Clinical Psychology Leeds

Dr Samantha Masley is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with Leeds clients on adult and child clinical psychology, plus private Autism and ADHD assessments.

Tired of Searching for a Clinical Psychologist?

Search for a psychologist in a city the size of Leeds and you’ll find pages of directory profiles, most with a short bio and little else to go on. It’s hard to tell who’s genuinely a specialist in what you’re dealing with and who’s simply listed under a broad category. That uncertainty can be enough to put the search off altogether.

Aire Valley Psychology is based in East Morton, a manageable journey from Leeds, and is run by one Chartered Clinical Psychologist rather than a directory of unfamiliar names. Dr Samantha Masley keeps her caseload small on purpose, so Leeds clients get properly considered care rather than a slot in a packed diary.

Adult Clinical Psychology

Individual work for anxiety, depression, stress, panic, obsessive compulsive difficulties and trauma, plus support adjusting to chronic pain and other long-term health conditions, delivered through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, ACT, Mindfulness and Schema Therapy.

Child Clinical Psychology

Age-appropriate sessions for children and adolescents, from play and drawing with younger children to more open conversation with teenagers, with family involvement adjusted to each situation.

Autism Assessments

A private, NICE-aligned pathway starting with an initial screening appointment, moving to a full evaluation where appropriate, including developmental history, ADOS-2 and school observation for children where relevant.

ADHD Assessments

A similar screening and full assessment process, using a detailed symptom review, developmental history and QBCheck, a computer-based test measuring attention, impulse control and motor activity against established norms.

Professional Referrals

Medico-Legal assessments and reports for adult trauma, produced following Bond Solon Expert Witness Training, along with clinical supervision for other mental health professionals.

What Sets Aire Valley Psychology Apart

You're Never Just a Number

Leeds clients work with Dr Samantha Masley directly rather than being matched with whoever’s available next on a rota.

Two Decades in the Field

More than 20 years of experience across the NHS and private practice sits behind a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and a BSc (Hons) from the University of York.

Verified Professional Credentials

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and Chartered status with the British Psychological Society mean the qualifications behind this practice are independently checkable, not just claimed.

Additional Specialist Training

Membership of EMDR Europe and Contextual Consulting reflects continued involvement with specialist therapeutic fields beyond general Clinical Psychology training.

Ready To Get Started?

If you’re in Leeds and thinking about reaching out, a short first conversation is a low-commitment way to see whether this practice is right for you.

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Bethel Hall, Morton Lane, East Morton, Keighley BD20 5UE

Testimonials

"Sam, I can't thank you enough for getting me through these last couple of months. I've finally had a taste of the 'old me' back and I'm excited to work on what you've taught me"
"Thank you for helping me over the last few months. I'll miss our sessions but I'm feeling a lot more confident and positive about what I was struggling with"
"This is no sausage factory assessor, Samantha cares and gets to really know you."
"I felt instantly at ease with Samantha and Joe, they seem to take pride in their roles and work to properly understand you and your history."
"After having a combined Autism and ADHD assessment later in life with Samantha I feel like I know myself fully and can better design my life now."
"The NHS wouldn't assess me as I was working and in their eyes functioning slash coping. In the background I felt I was failing as I had struggled socially my whole life, not progressed at work due to various oversights on my part and I had had two huge burnouts that had undermined my confidence. I had also blown up multiple friendships and felt very low in myself. I decided to pay for a private assessment to figure myself out. It was amazing. Samantha took the time to hear my story and helped me construct a new narrative. I learned to forgive myself and most importantly how to take care of myself. My assessment was 6 months ago and I am going from strength to strength. Thank you Samantha."

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