Neuropsychological Assessments provide information about a person’s thinking and behavior. It is used by many professionals to better understand brain-behaviour relationships. READ MORE >>….

Neuropsychology Assessments

Clinical neuropsychology assesses memory, attention, concentration, learning, problem solving and decision making.

The assessments are particularly relevant to people who have been affected by cognitive changes as the result a head injury, stroke, excessive alcohol or drug use, epilepsy, and other conditions that may affect brain function.

An assessment can take about 3 hours or more, but it can be divided into several sessions.

A Neuropsychology Assessment can assess:

- Thinking and personality changes after an accident (e.g. car accident, falls, sports injuries etc)
- Effects of alcohol and drugs on brain (e.g. memory loss, concentration difficulties)
- Learning difficulties
- Impact/Assist with diagnosis for dementia, effects of stroke and aneurysms

The Assessment can make informed recommendations for:

- Returning to driving
- VISA applications
- Returning to work
- Returning to study
- Changes in lifestyle and habits to adjust for brain injuries
- Reports for insurance companies
- Reports for Lawyers 

For more information on Neuropsychology Assessments, please call 9478 1810.

——————————————————————————————————————————————————————–

Psychological Counselling

Our team of trained professionals provides a range of psychological and social-support interventions, including:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

The therapy is intended to help patients patient understand, manage, and change unwanted thoughts and actions. We increasingly emphasize helping the individual gain employment.

Mindfulness Therapy

This therapy is directed toward enabling the individual to recognize thought patterns in order to improve the ability to direct attention in a purposeful and nonjudgmental manner.

Behaviour Management and Modification

This treatment protocol makes use of rewards and punishments to reduce or eliminate problematic behaviour.

Counselling

We work closely with the patient to assess and explore barriers that may affect the individual’s ability to work, such as lack of confidence, self-esteem and motivation.

For further information on Psychological and Social Support Interventions or to book a session,

please call 9478 1810 or Book Online.