Eric Lacey

About Eric Lacey

Eric is a highly accomplished Cognitive Clinical Neuropsychologist with extensive experience in psychological assessment, research, teaching, and multidisciplinary support across a wide range of populations and clinical presentations. With a PhD in Cognitive Clinical Neuropsychology and an academic background spanning psychology, history, politics, drama, and theatre studies, he brings an exceptionally broad, interdisciplinary perspective to his work.

Over the course of his career, Eric has contributed significantly to the fields of neuropsychology, neurodiversity, cognitive assessment, and psychosocial support. His professional experience includes the development and implementation of cognitive and psychological assessments for both adults and children, including individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions, intellectual disabilities, and neurodegenerative disorders. He has also worked closely with vulnerable adults, young people, and families, carrying out parental capacity assessments, designing reunification plans, and providing ongoing one-to-one support to teenagers in care. These roles highlight his strong commitment to safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and trauma-informed practice.

Eric’s academic and teaching experience is equally extensive. He has taught modules in health psychology, personality and individual differences, clinical issues, intellectual disability, applied psychology, applied behaviour analysis, and research methods. His responsibilities have included curriculum design, delivery of lectures, examination development, and thesis supervision. In addition, he has delivered specialised psychology content for both undergraduate and postgraduate learners in professional health-related programmes, emphasising behavioural change, patient-centred care, fear and anxiety management, and psychological foundations for clinical practice.

His research background spans more than a decade and includes psychometric design, EEG and electrophysiological measurement, behavioural task development, and population-based research. He has been involved in projects exploring error processing, sustained attention, mild induced hypothermia, cognitive ageing, brain-computer interface classification, and Alzheimer’s disease. His work has been published in reputable scientific journals and presented at major international conferences. Beyond traditional research, Eric has also contributed to public engagement through knowledge dissemination projects, including the development of an informational film promoting healthy ageing for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Eric’s professional interests are wide-ranging and include ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, disordered eating, addiction, healthy ageing, neurodegeneration, anxiety, childhood trauma, physical activity as a therapeutic tool, and Universal Design across education, workplaces, and sport. His ability to integrate psychological science with practical, real-world applications is evident throughout his work, particularly in his engagement with community outreach, stakeholder collaboration, and educational initiatives.

In addition to his clinical and academic achievements, Eric has substantial experience using sport, physical activity, dance, and arts-based interventions to support wellbeing in community and therapeutic settings. His background includes coaching in athletics, Gaelic games, and cricket, as well as extensive involvement in arts, media, and cultural organisations. This diverse skillset enriches his therapeutic approach, allowing him to connect with individuals from varied backgrounds through creative, strengths-based methods.

With deep expertise, a multidisciplinary outlook, and a strong commitment to supporting individuals across the lifespan, Eric brings an exceptional level of insight and compassion to his work. His career reflects a blend of scientific rigour, educational leadership, creative engagement, and person-centred practice—making him a highly respected practitioner in the fields of psychology and neuropsychology.