It is not uncommon for individuals to experience psychological difficulties following a brain injury. Typical difficulties include: anxiety; depression; anger, and grief. Dr Reid is a professionally registered Clinical Psychologist and is therefore trained to work with individuals to manage such difficulties. Typical therapeutic approaches offered include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions.
Having focussed her career in the field of neurorehabilitation, Dr Reid is able to provide a range of interventions to support an individual live with their cognitive changes. With a range of resources available, such as Goal Management Training (for executive dysfunction) Dr Reid will tailor the intervention to the needs of the client whilst ensuring that all interventions offered are evidencebased. Often it is necessary to work with the client’s support network and other professionals to ensure that the optimal outcomes can be achieved.
Dr Reid has a wealth of experience in preparing expert witness reports for the purpose of personal injury court proceedings. Instructions are accepted from pursuers and defenders acting for clients based in Scotland. Dr Reid is prepared to travel across Scotland for the purpose of undertaking these neuropsychological expert reports. Instructing solicitors can expect to receive the completed report within 4-6 weeks of the assessment taking place.
Dr Reid is skilled at selecting and interpreting a range of cognitive assessments necessary to quantify an individual’s cognitive function. These assessments are often undertaken for the purpose of informing a decision related to a client’s capacity status.
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