Dr Samantha Wong
Background experience
I have been working in the field of Neuropsychology since 2007. I specialise in the assessment of acquired brain injury and neurological disorders. This includes administering and interpreting a wide range of neuropsychological assessments, conducting mental capacity and risk assessments, and providing comprehensive reports to help inform treatment decisions and rehabilitation needs. I have extensive experience with providing therapy for anxiety and mood disorders, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches. I also provide neurorehabilitation and psychological support to help people adjust to changes in personality, cognitive and physical abilities, mood and behaviour.
In my current NHS role, I provide outpatient clinics for patients with a range of neurological conditions. I am the neuropsychology service lead for meningiomas and work closely with the multidisciplinary team. I am currently working on developing a paediatric to adult transitional pathway for young neuro-oncology patients, linking in with the Christies Hospital and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. I am actively involved with the Greater Manchester Cancer (GMC) programme and I am a member of the Brain and CNS Pathway Board and the Psycho-oncology Pathway Board.
Qualifications
• Clinical Neuropsychology (PgDip) The University of Glasgow 2019 – 2021
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD) The University of Manchester 2013 – 2016
• Clinical & Health Psychology (MSc) [Merit] The University of Manchester 2009 – 2010
• Psychology (BSc) [1:1] The University of Liverpool 2006 – 2009
Membership of Professional Bodies
• Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO Ref. no. ZB190772)
• Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC No. PYL33604)
• Chartered Clinical Psychologist awarded by the British Psychological Society (BPS)