Dr Sarah Gillanders
Sarah completed her undergraduate degree at Durham University in 2002 and obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Glasgow University in 2006. She obtained the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) in 2010. Sarah has specialised in Neuropsychology since 2006 and has worked in NHS acute, post-acute, outpatient and community services. She has worked in the independent sector for the last five years and has extensive experience of working with case managers and lawyers on both clinical and medico legal matters. She currently works part-time for NHS Lothian and as a Director and Neuropsychologist within Edinburgh Neuropsychology.
In addition to her clinical work, Sarah is an Associate Lecturer at the Salomons Institute of Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University and teaches on the Doctoral Programme for Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. She is an Editorial Board member of The Neuropsychologist Journal.
Dr Gillanders has been providing medico legal reports for over 10 years, predominantly in personal injury and medical negligence cases in Scotland. She has undergone Bond Solon training in Report Writing and Courtroom Skills and understands the roles and responsibilities of a skilled witness. She has had a balance of pursuer and defender work and takes a proactive role with lawyers from the point of instruction to case settlement. She has not yet been required to attend court, but has met with Counsel on many occasions.
Research Publications
Gillanders, S. & Gillanders, D (2018). An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for a woman with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and a history of childhood trauma. In G.Yeates & G. Farrell (Eds.) Eastern Influences on Neuropsychotherapy (pp. 53-76) Karnac
Gillanders, S., Duncan, N. & Gillespie, D. (2017). Development of a patient-centred neuropsychology website. Clinical Psychology Forum, 296, 45-47
Gillespie, D., Alford, M., Young, L. & Gillanders, S. (2017). Staff perceptions of clinical neuropsychological work, and self-rated psychological skills and confidence, in the acute neuroscience setting; The Neuropsychologist, 3, 40-45
Gillanders, S. & Gillanders, D (2014). An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for a woman with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and a history of childhood trauma. Neuro- disability and Psychotherapy, 2, 19–40
Gillanders, S. (2014). Managing the transition to secondary progressive MS. In book: Secondary Progressive MS, Chapter: 5 and 9, Publisher: MS Trust, pp.23 - 26 and 41 - 43
Gillanders, S., Wild, M., Deighan, C., Gillanders, D. (2008). Emotion regulation, affect, psychosocial functioning and well-being in haemodialysis patients. American Journal of Kidney Disease, 51, 4, 651- 662
Singh, R., McDonald, C., Dawson, K., Lewis, S., Pringle A-M., Smith, S. & Pentland, B. (2008). Zolpidem in a minimally conscious state. Brain Injury, 22, 1, 103-106
Lewis, S., Bell, D. & Gillanders, D. (2007). Managing Chronic Pain In People With Learning Disabilities: A Case Study. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35, 2, 93-98
Wells, C., Lewis, S., Corbett, S.S. & Barton, J.R. (2006). Effects of Changes in Haemoglobin Level on Quality of Life and Cognitive Function in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 12, 2, 123-130
Lewis, S., White, C.A. & Dorris, L. (2005). Psychosocial Care Components within a Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Team. Clinical Governance, an International Journal, 10, 4, 304-307