Meet the team

Experienced and Approachable

Richard Boak, Consultant Speech and Language Therapist
Richard is a skilled clinician who has been working within autism diagnostics for nearly 3 decades. He has an in-depth knowledge of communication differences in neurodivergent individuals. He has worked in specialist provisions and supported local educators in designing communication programmes for complex children and young people.
​When not in clinic, he enjoys running, walking his dog on the beach, and trying to play golf.

Dr Helen Gould, Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Helen is an experienced clinician who has a thorough understanding of autism and its potential effects on wellbeing. As a clinical psychologist with a background in neuropsychology, she is well placed to consider possible differential diagnoses and identify co-occurring conditions that may also be present. 

Tracey Samphier, Administrator
An essential part of our team, Tracey is an approachable and dedicated administrator. Always happy to assist with any questions throughout the assessment process, she ensures that clients feel supported and informed. In her spare time, Tracey can often be found enjoying long walks, whatever the weather, dabbling in a variety of creative pursuits or planning the next opportunity for a social get-together.