Meet Our Experts
Qualified, compassionate professionals dedicated to ADHD & autism care and neurodiversity.
ADHD and complex mental health aren’t just my areas of expertise. They’re the work I’ve dedicated my career to.
James Bridgewater is an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner and Independent Prescriber with over 18 years of post qualification experience working across NHS, primary care, and international mental health services. He specialises in ADHD assessment and medication management, complex mental health presentations, and neurodivergent informed care.
James brings a calm, compassionate, and evidence based approach to clinical work. He has extensive experience supporting people in crisis and those living with complex mental health needs, combining prescribing expertise with therapeutic interventions grounded in mindfulness and self compassion. His work focuses on helping people feel understood, safe, and supported while building practical strategies that improve daily functioning and long term wellbeing.
James conducts ADHD assessments and medication reviews in line with NICE guidance, supporting individuals through titration, optimisation, and ongoing treatment planning. His clinical background allows him to work confidently with higher risk and complex cases, coordinating care across services when needed to ensure safe and effective outcomes.
His specialist training in mindfulness, neurodivergent interventions, and advanced prescribing enables him to take a structured yet human approach to treatment. He balances clinical precision with warmth, ensuring care is personalised, respectful, and grounded in best practice.
Leadership & Service Development
Alongside his clinical work, James has led large scale mental health service development projects in the UK and internationally. He has held senior leadership roles designing and implementing wellbeing and neurodiversity services, including projects recognised for improving outcomes in vulnerable and high risk populations.
He has worked as a strategic advisor in mental health commissioning, risk and safeguarding pathways, and service planning, bringing a systems level understanding of how to deliver safe, ethical, and effective care.
Qualifications
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MSc Mindfulness Studies, University of Aberdeen (Commendation)
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Independent Nurse Prescriber (Level 7)
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ADHD Assessment & Diagnostics Training
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ADHD Lifespan Evidence Based Practice Training
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NLP Certified Coach
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Self Compassionate Therapy Level 1 & 2
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CBT Essentials Accreditation
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Diploma of Higher Education in Mental Health Nursing
Accreditations

James Bridgewater
Nurse Prescriber

