Child, Parent & Family Psychologist - Derbyshire & Online
You’re doing everything you can to support your anxious tween or teen—but it still feels like you’re getting it wrong.
It’s not because you’ve failed. It’s because you haven’t had the right support.
At Percuro Psychology, we help parents and children move from overwhelm to confidence with expert, compassionate care—so you can breathe easier, reconnect, and finally feel like you're making progress. Based in Derbyshire, we offer in-person appointments from our private clinic, as well as online therapy UK-wide.
- Private HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist specialists in anxiety related difficulties (including OCD) in tweens and teens
- Autism/ADHD assessment and post diagnosis support for Pre-Teens & Teenagers (10–18) - Supporting anxious, masking, and school-struggling young people.
- Emotionally Based School Avoidance - Individualised assessment and recommendations
- Therapeutic assessment and evidence-based psychological therapy for children & teens
- Parent support & parent webinars
- In person and online support available
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"Our daughter is now a happy, confident girl again, having overcome much of the anxiety she was facing and now shows greater resilience and strength."
Worried your pre-teen or teenager is struggling but you can’t quite put your finger on why?
Maybe they’re:
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Bright, thoughtful, and capable yet overwhelmed behind the scenes
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Masking at school but unravelling at home
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Increasingly anxious, withdrawn, or exhausted
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Refusing school despite previously coping well
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Struggling socially, but insisting they’re “fine”
You’re not imagining it.
And you’re not overreacting.
When something doesn’t quite fit, it’s often worth looking more closely.
Examples of challenges we specialise in:
✔ Anxiety including OCD
✔ School-based distress (including EBSA)
✔ High-achieving teens who are suddenly overwhelmed
✔ Emotional shutdown or explosive meltdowns at home
✔ Social exhaustion or difficulty navigating friendships
✔ Uncertainty about possible autism or ADHD
If any of these feel familiar, there is a way forward—and we can work together to find the right support for you, your child, and your family.
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Parenting Can Feel Overwhelming—But You’re Not Alone
Does this sound familiar?
💭 “I just want my child to be happy again, but nothing I do seems to help.”
💭 “I feel like I’m walking on eggshells, scared of making things worse.”
💭 “My child is struggling, and I have no idea how to support them.”
💭 “I love them so much, but I feel exhausted, frustrated, and out of my depth.”
These feelings are completely normal, and they don’t mean you’re failing. You’re a parent who cares deeply and that’s why you’re here.
"Thank you so very much Melita, we were in such a low point when we started with you and are full of smiles with new starts and equipped with tools to help manage anxiety in the future. thank you"
How to Refer & What to Expect
1. Reach Out – Send us a message, and we’ll have a friendly, no-pressure chat about what’s going on.
2. Book an Initial Assessment – This is a one hour appointment where we will explore your concerns in detail and create a tailored support plan. This may be one to one therapeutic support for your child, parent support or a combination of these. We also offer thorough assessments and support plans if your child is experiencing school-related distress, as well as neurodiversity (Autism & ADHD) assessments.
We accept self-referrals, as well as referrals from GPs, local authorities, and other professionals. We also work with all major health insurance providers—just let us know if this is how you’d like to fund your therapy.
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Meet Dr Melita Ash, Director & Clinical Lead of Percuro Psychology
HCPC Registered, BPS Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in adolescent anxiety, parent support and neurodevelopmental assessment and post diagnosis support (ages 10–18).
For over a decade, Dr Ash has worked with pre-teens and teenagers navigating the complex transition into adolescence — a time when anxiety can increase, identity questions emerge, and underlying neurodevelopmental differences may become more visible.
Many of the families Dr Ash supports are exploring:
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Anxiety or low mood that doesn’t seem to respond to typical strategies
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Social exhaustion or friendship struggles
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Emotional intensity, shutdown, or sudden overwhelm
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Questions about possible autism or ADHD
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Bright, capable young people who seem to be coping externally but struggling internally
Dr Ash's work combines neuroaffirming autism and ADHD assessment with formulation-led therapeutic support. She pays particular attention to subtle presentations — including masking, internalised anxiety, and the unique ways girls and thoughtful, high-achieving young people may experience distress.
Whether we are exploring assessment, therapy, or simply seeking clarity, Dr Ash's focus is always on helping families understand what is happening and what will genuinely help.
Dr Ash's approach is neuroaffirming, parent-inclusive, and sensitive to the unique developmental needs of adolescents.
Dr Ash offers:
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NICE-compliant autism and ADHD assessments
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Specialist formulation-led psychological therapy for adolescents
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Parent consultation and guidance
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Clear, detailed reports recognised by schools and local authorities
You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out. Often, the first step is simply understanding what’s going on.
