About NeuroNest Psychology

At NeuroNest Psychology we offer a range of psychological services delivered by qualified and experienced clinicians, including:

high quality, NICE compliant neuropsychological assessments using gold standard measures administered by qualified and experienced clinicians
fully face to face assessments (some appointments can be completed online if preferred)
post-diagnostic support and consultation services to bring about deeper understanding and develop practical strategies

We offer thorough, thoughtful and high quality assessment and support services. Our work is informed by our NHS experiences - our services are designed to meet quality standards and current guidelines, and therefore stand up to scrutiny. But we want to go much further than that. NeuroNest Psychology aims to offer an enhanced service - we want you to feel welcomed from your first contact, to feel supported throughout our work together, to feel that we see the strengths and difficulties that form your story.

The NeuroNest Psychology Approach

Compliance and compassion all under one roof

It’s one thing to access a NICE-compliant assessment (i.e. one that should be accepted by the NHS). It’s another thing to access it in an environment where you feel welcomed and supported. We can do both.

As a neuro-affirmative practice, we see neurodivergence as so much more than a list of symptoms. We value the lived experiences of those seeking assessments with us. We see the strengths in neurodivergence, and we advocate for the rights of neurodivergent individuals.

With our years of NHS experience, training in the use of gold-standard measures, and our values and relationship-led assessment model, we like to think that the NeuroNest Psychology experience gives you the best of both worlds - a clinically robust assessment delivered with genuine collaboration, respect, and care throughout.

We’re incredibly proud of our reviews which can be seen here, and on our home page.

The NeuroNest Psychology Offer

Here’s what you can expect from us

Approachability - We’ll do everything we can to help you feel at ease, from first contact to last

Transparency - We’ll provide clear, transparent information about us, our processes and costs

Adaptability - We’ll take assessment work at your pace

Respect - We’ll always look at you as a whole person, with strengths and difficulties, struggles and triumphs

And what we hope to provide you with

Understanding - Of the unique way your brain works, the strengths you have and the challenges you may face

Confidence - In your brilliant, individual perspective and your ability to work with it, rather than against it

Validation - That we see you, just as you are, and we hear your story.

Direction - For the next steps you can take, whether that’s to make some adjustments and accommodations, or just sit with your new understanding for a while

But what does this actually look (and feel) like?

We know that words like ‘transparency’ and ‘respect’ sound great, but what really matters is how they show up in practice.

At NeuroNest Psychology, living our values means being clear about what an assessment involves from the outset, including timescales, costs, and what it can (and can’t) tell you. We explain why we’re gathering particular information, how it will be used, and how different pieces of the assessment fit together. We’re clear from the very beginning, based on a screening process which we offer for free, whether we think an assessment is indicated and which type would best meet yours or your childs needs.

The process is collaborative rather than done to you. There is space to ask questions, reflect, and make sense of things as we go, and you’ll never be kept in the dark or rushed through steps you don’t understand. Our assessments are based on best practice guidance, but we don’t stick to rigid pathways. We take care to use clear, accessible language, avoid unnecessary jargon, and check out understanding with you throughout. Above all, we aim to treat people with the same care, curiosity, and respect we would want for our own families — taking the time to listen properly, hold complexity, and do the work thoughtfully.

We do assessment work every day, it’s as familiar to us as your work is to you. But we never lose sight of the fact that an assessment for you or your child has likely been years in the making - wondering, worrying, researching and thinking. To walk this journey with you is a priviledge that we never lose sight of and regardless of the outcome, we want to be a good companion.

About me

Lovely to meet you, I’m Laura.

After more than 16 years working as a Clinical Psychologist for the NHS (with a particular focus on working with people with learning disabilities and neurodivergence) I left to set up NeuroNest Psychology.

Every brain is unique, and every story deserves to be heard with care. My passion has always been helping people understand their unique strengths and chellenges, because I believe that understanding is what enables us to live life to our fullest potential. I wanted to bring that understanding to more people in a less clinical (and anxiety-inducing) setting. That’s when NeuroNest Psychology was born, in all of its warm and welcoming glory!

More than anything, I want to make the process of assessment and diagnosis smooth and comfortable. Seeking an assessment for yourself or your child is a really big deal. I founded NeuroNest Psychology to offer an assessment service that is both clinically robust and individualised, compassionate and friendly.

Outside of work, I enjoy dips in the sea, spending time with my family, and wearing a lot of leopard print.

I am an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist - Dr Laura Surley PYL33419.

NeuroNest HQ

Bringing a “safe space” to life

NeuroNest Psychology was created to be a warm, empowering alternative to traditional assessment options. We wanted to bring this approach to our physical space too by creating a non-clinical environment. Somewhere you can kick off your shoes and enjoy a warm drink. Our assessments are all carried out here in person, though some appointments can be done online if preferred.