Meet the Team

Kevin Beckles

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

Kevin Beckles is a 1st year trainee clinical psychologist due to qualify in September 2021. Kevin has experience in neuropsychological evaluation, formulation and report writing. Working in the only neuropsychological clinic in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, he has experience working with a range of client groups ranging from children and young people to older adults. Prior to clinical work, Kevin obtained an MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology from Bangor University and a BSc in Biochemistry and Psychology from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. Kevin will be supervised by a number of Clinical Psychologists during his placement at Psychology Associates.

As you may be aware, on the 14th April 2025 the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) announced changes to the Fair Access limit with a reduction of funding to £3000 and the discontinuation of the separate Fair Access Limit for specialist assessments.

We are currently working really hard to amend quotes for ongoing therapy work to fit within the new Fair Access Limit and working closely with Adopt South West and other local RAAs. We are also working closely with other specialist adoption support providers and therapeutic organisations including DDP connects and Theraplay UK to explore how we can continue to deliver specialist therapies within this limit.

If you are waiting for a new package of therapy please look out for correspondence from ASW or your regional adoption support agency, as they will need to regain your consent for the amended therapy contract.

If you are concerned about the impact of the delay on your family or have questions about the therapy or assessment you are waiting for please get in touch with Ellen or Jen and we will do our best to support you.

We will be contributing to a wider response to this and the following is a link to a petition requesting government action – Petition · Action Against ASGSF Changes (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund) – United Kingdom · Change.org