Child Development Costa del Sol
We are delighted to collaborate with Gold Standard Psychological Assessments to provide specialist Autism and ADHD assessment services for children, adolescents and adults across Andalucía.
This partnership brings together Shine’s local multidisciplinary support with the expertise of experienced UK clinicians, enabling families in Spain to access comprehensive, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments without the need to travel abroad.
The Gold Standard team includes Consultant Counselling Psychologist Dr Rachael Phillips and Senior Psychotherapist Olivia Izzo MSc, both of whom have extensive experience working across the NHS, specialist services, educational settings and private practice.
Their expertise includes Autism, ADHD, complex and co-occurring presentations, and individuals who may present with high-masking profiles.
Olivia Izzo
Psychotherapist MSc
Dr Rachael Phillips,
Counselling Psychologist DPSych
Assessments are approached with sensitivity and a strong focus on understanding each individual’s strengths and needs.
Families receive clear diagnostic feedback and meaningful recommendations to help guide appropriate support at home, within education and in the wider community.
Through our collaboration, Shine and Gold Standard Psychological Assessments aim to provide families across the Costa del Sol and wider Andalucía region with accessible, high-quality assessment alongside appropriate ongoing local support.