An interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation for people living with brain injury.
Our Therapy team use their expert knowledge of brain injury and skills across a range of therapies to offer a bespoke and specialist interdisciplinary approach to neurorehabilitation.
We work collaboratively with other Headway East London services to support people to achieve their potential and live a meaningful life.
Anyone can make a referral: family, friends, GPs or other professionals. You can even refer yourself.
If you wish to refer yourself or someone else to any of the Headway East London services, please fill our Referral Form.
For questions about the referral form or to request a word or PDF version of the form, please contact info@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.
Please note that Headway Services must be funded for a person to attend and or receive the service. See the Referral Form for service costs.
We offer private therapy sessions with the aim of supporting people living with brain injury, their family or carer in navigating the complex path of recovery.
We offer the following therapies and services:
Therapy can support people living with brain injury to manage symptoms such as fatigue, pain or dizziness, develop strategies to manage cognitive impairment, and gain confidence and independence.
“Talking therapy helped me come out of my shell and learn about myself.”
Member
Therapy Service Manager / Neurophysiotherapist
Speech and Language Therapist
Claire has worked with people with acquired brain injury for 25 years. She works collaboratively with people living with brain injury, their families, friends, carers and colleagues to ensure that progress made in therapy translates into their daily lives.
Her approach focuses on her clients’ priorities using interventions to address both the impairment and their participation in meaningful activities. These might include conversation therapy, group therapy, communication partner training, and work-based interventions including reading, writing and study skills.
On working at Headway East London, she says: “I love working at Headway because it is a vibrant, motivating space where people quickly feel comfortable and can engage in a range of activities. There is a culture of peer support, care and kindness.”
Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Tina is an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience. She has worked in private psychiatric hospitals, NHS, and in private practice.
Tina combines different approaches to find the right fit for the individuals and couples she works with. This allows her to offer a unique and creative approach to working with clients with brain injury.
Her work can help people understand and come to terms with the life changes that brain injury can bring, find a new version of themselves and live a meaningful life.
On working at Headway East London, she says: “I love being there, surrounded by everything that’s going on, the wonderful projects and people and the amazing energy that it brings.”
Therapy Technical Instructor
Stephanie has been supporting people affected by brain injury for the last 10 years.
Before Headway East London, she worked with therapy teams in a variety of settings — hospitals, rehabilitation units, and the community.
As a Therapy Technical Instructor, she works in one-on-one and group sessions that include Movement and Dance, Yoga, Relaxation and Meditation, Gym, Sensory Baking and Peer Support Groups.
She is a qualified Holistic Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher, and she is training to become an Integrative Psychotherapist.
On working at Headway East London, she says: “There is such a sense of belonging and community here. Headway is a place that invites exploration and connection. We learn from each other, and everyone has something to contribute.”
Counsellor Enfield Brain Injury Service
Colette is a person- centred therapist who is part of the team working in Headway East London’s Enfield Brain Injury Service. She has worked in many public sector roles and enjoys serving people.
She sees life as a journey, sometimes it’s easy and sometimes it has challenges – brain injury represents just one of these challenges. Despite the ups and down’s we each have the resources to navigate our way through this journey of life. Her counselling provides a safe and confidential space, in which you can be supported on your journey by being able to talk about your inner most thoughts, what has changed, thoughts about the future and how you feel.
On working at Headway East London, she says: “I was drawn to work on behalf of Headway as I understand brain injury and feel well placed to accompany members, supporting them on their individual journeys. I saw the amazing work of the centre and was inspired by the warmth and understanding between members, staff and volunteers, it was something which I wanted to share in.”
Occupational Therapist
Leanne is an experienced neuro occupational therapist with a specialist interest in cognitive and behavioural rehabilitation. She is passionate about empowering clients and the support systems around them through collaborative, goal-orientated working.
She believes in holistic treatment that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of recovery, using a combination of an impairment-based therapy alongside supporting individuals to regain function within the tasks that are important to them.
On working at Headway East London, she says: “Headway offers a space and sense of belonging for everyone, where their contribution is valued and everyone is supported to achieve.”
Accessing the Therapy Service starts by filling out a Referral Form and having an assessment with one of our team.
We accept self-referrals and referrals from case managers and other professionals, families and carers.
If you meet the referral criteria and have funding in place, we can begin the assessment process for this service.
If you wish to refer yourself or someone else to any of the Headway East London services, please fill our Referral Form.
For questions about the referral form or to request a word or PDF version of the form, please contact info@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.
Please note that Headway Services must be funded for a person to attend and or receive the service. See the Referral Form for service costs.
Our therapists work out how best to give the help that people need.
Depending on your therapy goals, sessions can take place for individuals, couples or families at our centre in Hackney; at home; online; or from other venues in the community.
Each individual’s pathway is unique and we work with our professional teams to determine the best package of support.
We are commissioned by NHS North Central London to provide specialist community-based therapy services for adults with a non-progressive acquired brain injury (except stroke) in Enfield.
The values of Headway East London which acknowledge the long term and complex nature of brain injury are incorporated in our innovative approach to community rehabilitation.
If you would like to refer someone or be referred yourself to the Enfield Community Brain Injury Service, download and fill out the Referral Form and send it to info@headwayeastlondon.org
“I don’t think I would have been at the stage I am without the group.”
Are you interested in joining the Therapy Service Team?
Check our vacancy page.
Are you looking for a student placement?
We accept 2nd year masters or doctorate students training in the following disciplines: Psychotherapy, Counselling psychology, Clinical psychology, Art psychotherapy, Dance and movement psychotherapy, Music therapy, Drama therapy. If you’re interested, contact therapies@
headwayeastlondon.org.
For more information, you can read our service specification or contact the Therapy Service Manager Nora Brennan on nora.brennan@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.
