10/12/2025
I am delighted to introduce a new addition to our team. A huge welcome to Dr Hollie Burnett.
Hollie is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals living with neurological, neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions. As well as working with ourselves she also works within NHS Scotland and is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews.
Hollie completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a PhD exploring how autistic adults think and process information. Her research has helped shape understanding of cognitive and emotional differences in autism, and she continues to teach, write and present on these topics across the UK and beyond.
In her NHS role, Hollie provides supervision for complex assessments, delivers therapy, and leads the development of innovative post-diagnostic and therapeutic programmes — several of which are now used across multiple Scottish health boards. Through her private practice, Hollie offers comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments and specialist therapy for adults. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate and neuro-affirming, helping people understand themselves, reduce shame and build confidence in who they are.
Hollie has a particular interest in the experiences of women and girls who are often under-recognised in autism and ADHD pathways, and in conditions such as ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), and trauma, which frequently overlap with neurodivergence.
Across all her work, Hollie is passionate about improving understanding, access and outcomes for neurodivergent adults — developing compassionate, evidence-based supports that celebrate diversity and strength.
We are delighted that Hollie has joined our team, her experience and expertise will be invaluable.
If you are interested in learning more about Hollie or any of our clinicians or if you are thinking about accessing assessment or specialist therapeutic support you can find further information or submit an enquiry on our website: https://www.purplehouseclinic.co.uk/
