ADHD Learning Centre

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Discover practical psychologist-led guides to help you understand ADHD, reduce overwhelm and develop strategies that work in everyday life.

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Executive Function

Learn why planning, organising and getting started can feel so difficult.

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Working Memory

Understand why you forget things, lose track of conversations and struggle to hold information in mind.

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Time Blindness

Why time disappears and practical ways to manage it.

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Emotional Regulation

Understand why emotions can feel bigger and harder to manage.

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ADHD Burnout

Recognise burnout early and learn how to recover.

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ADHD & Confidence

Why years of ADHD can affect self-belief—and how to rebuild confidence.

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How to Overcome Self-Doubt

Understand where self-doubt comes from and discover practical ways to build confidence.

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How to Challenge Irrational Thinking

Learn to recognise unhelpful thinking patterns and challenge the thoughts holding you back.

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Is Working Alone Right for You?

Explore the benefits and challenges of working alone and whether it suits you.

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Coping With Loss: Returning to Work After Bereavement

Practical guidance for managing the emotional challenges of returning to work after loss.

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How to Listen More Effectively

Discover practical ways to improve listening, communication and understanding.

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How Emotions Hijack Your Thinking

Understand how strong emotions influence your thoughts, reactions and decisions.

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Explore everyday ADHD challenges and discover practical ways to understand what’s happening and what can help.

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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. 

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. 

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.