Ella

Dr Ella Woods

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“The Child Psychology Hub offers specialist psychological assessment and treatment for a variety of mental health challenges in children, teenagers and young adults. Dr Ella Woods has over 13 years' experience working with children with mental health challenges and also works as a senior clinical psychologist in CAMHS.”

About Me

Dr Ella Woods offers specialist psychological assessment and treatment for children, teenagers, and young adults at The Child Psychology Hub. With over 13 years' experience, including her senior role in CAMHS, she expertly guides young people. Dr Woods helps them navigate a variety of mental health challenges. Her thorough assessment process ensures support is tailored to each unique need. This deep expertise provides families with compassionate, effective care.

Approach

I set out a clear, collaborative plan that breaks big concerns into manageable steps and keeps work rooted in each young person’s everyday routines. Based in Derby I offer in-person appointments and secure online sessions in English, with timing adapted around school and family life. Sessions mix focused skill-building for anxiety, trauma-informed processing, and practical behaviour strategies, with regular feedback, short between-session tasks and liaison with schools or carers when helpful. This paced, practical way of working suits families and adolescents seeking clearer routines and measurable change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Sheffield

Service Areas

The Child Psychology Hub

In-person & Online

Allestree

Derby, Derbyshire

United Kingdom

Allestree, Derby, United Kingdom