Clinical Neuropsychology
Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE) is a nationally-recognised Level 1 Neurorehabilitation Service that has an established record in the clinical management and rehabilitation of people with very complex changes arising from neurological conditions, traumatic and acquired brain injury.
The Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at OCE is part of the Trust-wide Psychological Medicine Service, and provides a well-established and specialist service supporting the neurological rehabilitation of those who have experienced cognitive, emotional and neuro-behavioural problems due to an acquired brain injury or neurological condition.
The team works with inpatients, outpatients and day hospital patients.
Our Clinical Neuropsychologists are trained and qualified in the delivery of a range of evidence-based psychological talking therapies and in the assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive (thinking) skills.
A Clinical Neuropsychologist will also typically take the lead in assessing a patent's ability to make complex decisions (e.g. around issues such as financial management or discharge destination), and mental capacity assessments form a core part of our work.
We aim to improve clinical and social outcomes and improve the experience of patients, families and carers via a full range of direct and indirect clinical and service support functions, including:
- the provision of expert neuropsychological assessment
- a range of evidence-based talking therapies including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
- individualised cognitive rehabilitation programmes
- a family support service for all inpatients/outpatients and their relatives
- individual and group psycho-education sessions
- supervision and consultation of professionals
- staff training
- service innovation and development
- applied research and development
- audit.
Family Support Service
The Clinical Neuropsychology team offers a comprehensive and innovative family support service to all inpatients and their relatives. We aim to support families during their relative's rehabilitation, addressing needs as they arise.
We work with couples, families and extended families, as well as offering a unique and specialist support service to children who have a family member with acquired brain injury or neurological illness.
Staff
Dr Audrey Daisley
Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Lead for OCE Clinical Neuropsychology and Family Support Service
Dr Rachel Tams
Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Lead for OCE Clinical Neuropsychology Outpatient Service
Dr Ciara Preston
Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Lead for OCE Clinical Neuropsychology Inpatient Service
Dr Peter Hewitt
Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology
Dr Georgie Boothroyd
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr Adam Fyffe
Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology
Dr Aonghus Ryan
Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology
Ms Sophia Clemans
Assistant Psychologist
Ms Melissa Layden
Assistant Psychologist
Contact us
- Department of Clinical Neuropsychology
Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE)
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
Headington
Oxford OX3 7HE
Last reviewed:03 August 2023