This leaflet is for patients referred to Neuropsychology for Talking Therapy. The following content includes some information about the service and what to expect from your appointment.
What is Clinical Neuropsychology?
Neuropsychology is the study of how the brain works, as well as how it links to our behaviour, thoughts, and feelings. Clinical neuropsychology looks at ways to support people with a neurological condition. These are conditions that relate to the brain and nervous system.
Why have I been referred to Neuropsychology?
The Neuropsychology outpatient team are skilled in delivering assessments and therapy. These are for people with a neurological condition that is impacting their wellbeing. You may have a neurological condition and are finding it hard to cope. We can offer talking therapy and education sessions to support you. You may have been referred for support with coming to terms with your neurological diagnosis and its impacts, or to learn more about your condition and develop helpful coping skills.
The department includes different psychological professionals. These might be neuropsychologists, psychological therapists, clinical, trainee or assistant psychologists. It is important you feel able and ready to attend your appointments regularly. This is so that you can get the most from your time with Neuropsychology.
If you are confused about your referral, you can talk it through with us at your first appointment. You can also contact the healthcare professional who referred you to find out some more about your diagnosis.
What to expect from your Neuropsychology appointment?
You will have a first assessment appointment with the service to talk through your diagnosis. You will also be asked for some background information in this session.
This is to help us understand if our service is suited for your needs and goals.
After this appointment, we will usually telephone you to discuss the outcome of this assessment. We will always aim to try and provide you with the best support. We may offer group sessions, information sessions, or one-to-one therapy. Sometimes, our service may not be the best fit and we may signpost you to a different service.
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Sharing information with psychology
All information you share with a psychological professional will be kept confidential. This means that it will not be shared with anyone outside of the department. The notes made in sessions are kept separate from your other medical notes.
Other healthcare professionals will only receive a short summary of this information.
A psychological professional does have a responsibility to share information if they believe you or someone else could be at risk of harm. We would always try to talk with you about this first. All of this can be discussed with you some more at your first appointment if you have any worries.
Where do I go?
Most appointments with Neuropsychology are in-person at Fielding House, St. James’s University Hospital, Leeds. Fielding House is a separate building on the hospital site. It has free parking for psychology patients with permits available at reception.
The building can be found behind Gledhow Wing next to the Trust Headquarters.
Map showing Fielding House location at St. James’s University Hospital
Please note
If you cannot attend in-person sessions, online appointments can be arranged.
What if I can’t attend my appointment?
If you need to cancel your appointment, please phone the Clinical Psychology department on telephone number: 0113 206 5897.
It is important to give as much notice as possible. If you do not attend your first session, or cancel two back-to-back sessions, you may be discharged from Neuropsychology.
Contact Clinical Psychology
Available Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
