Digby

Mr Digby Ormond-Brown

Neuropsychologist

We run a clinically proven brain health programme, especially valuable in early dementia, brain injury, and mood disorders. We provide FDA approved vagal nerve stimulation to promote neuroplasticity and restore autonomic balance. Our Neuroharmonics treatment is driven by new findings in neuroscience and targets sleep, nutrition, breathing, exercise, genetics, emotion, cognition, and social interaction. Gentle, skilled, evidence-based, we heal because we care.

About Me

We guide individuals seeking to restore their brain’s vitality and function. Our clinically proven brain health programme offers valuable support, particularly for those navigating early dementia or recovering from brain injury. We utilise FDA approved vagal nerve stimulation to promote neuroplasticity. We also utilise nutritional neuroscience, focusing on nutrients over drugs, to boost recovery and treat mood disorders. This tailored approach helps you regain well-being.

Approach

My sessions translate that evidence-led brain care into practical steps: focused assessments followed by hands-on neurostimulation and personalised nutrient strategies, paced to how your brain responds. I meet people in Johannesburg and online, in Afrikaans or English, working with adults, children and elders at a steady, goal-focused tempo. We blend neuropsychological testing, functional tasks and collaborative planning; between sessions you'll have clear homework and simple metrics so progress is visible. This approach suits those seeking measurable gains in memory, mood and daily functioning.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

  • Brain Working Recursive Therapy

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

  • Stroke Support

    The psychological aftermath of a stroke, which can include emotional changes, cognitive difficulties, grief over lost abilities, and family adjustment.

  • Paediatrics

    Mental health services specifically designed for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs.

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • Neuropsychology

    A specialist field that assesses and addresses cognitive difficulties related to brain conditions, injury, or neurodevelopmental disorders.

  • Rehabilitation (Cognitive)

    Structured programmes to restore or compensate for cognitive abilities (memory, attention, problem-solving) after brain injury or illness.

Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Alzheimer's / Dementia

    A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and decline in thinking skills, eventually affecting the ability to carry out everyday tasks.

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  • Brain Injury

    Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

    Learn more about Brain Injury
  • Dementia

    A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Physical Disability

    A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.

  • Epilepsy

    A neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures, which can also carry significant emotional and social impacts including anxiety, stigma, and lifestyle limitations.

  • Memory Problems

    Difficulties with retaining or recalling information, which may be related to ageing, brain injury, neurological conditions, stress, or psychological factors.

  • Parkinson's

    A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination, often accompanied by anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes.

  • Stroke Support

    The psychological aftermath of a stroke, which can include emotional changes, cognitive difficulties, grief over lost abilities, and family adjustment.

Professional Title:

  • Neuropsychologist

    A psychologist specialising in the relationship between the brain and behaviour, assessing cognitive functioning after injury, illness, or neurodevelopmental conditions.

Qualifications


University of the Witwatersrand

Registrations


Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Neuropsychologist

Service Area


Ormond Neuroscience

In-person & Online

Auckland Park

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

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