Dr Amy Murphy
BSc (Hons)., MSc., DClinPsy., HCPCReg.
Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist
Areas of Specialism:
Adult Neuropsychology, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury, Neuropsychological Assessment, Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Mental Capacity Act Assessment, Multidisciplinary Team Working, Adapted Talking Therapies for Clients with Neurological Conditions and Injuries, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systemic and Family Therapy following Acquired Brain Injury
Clinic Base:
Home visits / Community-based visits
Clinic visits nearby to clients by arrangement
Geographical Regions Covered:
Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, parts of Northamptonshire, other regions by agreement
Referrals: Enquiries@Psychologia.co.uk
Dr Murphy is a Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist who holds a First Class Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with Honours, from the University of Hertfordshire. She went on to complete a Master of Science degree in Research Methods in Clinical Neuropsychology, receiving a Distinction award, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, from Oxford University. Dr Murphy is currently undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Bristol.
Dr Murphy is an experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist and has spent her career supporting clients with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries in community-based and vocational rehabilitation settings to achieve their goals, through person-centred, adapted and tailored psychological interventions.
Dr Murphy has specialist interests in working with clients to provide assessment and support in the context of vocational rehabilitation and returning to work and education following traumatic brain injury. She has worked for several years in the Buckinghamshire Specialist Vocational Rehabilitation Team and Community Head Injury Services, specialising in neuropsychological assessment, neurorehabilitation and psychological therapy for clients with traumatic brain injuries.
Dr Murphy enjoys teaching in addition to her clinical work, and has most recently delivered teaching to doctoral trainee clinical psychologists at Oxford University on head injury and acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions.
Qualifications and Training
Qualifications:
2005 - 2008
2008 - 2009
2014 - 2017
In progress
Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Psychology (First Class)
University of Hertforshire
Master of Science Degree in Research Methods in Clinical Neuropsychology (with Distinction)
University of Hertfordshire
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Oxford University
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology (with Distinction)
University of Bristol
Training:
ICEEFT Externship Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 4-Day Skills Intensive Course, Mindfulness Training Ltd, 2017
Introduction to Clinical Supervision, 3-day course
The Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in Acquired Brain Injury
NHS
Clinical Experience
Clinical Studies Officer, the National Institute for Health and Care Research, Imperial College London
Assistant Clinical Psychologist, the Memory Assessment and Support Service, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Camden and islington NHS Trust
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Windsor & Maidenhead Adult Community Mental Health Team
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South Buckinghamshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
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Aylesbury Community Learning Disability Team
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Specialist Memory Service and Topaz ward in Milton Keynes
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Specialist Placement split across Buckinghamshire Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Unit and the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service
Clinical Psychologist, Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
Lead Principal Clinical Psychologist, Specialist Vocational Rehabilitation Team (Working Out), Community Head Injury Service, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist, Holistic Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Psychologia Ltd,
Professional Memberships
Accredited Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Academic and Publications
Academic Appointments:
Visiting Lecturer, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research, Oxford University (2020 - 2024).
Teaching Component: ‘Head injury and acquired brain injuries: Nature; impacts; personal, family and vocational community rehabilitation’
Visiting Lecturer, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research, Oxford University (2017-2020).
Teaching Component: ‘Living Life with Stroke, MS & Parkinson’s’
Visiting Lecturer, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research, Oxford University (2017-2020).
Teaching Component: ‘Neurological Conditions: Motor Neurone Disease, Huntingdon's Disease and Brain Tumour’.
Main Clinic: 10 Harley Street, London, W1G9PF
Telephone: +44 (0) 7930243127
Email: Enquiries@Psychologia.co.uk