About
Dr Carly Butler, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
I am an HCPC-registered Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 15 years’ experience working within the NHS, supporting individuals with a range of neurological conditions.
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I recognise that being referred for a neuropsychological assessment can bring feelings of uncertainty or concern. My aim is to provide a calm, respectful, and supportive space where you feel at ease to explore any difficulties you may be experiencing. Alongside my specialist expertise, I am committed to a compassionate, person-centred approach in all of my work.
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Since completing my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, I have held a variety of roles across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, working with adults across the lifespan. I have also undertaken specialist postgraduate training in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Glasgow.
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I currently work within the NHS as a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist in a diagnostic neuropsychology service, where I lead the neuropsychology pathways for brain tumour and deep brain stimulation services.
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In addition to my NHS role, I offer private neuropsychological assessments, most commonly as part of diagnostic clarification or surgical planning for neurological conditions. I also undertake expert witness work within medico-legal contexts.
What is a neuropsychological assessment?
If you've been diagnosed with a neurological condition, have some worries about changes in your thinking skills, or if you're simply curious to learn more about how you think and work at your best, you may benefit from a neuropsychological assessment (sometimes known as a cognitive assessment).
A neuropsychological assessment is a comprehensive test of a different mental functions. The assessment can help to highlight areas of strength in your thinking skills (or 'cognition'), and any relative areas of need. This information can help us to better understand:
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The underlying cause for changes in your cognition, and aiding diagnosis.
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The impact of any neurological condition on your cognition.
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Any reasonable adjustments that might be required for your work or studies.
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What support or treatment you might benefit from.
Cognitive assessments vary depending on the person's presenting symptoms. Most assessments will involve meeting for between 2-4 hours where we aim to establish a clearer picture of your main difficulties and symptoms, obtain a detailed history, and complete a series of pen and paper tasks looking at different areas of cognition.
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Following the assessment, you receive a detailed report of the findings.