Mindful Neuropsychology are your Trusted Psychologists, Specialising in Forensic Psychological, Clinical Neuropsychological Assessments and Psychological Counselling
Clinical Neuropsychological Assessments
Neuropsychology is a specialist branch of psychology that aims to understand a person’s brain function and how this impacts their thinking skills and behaviour. Neuropsychological Assessments are a core service offered by Mindful Neuropsychology. We have much experience and expertise in neuropsychological assessments.
Forensic Psychological Assessments
Mindful Neuropsychology has significant experience in conducting forensic psychological assessments with the objective to address legal questions arising from civil and criminal proceedings. This is achieved by combining our clinical expertise with psychological assessments. We provide several types of forensic assessments.
Telehealth Psychological Counselling
We take a warm and emphatic approach to individualised therapy that draws on skills from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities. This service is offered via zoom video conferencing. We find that utilising zoom provides convenience, privacy and access to clients all across Australia.
Mindful Neuropsychology Services:
Psychological Assessments, Evaluations, Therapy and Counselling
Mindful Neuropsychology specialises in Clinical Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology. Additionally we are also focused on providing Counselling with many years of experience.
We are a Melbourne Based Psychology business, servicing clients Australia Wide. We leverage technology and have adapted to the changing environment by providing telehealth services via video conferencing Please contact us to discuss your specific requirement.
Who are our Clients?
Individuals Seeking Counselling and Justice System Clients for Evaluations
At Mindful Neuropsychology we have the skills and experience to help individuals 16 years and over and adults across the lifespan. Our clients come from all walks of life and include anyone who wants to access psychological counselling (privately or through a mental health care plan, TAC or WorkSafe), those in the community who need a neuropsychological assessment for diagnosis or accessing support services, and individuals in the justice system who require forensic psychological or neuropsychological assessment for a variety of purposes.
What Does Neuropsychological Assessment Involve?
Understanding cognitive strengths and weaknesses
A neuropsychological assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation of a person’s full range of cognitive skills. This includes measures of general intellectual functioning, processing speed, attention, visual perceptual abilities, memory and executive skills (planning, problem solving, reasoning and judgement). The person being assessed will undertake a clinical interview followed by a broad range of pen and paper cognitive tests. The tests will then be scored and interpreted by the neuropsychologist and a written report will be prepared. Finally, the participant will be invited back for a feedback session to discuss the findings of the assessment.
What is a Forensic Psychology Assessment?
Psychological & Neuropsychological Assessment in the Legal System
Forensic psychological assessment is a term that refers to a variety of psychological assessments undertaken in the legal context addressing distinct legal questions. A forensic psychological assessment may include an evaluation of an individual’s past and present psychological status and predictions about future psychological functioning and related needs. They may also assess a defendant’s ability to participate in the legal process or an opinion on their risk of reoffending.
In need of Telehealth Psychology Counselling?
Accessible, Convenient and Skilled Counselling
At Mindful Neuropsychology we have a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge to bring to the therapeutic process. With our specialist understanding of brain-behaviour relationships and training in evidence-based treatments we aim to provide clients with a holistic understanding of their difficulties and effective strategies to increase their mental health and wellbeing. The use of a telehealth platform allows us to provide much needed timely outreach to clients across urban, regional and rural parts of Australia.
Start Your Journey of Improving Your Mental Health Today
We all experience tough times at various stages of your lives. Here at Mindful Neuropsychology, we are passionate about improving your mental health. We provide professional psychological counselling with the goal of improving long term mental health. You don't need to navigate your tough times alone.
Why Choose Mindful Neuropsychology?
We believe that the most important factors when choosing a psychologist include trust, knowledge, experience and compassion. These are values that we embrace and implement in the services we provide at Mindful Neuropsychology. Mindful Neuropsychology is regulated by Ahpra as part of the Healthcare Industry.
Meet our Business Owner and Principal Psychologist
Dr Karen Scally is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Forensic Psychologist with over seven years of Post-Doctoral clinical experience across a variety of settings including private practice, inpatient psychiatry, forensic mental health, general medical, geriatric and neurological rehabilitation wards.
Dr Scally is passionate about helping people with all kinds of presentations to understand their difficulties, develop coping strategies, and access the external supports they need to achieve their best functional level through her skills in clinical assessment and psychological counselling. Click here to learn more about Mindful Neuropsychology.