Romsey and New Forest Psychology is a private practice offering psychological therapy to adults, and neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.

Psychological therapy is an active process involving listening and exploring problems, and working together to make changes which allow you to live your life better.

Neuropsychologists have specialist expertise in understanding neurological conditions; we can assess cognitive difficulties and use psychological knowledge to help people with these conditions to manage the impact on their lives.

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Dr. Astri Ablitt
Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist
PhD DClinPsych BSc 
Chartered Member of British Psychological Society (BPS)
Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists

Clinical Experience & Specialism

I have over 18 years of experience working clinically in the NHS. I am currently Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist at University Hospital Southampton. I have worked across a range of settings including mental health services for older adults, community neuropsychology services, inpatient settings, specialist stroke services and the regional centre for neurology.

Therapeutically, I have special interests in working with people who have anxiety and low mood, people experiencing loss or bereavement, and those who are living with physical health difficulties, including neurological conditions.
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Most of the people I see are feeling stuck in some way and are seeking to make changes. The aim of our work together is to develop an understanding of the experience, of where it came from and what keeps it going, and to find ways to move forward, do things differently and to live life better.

(I do not work with children or offer assessments for ADHD or ASD)

Professional Training & Accreditation

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist on the professional register of Clinical Neuropsychologists. I completed a doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Warwick in 2008 and subsequently completed the BPS Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology.

I also have a research PhD from the University of Sheffield, I have been a visiting lecturer at the University of Southampton since 2010 and I have published a number of research papers. I enjoy teaching and training roles and I have delivered training and supervision to a range of professionals, patient groups and voluntary sector organisations.

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Clinical & Research Publications

• Blake, J., Ablitt, A., Ruffman, C., Morley, K., Williams, S., Moore, A. & Papps, B. (2019). "Functional neurological disorder: Reflections on a pilot psychoeducational group in Hampshire". The Neuropsychologist. BPS: Leicester
• Ablitt, A. (2016). "Delivering psychological care in an early supported discharge team for stroke survivors". Clinical Psychology Forum. BPS: Leicester
• Ablitt, A., Jones, G.V., & Muers, J. (2010). "Awareness of carer distress in people with dementia". International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 25(12), 1246-1252.
• Ablitt, A., Jones, G. V., & Muers, J. (2009). "Living with dementia: a systematic review of the influence of relationship factors". Aging & Mental Health, 13(4), 497-511.
• Ablitt, A. J. (2008). "Relationships between people with dementia and their carers" (Doctoral dissertation, University of Warwick).
• Robinson, A. J., & Pascalis, O. (2004). "Development of flexible visual recognition memory in human infants". Developmental Science, 7(5), 527-533.​

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