Autism, ADHD & cognitive assessment for all ages.
Post-diagnostic support & consultation.
A place for people of all ages who want to explore their neurodivergence.
A place for specialist neuropsychological assessment and support.
A place for you.
If you are looking for an assessment or support for yourself, we offer ADHD, autism and cognitive assessments for adults, as well as consultation and post-diagnostic support.
Our current wait time from initial enquiry to beginning the assessment is less than 8 weeks.
Welcome to NeuroNest Psychology
NeuroNest Psychology is a lifespan neurodevelopmental assessment service based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. We provide assessments for people of all ages for autism, ADHD, and learning (also known as cognitive assessment).
NeuroNest Psychology was founded to fill a gap in services - a lifespan service for people of all ages who want to explore neurodivergence in themselves, or to better understand and support those they care for. We are here to facilitate discovery, learning and insight, at your pace.
NeuroNest Psychology - a place to feel understood, supported and empowered in your unique journey. A place for compassion, transparency, inclusion, and expertise. A place to feel seen, heard and valued. A place to rest your struggles and discover your strengths.
A place for you.
About me
I’m Laura - Clinical Psychologist and founder of NeuroNest Psychology.
I have worked in local NHS psychology services since 2008 and qualified in 2016. My passion has always been working with people who have brains that work differently. My first NHS role was supporting children with severe and profound learning disabilities and autism. I have worked in autism diagnostic services with children, young people and adults. When I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology I wrote my thesis on what is important in therapy for people with learning disabilities. I have published research and presented at conferences on the role of carers in therapy, and adapting CBT for people with learning disabilities.
In my private work I have chosen to specialise in working with people of all ages to better understand how their brains work. My mission is to support people to explore how their brains work through specialist neuropsychological assessment. I also want to help people, and those around them, to understand how their unique profile of strengths and difficulties translates into everyday life. I believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to reach their full potential, and that good neuropsychological assessment and support can enable this.
I am an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist - Dr Laura Surley PYL33419
Testimonials
We can’t thank Laura enough for the amazing support and advice she gave our family. Navigating the assessment process is challenging for any family, especially with the extremely long waiting lists for CYPS and CAMHs. Working with Laura, however removed all of this stress and anxiety. From start to finish we felt extremely supported, listened to and understood. In a matter of weeks my son got the support he desperately needed. Had we waited for support on the NHS pathway he would have waited until he’d left compulsory education before he got his diagnosis. Now he understands himself better, has a toolkit that the school can use to help him in lessons and feels much more positive about the future.
Thank you Laura, we will be forever grateful for your professional, timely, sensitive support. By helping our son you in turn helped our whole family.
Laura is a credit to her profession in every way. She assessed my son for ADHD. Navigating the system is very daunting as a parent and Laura instantly made this so much easier. She guided us as a family through every step. Her commitment and communication throughout was fantastic. All questions were answered promptly and nothing was any trouble at all. She made my very apprehensive 10 year old feel at ease the minute he walked into the room. Thank you so much Laura. I can’t recommend you enough.
Your care and compassion really does shine through.