Clinical neuropsychology is a specialised branch of clinical psychology that pertains to how the nervous system and the brain impact our functionality.
Clinical neuropsychologists are experts in brain-behaviour relationships and the assessment of cognition (thinking). Instead of focusing on the structures of the nervous system, as neuroimaging techniques generally do, neuropsychology studies how well different brain regions are performing their role.
Clinical neuropsychologists employ different assessment methods to pinpoint the areas of function and dysfunction, with the goal to inform treatment and guide what changes can be made to optimise the person’s functioning and improve their quality of life.