The
Effra Clinic

To provide careful, rigorous and compassionate neurodevelopmental assessment and care across the lifespan. As a multidisciplinary team, we offer people the time, clarity and evidence-based expertise they deserve, ensuring that every decision is thoughtful, transparent and grounded in best practice, acknowledging the unique strengths and challenges of each individual. We ensure continuity and consistency in addressing the evolving needs of individuals throughout their developmental journey and provide comprehensive care from early diagnosis in infancy to addressing work-related and relationship challenges in adulthood. We understand that mental health, especially neurodevelopmental disorders, can have profound and enduring effects on individuals and their families and are committed to empowering individuals and their families to navigate the complexities of neurodevelopmental disorders and lead fulfilling lives across all stages of the life-span.

We exist because too many people have been rushed, overlooked, or poorly served. Our purpose is to create a clinic where clinicians can think deeply, work collaboratively and practise with integrity and where patients and families experience meaningful, life-changing understanding. We believe in the transformative power of careful assessment, honest communication, and equitable access to high-quality care. We provide our patients and their families with diagnostic and treatment approaches that have been validated and endorsed by the medical and psychological community, including the DSM-5, ICD-11, and NICE Guidelines. By adhering to these well-established guidelines, we ensure that our practices are evidence-based and in line with the latest advancements in the field.

To create a service where assessment is humane and meticulous, clinical work is intellectually and ethically robust, and patients feel genuinely understood. We aim to be to be the service people trust when their experiences don’t fit neatly into a box, and they want an assessment that takes the whole person into account; a centre that not only delivers outstanding care, but contributes to shaping better approaches to neurodiversity through training, collaboration and leadership. We firmly believe that exceptional care is provided by highly motivated and cohesive teams, comprising valued individuals who bring their unique expertise to the table. At our clinic, we carefully select the finest clinicians, many of whom we have personally collaborated with in the past, to join our team. We prioritise creating an environment where our staff feel appreciated, enabling them to deliver their best work and we place great importance on regular clinical meetings and team discussions. By sharing knowledge, exchanging insights, promoting open communication and fostering a collective approach to client care, we ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care that is informed by multiple perspectives and expertise.

We maintain a strong commitment to our NHS practice. By balancing our ongoing NHS commitments with our private services, we ensure that we can provide accessible and comprehensive care to a diverse range of individuals. At our clinic, we firmly believe in the importance of sharing knowledge and expertise within the healthcare community. Our team members actively engage in a variety of activities aimed at improving health outcomes both locally and internationally. Our commitment to a holistic approach to healthcare extends beyond our clinic's walls. We actively collaborate with other healthcare professionals, organizations, and institutions to foster partnerships that promote knowledge sharing and improve health outcomes on a wider scale.