“Can you just do some CBT, please?" - Single session therapy on the paediatric ward
Dr Lisshammar is a Clinical Neuropsychologist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, working across neurology and rehabilitation services, and lead psychologist for the autoimmune neurological disorders team. She was previously the clinical psychologist in the paediatric team at the National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, UK. Her clinical work focuses on complex neurological conditions, including spinal cord injury, immune-mediated neurological disorders, hydrocephalus-related syndromes, and sleep disorders. She has a particular interest in integrating neuropsychology within multidisciplinary care pathways and psychologically informed rehabilitation, drawing on her additional training in clinical neuropsychiatry.
She is also a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Gothenburg within the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Her research focuses on spinal cord injury, with an emphasis on healthcare utilisation, secondary prevention, and co-production in healthcare systems.
Dr Lisshammar has presented her work at national and international conferences. Alongside her clinical and academic roles, she has consulted on third-sector and digital health initiatives, and has established a national supervision initiative supporting psychologists working in specialised neurological rehabilitation.