Psychologist-Led ADHD Support You Can Trust

Practical, evidence-informed support to help adults understand ADHD and manage everyday life.

A Personal Welcome

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about YPS Psychology.

I founded YPS Psychology to provide professional, psychologist-led support that is practical, approachable and grounded in evidence.

Our work helps adults understand ADHD and other difficulties that can affect everyday life, alongside specialist psychological and assessment services for students, schools and workplaces.

Our aim is simple: to help people understand what is happening, find practical ways forward and access the right support for their needs.

We’re glad you’re here.

— Dr Yvonne Yates

 

Dr Yvonne Yates, Chartered Psychologist at YPS Psychology

What Makes YPS Different

YPS Psychology provides professional, psychologist-led support grounded in psychological research and real-world experience.

We understand that ADHD and learning differences affect people differently. That’s why our approach focuses on understanding the individual — not simply applying the same solution to everyone.

✓ Evidence-informed — grounded in psychology and research
✓ Practical — strategies designed for everyday life
✓ Individual — support shaped around your needs
✓ Experienced — specialist psychological expertise

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Meet the YPS Psychology Team

Dr Yvonne Yates, Chartered Psychologist at YPS Psychology

Dr Yvonne Yates
Founder & Practitioner Psychologist

Joe Yates Assistant Psychologist

Joseph Yates
Assistant Psychologist

Paul Yates
Lead Account Manager

How We Work

Our work is grounded in professional standards and delivered in a way that feels calm, structured and accessible.

Evidence-Informed

Grounded in established psychological approaches and current research.

Clear & Structured

Practical steps and guidance you can understand and use.

Ethical & Professional

Delivered with integrity, confidentiality and care.

Human & Approachable

We speak in everyday language. No jargon. No judgement.

Who We Support

We work with:

🧠 Adults with ADHD or ADHD-related difficulties
🎓 Students and young people
💬 Adults seeking psychological support
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and families
🏫 Schools, colleges and universities
💼 Employers and organisations

Whether you’re looking for an assessment, practical ADHD support or professional psychological guidance, we’ll help you find the right next step.

Psychology You Can Trust

✓ Psychologist-led services
✓ Evidence-based psychological practice
✓ Clear, practical recommendations
✓ Support tailored to the individual
✓ Professional, confidential and ethical practice

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Professional Standards

Our work is guided by recognised professional standards, ethical practice and evidence-based psychology.

Clear communication. Professional integrity. Respectful support.

Our psychologists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and hold relevant professional memberships, including the British Psychological Society (BPS) and ACHiPPP.

 

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HCPC – Health & Care Professions Council
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Paul – Lead Account Manager

Working alongside Dr Yates, Paul ensures that services are well organised, accessible and delivered with care.

Paul oversees client relationships and supports the smooth running and development of YPS, helping individuals, families and organisations feel confident and supported from first contact onwards.

Paul’s focus includes:

  • Building strong, steady client relationships
  • Ensuring services are clear and easy to navigate
  • Supporting the growth and stability of YPS creating welcoming experiences that feel calm and reassuring
  • Web development, and videography
  • He ensures that YPS remains grounded, responsive and is focused on helping people move forward with confidence.

Paul leads on client relationship management, service coordination and organisational development. Paul works closely with schools, families and partner organisations to ensure clarity of communication, timely delivery and high service standards.

He supports referral pathways, contractual arrangements and long-term partnership development, helping ensure services remain consistent, reliable and professionally delivered.

Outside of work, Paul’s main passion is Walking Football. He plays for East Devon, Devonshire County, and South West County. His biggest achievement is having trials with the Over 50s England Walking Football group in 2025. He also enjoys restoring and driving classic cars. 

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Joseph - Assistant Psychologist

BSc Hons in Tourism Management, Tourism, and Business Management, MSc Psychology Conversion, MSc Occupational Psychology

Working under the clinical supervision of Dr Yvonne Yates, Joseph supports the assessment and development of psychological services across the organisation.

Joseph’s work focuses on:

  • Supporting psychological assessment processes
  • Assisting in the preparation of structured reports
  • Contributing to the development of wellbeing and learning resources, and delivering training
  • Supporting data organisation and research-informed practice
  • Assisting with service delivery coordination

He has a strong interest in evidence-based psychology and values clarity, structure and ethical practice.

Outside of work, Joseph enjoys spending time with his springer spaniel, Willow, and going for long walks with her and the family. When he can, he hits the ski slopes on his snowboard, and he also likes ice-skating. 

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Dr Yates - CEO, Lead Psychologist

HCPC-Registered Educational Psychologist | Founder, YPS Psychology Ltd

Dr Yates has specialist expertise in ADHD, depression, anxiety, learning differences (SpLD), and emotional wellbeing with children, young people, and adults.

She holds a Doctorate in Psychology (University of Manchester) and has extensive experience delivering:

• Educational psychology assessments, including ADHD and SpLD
• Mental health assessment and therapy
• Social skills and emotional regulation support

Dr Yates has worked in public organisations, including, schools, the NHS, and local authorities, and in private practice, for universities, colleges, and therapy healthcare bodies, such as, AXA PPP and Bupa. 

She is the author of Human Givens Therapy with Adolescents (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) and has published peer-reviewed research on adolescent wellbeing.

Her approach combines evidence-based psychology with practical, real-life strategies that help individuals feel calmer, more confident, and better equipped to succeed at school, university, and work.

Outside of work, Dr Yates is an avid crocheter and is also quite partial to silent discos. She looks forward to spending evenings by the fire, and watching movies with the family whilst creating her latest crochet piece.