Birmingham · West Midlands · Online
Clear thinking.
Purposeful work.
Real change.
Private psychological therapy and assessment, Birmingham
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Who this is for
Most people who get in touch have known for a while that something needs to change. Life is functioning, but not how they want it to.
Some are carrying experiences from earlier in their lives that shaped how they move through the world, without ever having been given space to understand them properly.
What we offer
How we can help
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Therapy
For adults navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, or the weight of experiences they’ve never fully processed. CBT, EMDR, and ACT — including support for clients using private medical insurance.
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Assessment
ADHD and autism assessments for adults seeking clarity and a report produced to a professional standard, appropriate for your GP, employer, or educational institution.
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Consultancy
Psychological consultancy for organisations and teams — supporting staff wellbeing, leadership development, and workplace mental health strategy.
Specialist Assessment
Answers you have been waiting a long time for.
Adult ADHD Assessment
A thorough assessment using validated clinical tools, resulting in a comprehensive report appropriate for your GP, employer, or educational institution.
Adult Autism Assessment
Conducted using gold-standard instruments including the ADOS-2, ADI-R. Neuro-affirming, thorough, and grounded in current clinical frameworks.
The Practice
Why Ascending Minds
No referral required. A decision to seek support is all that is needed to get in touch.
Registered
Recognised by
Registered psychologist with doctoral-level training
This practice is led by a psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and holding Chartered status with the British Psychological Society. Doctoral-level training in counselling psychology — distinct from standard therapeutic training — means clinical work is grounded in research, supervised practice, and formulation-led thinking.
Over 16 years of clinical experience across the lifespan
Clinical experience here spans NHS acute inpatient services, community mental health, CAMHS, education, and local authority social care — including child protection and children in care settings. Working across the full span of human experience, from early childhood through to complex adult presentations, builds a clinical perspective that shapes how every piece of work is approached.
Neuro-affirming assessments using gold-standard clinical instruments
ADHD and autism assessments are conducted by an experienced psychologist using gold-standard clinical instruments. Assessments are thorough, neuro-affirming, and grounded in current research and clinical frameworks.
Evidence-based practice in everyday language
This practice works with clients from diverse backgrounds across the full range of life experience. Translating clinical thinking into accessible, practical terms is central to how the work is done.
Why people come here
Some things don't resolve on their own.
You may have been functioning well for years, career intact, responsibilities managed, while something underneath has quietly accumulated. A version of yourself you haven’t quite been able to reach. Experiences that were never properly processed and are still, in some way, running in the background.
Or you’ve reached a point where clarity feels urgent. Where understanding what’s actually going on, and doing something about it, matters more than managing around it.
Getting started
How it works
01
Get in touch
Complete the short enquiry form or call directly. There is no obligation and no lengthy intake process at this stage.
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Free 15-minute consultation
A brief call to understand what you are looking for and confirm whether this practice is the right fit. No commitment required on either side.
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Begin your work
Once you decide to proceed, we agree a time that works and begin. This first session is an opportunity to explore what has brought you here and what you want from the work.
What clients say
“I came not really knowing what to expect having experienced burnout at work which was affecting my personal life. Dr King really listened and helped me make sense of things. He helped me develop tools which helped me get my life back on track. He helped me become me again.
S.M. · Therapy client
“I was nervous about going for an ADHD assessment, however the process was detailed, professional, and I felt parts of my life was handled with care. The report was clear and detailed and for the first time things started to click into place which provided me with a better understanding of me. I wish I had done it years ago.”
R.T. · Assessment client
“Dr King came recommend as I was sceptical about whether therapy could actually help with what I was dealing with. What I got was someone who genuinely listened and helped me make sense of things I had been carrying for years in a practical way, and never made me feel judged. I didn’t think change like this was possible.”
J.K. · Therapy client
Testimonials are shared with client permission. Names are initials only to protect confidentiality.
If something on this page has resonated, the next step is straightforward.
Confidential · HCPC Registered · Birmingham & Online