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ABOUTBernadett Rankasz

GMBPsS, Neurodevelopmental Specialist and Director MindScape London

Bernadett is a highly skilled Neurodevelopmental Specialist with a strong focus on clinical practice, particularly in the assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD. Over the past two years, she has conducted private and nhs diagnostic assessments for both children and adults. Her approach is deeply individualized, tailoring recommendations to the specific needs of each person and drawing on her extensive knowledge of diverse autistic and ADHD profiles.

Bernadett’s clinical expertise is supported by over 16 years of experience in clinical practice, education, and service delivery. Her passion for neurodiversity is at the core of her work, and she is dedicated to supporting individuals and families with autism and ADHD. As a former nurse, specialist teacher, and primary school leader, Bernadett takes a holistic approach, ensuring her evidence-based care is both personalized and impactful. Her commitment to neurodiversity drives her to provide the highest level of support, making a real difference in the lives of those she works with.

ABOUTLauren Lovegrove

BCBA, Specialist Coach

Lauren is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and qualified coach with over 14 years of experience dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism. Her exceptional ability to connect with people, coupled with her broad understanding of neurodiversity, enables her to offer a unique and impactful coaching experience. Lauren’s approach is personalized, helping individuals understand and embrace their neurodiverse identities, while empowering them to recognize their strengths and navigate challenges.

Originally from South Africa, Lauren began her studies in Psychology before moving to the UK to specialize in behavioral therapy for children and young adults with autism. Her expertise lies in working with young people to help them understand and take ownership of their diagnoses, fostering self-confidence and personal growth. She also supports adults in deepening their understanding of their neurodiverse identities, guiding them to embrace who they are.

In addition to her work with individuals, Lauren provides specialist advice to parents, offering practical strategies to create a positive and supportive home environment. Her coaching and clinical skills ensure that both individuals and families are equipped with the tools to thrive.

Lauren’s passion for neurodiversity, along with her comprehensive experience across clinical practice, allows her to celebrate each person’s unique journey, helping them achieve their personal goals and successes.

ABOUTCsenge Koves

BSc (Hons), Occupational Therapist in Training, Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, ADI-R and ADOS-2 Clinician

Csenge is a skilled and compassionate clinician with a strong background in socio-developmental psychology and extensive hands-on experience supporting neurodivergent children, young people and their families. She is a fully trained and qualified ADI-R and ADOS-2 clinician and plays an active role in conducting comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments.

Alongside her clinical assessment work, Csenge is currently training as an Occupational Therapist, further developing her understanding of sensory processing, functional needs and the ways in which neurodevelopmental differences can affect everyday life. This combination of psychological knowledge, specialist assessment training and developing occupational therapy expertise brings a valuable multidisciplinary perspective to her work.

Csenge has experience working within early years programmes and special needs schools, giving her a strong understanding of how neurodevelopmental differences can present across different environments and stages of development. She is experienced in gathering and exploring detailed developmental histories, conducting ADI-R and ADOS-2 assessments, and carefully considering questionnaires, psychometric measures and other clinical information as part of the wider assessment process.

Warm, approachable and thorough, Csenge is committed to ensuring that children, young people and their families feel comfortable, listened to and understood throughout their assessment. She brings professionalism, sensitivity and genuine care to her clinical work and is a highly valued member of our multidisciplinary team.

ABOUTHalina Kaur Sekhon

Neurodevelopmental Practitioner/ Specialist Advisory Teacher

Halina is a dedicated specialist with over 10 years of experience working with autistic children and young people. As a qualified ADOS clinician, she is skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, including social, emotional, communication, and sensory profiles, which support the development of young learners with autism. Her background as a teacher, having achieved Outstanding Qualified Teacher Status from the National College for Teaching and Leadership, reflects her strong leadership in the educational field.

Halina holds an MSc in Psychological & Psychiatric Anthropology and has successfully led the creation and implementation of a wellbeing curriculum focused on positive psychology topics, including mindfulness and mental health. Her expertise in working within multidisciplinary teams allows her to draw on a wide range of knowledge and skills, ensuring her practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches from multiple disciplines.

In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, Halina has extensive experience delivering high-quality, accessible, and bespoke training for both parents and professionals. Her ability to communicate complex concepts in a practical and engaging manner ensures that those she trains are equipped with the tools and understanding needed to effectively support neurodivergent individuals. Halina’s passion for supporting autistic children and her leadership in service delivery make her an invaluable asset to the field.

ABOUTDominik Czekman

MBACP, Psychotherapist

Dominik is an experienced Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist who brings a thoughtful, compassionate and clinically informed approach to his work with children, adults and families. He is a trained ADI-R and ADOS-2 assessor and is an integral member of our neurodevelopmental assessment team, contributing to comprehensive Autism and wider neurodevelopmental assessments.

Alongside his neurodevelopmental work, Dominik is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). His extensive experience working with both neurotypical and neurodivergent children in school settings, as well as supporting parents and families, gives him a valuable understanding of how neurodevelopmental differences can affect individuals across home, school, relationships and everyday life.

Dominik is skilled in conducting ADI-R developmental interviews and ADOS-2 assessments, bringing together his specialist assessment training with his extensive therapeutic experience. His ability to establish rapport and create a calm, non-judgmental environment helps children, young people and adults feel comfortable and understood throughout the assessment process.

His psychotherapy background also gives Dominik particular insight into the emotional impact that neurodevelopmental differences and diagnoses can have on individuals and their families. He understands the pressures parents can experience when advocating for their child, as well as the different ways family members may process and adjust to a diagnosis. His approach is supportive and individualised, helping clients and families navigate these experiences with greater understanding and confidence.

Dominik also provides confidential one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18 and over. Drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches, he supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions and the emotional challenges that can accompany neurodivergence.

Warm, considered and highly approachable, Dominik combines his neurodevelopmental assessment expertise with his psychotherapy experience to bring a valuable perspective to our multidisciplinary team. His focus is always on ensuring that each person feels listened to, respected and supported throughout their assessment or therapeutic journey.

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OUR TEAM

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Bernadett Rankasz

GMBPsS, Neurodevelopmental Specialist

Dominik Czekman

MBACP, Psychotherapist, Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, ADI-R and ADOS-2 assessor

Lauren Lovegrove

BCBA, Specialist Coach

Halina Kaur Sekhon

Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Csenge Koves

Occupational Therapist in Training, Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, ADI-R and ADOS-2 assessor

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