Frequently Asked Questions

At Lakes Neuropsychology we offer specialist neuropsychological assessments that involve:

A review of relevant medical records

You may be asked to provide letters and reports that relate to your current problems.

A clinical interview

This involves a conversation between you and the psychologist, where they will ask you questions about what you are struggling with and your background.

A conversation with someone who knows you well

Sometimes it is helpful for the psychologist to speak to someone who knows you well, to get their opinion on your concerns. This will only be done with your consent.

Psychometric tests

These are standardised tests that involve paper and pencil tasks, the answering of questions and the manipulation of objects such as blocks. They can also be computer-based tasks.

Psychological questionnaires

You may be asked to complete a few brief questionnaires about anxiety, depression, trauma and fatigue.

Written report

You will receive a detailed written report from the psychologist at the end of the assessment containing the results of the assessment and treatment recommendations.

Feedback session

At Lakes Neuropsychology, we offer a feedback session where we can discuss the results of the assessment and provide information about what the results show. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and we can discuss treatment options. You are welcome to bring someone with you to your feedback session.

The clinical interview and psychometric tests will usually take about 3-hours to complete. They can take place over a few sessions if required.

Sometimes people feel anxious about the assessment, but most people feel more at ease once it has begun and many quite enjoy the process. We can address any questions or worries you have before we begin.

On the day of the assessment, try to be well-rested, bring your glasses if you need them and any hearing aids, and bring a relative or someone who knows you well, if you wish.

You will receive an in-person feedback session and a detailed written report that you can share with your family and/or medical team.

Yes. Dr Burns is registered as a Practitioner Psychologists with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The HCPC is a regulator of health and care professions in the UK, including Clinical Psychology. Their role is to protect the public. By law, psychologists must be registered with the HCPC to work in the UK.

Yes. Dr Burns is listed on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN).

The SRCN is the gold standard for clinicians practising in neuropsychology and provides a quality mark for their expertise.

To join the register, clinicians must undergo specialist post-doctoral training in brain injury and neurological illness and gain experience in neuropsychological assessment and treatment.

To remain on the SRCN, you must undertake supervision and CPD to ensure your knowledge and skills remain up to date.

The SRCN allows the general public, patients and other professionals to identify those individuals who are recognised as Clinical Neuropsychologists by the BPS, the UK’s professional body of psychologists.

Lakes Neuropsychology can work with people across the north west of England, using a combination of in person and remote assessment and treatment. Please contact us and we can discuss your or your patient’s needs

Please use the Contact Us page. We will reply to all enquiries promptly and discuss your requirements. We can then book an appointment if we feel we are able to meet your needs.

We accept referrals from health care professionals as long as the client has given consent for the referral to be made.

To make a referral or discuss a potential referral, please complete the form on the Contact Us page.

At Lakes Neuropsychology, we have experience of working with clients undergoing litigation and for whom their case is unsettled. We have experience of working closely with solicitors and case managers and can provide progress reports and act as Witness to Fact when required.

To make a referral, please use the form on the Contact Us page.

Cognitive assessment will involve 1-3 in-person assessment sessions plus a feedback session that can take place via Telehealth.

Medico legal assessments generally involve one face to face assessment.

For therapy sessions, we will discuss your treatment options at your initial assessment session. The number of sessions recommended, and the frequency of those sessions will vary depending on your needs.

Therapy sessions typically take place every fortnight but the time between sessions can vary.

As detailed in our Terms and Conditions, we ask that you cancel with at least 48 hours’ notice to allow us to use your appointment time for another person.

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