs. Most of her experience has focussed on specialising in working with autistic people, their families and support networks. She has worked in a wide range of settings, including special needs and mainstream schools, mental health and physical health teams, for the National Autistic Society, NHS services and private clinics.
She has extensive experience supporting autistic children and young people’s emotional wellbeing, educational achievement and personal development. Sophie has worked in both NHS and private services delivering high-quality autism diagnostic assessments for over 12 years. She is passionate about taking a neuroaffirmative approach to understanding individual experiences, supporting self-discovery and advocacy, working with people of all ages.
Memberships:
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Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) – Practitioner Psychologist
Skills and experience:
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Specialist assessment of Autism for adults, children and young people.
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Differential assessment including ADHD and trauma informed formulation.
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Passion for working from a neuroaffirmative perspective, promoting understanding and self-discovery.
Qualifications:
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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) - 2008 – 2011
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Masters in Applied Neuropsychology – 2005-2007
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BSc Psychology – 2001-2004
Work experience:
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Clinical Psychologist – self-employed associate in autism assessment pathways, private and NHS services - 2020 – present.
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Clinical Psychologist, Community Paediatrics NHS – 2013 - 2020
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Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Team Lead – National Autistic Society school, 2011-2013
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Trainee Clinical Psychologist, 2008 – 2011
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Assistant Psychologist – CAMHS Learning Disabilities Team, 2007-2008
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Support Worker – Adults with learning disabilities – 2005-2007
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Learning Support Assistant – National Autistic Society – 2004-2005
Relevant post-qualification training:
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Assessment and diagnosis of Adults with ADHD (DIVA-5 Interview) - UKAAN – July 2026
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Updates in Autism Assessment and Practice – June 2026
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Clarifying Complexity: Autism and ADHD – January 2026
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MIGDAS Training, neuroaffirming autism assessment for adults – December 2024
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Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R) – Hogrefe – April 2024
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Assessing for ADHD in Children and Young People – July 2022
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Understanding ADHD – Kings College London – August 2021
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Working with Selective Mutism, Modules 1-4 – Maggie Johnson, Shiny Stone – November 2021
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Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3Di) – Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street – Sept 2019
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Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) – Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street – October 2017
