Dr Sarah Crowley
My Experience
I am a clinical psychologist specialising in neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation, supporting adults living with the cognitive and emotional impact of neurological conditions and spinal cord injury. I have over 18 years’ experience working with clients in psychological and rehabilitation services.
Neurological and spinal cord injuries can affect far more than movement, memory or concentration — they can shape mood, identity, relationships and confidence, sometimes obviously, sometimes subtly. My work sits at the intersection of brain, body and psychology. I support people following conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, functional neurological disorder, dementia and spinal cord injury; as well as those whose anxiety, depression or trauma responses are being shaped by an underlying condition or injury.
Neuropsychological Assessment
Alongside therapy, neuropsychological assessment forms a central part of my practice, helping build a clear picture of cognitive strengths and difficulties, how these relate to mood or injury, and what might support recovery, rehabilitation or adjustment in day-to-day life. I aim for assessments to feel collaborative and thorough, with feedback and recommendations that are genuinely useful.
My Values
Neurological conditions and spinal cord injury often disrupt a person’s sense of continuity: who they were, who they are now, and who they hoped to become. I value creating a warm, steady, collaborative space to explore this; to help make sense of your experience with compassionate understanding.
The Models I Work With
Therapy after a neurological event or spinal cord injury can look different from standard therapy; cognitive fatigue, memory changes or the physical realities of adjusting to injury may shape how we work together. We might explore adjustment to diagnosis or injury, identity shifts, relationship strain, or coping with pain, fatigue and reduced mobility. I also support partners and family members navigating changing roles following a loved one’s injury.
The model that we choose to work with together will depend on what you are hoping to gain from therapy and the type of difficulties you are experiencing. I provide a highly tailored approach and tend to work flexibly, integrating models and techniques of therapy to suit a person’s individual needs. I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Clinic Information
I offer sessions on Mondays and Thursdays, including Monday evenings, and work with adults aged 18 and over. Appointments are available virtually or face-to-face. Home visits can be offered where clinically indicated for an additional travel cost in Northwest London, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Training and Qualifications
- Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology – University of Bristol, 2025
- Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DCLINPSY)– University of East London, 2014
- Psychology BSc Hons., University of Kent, 2007
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), 2026
- Supervisor Training, University of Oxford, 2026; University College London, 2023
- Working with adults who are neurodivergent, The Neurodiversity Practice, 2026
- Compassion Focused Therapy in Physical Healthcare, 2024
- Excellence in Report Writing for Expert Witnesses, Bond Solon, 2023
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Existential Approaches, Weekend University, 2020
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Wellington Hospital HCA, 2019
- Neurorehabilitation, Wellington Hospital HCA, 2017
- Applications of Attachment Theory to Psychotherapy, Confer, 2016
- The Nature of Trauma and Dissociation, Confer, 2016
- Schema-Focused Cognitive Therapy, Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre, 2015
- Psychology and Health Conditions, East London NHS Foundation Trust, 2015
- Epileptology Conference, University of Oxford, 2014
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Hertfordshire, 2011
Professional Registration
- Health & Care Professions Council (HPCP), Registration No. PYL31560
Age Range
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