The Team /

Dr Claire Blakeley

Background experience

I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist with experience working within neuropsychological and physical health services, with specific experience working with clients who have been diagnosed with an acquired brain injury or neurological condition, including stroke, brain tumour, MND, MS and epilepsy. I am also experienced in working with clients presenting with functional neuropsychological disorders or medically unexplained symptoms. I have worked extensively within MDTs, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing consultation, training and supervision to professionals within these teams.

I regularly assess clients presenting with cognitive difficulties, supporting medical teams with differential diagnosis, as well as providing strategies to support any highlighted cognitive difficulties, and assessing changes over time. My work routinely involves providing therapeutic support to clients struggling with the emotional impact of neurological conditions, both individually with the client, and also alongside support for family members or carers, and I regularly utilise cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and compassion focussed therapy within this work. I am experienced in assessing clients presenting with behaviours which are challenging to manage, supporting clients, carers and family members with behavioural interventions.

I am currently undertaking a MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology, regularly supervise Trainee Clinical Psychologists, provide academic teaching on doctoral and masters programmes within the North West and Midlands, and have acted as first author on a number of published research papers.

I am able to provide virtual appointments, or face to face appointments within the Cheshire, Merseyside or Greater Manchester area.