Counselling Psychologist

Dr. Darren O'Reilly is a dedicated ADHD therapist with over six years of experience supporting adults and university students. With both professional expertise and lived experience of ADHD, he understands its emotional and psychological impact and helps clients navigate challenges with compassion and practical strategies.

Darren specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients manage anxiety, self-criticism, and overwhelm. His therapy approach is structured yet flexible, tailored to each individual’s needs.

Qualifications:

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology – GCU (2022)

MSc in Applied Statistics – St Andrews (2019)

MA in Applied Psychology – University College Cork, Ireland (2017)

BA in Psychology – Waterford, Ireland

Outside of work, Darren enjoys an active lifestyle, including surfing, mountain biking, and rock climbing. He also loves hillwalking with his wife and their dog.

Certified ADHD Coach

Elspeth Campbell is a dedicated ADHD Coach with professional certification from the ADHD & Life Coach Training Program (ADDCA) in the USA. She also holds a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Groupwork from the Centre of Therapy & Counselling Studies in Edinburgh.

With a deep personal connection to ADHD and mental health through her family, Elspeth brings both professional expertise and personal empathy to her coaching. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate ADHD with confidence, providing practical strategies to improve focus, organization, and daily life.

Qualifications:

ADHD & Life Coach Training Program (ADDCA), USA

Diploma in CBT & Groupwork – Centre of Therapy & Counselling Studies, Edinburgh

Based in East Lothian, Elspeth finds balance in outdoor adventures, quality time with loved ones, and the company of her cat, Thomas. She enjoys CrossFit, yoga, meditation, walking, and curling up with a good book.

Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Specialist Assessor and Tutor

Jenny O’Shea is a dedicated specialist assessor and tutor with a passion for understanding and supporting neurodivergent learners. After moving from Newcastle to Edinburgh for university, Jenny developed a keen interest in psychology and education. With her extensive background—from primary teaching to advanced studies—she is committed to helping individuals overcome challenges in reading, writing, and working with numbers. Her personalised approach ensures that each learner receives the targeted strategies and support they need to thrive.

Qualifications:

Level 5 OCN Dyscalculia and Mathematical Learning Difficulties: Identification and Intervention (ongoing)

MEd Languages, Literacies and Dyslexia (AMBDA Enhanced) with Distinction – University of Birmingham

Additional Support for Learning (SpLDs) PGCert with Distinction – University of Edinburgh

PGDE Primary – University of Edinburgh

MA in Psychology and Philosophy – University of Edinburgh

Outside of work, Jenny loves spending time with her family outdoors, reading, and watching films at the cinema.

Registered Dietitian

Oana Oancea is a highly experienced Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of expertise in mental health and eating disorders across both NHS and private sectors. As the Lead Clinical Eating Disorder Dietitian for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, she has a special interest in women’s health and neurodiversity, including how nutrition impacts ADHD.

Oana takes a compassionate, practical approach, helping clients build a healthier relationship with food by challenging unhelpful patterns, debunking nutrition myths, and overcoming limiting beliefs. 

Qualifications:

Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC Number: DT29122

Passionate about education, she writes for magazines, hosts webinars for dietetic students at Queen Margaret University, and has recently completed a book on supportive strategies for parents of fussy eaters.

Psychological Therapist

Samantha Bennett is an experienced Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) who has been supporting clients since 2008 across NHS and private settings. A close family member’s ADHD diagnosis deepened her understanding and inspired her to specialise in compassionate, tailored care for individuals with ADHD.

Samantha uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients manage anxiety, self-criticism, and overwhelm. Her approach is structured yet flexible, focusing on each individual’s needs.

Qualifications:

MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care – University of Dundee (2008)

MA in Psychology – University of Glasgow (2005)

Outside of work, Samantha enjoys staying active and exploring the outdoors.

Associate Specialist Psychiatrist

Dr. Jake Hawthorn is an experienced psychiatrist specialising in ADHD, autism, and addictions. Originally from the Scottish Borders, he graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2013 before gaining psychiatry experience in Manchester, New Zealand, and Edinburgh. He became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2019.

Since 2020, Dr. Hawthorn has specialised in addictions, working part-time in an NHS harm reduction team. He also spent a year in a specialist NHS multidisciplinary team supporting adults with autism and ADHD. In 2023, he completed a Master’s in Contemporary Drug and Alcohol Studies, further expanding his expertise.

Qualifications:

MB ChB – University of Edinburgh (2013)

MRCPsych – 2019

Dr. Hawthorn lives in Edinburgh with his family and enjoys keeping fit through running and going to the gym.