Training - YPS Psychology Ltd

Training

Informative, engaging, training events that raise awareness of needs in our population, which can lead to a more motivated workforce, higher staff retention, and greater communication and support among your employees.

Our experienced trainers are personable, passionate, and care about your staff’s success. Sessions are easy to book and are available online, at your workplace, or in another setting.

Neurodiversity Awareness

‘1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodiverse’ Let us help make your organisation attract, recruit, and keep talented individuals who think differently. Our live training events enable business owners, employers, and other employees to understand and accommodate their needs.

Our live training events enable business owners, employers, and other employees to understand and accommodate their colleagues’ differences, so that everyone, regardless of strengths and needs, can succeed in the workplace.

Menopause in the workplace

Want to know more about the menopause and its impact on work? A significant number of employed women in the UK are aged 45-60. Considering the average age of women’s menopause is 51 years, many employed women will be menopausal.

Taking our ‘Menopausal Mind’ course will raise awareness in your workforce about the menopause, and the effects of menopausal symptoms on work performance. You’ll learn how to make the easiest of changes in the workplace to help your talented menopausal sufferers feel better, and work to the best of their ability. 

Mental Health First Aid

Mental health is just as important as physical health – in the workplace, an increased awareness of mental health and common issues that many people face can break down the stigma, improve morale, and point staff in the direction of the support they need.

Investing in our mental health first aider training can prevent employee absenteeism, boost morale, and support productivity across your teams

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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 speciailist 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.