About Us
Cumbria Assessment & Diagnostic Service: Our Mission & Values
Welcome to Cumbria Assessment & Diagnostic Service (CADS). We are a small dedicated psychological service focused on providing comprehensive, evidence-based, and neuroaffirmative assessments. Our commitment is to offer a supportive diagnostic pathway, designed to bring clear understanding and personalised recommendations. All of assessors are HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists with specialist training.
Every aspect of our service is built upon a foundation of unwavering values, guiding our practice and ensuring the highest standard of care:
- Professionalism: We adhere to the highest professional standards, ensuring every assessment is conducted with care, expertise, and adherence to professional guidelines. Your journey with us is handled with respect and competence.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Our assessments are rooted in the latest psychological research and best clinical practices. We continuously update our practice to ensure you receive the most accurate, reliable, and effective diagnostic pathways available.
- Integrity: Transparency, honesty, and trust are paramount. We communicate openly and clearly throughout your assessment process, ensuring you feel informed and respected at every step.
- Caring & Compassion: We understand that seeking an assessment can be a deeply personal experience. Our approach is empathic, compassionate, which creates a safe, supportive, and understanding environment where you feel heard and valued.
- Neuroaffirmative: We embrace and celebrate neurodiversity. Our diagnostic assessments are delivered with a neuroaffirmative lens, recognising the unique strengths and perspectives of all individuals, and providing recommendations that empower your identity.
- Client-Centred Approach: Your individual needs and comfort are at the heart of everything we do. We tailor our services to ensure the assessment process is as comfortable, accessible, and meaningful as possible for you.
Cumbria Assessment & Diagnostic Service: Our Mission & Values
Welcome to Cumbria Assessment & Diagnostic Service (CADS). We are a small dedicated psychological service focused on providing comprehensive, evidence-based, and neuroaffirmative assessments. Our commitment is to offer a supportive diagnostic pathway, designed to bring clear understanding and personalised recommendations. All of assessors are HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists with specialist training.
Every aspect of our service is built upon a foundation of unwavering values, guiding our practice and ensuring the highest standard of care:
- Professionalism: We adhere to the highest professional standards, ensuring every assessment is conducted with care, expertise, and adherence to professional guidelines. Your journey with us is handled with respect and competence.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Our assessments are rooted in the latest psychological research and best clinical practices. We continuously update our practice to ensure you receive the most accurate, reliable, and effective diagnostic pathways available.
- Integrity: Transparency, honesty, and trust are paramount. We communicate openly and clearly throughout your assessment process, ensuring you feel informed and respected at every step.
- Caring & Compassion: We understand that seeking an assessment can be a deeply personal experience. Our approach is empathic, compassionate, which creates a safe, supportive, and understanding environment where you feel heard and valued.
- Neuroaffirmative: We embrace and celebrate neurodiversity. Our diagnostic assessments are delivered with a neuroaffirmative lens, recognising the unique strengths and perspectives of all individuals, and providing recommendations that empower your identity.
- Client-Centred Approach: Your individual needs and comfort are at the heart of everything we do. We tailor our services to ensure the assessment process is as comfortable, accessible, and meaningful as possible for you.
Dr Attilio Colosi
Clinical Psychologist / Director
HCPC Registration: PYL046581