Clinical Psychology Ilkley
Aire Valley Psychology gives Ilkley residents access to a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr Samantha Masley, for adult and child clinical psychology plus private Autism and ADHD assessments.
Why Ilkley Residents Choose Us
Not every difficulty needs years of talking, but some do need the right person guiding the process. Whether it’s anxiety that’s crept into everyday decisions, a low mood that won’t lift, or the strain of living with a health condition that isn’t going away, the difference between a generic service and a specialist one often shows up in how quickly things start to shift.
For Ilkley residents, that specialist is close by. Aire Valley Psychology operates from East Morton, a short journey from Ilkley, and keeps its client numbers deliberately limited so that Dr Masley’s time and attention aren’t stretched thin.
Adult Clinical Psychology
One-to-one work for anxiety, depression, stress, panic, obsessive compulsive difficulties and trauma, together with support for the psychological impact of chronic pain and other long-term health conditions. Treatment draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, ACT, Mindfulness and Schema Therapy, selected according to what fits the person.
Child Clinical Psychology
Therapy for children and adolescents adapted to their developmental stage, from play and drawing for younger children through to more adult-style sessions for teenagers, with family involvement adjusted to suit each case.
Autism Assessments
Private, NICE-aligned Autism assessments for adults and children begin with an initial screening appointment before moving to a full evaluation where needed. The full assessment includes developmental history, ADOS-2 and, for children, school observation where applicable.
ADHD Assessments
Private, NICE-aligned ADHD assessments follow the same initial screening process before a full evaluation, which includes a detailed symptom review, developmental history and QBCheck, a computer-based measure of attention, impulse control and motor activity set against established norms.
Professional Referrals
Medico-Legal assessments and reports for adult trauma, produced by a practitioner who has completed Expert Witness Training with Bond Solon, together with clinical supervision for other mental health professionals.
What Makes This Practice Different?
20 Years of Clinical Experience
Over 20 years of clinical experience spanning the NHS and private practice, underpinned by a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and a BSc (Hons) from the University of York.
HCPC Registered
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and Chartered status with the British Psychological Society, alongside membership of EMDR Europe and Contextual Consulting.
A Small Practice
A small caseload means that sessions are never rushed and each plan is built around the individual rather than a fixed template.
Fast Access to Appointments
Appointments usually confirmed within a week, with most people completing their course of therapy in 6 to 12 sessions.
Ready To Get Started?
If you’re ready to speak with a clinical psychologist in Ilkley, reach out for an initial conversation about what you need and how the practice can help.
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Bethel Hall, Morton Lane, East Morton, Keighley BD20 5UE
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