Clinical Psychology Skipton

Dr Samantha Masley is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist in Skipton, offering evidence-based clinical psychology for adults, children and families across Skipton, alongside private Autism and ADHD assessments.

A Clinical Psychologist Skipton Residents Can Easily Reach

Living with anxiety, low mood or the after-effects of a difficult experience can make even small tasks feel heavy. For many people in Skipton, the hardest part isn’t admitting something needs to change, it’s knowing who to trust with that change once you’ve decided to reach out.

Aire Valley Psychology sits just outside Skipton in East Morton, close enough for a straightforward journey without the wait times and turnover often found at larger clinics. The practice is run on a small scale deliberately, so that every person who comes through the door is known by name rather than by a case number.

Child Clinical Psychology

Sessions are shaped around a child’s age, from play-based approaches for younger children through to more conversational sessions for teenagers. Families are kept involved at a level that suits their child, and difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and trauma are approached with methods including CBT and EMDR.

Adult Clinical Psychology

Individual work covering anxiety, depression, stress, panic, obsessive compulsive difficulties and trauma, together with support for adjusting to physical health conditions such as chronic pain. Therapy draws on ACT, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy and other evidence-based approaches, matched to what suits the person rather than applied as a fixed programme.

Autism & ADHD Assessments

Comprehensive private assessments for both adults and children, carried out in line with National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidance. An initial screening appointment establishes whether a full assessment is needed, and ADHD evaluations include QBCheck, a computer-based measure of attention and impulse control benchmarked against established norms.

Professional Referrals

Medico-Legal assessments and reports for adult trauma, prepared by a practitioner who has completed Expert Witness Training with Bond Solon, along with clinical supervision offered to other mental health professionals.

Why Choose Aire Valley Psychology For Clinical Psychology in Skipton?

Over 20 Years of Experience

Dr Masley has spent over 20 years working across the NHS and private practice, and holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Edinburgh alongside a BSc (Hons) from the University of York.

HCPC Registered

The practice is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and Dr Masley is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.

Fast Access to Appointments

Appointments are typically available within a week of first contact, and most people complete their work in 6 to 12 sessions.

Easy to Reach from Skipton

Skipton sits within easy reach of the East Morton clinic, avoiding the longer journeys often needed to access this level of specialist psychological expertise.

Ready To Get Started?

Speaking to someone before committing to anything can make the whole process feel less daunting. A short initial conversation helps establish what you need and whether this practice is the right fit 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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