Sydney Memory Centre
Supporting healthy cognitive ageing through early detection and diagnosis, prevention, and management of cognitive difficulties.
Sydney Memory Centre is a Clinical Neuropsychology practice led by Dr Nicole Kochan, Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist. We offer expert neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation and strategies for dementia risk reduction for adults.
About Dr Kochan
Dr Nicole Kochan
Director & Principal, Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist
BPsych (Hons), MClinNeuropsych, PhD, MAPS
Dr Nicole Kochan is a highly experienced clinical neuropsychologist with more than 25 years clinical and research experience in cognitive ageing, dementia and brain health. She has a special interest in memory disorders and dementia at their earliest stages, where accurate diagnosis matters most and access to the widest range of treatment options remains open.
AHPRA: PSY0001137895
Our Services
Adult Neuropsychology
We provide thorough, evidence-based assessment, rehabilitation and strategies for preventing cognitive decline, tailored to each individual's needs.
Neuropsychological Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of memory, attention, executive function, language, and other cognitive domains. Assessments are used to diagnose conditions such as dementia, mild cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, and other neurocognitive conditions. Every assessment concludes with a plain-language discussion of results and the implications, and a written report, providing clarity for patients, families, and treating clinicians.
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Personalised cognitive interventions designed to improve cognition, promote better every day functioning and well-being for individuals with cognitive difficulties, and to reduce carer burden for families. Rehabilitation draws on evidence-based principles and includes cognitive training, and strategies targeting cognitive abilities such as memory and attention to help individuals build on their strengths and manage challenges.
Optimising Brain Health
Up to 45% of dementia risk can be attributed to modifiable risk factors (WHO, 2026). We provide brain health evaluations, evidence-based advice and lifestyle support to help people of all ages reduce their dementia risk and adopt brain-healthy behaviours, to support maintenance of cognitive health, and improve overall health and well-being.
For Referrers
Accepting referrals from GPs and specialists.
Sydney Memory Centre welcomes referrals from general practitioners, neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, other medical specialists and allied health professionals. We aim to provide timely, thorough assessments with clear, clinically useful reports to support your patient's care.
For Clients & Families
We understand that clients and families may have some uncertainty about what is a neuropsychological assessment and what does it involve. Please visit the Clients page where we answer frequently asked questions.
Cognition & Dementia Research Updates
We partner with leading research programs developing new, evidence-based approaches to diagnosis, treatment and interventions for cognitive disorders and dementia. Find out about the latest research discoveries and progress in dementia research.
Appointments and enquiries.
Location
Level 2, 156 Edgecliff Road (at Saje)
Woollahra NSW
Access
Wheelchair accessible · Short walk from Bondi Junction train and bus interchange · Nearby parking
Expert neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation and promoting brain health in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
AHPRA: PSY0001137895