Business Details
19 Years
experience
Mental Health Therapy in Huddersfield
Established in 2007, Socrates Psychological Services is an independent mental health provider dedicated to delivering clinical excellence and compassionate care. Our team of experienced clinicians, including clinical psychologists, therapists, and specialists, operates across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Yorkshire. We adhere strictly to NICE guidelines and evidence-based practices, offering multidisciplinary assessments and therapies for conditions such as autism, ADHD, trauma, and emotional difficulties.Our mission focuses on empowering individuals and families to achieve their full potential through personalized, respectful, and transparent services. With decades of combined expertise, we prioritize high clinical governance and have consistently delivered positive outcomes for clients undertaking therapy. Our commitment to professional development, including supervision and annual training budgets, ensures sustained excellence in mental health care.
Services
Autism Assessments
ADHD Therapy
Couples Counselling
Trauma Treatment
Play Therapy
Sensory Integration
Developmental Trauma Therapy
Legal Expert Reports
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Multidisciplinary assessments aligned with NICE guidelines
- Therapies delivered by experienced, accredited clinicians
- Proven track record of positive client outcomes
- Specialised expertise in autism, ADHD, and trauma therapy
- Transparent clinical governance overseen by psychologists
What people say
Outstanding therapeutic outcomes
Fantastically empathic service
Significant positive change
Excellent assessment reports
Empowering recovery journey
Services
Autism Assessments
Comprehensive autism spectrum assessments for children and young people, following NICE guidelines. Includes multidisciplinary evaluations, school observations, and tailored support plans. Our team uses standardized tools like ADOS and DSM-5 criteria to ensure accurate diagnoses and actionable recommendations.
Trauma Therapy
Specialist trauma treatment for adults and children, including C-PTSD and birth trauma. Utilizes evidence-based methods like EMDR and CBT to process traumatic experiences. Focused on enabling clients to reclaim emotional stability and reduce long-term psychological impacts.
Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, addressing communication breakdowns and attachment issues. Structured sessions help partners rebuild trust and intimacy through secure emotional connections, with measurable improvements in relational satisfaction.
Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate interventions for children aged 4-12 using therapeutic play. Addresses emotional regulation challenges and trauma recovery through creative expression, fostering self-esteem and social skill development in a safe environment.
Sensory Integration
Specialist sensory processing assessments and interventions led by Ayres-certified therapists. Uses purpose-designed equipment to improve neurological organisation of sensory input, particularly beneficial for individuals with autism or developmental trauma.
People
Dr R McCormick
Director
Clinical psychologist with 17 years' experience leading mental health service development. Specialises in trauma therapy and multidisciplinary assessment frameworks, maintaining active clinical practice alongside leadership responsibilities.
Dr Leanne Tidsey
Clinical Director
Experienced health professional specialising in neurodevelopmental assessments and expert witness testimony. Leads clinical governance while maintaining active involvement in complex case evaluations and professional training programs.
Rhiannon
Play Therapist
BAPT-registered therapist with postgraduate training in childhood studies. Specialises in non-directive play interventions for children with emotional and developmental challenges, combining creativity with evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Rebecca Mallinson
Occupational Therapist
Ayres Sensory Integration certified practitioner with expertise in sensory processing disorders. Conducts detailed SI assessments and delivers targeted interventions using specialist equipment to improve daily living skills for neurodivergent clients.
Ann Overton
Couples Therapist
UKCP-registered family therapist with 20 years' NHS experience. Specialises in EFT for couples, focusing on rebuilding secure attachments through emotionally responsive communication frameworks and systemic interventions.
Questions
Do you offer assessments for adults with autism?
Yes, we provide autism assessments for individuals aged 19-25, conducted by experienced clinical psychologists using NICE-aligned protocols.
Can I self-refer for therapy services?
Yes, self-referrals are accepted alongside referrals from healthcare professionals, schools, and legal entities.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based methods including CBT, EMDR, ACT, and Dyadic Developmental Therapy tailored to individual needs.
Do you provide expert witness services?
Yes, our directors offer NICE-compliant expert reports for legal proceedings covering trauma impact and mental health assessments.
How are parents involved in child therapy?
Parents participate through initial consultations, review meetings, and therapeutic life story work to support child development outcomes.
