Calming Minds Clinic
Healing Starts Here
What We Do
At Calming Minds Clinic, we understand how overwhelming it can feel when you’re seeking answers for your child. You don’t just need an assessment - you need clarity, reassurance, and someone who truly understands the whole picture.
We provide specialist autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people, delivered with clinical expertise and genuine care. Alongside this, we offer therapeutic support grounded in psychological practice, drawing on a strong background in psychological therapies to ensure a thoughtful and holistic approach to each child and family we work with.
Our private assessments follow recognised clinical guidelines and offer an additional pathway for families who are exploring different ways to understand their child’s needs.
Our Main Clinic Room
Calming Minds Clinic, The Windmill, Hoo, Kent, ME3 8QB
Who We Are
Calming Minds Clinic is led by an experienced clinician with a background in the NHS, alongside advanced training in psychology and therapeutic practice.
Our work is grounded in clinical integrity, compassion, and a commitment to providing meaningful outcomes for every child and family.
We take a calm, supportive approach, working closely with families and, where appropriate, schools to build a complete and accurate understanding of each child’s needs.
We support children and young people aged 5–17, including those experiencing:
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Emotional and behavioural difficulties
Developmental and communication differences
Our clinic is particularly experienced in supporting children aged 8–12, while also working with both younger children and teenagers.
Meet Our Team
Suzanne Cole
With many years of NHS experience, Suzanne brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassion to her role. Dual-trained in specialist nursing and psychological therapies, and currently undertaking a PhD in Counselling Psychology, she is able to deliver key elements of the ASD and ADHD assessment process, alongside dedicated one-to-one support following assessment and beyond.
Company & Clinical Director
Dr Sunil Bhide
Dr Sunil Bhide is a highly experienced and compassionate paediatrician with over 30 years’ experience in child health and development. He is known for his calm, reassuring approach and clear explanations when supporting families through developmental concerns and neurodevelopmental assessments. His expertise spans neonatal care through to autism and ADHD assessments.
Consultant Community Paediatrician
Lead ASD Nurse & Specialist Health VisitorTracy Collingwood
Tracy brings over 20 years of NHS experience in child and family health, including health visiting. As a Neurodevelopmental Nurse, she is experienced in ADOS assessments and provides practical, supportive guidance around behaviour, sleep, and toileting. Known for her calm and compassionate approach, Tracy helps families feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Why Choose Us?
What makes Calming Minds Clinic different is the depth of expertise and care behind every assessment.
Led by a dual-trained clinician with extensive NHS experience, our approach combines medical, psychological, and therapeutic understanding — giving you a clearer, more meaningful outcome than a standard assessment alone.
✔ Dual-trained Clinical Director (Nursing & Psychology)
✔ NHS-experienced, evidence-based approach
✔ Consultant-led multidisciplinary team
✔ Comprehensive, gold-standard assessments
✔ Ongoing post-diagnostic support for your family
We don’t just diagnose — we help you understand what it means and what comes next.
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