Summary
Dr Anna Nattrass is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children and young people across CAMHS, paediatrics, and social care.
She specialises in neurodevelopmental assessment, with a particular focus on autism and co-occurring difficulties in children and adolescents. Anna is trained in two rigorous autism assessment tools — the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO).
Anna offers face-to-face and remote appointments.
Experience
Since completing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2010, Anna has worked across children’s services in both South Yorkshire and London.
She previously held the role of Principal Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for an NHS autism assessment service, where she developed expertise in complex neurodevelopmental assessment and multidisciplinary working.
Alongside her work at Oxford CBT, Anna currently works within a specialist Neurodevelopmental CAMHS service in London, assessing and supporting children and young people aged 0–18 with suspected autism, ADHD, and related neurodevelopmental differences.
Her experience across NHS and specialist assessment services allows her to recognise the ways neurodevelopmental differences can present across different environments, developmental stages, and individual profiles. She also contributes to multidisciplinary consultation and collaborative working across health, education, and family support systems.
Approach
Anna’s approach is comprehensive and person-centred. She draws on information from multiple sources — family interviews, direct work with the young person, school, CAMHS, speech and language, and other professionals involved in the care of an individual, to build a full picture of who the young person is, not just whether they meet diagnostic criteria. She is committed to neuroaffirmative practice, which means her assessments and reports highlight strengths alongside difficulties, and are written in a way that young people themselves can read and connect with.
For young people who are anxious, overwhelmed, homebound, or have more complex needs, Anna aims to adapt the assessment process to help them feel safe, comfortable, and able to engage as naturally as possible.
Interesting Facts
Anna enjoys being outdoors. She is a keen runner and open water swimmer. She enjoys music, dance and cooking for family and friends.
Assessments
- Autism – Children and Adolescents
What families say
“Dr Anna Nattrass was very professional and empathetic — I was impressed and really happy with the session.” — Oxford CBT client
