The New Ways Approach

At New Ways we are
  • Child centred
  • Trauma focused
  • Collaborative
  • Multi modal in approach

Dr Valerie Sheehan is the Clinical Director of New Ways & leads a multidisciplinary team.

Key Staff

Dr Valerie Sheehan
Dr Valerie Sheehan
Clinical Director
Dr Valerie Sheehan is Clinical Director with New Ways Safeguarding Ltd (NWS). She holds a Doctorate in Forensic Criminology from the London...
Dr Helen Whittle
Dr Helen Whittle
Principal Psychologist & Clinical Therapist
Dr Helen Whittle holds a PhD in Forensic Psychology, a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Child Counselling. Helen began...
Dr Joe Sullivan
Dr Joe Sullivan
Forensic Psychologist
Dr Joe Sullivan is a registered Forensic Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council (PLY25580) and is on the British Psychological Society...
Dr Jody Walshe
Dr Jody Walshe
Educational and Child Psychologist
Dr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist and a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. After completing an...
Dr Catherine Porter
Dr Catherine Porter
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Catherine Porter is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Since qualification in 2015...
Ian Pringle
Ian Pringle
Group Work Facilitation Specialist
Ian has unique background as he originally trained as an actor. Having worked as a Jobbing (and NOT jobbing actor) for a few years after leaving...

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