Ben is a compassionate Neuropsychologist with over 20 years of full-time clinical experience in the assessment and management pf cognitive, behavioural and emotional features of neurological and psychiatric conditions. He has practiced widely across hospital, outpatient and private practice settings.

Particular areas of expertise include acquired brain injury due to head trauma and stroke, differential diagnosis of neurodegenerative conditions, adult and aged psychiatry, substance use disorders and assessment of ADHD.

Ben has also developed extensive medicolegal expertise, having prepared over 1,000 reports for legal proceedings relating to matters, including personal injury, medical negligence, historical sexual abuse and decision-making capacity. Reports are commended as being thorough yet concise, evidence-based, easy to understand, and to contain clear explanation of opinion.

“New Beginnings are often disguised as painful endings”

Professional Areas of Interest

Acquired brain injury due to trauma, stroke, hypoxia or neurodegenerative causes (e.g. multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease)
– Differential diagnosis of dementia, e.g. Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular disease, frontotemporal lobar degeneration, cortical Lewy body disease
– Cognitive and functional challenges in the setting of psychiatric diagnoses and substance use disorders
– Assessment and advice for NDIS participants in the setting of plan reviews
– Assessment of decision-making capacity in relation to powers of attorney and wills
– Assessment of neurodiverse people with a view to diagnosis, management and input into functioning
– Medico-legal examinations in the setting of personal injuries
– Provision of second opinions in people with complex presenting cognitive and behavioural features

Professional Qualification

Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)

Doctor of Philosophy (Cognitive Neuroscience)

Professional Memberships

Member of the Australian Psychological Society
Fellow of the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists
Member of the Australian Clinical Neuropsychology Association
Member of the Panel of Independent Medical Examiners – TAC
Member of the Panel of Independent Medical Examiners – WorkSafe

When not working

When not working, I love spending time with my family and friends. I occasionally try my hand at cooking, currently am trying to improve my lamentable golf handicap

Dr Ben Harris

“New Beginnings are often disguised as painful endings”

Professional Areas of Interest

Professional Qualification

Professional Memberships

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