About
Dr Hayley Silcox is chartered, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered counselling psychologist, offering private autism assessments at Priory Hospital Bristol. She has extensive experience working with people from all walks of life, including those with neurodivergence, and is able to offer assessments for people exploring an autism diagnosis.
Position at Priory
Dr Hayley Silcox is the principal psychologist at Priory Hospital Bristol; she has worked here for the past 12 years. Hayley's position involves assisting in the oversight and development of the psychology provision across site and more specifically, leading the therapy team on the specialist eating disorder unit.
Professional bodies and registrations:
- HCPC registered counselling psychologist
- Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS)
Training
- Hogrefe ADOS-2 and ADI-R Clinical Combo Course
- Exeter University: Autism in inpatient settings
- The Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Priory training:
- Autism, stress and anxiety
- Autism and supporting families
- Autism and communication
- Positive behaviour support (PBS)
Research interests
Silcox, Hayley. Does Attending a 'Thinking Together' Group Help People Feel Less Threatened by Their Dementia and Lead to a Better Quality of Life. 2019