About Isabella Lay, Clinical Psychologist
Understanding patterns. Providing clarity. Supporting meaningful change.
A tailored approach
Isabella’s work focuses on helping individuals understand patterns that often feel confusing, inconsistent, or difficult to explain - particularly in areas such as relationships, emotional responses, and self-regulation.
Her approach integrates evidence-based therapies with structured psychological assessment, allowing for both support and clarity.
While therapy can be an important part of change, some individuals benefit from first gaining a clearer understanding of what is driving their experiences. Where appropriate, Isabella incorporates structured assessment to provide this level of insight.
Many people reach a point where they want to better understand why certain patterns keep repeating - in how they think, feel, or relate to others.
This may include patterns around emotional responses, relationships, self-worth, or decision-making.
Gaining clarity around these patterns can make it easier to move forward in a way that feels more aligned, rather than continuing to rely on trial and error.
Isabella’s work supports this process by helping individuals make sense of their experiences - whether through therapy, structured assessment, or a combination of both.
Understanding yourself more clearly
Presentations and Workshops Given
Publications
Jenkins, C. A., Tiley, L. C., Lay, I., Hartmann, J. A., Chan, J. K., & Nicholas, C. L. (2022). Comparing GENEActiv against Actiwatch-2 over seven nights using a common sleep scoring algorithm and device-specific wake thresholds. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 20(4), 369-379.
Pittaway, I., Ishkova, A., Bean, H., McCarthy, S., Lay, I., Avraam, J., Dawson, A., Thornton, T., Nicholas, C.L., & Jordan, A. S. (2020). Does nasal obstruction induce obstructive sleep apnea in healthy women?. Nature and Science of Sleep, 347-355.
Get clarity on what’s driving your patterns.
Whether you’re seeking support through therapy or looking for a clearer understanding through assessment, the next step is to start a conversation.