I.N. Therapy Berkshire
Specialist Autism and ADHD Assessment and Psychological Therapy Service
Welcome to I.N. Therapy Berkshire
Compassionate, neuroaffirming psychological assessment and support for adults, children, young people and families.
At I.N. Therapy Berkshire, we provide specialist Autism, ADHD, combined Autism and ADHD, and learning and cognitive assessments, alongside focused neurodivergence support and psychological therapy.
Led by Dr Emma Rigby, Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist, our approach brings together developmental history, clinical information and recognised assessment approaches to develop a meaningful understanding of the individual, their strengths, experiences and support needs.
We know that seeking assessment or support can feel like a significant step. Whether you are wondering if you or your child may be neurodivergent, have recently received a diagnosis, are looking for practical support, or would like psychological therapy, we aim to offer a warm, thoughtful and individualised approach that helps you make sense of what is happening and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Autism Assessments
For children, young people and adults seeking greater understanding of their autistic profile, experiences, strengths and support needs.
Combined Autism and ADHD Assessments
For people where experiences associated with both Autism and ADHD would be helpful to explore together within one comprehensive assessment pathway.
ADHD Assessments
Comprehensive assessment of attention, executive functioning and regulation alongside developmental history, strengths and everyday functioning.
Learning and Cognitive Assessments
Detailed assessment of cognitive and learning strengths and areas where additional understanding or support may be helpful.
Our Approach to Assessments
An assessment should provide more than a diagnostic outcome.
Our aim is to develop an individualised understanding of the person, bringing together their developmental history, current experiences, strengths, differences and areas where support may be helpful.
We understand that seeking an assessment can feel like a big step. Our aim is to provide a supportive, respectful and neuroaffirming assessment experience in which children, young people and adults feel listened to and valued. Rather than relying on a single appointment, questionnaire or assessment measure, we bring together information from different sources to develop a comprehensive understanding of the individual. Depending on the assessment, this may include developmental history, clinical interviews, questionnaires, observations and information from people who know the individual well. We consider this information alongside the person's strengths, everyday experiences and support needs, as well as the wider factors that may influence their presentation. The exact process varies according to the individual and the type of assessment being completed, allowing us to build a fuller and more meaningful picture of the person rather than looking at individual characteristics in isolation
How Assessment Works
1. Initial consultation
We begin by understanding what has brought you to assessment and what you would like to understand.
2. Information gathering
We gather relevant information about development, current experiences and everyday functioning.
3. Assessment
We use recognised assessment approaches appropriate to the individual and pathway.
4. Report and outcome
The information is brought together into a comprehensive written report explaining the findings and, where appropriate, diagnostic conclusions.
5. Feedback and next steps
We talk through the findings, answer questions and consider personalised recommendations and next steps.
The exact information needed varies according to the assessment. For children and young people, this may include information from parents or carers and education. For adults, information may also be gathered from a partner, relative or another person who knows them well where appropriate and available. Assessment may include clinical interviews, questionnaires, observations and other recognised assessment approaches. Not every component is used in every assessment. The pathway is tailored according to the individual and the clinical questions being explored.
Why Seek An Assessment?
Understanding that can make a difference.
An assessment can help make sense of experiences that may previously have been difficult to understand. It can provide a clearer picture of an individual's strengths, differences and support needs and help inform appropriate next steps.
An assessment is about more than determining whether diagnostic criteria are met. It can provide a clearer understanding of an individual's strengths, differences and needs and help make sense of experiences that may have been difficult to understand previously. This understanding can help the individual, their family and others supporting them to recognise what works well, what may be more challenging and where additional understanding or support could be helpful. Where appropriate, assessment findings can help inform support at home, in education, university or the workplace and may contribute to reasonable adjustments and educational planning. Most importantly, we want the assessment to provide something useful: greater self-understanding, or a clearer understanding of your child, alongside practical and individualised recommendations that make sense for everyday life.
Not sure which assessment is right?
You don't need to work this out before getting in touch.
If you are unsure whether an Autism, ADHD, combined Autism and ADHD, or another type of assessment would be the most appropriate starting point, tell us a little about what you are looking for and we can help you think through the options.
Meet Dr Emma Rigby
Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Director
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years' experience across NHS and independent practice, working with children, young people, adults and families with a wide range of psychological and neurodevelopmental needs.
I specialise in Autism and ADHD assessment alongside psychological therapy, with an approach that is compassionate, curious and neuroaffirming. I believe a good assessment should look beyond diagnostic criteria to understand the whole person, including their strengths, experiences and individual support needs.
My approach to assessment is grounded in kindness, respect and curiosity. I want people to feel listened to and understood as individuals, rather than feeling that they need to fit themselves or their experiences into a predetermined box. Alongside my professional experience, my work is informed by my own lived experience of ADHD and my experience as a parent to neurodivergent children. This has given me an additional perspective on some of the uncertainty, questions and emotions that can accompany assessment, diagnosis and advocating for yourself or your child. At the same time, I recognise that every person's and every family's experience of neurodivergence is different. Lived experience informs my curiosity and compassion, but it never replaces listening to and understanding the individual in front of me. Where appropriate, I also work collaboratively with other experienced professionals as part of the assessment process, bringing together different perspectives to develop a comprehensive understanding of the individual.
Assessment Fees
Clear fees from the outset.
We believe it is important that fees are clear from the outset, so you know what to expect before deciding whether an assessment feels right for you or your family.
ADHD Assessments
£1,495
Comprehensive ADHD assessment with personalised report and feedback.
Combined Autism and ADHD Assessments
£2,495
A combined assessment exploring both Autism and ADHD within one comprehensive pathway.
Autism Assessments
£1,795
Comprehensive Autism assessment with personalised report and feedback.
Learning and Cognitive Assessments
From £800
Assessment to develop a clearer understanding of cognitive and learning strengths and areas of need.
Focused Neurodivergent Support
You don't need to be seeking an assessment to benefit from greater understanding and psychological support.
Our focused six-session programmes provide dedicated space to understand individual experiences, strengths and needs and translate that understanding into practical ways forward.
For Adults
Understand yourself better
A focused six-session block for adults who want to understand themselves better, make sense of recurring patterns and develop practical ways forward.
This may be helpful if you are neurodivergent, wondering whether neurodivergence may be relevant to your experiences, adjusting to a diagnosis, or simply want a focused opportunity to develop greater self-understanding.
£695 for six sessions.
For Parents and Families
Supporting your child
A focused six-session block centred on developing a greater understanding of your child's individual strengths, needs and experiences, alongside practical ways to support them now and going forward.
This can be helpful whether your child already has a diagnosis, is waiting for assessment, you are wondering whether they may be neurodivergent, or you simply want to understand their needs better.
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Your child does not need to have a diagnosis to access this support.
£695 for six sessions
Psychological Therapy
Individual Therapy, Shaped Around You.
Alongside specialist assessment and focused neurodivergence support, I provide individual psychological therapy for adults.
Therapy offers a compassionate and non-judgemental space to make sense of your experiences, develop a greater understanding of yourself and explore patterns that may be contributing to difficulties. Together, we can use that understanding to find ways forward that feel meaningful and manageable for you.
Areas I can Support with include:
Anxiety and worry
Low mood
Emotional regulation
Self-esteem & confidence
Relationship difficulties
Stress and trauma
Neurodivergence and identity
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to psychological therapy. I work collaboratively with you to develop a shared understanding of what you are experiencing, what may be contributing to the difficulties and what you would like to be different. Therapy is individually tailored around your experiences, strengths, needs and goals. I work integratively, drawing upon different evidence-based psychological approaches according to what is most appropriate for you and the understanding we develop together. These may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). At the heart of the work is a relationship based on kindness, respect and curiosity, where you have space to explore your experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
Individual Psychological Therapy - £130 per 50-minute session
What People Say
We are privileged to work with individuals and families at what can be uncertain and difficult points in their lives.
Here are some of the experiences people have shared about working with I.N. Therapy Berkshire.
Heidi (Adult assessment client)
“Having spent years wondering why certain things seemed so much harder for me than everyone else, the assessment gave me answers I didn't realise I needed. I never felt judged or like I had to prove anything. Emma just seemed to get it. I wish I'd done it years ago.”
Sara and Michael (Parents)
“We had spoken to so many professionals before finding Emma and this was the first time we felt someone really saw the whole picture. She understood that our daughter could look absolutely fine at school but be completely overwhelmed at home. The report finally put into words what we had been trying to explain for years.”
Jo (Therapy Client)
“I came away from my sessions understanding that I didn't need another list of things I should be doing better. I needed to understand why I was struggling in the first place. That shift has made such a difference to how I manage things and, probably most importantly, how I speak to myself.”
Not Sure Where to Start?
You do not need to know exactly which service you need before getting in touch.
Whether you are considering an autism or ADHD assessment, looking for support around neurodivergence or seeking psychological therapy, you are welcome to contact us with some brief information about what you are looking for.
We can help you consider the options and decide on the most appropriate next step.