Positive Neuropsychology Service
Service Overview
Positive Neuropsychology combines insights from neuropsychology, positive psychology, healthy ageing research, and neuroscience to help people understand and support their cognitive wellbeing throughout later life.
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At The Mindful Life Group, we have developed this service in response to growing interest from older adults seeking personalised guidance about brain health, cognitive wellbeing, and healthy ageing. Many people want to better understand how factors such as sleep, stress, mood, physical health, social connection, lifestyle, and life experiences influence cognitive functioning, without necessarily requiring a formal diagnosis or medical pathway.
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Our approach is informed by contemporary research in:
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Positive Neuropsychology
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Cognitive reserve
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Neuroplasticity
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Healthy ageing
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Lifestyle medicine
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Psychological wellbeing​
We believe understanding how the brain works should not only be used to identify difficulties, but also to recognise strengths, support resilience, and help people live well.​​​​​​
A Research-Informed, Strengths-Based Approach
The Mindful Life Group is among the first organisations in the UK to offer a dedicated Positive Neuropsychology service focused on healthy cognitive ageing and cognitive wellbeing.
Our assessments are designed to help people:​
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Better understand their cognitive strengths and abilities
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Identify factors that support brain health and resilience
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Explore practical ways to maintain cognitive wellbeing
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Build confidence and self-understanding
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Develop personalised goals for healthy cognitive ageing
Assessment Options: Positive Neuropsychology Assessment
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£50 per session​
Assessments are delivered by Clinical Psychologists in Training and closely supervised by an experienced Clinical Psychologist with specialist expertise in neuropsychology and older adult mental health within NHS settings.
This model combines high-quality professional oversight, evidence-informed practice, and careful clinical supervision while helping to train the next generation of psychology professionals.
As part of our commitment to accessibility, sessions are offered at a substantially subsidised rate compared with typical private neuropsychology services.
Specialist Consultation with Adele Pacini
£150 per hour​
For those seeking direct consultation with our Clinical Director, Adele Pacini, individual sessions are also available.These sessions may be particularly valuable for people seeking specialist guidance regarding:
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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
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Cognitive wellbeing and healthy ageing
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Memory concerns
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Brain health and lifestyle approaches
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Psychological adjustment to cognitive change​
Our aim is to make high-quality, evidence-informed psychological support as accessible as possible while providing opportunities for individuals to access more specialist consultation where required. Typically a positive neuropsychology assessment will take 3-4 sessions and the recommended number of sessions will always be discussed with you at your initial meeting.
Discover more about the science of healthy cognitive ageing, Positive Neuropsychology, and the evidence underpinning our approach in our blog post.