Meet the Team
At A&F Psychological Services, our team is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. Each team member brings expertise, dedication, and understanding to support you on your journey toward improved mental well-being. Together, we’re here to guide, listen, and help you thrive.
Get to Know Us
Dr. Amanda Bassey
Clinical Director
Specialising in working with adults with learning disabilities, and adolescents with emotional/interpersonal challenges. She is skilled in working with neurodivergence such as Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). Dr. Bassey utilises therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). She also has further continuing professional development qualifications in Trauma and Relationship skills.
Dr. Bassey offers assessment work, individual and relationship therapy online and in Northampton.
Dr. Hauwa Onifade
Dr. Onifade is experienced in working with adolescent and adult clients. She provides assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use issues. She specialises in working with clients with experiences of trauma and adverse experiences, and working with neurodiverse populations.
Dr. Onifade utilises a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Schema Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
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Dr. Onifade offers assessment work, individual work and couples work online.
Principal Psychologist
Dr. Harriet Dymond
Dr. Harriet Dymond is a HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist with over 5 years of experience in applied and academic psychology. Alongside her A&F role, she is presently she is presently a Senior Lecturer at Keele University.
Clinically, Dr. Dymond has experience in assessment, intervention, consultancy and training for diverse audiences, and has conducted multiple assessments for the Court in her career. Dr Dymond has worked in secure and community services geared towards supporting young people and adults with a variety of needs requiring support, particularly problematic or shame-inducing sexual interests, trauma, pornography addiction, depression and anxiety and psychosis.
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Dr Dymond offers individual assessment and intervention work online, using a range of therapeutic approaches in her treatment work: Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Psychologist
Jo Sellors
I'm Jo, of Pennine VA Ltd, and I look after the admin for A&F Psychological Services. I can arrange your appointments, deal with invoicing, and I am here to help with any queries you may have. On the occasions I take any annual leave, my colleague Jane looks after things, and is also on hand to help. We both have over 25 years in administrative roles, and enjoy helping your journey with A&F Psychological Services run smoothly.
Administrator
Explore Our Story and Services
Our team is the heart of AF Psychological Services, but there's so much more to discover about who we are and what we offer. From our core values to the range of services we provide, our "About" page delves deeper into our mission to support mental well-being. Click below to learn more about how we can support you.