Lucy Mackintosh

Lucy has a background in working with people with autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health difficulties. She has an MSc from the Tizard Centre in Analysis & Intervention in Learning Disabilities.

Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, Lucy has worked at the National Autism Unit, an inpatient service for autistic men who are experiencing significant mental health, emotional or behavioural difficulties. Her work there includes helping to develop a shared understanding of people’s situations, offering individual therapy adapted to the needs of autistic adults, carrying out cognitive assessments, developing positive behavioural support plans, and offering staff training.