Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology looks at how changes in your brain are affecting your thoughts, emotions, and behavior — and how your responses to those changes can influence recovery. Brain injuries, illnesses, or long-term conditions can disrupt how we function, but the effects aren’t one-way.
How we think, behave, and adapt in response plays a key role in how well the brain recovers or adapts. This two-way relationship is exactly where neuropsychology can help.
Neuropsychology is based on neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s natural ability to reorganize, make new connections, and adapt to challenges. With the right input and structured support, many people discover new ways to manage, improve daily life, and feel more confident in themselves.
At Affidea neuraCare, neuropsychology is a team effort. You don’t just see one specialist – we take a multidisciplinary approach, meaning neuropsychologists work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, neurologists, and others. Together, we design a plan that supports every aspect of your wellbeing, not just one symptom.
Learn more about the types of neuropsychology available, when it’s recommended, and what to expect at Affidea neuraCare.
Neuropsychology focuses on helping you understand how a neurological condition affects you and shapes your daily life, and finds new ways to manage those challenges.
This support can take many forms. You might work on memory or attention, explore emotional support, or get practical help planning for work or daily tasks. Neuropsychological care often runs alongside other therapies like physiotherapy or occupational therapy as part of a wider rehabilitation plan.
Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
Cognitive neurorehabilitation has three key aspects:
- Restoring skills that have been affected
- Finding new ways to do things
- Strengthening the abilities you still have
We design a structured program to help improve or compensate for difficulties in attention, memory, problem-solving, language, and planning. This can range from traditional mental exercises to innovative tools like virtual reality, which recreate real-world tasks. like navigating a supermarket, to safely practice skills in a supported space.
Some people use VR to gradually overcome anxiety around social or environmental situations. Others benefit from immersive activities that help stimulate memory and focus. It’s not just about doing exercises, but helps build confidence, reduce frustration, and feel more in control of your everyday life.
Psychological therapy and counselling
Neurological conditions often bring major emotional upheaval, including grief, anxiety, frustration, or anger. Psychotherapy gives you space to navigate and process the complex emotional journey that can come with brain changes.
Your sessions might focus on helping you adjust to new changes, cope with uncertainty, improve mood, or reconnect with your identity and relationships. Therapy can also support communication and emotional connection with loved ones, which may be affected by your condition.
Depending on your needs, psychological care may include:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness therapy
- Family therapy
- Reminiscence, sensory stimulation or creative activities
- Access to counselling or emotional support offered by the wider team
These approaches are designed to support your wellbeing and resilience, helping you feel heard, understood, and empowered to live more fully, whatever your diagnosis.
Vocational rehabilitation
For many people, returning to work or study is a vital part of recovery, but it’s not always easy. Our vocational neuropsychology service helps you explore what’s possible, identify challenges, and build a structured plan to return with confidence.
With input from occupational therapists, psychologists, and a consultant neurologist, we assess how your condition affects work, and help you set realistic, meaningful goals, whether that’s adapting your role, building stamina, or planning for the future.
Clinical neuropsychology can be helpful at many stages of living with a neurological condition, from early diagnosis through to long-term management. It may be right for you if you’re noticing:
- Problems with memory, attention or decision-making
- Personality or mood changes after injury or diagnosis
- Trouble adjusting emotionally to your condition
- Difficulties managing work, relationships or daily tasks
Our service supports people with a wide range of neurological conditions, including
- Brain or spinal cord injuries
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s and other movement conditions
- Brain tumors
- Motor neurone disease
Neuropsychology can help you live with more clarity, control, and peace of mind.
We surround our patients with specialists who listen, understand, and care. They include some of Europe's most renowned experts – neurologists,
neuropsychologists, neuroradiographers, microbiologists, nurses, nuclear medicine experts and therapeutic specialists in physiology and occupational health.
Initial consultation and assessment
Your journey starts with an in-depth assessment led by a specialist neuropsychologist. This includes structured tests and conversations designed to build a picture of how your brain is working across areas like memory, problem-solving, attention, emotions, and social understanding.
We also look at how those changes are affecting your life. This means understanding not only the challenges you face, but also where your strengths lie and how they can support your recovery.
Personalised program
Working with our multidisciplinary team, your neuropsychologist will create a tailored program based on your goals, needs and preferences. This might include:
- Cognitive exercises
- Emotional therapy
- Practical coaching for daily tasks or communication
- VR-supported training for complex skills
- Advice and strategies for caregivers
We can also help you set up any required equipment for home sessions, including secure video consultations if in-person isn’t possible.
Follow-up evaluations
You’ll have regular reviews with your neuropsychologist to track your progress, adjust your plan, and talk about how things are going. These sessions are designed to be flexible, supportive, and collaborative – your experience matters.
