Jayasree Sampath
@jayasreesampath
Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist specialising in neurorehabilitation and trauma-informed care.
What I'm looking for
I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist with extensive experience assessing and rehabilitating people with acquired brain injury, epilepsy, stroke, dementia and complex neuropsychiatric presentations.
My practice combines neuropsychological assessment using standardised tools (WMS, WAIS, RBANS, OCS, MMSE, ACE, DKEFS, BADS) with trauma-informed and person-centred interventions, CBT and neurofeedback to deliver measurable rehabilitation outcomes.
I have led multidisciplinary teams, developed rehabilitation care protocols, delivered staff training in behaviour management, and produced medicolegal reports for road traffic and workplace injury cases.
I contribute to research, publications and international guideline development, and I introduced nature-based therapy and integrated neurofeedback into clinical pathways to improve quality of life for people with complex neurological conditions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Psychologist
Plans4Rehab
Nov 2021 - Present (4 years)
Lead neuropsychological assessments and develop rehabilitation care protocols, creating personalised care plans and positive behaviour support for people with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions. Delivered staff training, facilitated reflective practice groups, and provided trauma-informed psychotherapy and complex PTSD management.
Practitioner Clinical Psychologist
Plans4Rehab
Nov 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years)
Provided neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation care planning and multidisciplinary support for clients with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions. Created behaviour guidelines, contributed to family meetings and managed interventions to improve function and wellbeing.
Associate Psychologist
Royal Hospital of Neurodisability
Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)
Completed psychological case formulations and interventions, supported multidisciplinary team review meetings, and developed behaviour guidelines based on hypothesis-driven assessment for patients with complex neurodisability.
Psychology Teacher
British International School
Aug 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Taught developmental and clinical psychology to GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A-level students, developing curriculum and assessment materials to support student learning.
Neuropsychologist
Fortis Malar
Mar 2014 - Mar 2018 (4 years)
Performed neuropsychological evaluations, cognitive behavioural therapy and pre/post-surgical epilepsy assessments, providing counselling and rehabilitation for people with neurological disorders.
Clinical Psychologist
Madras ENT Research Foundation
Feb 2016 - May 2016 (3 months)
Conducted cognitive and biopsychosocial assessments of children awaiting cochlear implants and provided counselling to children and caregivers to support rehabilitation outcomes.
Clinical Psychologist
Shadhitya Health Care
Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 (3 months)
Provided cognitive assessment, behaviour modification, CBT and cognitive rehabilitation for children with mental health problems, young people with substance use issues, and older adults with dementia.
Clinical Psychologist
Chennai Children's Specialty Clinic
Mar 2014 - May 2014 (2 months)
Performed psychological and cognitive assessments and provided counselling to children with epilepsy and related neurological conditions.
Clinical Psychologist
Sri Guru Auro Clinic
Aug 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 7 months)
Provided psychological consultations and cognitive rehabilitation services to children and adults with neurological disorders, delivering individualized therapy and assessment.
Psychologist
Gleneagles Hospitals
Dec 2009 - Aug 2012 (2 years 8 months)
Conducted psychological consultations and neuropsychological data collection to support diagnostic assessments and treatment planning in a hospital setting.
Senior Optometrist
Darshan Eye Clinic
Oct 2007 - Jun 2009 (1 year 8 months)
Delivered refraction, contact lens prescriptions, keratoconus assessment, topography and slit-lamp examinations, contributing to comprehensive ocular care.
Optometrist
Sankara Nethralaya Medical Research Foundation
Aug 2005 - Aug 2007 (2 years)
Provided optometric consultations, contact lens fittings and assisted in glaucoma, retina and strabismus clinics to support patient eye care services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Glasgow
Master of Science, Applied Neuropsychology
2019 - 2020
Activities and societies: Modules included Acquired Brain Injury, Degenerative disorders, Stroke, Paediatric Neuropsychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Epilepsy and Sleep disorders.
Completed an MSc in Applied Neuropsychology covering clinical neuropsychology, acquired brain injury, degenerative disorders, stroke, paediatric neuropsychology and related neuroscience topics.
Bharathiar University
Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
2011 - 2020
Activities and societies: Part I (MPhil) included advanced research methods, advanced general psychology and advanced psychopathology; Part II comprised coursework and dissertation.
PhD in Psychology with Part I MPhil coursework in advanced research methods, general psychology and psychopathology followed by dissertation research.
University of Cincinnati
Summer Internship, Psychology (Non-linear Methods)
2015 - 2015
Activities and societies: Summer internship on Non-linear Methods of Psychology (APA-organized program).
Completed a summer internship in nonlinear methods of psychology focused on advanced methodological approaches.
University of Stirling
Master of Science, Dementia Studies
2011 - 2014
Completed an MSc in Dementia Studies focusing on clinical and research aspects of dementia care and management.
Apollo Hospitals / Medvarsity
Fellowship, Neurological Rehabilitation
2009 - 2009
Completed a fellowship in Neurological Rehabilitation covering clinical rehabilitation practices.
University of Madras
Master of Science, Psychology
2007 - 2009
Activities and societies: Modules included advanced general psychology, developmental and social psychology, quantitative techniques, motivation and personality, organizational behavior, psychopathology, vocational guidance and counselling, classroom psychology and psychological testing.
Completed an MSc in Psychology with advanced coursework in general, developmental and social psychology, quantitative techniques and psychological testing.
Elite School of Optometry
Bachelor of Science, Optometry
2001 - 2005
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Optometry with clinical training in refraction, contact lens fitting and ocular diagnostics.
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