About Dr Susanna Waern

Susanna completed her doctoral training in 2007 at the University of Surrey. Her training included working in both Paediatrics and community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and since qualifying, she has continued working in these areas. Susanna completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Neuropsychology at University College London in 2013. She currently works part-time in the NHS providing psychological and neuropsychological services to children with cancer, leading on the psychology service for children with brain tumours. Over the years, Susanna has gained significant experience of working with a range of different childhood problems as well as physical health problems.

In 2011, Susanna started working in the private sector, including working as an Associate for Recolo, a service providing neuropsychological rehabilitation in the community. In addition to her clinical work, Susanna has worked with Pearson Assessment UK (producers of neuropsychological assessments) on a standardisation project for a new neuropsychological assessment tool. She is also a guest lecturer at a number of universities, including University College London.

Susanna is committed to providing an evidence-based service and since qualifying, she has kept abreast with new research and developed new skills through further training in order to ensure that her practice is continuously developing. She is also highly conscious of the importance of the therapeutic relationship and her uttermost aim is to provide a child-friendly service, whilst also acknowledging the needs of all family members. Susanna is innovative in her approach and uses a range of creative ideas to engage children and young people.

Susanna is registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council ¹ (Registration no PYL22969) and is a member of the British Psychological Society, including the Division for Clinical Psychology, the Faculty for Children and Young People, the Division of Neuropychology and the Faculty for Paediatric Neuropsychology.

¹ The HCPC is the UK regulator of a number of health and care professions which is set up to protect the public. Their register includes professionals who meet their standards for their training, professional skills, behaviour and health. Prior to consulting a psychologist, you should always ensure they are registered with the HCPC (http://www.hpc-uk.org/).