Psychology and neuropsychology plays a profound role in our healing journey, and can impact mental health, and behaviour. The Faircape Health Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) incorporates psychological and neuropsychological care to help patients regain emotional well-being, cognitive function, and independence following acute neurological events or medical treatments.
As part of our holistic approach to treatment, the Faircape Health IDT provides psychology and neuropsychology services that focus on both emotional and cognitive recovery. Our specialists support patients experiencing challenges such as memory loss, attention difficulties, mood changes, or cognitive impairments following neurological events, medical treatments, or chronic illness.
This approach allows clinicians to assess and address the impact on daily functioning, interpersonal relationships, and overall quality of life. By understanding the dynamic interaction between health conditions, personal factors, and the environment, our IDT helps patients optimise their cognitive and emotional recovery, and supports their journey towards independence and improved well-being.
Carrie Allen is a Clinical Neuropsychologist who holds a Master’s degree from the University of Cape Town. She completed her clinical training at Groote Schuur Hospital, which afforded her the opportunity to support patients diagnosed with a wide range of medical conditions, such as strokes, neurodegenerative diseases, epilepsy and traumatic brain injuries. This experience deepened Carrie’s understanding of the profound ways in which physical health can impact mental health, behaviour and cognition. At Faircape Health Tokai, Carrie provides psychotherapy, tailored neuropsychological assessments and psychoeducation to her patients and their families. She adopts a compassionate, collaborative approach grounded in psychodynamic principles, complimented by her training in other modalities, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Through psychotherapy, Carrie strives to create a supportive space in which patients can explore their inner worlds, gain insight and build resilience.