About us
We are a team from many fields. Between us we have many years of know-how in child development, mental health, education, and neurodiversity. We've worked in NHS services, schools, research and places of learning.
What unites us is one shared aim. We want good support to be there for every family, whoever they are and wherever they live.
We want to close the gap between when families first notice something and when they get real help. We give parents expert guidance and practical tools. That helps children thrive in the years when they grow the most.
We believe parents are experts on their own children. With the right support, they can make real change happen.
Research shows that children do better when parents help build their skills. So we don't start with a referral, a waiting list, or one-off appointments. Assembly starts with you, the person who knows your child best.
Most services work with the child, in a clinic, when a slot at last opens. We work with parents. We give you practical ideas and skills to use at home, where change truly begins.
Everything starts with a profile of your child's strengths and needs across eight clinical dimensions. No diagnosis, no referral, and no waiting list needed.
Your child's profile becomes a clear report you can share with teachers, SENCOs and GPs. Then all the people around your child work from the same picture.
Meet the team
Founder
Ayse is a mum of a 9-year-old. She previously worked at Amazon, Tesco, and in financial services. Assembly started with Ayse's experience of looking for ways to better emotionally support her child through the COVID lockdowns. She built Assembly for busy parents who are looking for smart tools to support their child's emotional and developmental needs.
Psychiatrist
Dr Moghraby is the current Chief Digital Information Officer, Executive Board Member and Director at the West London NHS Trust. He is also a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and has been working in this field since October 2006, with a specialty in assessments and treatments around neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD & ASD.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Iain is a senior doctor who has worked in public health services in the UK and Ireland for over 20 years. He spent the past 10 years as a liaison consultant psychiatrist in the NHS at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at The University of Oxford.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Burbach spent 30 years as a clinician, clinical lead, and service manager in the NHS before moving into the digital mental health sector. He has contributed to national research projects, has developed training courses accredited by the universities of Plymouth and Exeter, and published over 60 academic publications.
Frank has a special interest in working with families and has extensive leadership and research experience in this area including membership of national expert reference groups, the Journal of Family Therapy editorial board and chairing the Association for Family Therapy Ethics Committee.
Paediatrics & Public Health Researcher
Dr Stewart-Brown qualified in medicine in 1974 (BM BCh Oxon) and worked in the NHS in general medicine, paediatrics and public health for 20 years. She was Professor of Public Health at the University of Warwick Medical School from 2003–2021 and Reader in Public Health at the University of Oxford Medical School.
Developmental Psychologist & ADHD and Autism Expert
Professor David Daley is a developmental psychologist and leading expert in ADHD and autism. He is Head of Applied Psychological Practice at Nottingham Trent University and Neurodevelopmental Theme Lead at MindTech, a UK centre focused on mental health technologies. With a PhD in Developmental Psychopathology, his research explores how environmental factors shape outcomes for neurodiverse children, particularly in relation to ADHD. Internationally recognised for his work on parenting and environmental interventions, he has authored over 160 academic papers and two books. He is currently developing a digital sleep intervention for children with ADHD.
Assistant Psychologist
Rebekah Spelman is an Assistant Psychologist with over 10 years of experience supporting young people and their families. She holds degrees in Early Childhood, Special Education, and Psychology, and is currently completing an MSc in Clinical Associate Psychology for Children and Young People. Rebekah has worked across education and healthcare settings, including CAMHS and the NHS, and is passionate about child development, inclusion, and mental health.
Assistant Psychologist
Kitty Jack-Thomas is an Assistant Psychologist and Psychological Coach. She has an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Prior to this, Kitty was a teacher and has educational experience across a range of age groups and cultural contexts in the UK and internationally.
She has a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), as well as two other degrees from the University of London. As a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), she abides by the BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct. She is also a member of the International Society of Coaching Psychology (ISCP) and the Association for Coaching (AC).
“Assembly exists to provide parents with expert support so they can make informed decisions and help their children thrive”
Assembly started from a deeply personal place of trying to get some answers and support for my son during Covid lockdowns. I wasn't sure whether I should seek help and I kept doing research, asking Dr. Google, asking around. There were times when I felt helpless, lost and even guilty. The right course of action was never obvious.
I quickly realised there were many worried families going through a similar experience at different parts of the journey. Some were trying to decide whether they should be seeking help. Some were wondering whether they can do more while on wait lists. Others had been told their child's symptoms aren't severe enough for help.
As parents and caregivers, we'd do anything for our children but we need to know what that is. Unfortunately, the overstretched system isn't designed to empower us. Assembly exists to provide parents with expert support so they can make informed decisions and help their children thrive.
No matter where you are on your journey of supporting your child's development, this platform is designed for you by experts who have already helped countless parents looking for answers.
Before Assembly became what it is now, we ran two paid, parent-led programmes, each delivered by a psychologist working alongside the parent over about twelve weeks. We no longer run them, and there is nothing to book. We keep a record of both because they are a real part of how we learned what families need.
Start with a profile of your child. See what we find. Go from there.