At Illuminated Thinking, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive assessments and expert witness services tailored to meet your needs. Our team of highly qualified and experienced clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists is here to support you in understanding and addressing cognitive, emotional, and behavioural concerns.
At Illuminated Thinking, we offer a wide range of clinical psychology and neuropsychological assessments, including but not limited to:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): We provide assessment and diagnosis of trauma from childhood and later-life experiences, offering tailored support for recovery.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Our team evaluates the impact of head injuries on cognitive functions and provides personalised rehabilitation recommendations.
Dementia and Age-Related Cognitive Decline: We identify and differentiate between various types of dementia, guiding treatment and care planning for optimal support.
Learning Disabilities: We assess cognitive abilities to enhance planning and interventions.
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Our assessments focus on social, communication, and cognitive skills to assist in accurate diagnosis and intervention planning.
Mood and Anxiety Disorders: We explore the cognitive aspects of these disorders to inform and improve treatment strategies.
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: We evaluate cognitive functions affected by epilepsy, offering recommendations for effective management.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): We provide comprehensive evaluations to understand attention-related challenges, guiding effective interventions and support.
Comprehensive Assessments: We offer detailed evaluations to help identify strengths and weaknesses, guide treatment planning, and support educational and occupational needs.
Expert Witness Services: Our psychologists have extensive experience in providing expert witness services for legal cases, including personal injury, medical negligence, and employment disputes. We offer clear, concise, and objective reports and testimony to support your case.
Personalised Care: We understand that every individual is unique, and we tailor our assessments and recommendations to meet your specific needs and goals.
Professional Team: Our team consists of highly trained and experienced clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists who are committed to providing the highest standard of care. We stay up-to-date with the latest research and techniques to ensure our clients receive the best possible service.
Initial Consultation: We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your concerns and gather relevant background information.
Assessment: We conduct a thorough psychological assessment using standardised tests and clinical interviews.
Diagnosis & Feedback: We provide detailed feedback on the results, explaining our findings and recommendations.
Follow-Up: We offer follow-up support to help implement recommendations and monitor progress.
Dr Mackintosh is a Principal Clinical Psychologist within the NHS, specialising in cognitive assessment to aid diagnosis, cognitive rehabilitation, and therapy related to adjustment. She works with adults over the age of 16 who present with various neurological disorders such as epilepsy, brain injury, dementias, Tourette’s syndrome, functional neurological disorder (FND), and movement disorders. Dr Mackintosh offers assessments of cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and provides support for issues related to memory, attention, language, and other thinking skills at a competitive rate.
Dr Wood is an HCPC-registered Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, with over 13 years of post-qualification experience in the NHS. He has specialist expertise in the assessment of neurological disorders, including Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Brain Injury, Functional Cognitive Disorder (FCD), Stroke, Tics/ Tourette’s, Parkinson’s disease and other rarer neurological conditions. He provides high-quality neuropsychological assessments for adults, including those establishing diagnosis, prognosis and Capacity, as well as assessments to inform rehabilitation and therapy.
Dr Gadon is an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of post-qualification experience in the NHS, specialising in working with adults across a broad spectrum of mental health issues. Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, adjustment disorders, loss, and bereavement. Dr Gadon also conducts neuropsychological assessments for cognitive difficulties and has expanded her practice to include medico-legal assessments since 2022. She provides comprehensive and objective court reports for personal injury cases, based on thorough psychological assessments, reviews of relevant background information, and the use of standardised outcome measures. To date, she has completed 70 court reports for cases involving road traffic and workplace accidents.
Dr Louise Legg is an experienced counselling psychologist specialising in neurodevelopmental assessments, with a focus on ADHD and verbally fluent adult autism. She integrates these assessments into her therapeutic work or offers them as standalone services, making them accessible at a reasonable fee. With personal experience of the assessment process, Dr Legg is dedicated to conducting evaluations over multiple sessions to ensure thoroughness. Her approach includes psychological assessments and informant interviews, ensuring a holistic understanding of her clients' needs. Dr Legg is trained by Marilyn Monteiro in strength-based autism assessments, and she is committed to writing her reports in a neuro-affirming way, highlighting her clients' strengths while providing clear, constructive guidance for their development.
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