Navigating Minds
Psychology Service
About
At Navigating Minds, we specialise in providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and integrative psychological therapies for individuals and their families affected by catastrophic injury. We support clients with a variety of neuropsychological and mental health issues. Our holistic approach draws from CBT, CFT, ACT, and mindfulness-based strategies to address psychological distress and promote well-being.
Our Team
Dr Cara Pouchly
Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology
As an experienced clinical psychologist in neuropsychology, I provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and integrative psychological therapies for clients with various physical, neuropsychological and mental health issues. I currently conduct neuropsychological assessments and deliver therapy to individuals with acquired brain injuries and their relatives. In my previous role within the NHS I specialised in neuropsychological assessments to aid dementia diagnosis.
I am skilled in developing personalised formulations in collaboration with clients, as well as consulting with families and interdisciplinary teams. From a therapeutic stance, I apply integrative psychological therapies aligned with each client's needs, principles, and resources. My holistic approach incorporates a range of models including CBT, CFT and ACT alongside mindfulness-based strategies to address numerous forms of psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and relational problems.
Services
Neuropsychological Assessments
Our team offers comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, encompassing detailed semi-structured clinical interviews and hypothesis-driven neuropsychological testing. These assessments evaluate a range of cognitive domains and mental health concerns. Upon completion of this thorough process, we provide a detailed neuropsychological formulation along with tailored therapeutic recommendations.
Neuropsychological Therapies
Delivering bespoke integrative psychological therapies, we cater to clients with varying physical, neuropsychological, and mental health needs. Utilising a variety of approaches including CBT, CFT, ACT, and mindfulness, we address numerous difficulties including:
- Adjustment to living with life-changing injuries
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Interpersonal Difficulties
Cognitive Rehabilitation
We specialise in providing psychoeducation and tailored interventions to mitigate cognitive impairment after brain injury. Our client-centred approach focuses on the client’s unique needs and values while utilising their strengths and resources.
Formulation
Collaborating with clients and/or their families/clinical teams, we develop diagrammatic formulations that help clarify complex difficulties in an accessible format, while preserving identities and values.
Working with Families
Creating a therapeutic space, we draw from a number of models to help families adjust to new circumstances. Additionally, we offer psychoeducation to help families understand the interplay between life-changing injuries and mental health, and how these impact both the individual and wider family units.
Interdisciplinary Working
Engaging with a variety of professionals across disciplines, we support and enable rehabilitation goals with wider clinical teams. Our collaborations include case managers, child psychologists, family therapists, physiotherapists, SALTs, and OTs.
Consultation
Offering consultations to case managers and the wider clinical team, we help them better understand the needs of their clients from a neuropsychological perspective.
Training
We conduct training sessions on brain injury, neurodegenerative conditions, cognitive screening measures, and maintaining psychological wellbeing.