Dr Sarah Cameron

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

DClinPsy; BSc(Hons).

Bio

Dr. Sarah Cameron is an Associate Clinical Psychologist at The Dawn Practice and is HCPC registered. She has extensive NHS experience, most recently as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead within an Adult Autism Service.

Sarah specialises in neurodevelopmental assessment and post-diagnostic support for autism and ADHD across the lifespan. She is highly skilled in using gold-standard diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, and ACIA, alongside Wechsler assessments (WISC-V and WAIS-IV). She also provides therapy and support tailored for neurodivergent individuals, drawing on CBT, DBT-informed practice, PBS, mindfulness, and family-based interventions.

In addition to direct clinical work, Sarah has played a key role in service development, pathway design, and governance, ensuring safe and effective delivery of neurodevelopmental services. She supervises both psychologists and multidisciplinary colleagues, and provides training to support autism-informed practice across mental health services.

Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in clear communication, aiming to make assessments and interventions accessible and supportive for clients and families alike.

Training & Registration

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), Newcastle University, 2016
BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Glasgow, 2009
Additional specialist training in Autism and ADHD assessment (ADOS-2, ADI-R, ACIA, ADHD diagnostic training)
HCPC Registered (PYL33416)