Neuropsychological Services

The Therapy Practice London offers specialist neuropsychological input for adults who may be experiencing changes in thinking, memory, concentration, emotional regulation or behaviour. This may be helpful following a neurological illness or injury, or where there are complex interactions between physical health, mental health and cognitive functioning.

About Clinical Neuropsychology

Clinical neuropsychology is a specialist area of clinical psychology concerned with the relationship between the brain, behaviour, thinking skills, emotions and day-to-day functioning.

A clinical neuropsychologist has specialist training and experience in understanding how neurological, psychological and physical health factors can affect cognition, mood, behaviour, relationships, work and independence.

At The Therapy Practice London, neuropsychological services are provided by Dr Daniel Silva, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Dr Silva works with people experiencing cognitive, emotional and psychological difficulties in the context of neurological conditions, brain injury, functional neurological symptoms, neuropsychiatric presentations, trauma, adjustment difficulties and complex psychological needs. He works integratively, drawing on models including CBT, EMDR, CFT, DBT, Systemic Therapy and CAT. 

What Neuropsychological Services do you offer? 

Depending on your needs, neuropsychological input may include:

• An initial neuropsychological consultation
• A detailed neuropsychological cognitive assessment
• Feedback and formulation of your cognitive and emotional profile
• Written recommendations
• Neuropsychological rehabilitation
• Psychological therapy in the context of neurological or neuropsychiatric difficulties
• Support with adjustment, identity, confidence, mood, trauma, anxiety, fatigue and interpersonal difficulties
• Cognitive strategy work to support memory, planning, attention, organisation and everyday functioning

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Where appropriate, therapy may also include work with partners or family members, particularly where changes in cognition, communication, emotional regulation or confidence are affecting relationships.

Initial Consultation

The first appointment is an opportunity to understand your current concerns, your background, and what you would like help with. This may include discussion of:

• The nature of your neurological, psychological or physical health difficulties
• Changes in memory, attention, language, planning, organisation or decision-making
• Emotional changes such as anxiety, low mood, trauma symptoms, grief, frustration or loss of confidence
• The impact of your difficulties on work, relationships, independence and quality of life
• Your goals for assessment, rehabilitation or therapy

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It is often helpful to provide relevant medical letters, previous assessment reports, imaging reports, discharge summaries or therapy reports before the appointment. With your agreement, it may also be helpful for a family member, partner or trusted person to attend part of the consultation, particularly if they can comment on changes they have noticed.
Following the initial consultation, Dr Silva will discuss whether neuropsychological assessment, therapy, rehabilitation, signposting or another service would be most appropriate.

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More information: 

What Is a Neuropsychological Cognitive Assessment?

A neuropsychological cognitive assessment is a structured assessment of thinking skills. More..

Neuro psychological Rehabilitation and Therapy​

Neuropsychological rehabilitation focuses on helping you understand and manage the effects of cognitive, emotional or behavioural changes. More...

Neuropsychology: Practicalities

More information about the practicalities with regards to our Neuropsychological Services here...