Clinical neuropsychology is an area of psychology focused on how brain conditions affect thinking, behaviour, and emotions. 

Neuropsychologists assess skills such as memory, attention, language, and problem-solving, and help people understand changes in these areas. 

More information can be found here: https://psychology.org.au/psychology/about-psychology/types-of-psychologists/clinical-neuropsychologists 

Clinical neuropsychologists have advanced training in assessing and understanding brain-related conditions.

In Australia, Clinical Neuropsychologists typically complete undergraduate and post-graduate University education, including a period of supervised practice, before becoming eligible for Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology with the Psychology Board of Australia

They are required to undertake ongoing professional development and supervision. 

A neuropsychology assessment helps us to better understand how your brain is functioning and whether difficulties with thinking, memory, attention, learning, problem-solving, language, or other cognitive skills may be affecting your daily life.

You may benefit from a neuropsychological assessment if you are experiencing:

• Memory difficulties

• Problems with attention or concentration

• Changes in thinking or behaviour

• Difficulties following a brain injury, concussion, stroke, or neurological condition

• Concerns about cognitive changes associated with ageing or dementia

A neuropsychological assessment can help identify cognitive strengths and challenges, clarify diagnoses, and provide practical recommendations to support everyday functioning, education, work, and future treatment planning

Yes, a referral from a GP or specialist is required. 

A neuropsychological assessment typically includes an interview, standardised cognitive tests, and a review of relevant background information.

These tests may be administered using paper-and-pencil, verbal, and/or computer-based tasks.

With your consent, a family member or support person may also be contacted to provide information about your everyday functioning.

Most assessments take at least 3–4 hours, with breaks provided as needed.

We prefer to complete all the testing in one session, where possible.

Bring your reading glasses, hearing aids, or any other communication device you usually use.

If you have any recent test results or medical information, also bring these.  

It may also be helpful to bring a bottle of water and snacks, if you need.

No, you do not need to undertake any special preparations. 

It’s important to get a reasonable amount of sleep the night before your appointment.

You should also be feeling able to concentrate on completing tests of your memory and thinking skills for some hours.

If you have been very unwell or hospitalised in the weeks prior to your neuropsychology appointment, you should definitely discuss this with us prior to your appointment.

It is helpful for a family member or close friend to attend the first part of the appointment (about 30 minutes). We can speak with them at a later date via phone if they are unable to attend. 

Please provide ample notice of any changes in your availability or health.

We require a 48-hour notice period for rescheduling or cancellations. 

There is a cancellation fee if you do not provide enough notice to reschedule an appointment or do not attend on the day.  

This will be outlined in the consent forms and appointment booking details.