Clinical Neuropsychology is a branch of Clinical Psychology that specialises in supporting people who have a confirmed or suspected neurological condition, or who have experienced a brain or spinal injury. It focuses on the brain and central nervous system and how they impact on people’s abilities and behaviour.
The main roles of a Clinical Neuropsychologist:
Assess the impact of a neurological condition on a person’s cognitive functioning, mental health and psychosocial functioning
Provide cognitive rehabilitation to help an individual and their family better understand and manage changes in their thinking as a result of a neurological condition
Provide evidence-based psychological therapies for mental health problems including anxiety, depression, trauma and anger
Support couples and families with relationship difficulties and role changes
Provide supervision, consultation and supervision to other professionals. Offer teaching and training on neuropsychological issues
Provide psychological and neuropsychological medico legal reports
For more information on Clinical Neuropsychology please see this booklet and video