Laura Scott

CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST

INNOVATIVE. COMPASSIONATE. GROUNDED.

I am an Italian-speaking, Clinical Neuropsychologist based in Victoria, Australia. I have spent the last decade helping a wide range of people with brain injuries and illnesses in hospital, community and correctional settings. I offer services throughout Victoria, Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory.

• I offer innovative support to clients, families and professionals by systematically exploring all available options. I help clients to think creatively about how to overcome the challenges that arise for them.

• My approach is holistic and compassionate. I work hard to accommodate the diverse needs of clients, their families and supporters. I welcome input from colleagues and thrive in multidisciplinary teams.

• My work is grounded in theory and evidence. I approach neuropsychological assessment and intervention carefully and methodically to ensure clients receive optimal care.

Professional qualifications & memberships

• Bachelor of Science (Hons 1), The University of Sydney, 2006

• Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (Vice chancellor’s commendation for academic excellence), Macquarie University, 2012

• Psychologist with General Membership and Area of Practice Endorsement - Clinical Neuropsychology, Psychology Board of Australia, AHPRA

• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

• Fellow of the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (FCCN)

• Member of the National Academic of Neuropsychology (NAN)

• Member of the New Zealand Special Interest Group in Neuropsychology (NZSIGN)

• Approved Provider - Court Services Victoria

Areas of particular interest

• Working with complex and diverse clients

• Medicolegal assessment (primarily criminal matters and decision making capacity)

• Dementia diagnosis and treatment

• Progressive neurological disorders (particularly movement disorders and rare genetic diseases)

• Neurological rehabilitation

• Behaviour support