Chestnut Psychology · Led by Dr Erin M. Beal, Clinical Psychologist
Supporting adults with neurological conditions, cognitive difficulties, emotional wellbeing and neurodivergence.
Assessment · Rehabilitation · Therapy
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Email us today - self-referral welcome, no GP needed
We reply within 48 hours to discuss the right pathway
Dr Erin Beal
Chestnut Psychology is a clinical psychology and neuropsychology practice based in Sheffield and the West of Ireland, founded and led by Dr Erin M. Beal, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with specialist training in neuropsychology. We work with adults experiencing cognitive, emotional and psychological difficulties - including people living with acquired brain injury, stroke and other neurological conditions, as well as autistic and ADHD adults seeking understanding and support.
Our work is evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming. We seek to understand the whole person and their context - not simply to apply a label.
Alongside Dr Beal, our associate psychologists bring years of clinical experience and a strong academic foundation in neuropsychology, trauma and psychological science. Whether through assessment, rehabilitation or therapy, every piece of work is delivered in a space that is inclusive, respectful and empowering.
Dr Erin M. Beal is an HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist.
Specialist assessment, rehabilitation and therapy - delivered in line with NICE guidance and national best practice, and tailored to each person's needs.
Comprehensive cognitive assessment for acquired brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain tumours and other neurological conditions - with formulation and rehabilitation planning.
Targeted support for memory, attention and executive-functioning difficulties - including fatigue management and compensatory strategy training to rebuild everyday function.
Evidence-based therapy for adjustment following illness or injury, anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, health-related distress and identity after diagnosis.
Gold-standard, neurodiversity-affirming assessment for autism and ADHD - individually or as a combined profile - conducted in line with NICE guidance.
Reflective, supportive clinical supervision for psychologists and trainees working in neuropsychology, neurodiversity and related fields.
Workshops and consultation on neurodiversity, brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation and neuropsychological assessment for organisations, schools and healthcare providers.
If you're unsure whether we're the right fit, please get in touch - we'll always be honest about suitability.
Therapy is grounded in approaches with a strong evidence base - including CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - within an integrative clinical-psychology framework.
All work is completed in accordance with NICE guidance and national best-practice standards.
We practise from a neuroaffirmative, trauma-informed framework. Neurodivergence is not something to be "treated" or "cured" - our role is to understand and validate identity. This runs right through our autism and ADHD assessments and, just as importantly, into the post-diagnostic support that follows: helping you make sense of a diagnosis, access the right adjustments and build on your strengths.
Explore neurodiversity assessment & supportA clear, unhurried pathway from first contact onward - whether you're coming for assessment, rehabilitation or therapy.
Get in touch to tell us a little about what you're looking for. We'll explain the options and confirm the right fit for you.
We talk through your history, goals and any questions, so we agree a plan together before anything begins.
Thorough, paced work - whether a neuropsychological assessment, a course of therapy or a rehabilitation programme.
Clear, readable feedback and recommendations, with the option of continued support where it would help.
Free, 24/7 urgent mental health advice.
Freephone, 24/7, confidential. For anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
Free, 24/7 support by text from trained volunteers.
Freephone, 24/7. Emotional support, crisis de-escalation and referral guidance.
Local directory including 24/7 services and live chat.
Enquiries are open - email is the best way to reach us. Tell us a little about yourself and what you're looking for, and we'll reply to discuss the right pathway, fees and next steps.
Send us a short email with a little about yourself, what you're looking for - assessment, rehabilitation, therapy or something else - and how you'd prefer to be contacted. There's no obligation, and we'll always be honest about whether we're the right fit.
Send an enquiry emailPlease don't include sensitive clinical detail in a first email - a brief outline is all we need. This practice does not offer a crisis service; if you need urgent support, see the resources above.