Psychologist in Maroochydore for cognitive assessment, rehabilitation, therapy & brain health
Welcome
I'm Rory Fischer, a registered psychologist with a special interest in cognition and the brain. I help adults who want answers about a diagnosis, are recovering from a brain injury or stroke, or have noticed changes in memory, attention or problem solving. I also support people with their mental health and wellbeing, and people who want to look after their brain health as they age.
How can I help?
Cognitive assessment
A detailed evaluation of how your mind is working, using standardised psychological and neuropsychological tests. It examines intellectual functioning, memory, attention, processing speed, executive functioning, language and visuospatial ability. An assessment can clarify your cognitive profile, diagnose conditions such as intellectual disability, specific learning disorders and ADHD, and contribute to the diagnosis of conditions such as dementia and acquired brain injury alongside your medical team.
Cognitive rehabilitation
Practical, personalised support for living well with cognitive changes after brain injury, stroke or illness, or with ADHD, mild cognitive impairment or early dementia. The focus is on practical strategies for memory, attention, language, processing speed and problem solving in everyday life, along with psychological support and working towards goals that matter to you. This work often draws on the same lifestyle approaches used in brain health support.
Psychological therapy
Evidence-based therapy for your mental health and wellbeing. Supporting you with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, adjustment to change, emotional regulation, social connection and self-esteem, drawing on approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and mindfulness. This can be your sole focus, or sit alongside assessment and rehabilitation when how you feel matters as much as how you think.
Brain health support
A forward-looking program focused on the modifiable lifestyle factors linked to improving and maintaining long-term brain health. Covering areas such as physical activity, sleep, alcohol, mood, stress, digital brain training, and staying mentally and socially active. Helping you build cognitive reserve and address the areas of risk and opportunity that matter most for you, through structured, supported, and achievable change.