Who we are – South London Psychology Partnership
South London Psychology Partnership was founded in 2012 by Dr. Caroline Gratton and Dr. Kate Davis to meet the needs of people with ASD and complex mental health needs.
Dr. Caroline Gratton who we are
Dr. Caroline Gratton
Dr. Caroline Gratton began working in the field of learning disabilities in 1992. She worked as a support worker in a variety of residential settings with people with Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour, and Autism. She completed her training to be a Clinical Psychologist in 1999 and has worked primarily with people with Autism (ASD) and complex mental health difficulties since qualifying.
Caroline has considerable experience in Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and is trained in the diagnostic assessment of ASD using the Diagnostic Interview of Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) (Lorna Wing Centre, National Autistic Society).
Caroline has worked as a Consultant for the Lorna Wing Centre since 2012 offering diagnostic assessments to children and adults. She is skilled in diagnosing and working therapeutically with women and girls with ASD as well as those with complex mental health needs. She is also able to offer supervision around autistic spectrum disorders to other psychologists and other professionals.
Caroline has a keen interest in working with organisations and staff teams, as well as supervision and training.
Relevant Qualifications: BA (Hons.) Social Sciences, specialising in Psychology (University of Wolverhampton, 1992); Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (South Thames (Salomons), 1999); Trained in and licensed user of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Social & Communication Disorders (NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism, March 2000); Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy (Kings College London: Institute of Psychiatry). Expert Witness Training (Levels 1, 2 & 3) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Mini Pupilage at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Dr. Caroline Gratton holds therapy sessions in Natural Therapies Clinic, apply for consultations and therapies here.
Dr. Kate Davis who we are
Dr. Kate Davis
Dr. Kate Davis began working as a support worker with adults with Learning Disabilities, and people with Autism in 1996. She completed her training to be a Clinical Psychologist in 2004 and specialised in working with people with autism and those with complex mental health difficulties. She has considerable experience in Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and is trained in the diagnostic assessment of ASD using the Diagnostic Interview of Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) (Lorna Wing Centre, National Autistic Society).
Kate has worked as a Consultant for the Lorna Wing Centre since 2012 offering diagnostic assessments to children, adolescents and adults. She is skilled in diagnosing and working therapeutically with women and girls with ASD as well as those with complex mental health problems. She is also able to offer supervision around autism spectrum disorders to other psychologists and professionals.
Kate has expertise in mental health difficulties, trauma and cognitive assessments. She predominantly works integratively using psychodynamic, cognitive and systemic therapy models. She also has an interest in working with organisations, staff training and consultation to families and staff teams around ASD as well as childhood trauma.
Relevant Qualifications: BSc (Hon) Psychology (Middlesex University); Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Salomons, University of Canterbury); Trained in and licensed user of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Social & Communication Disorders (NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism); Tavistock Certificate in Understanding Trauma (Tavistock Centre). Expert Witness Training (Levels 1, 2 & 3) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Mini Pupilage at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Dr. Kate Davis holds therapy sessions in The Little Escape, apply for consultations and therapies here.