Dr Donnchadh Murphy

Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist

PG.Cert Neuropsych, PG.Dip Neuropsych, D.Clin.Psy, M.Psych, BA

A neuropsychological assessment involves the completion of both a detailed clinical interview and a battery of neuropsychological tests. The purpose of this assessment is to determine the cognitive, neurobehavioural and psychological impact of an acquired brain injury, and/or to formulate treatment plans to improve an individual's quality of life and reduce their functional difficulties.

Dr Murphy provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for individuals (aged 18 years and over), insurers, solicitors, courts and other agencies. He is located in Plymouth, but is available to provide work across Devon and the South West Peninsula. His primary area of expertise is in delivering rigorous and helpful neuropsychological assessments for people with acquired brain injuries, including mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injury, stroke, encephalitis and sports related concussion.

Dr Murphy is an experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist who has worked in both public and private healthcare settings. He is a registered practitioner psychologist with the HCPC, Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS), and a Full Member of the BPS Division of Neuropsychology. Dr Murphy has completed specialist training in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Bristol, and he is listed as a Member of the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.

Dr Murphy provides the following services: