Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Counselling in St Albans

Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, miserable or unable to live the life you want? It can be difficult to make positive changes sometimes. You know you would like things to be different, but it's hard to know where to start. I offer a warm, compassionate, and open approach to understand what you would like to be different. and what is keeping things stuck. Working together with you, I use a range of evidence based approaches to help you move forwards in living the life you want.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, miserable or unable to live the life you want? It can be difficult to make positive changes sometimes. You know you would like things to be different, but it's hard to know where to start. I offer a warm, compassionate, and open approach to understand what you would like to be different. and what is keeping things stuck. Working together with you, I use a range of evidence based approaches to help you move forwards in living the life you want.
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Dr Andrea Ralph
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hello, I’m Andrea, a Clinical Psychologist with over 16 years of experience working across the NHS and private practice. I specialise in supporting children, young people, and parents who are facing life’s challenges, feeling stuck, or wanting things to change. I offer a warm, creative and non-judgemental space to make sense of the difficulties and move forwards in a way that feels meaningful. I support with themes such as anxiety, mood, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and identity. I’m also deeply interested in parent wellbeing — particularly in supporting parents as they begin/navigate the many transitions of parenting.
Hello, I’m Andrea, a Clinical Psychologist with over 16 years of experience working across the NHS and private practice. I specialise in supporting children, young people, and parents who are facing life’s challenges, feeling stuck, or wanting things to change. I offer a warm, creative and non-judgemental space to make sense of the difficulties and move forwards in a way that feels meaningful. I support with themes such as anxiety, mood, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and identity. I’m also deeply interested in parent wellbeing — particularly in supporting parents as they begin/navigate the many transitions of parenting.
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Bernie Wooder
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Online Only
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to get the results you need to move you from where you are now to where you want to be. To do that I use my 34 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind. Formerly of Harley Street I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP. I have also counselled and trained therapists at Guys Hospital, London.
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to get the results you need to move you from where you are now to where you want to be. To do that I use my 34 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind. Formerly of Harley Street I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP. I have also counselled and trained therapists at Guys Hospital, London.
020 3974 2065 View 020 3974 2065
Dr Omar Cummins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Change is possible. You don’t have to stay stuck in the same painful cycles. If you’re living with trauma, anxiety, depression, or feeling disconnected from life and your potential, there is a way forward. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with 26 years’ experience helping clients move from stuckness to wellness and beyond.
Change is possible. You don’t have to stay stuck in the same painful cycles. If you’re living with trauma, anxiety, depression, or feeling disconnected from life and your potential, there is a way forward. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with 26 years’ experience helping clients move from stuckness to wellness and beyond.
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Dr Hannah Taylor
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Hannah. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a background in NHS and private settings, offering a calm and compassionate space to explore what’s brought you to therapy. I work with adults who are adjusting to health challenges, experiencing anxiety or low mood, or navigating significant life changes. These experiences can feel overwhelming or difficult to make sense of. I aim to offer a warm, safe, and approachable space to reflect on what’s been happening, consider what feels most important to you, and explore practical, meaningful ways forward.
Hello, I’m Hannah. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a background in NHS and private settings, offering a calm and compassionate space to explore what’s brought you to therapy. I work with adults who are adjusting to health challenges, experiencing anxiety or low mood, or navigating significant life changes. These experiences can feel overwhelming or difficult to make sense of. I aim to offer a warm, safe, and approachable space to reflect on what’s been happening, consider what feels most important to you, and explore practical, meaningful ways forward.
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Marie McGeechan
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
I specialise in EMDR and CBT and have worked in mental health since 2011. EMDR and CBT are effective psychological therapies in treating a range of anxiety disorders as well as depression. I have worked across a range of psychological settings throughout my career. I am passionate about helping those I work with in a collaborative way, ensuing you feel empowered about your mental health and the work we will do together.
I specialise in EMDR and CBT and have worked in mental health since 2011. EMDR and CBT are effective psychological therapies in treating a range of anxiety disorders as well as depression. I have worked across a range of psychological settings throughout my career. I am passionate about helping those I work with in a collaborative way, ensuing you feel empowered about your mental health and the work we will do together.
01236 800668 View 01236 800668
Julie Field
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
07427 594809 View 07427 594809
Oceanic Counselling
Counsellor, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.
This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.
01923 920465 View 01923 920465
Dr Margaret Jordan
Psychologist, AFBPSsS
Serves Area
I work with most presenting issues in children & adults. I specialise in brain-based therapies that I integrate with talking therapies. My specialist area is psychological trauma and emotional regulation found in most issues. I have 40 years experience in the NHS, Private & Voluntary sectors with children, couples & adults.
I work with most presenting issues in children & adults. I specialise in brain-based therapies that I integrate with talking therapies. My specialist area is psychological trauma and emotional regulation found in most issues. I have 40 years experience in the NHS, Private & Voluntary sectors with children, couples & adults.
020 4538 5340 View 020 4538 5340

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Anne Giannotti
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Online Only
In my work I take a humanistic perspective that integrates psychodynamic and attachment theories with a person-centred approach. I adapt sessions to a client's unique needs and work together with the individual to find ways for improving self-esteem with warmth, empathy and confidentiality.
In my work I take a humanistic perspective that integrates psychodynamic and attachment theories with a person-centred approach. I adapt sessions to a client's unique needs and work together with the individual to find ways for improving self-esteem with warmth, empathy and confidentiality.
020 4538 2839 View 020 4538 2839
Su-Lin B Yii
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London SW18
I enjoy working with people who are keen to know more about how their brain functions, and want to know about how to optimise their thinking abilities. I am also a piano teacher and enjoy integrating musical learning or creativity into therapy, when indicated.
I enjoy working with people who are keen to know more about how their brain functions, and want to know about how to optimise their thinking abilities. I am also a piano teacher and enjoy integrating musical learning or creativity into therapy, when indicated.
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James Pamment
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
London W1G
The client I am best at supporting is someone experiencing cognitive, emotional, or behavioural difficulties following a neurological condition or acquired brain injury. They may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure how to make sense of changes in memory, attention, emotions, or confidence. They want clear understanding, practical strategies, and compassionate support. Their goal is to reduce distress, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with what matters most—work, relationships, independence, or identity—so they can move forward with greater clarity and purpose.
The client I am best at supporting is someone experiencing cognitive, emotional, or behavioural difficulties following a neurological condition or acquired brain injury. They may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure how to make sense of changes in memory, attention, emotions, or confidence. They want clear understanding, practical strategies, and compassionate support. Their goal is to reduce distress, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with what matters most—work, relationships, independence, or identity—so they can move forward with greater clarity and purpose.
020 4634 8831 View 020 4634 8831
Dr Jadzia Duncan-Bosu
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
As a registered clinical psychologist I have a passion for working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, such as fear, anxiety, poor self-esteem, low mood, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, stress, difficulties in adjusting to life events and interpersonal difficulties. I know that deciding to seek help can be difficult, yet living with emotional difficulties can be even more challenging and draining. I want to empower you to find new ways of coping and being. This can mean learning new coping strategies, relating differently to your thoughts and emotions, and being more connected to others.
As a registered clinical psychologist I have a passion for working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, such as fear, anxiety, poor self-esteem, low mood, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, stress, difficulties in adjusting to life events and interpersonal difficulties. I know that deciding to seek help can be difficult, yet living with emotional difficulties can be even more challenging and draining. I want to empower you to find new ways of coping and being. This can mean learning new coping strategies, relating differently to your thoughts and emotions, and being more connected to others.
01748 901517 View 01748 901517
Sara Simblett
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
London W1G
I support people experiencing cognitive, emotional or behavioural difficulties linked to neurological or mental health conditions. They may feel overwhelmed, confused, or stuck, and want to better understand their experiences. They need collaborative, respectful support that recognises their strengths as well as challenges. Their goal is to gain clarity, build coping skills, improve confidence, and reconnect with meaningful activities and relationships. They want to feel understood, empowered, and better equipped to move forward with purpose and resilience.
I support people experiencing cognitive, emotional or behavioural difficulties linked to neurological or mental health conditions. They may feel overwhelmed, confused, or stuck, and want to better understand their experiences. They need collaborative, respectful support that recognises their strengths as well as challenges. Their goal is to gain clarity, build coping skills, improve confidence, and reconnect with meaningful activities and relationships. They want to feel understood, empowered, and better equipped to move forward with purpose and resilience.
020 4634 7371 View 020 4634 7371
Sarah Walton
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London SE1
I'm Sarah. I offer Online and in-person Therapy and Executive Coaching and am founder of Soul Writing coaching. I believe change is possible. We may use meditation and inner transformation work which calms your nervous system and decreases anxiety, for clients open to this way of working. After a brain injury in 2004 I developed my own approach to using creative writing, storytelling work, breath work and somatic work to calm the nervous system. By re-imagining the stories which shape and drive your life, change is possible. I call this approach Soul Writing Coaching - you can find out more on my website.
I'm Sarah. I offer Online and in-person Therapy and Executive Coaching and am founder of Soul Writing coaching. I believe change is possible. We may use meditation and inner transformation work which calms your nervous system and decreases anxiety, for clients open to this way of working. After a brain injury in 2004 I developed my own approach to using creative writing, storytelling work, breath work and somatic work to calm the nervous system. By re-imagining the stories which shape and drive your life, change is possible. I call this approach Soul Writing Coaching - you can find out more on my website.
01273 115974 View 01273 115974
Georgina Browne
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
CAMNC offers assessment and therapy services for people suffering with cognitive and / or related mental health problems. Our clients typically include people with memory and concentration problems as a result of neurological conditions such as dementia and brain injury or as a result of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression and trauma. We provide dementia screening services, detailed cognitive analysis, rehabilitation, and treatment packages. We also provide therapy to both clients and carers to help manage problems with adjustment, anxiety and low mood. Feel free to get in touch to discuss your own requirements.
CAMNC offers assessment and therapy services for people suffering with cognitive and / or related mental health problems. Our clients typically include people with memory and concentration problems as a result of neurological conditions such as dementia and brain injury or as a result of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression and trauma. We provide dementia screening services, detailed cognitive analysis, rehabilitation, and treatment packages. We also provide therapy to both clients and carers to help manage problems with adjustment, anxiety and low mood. Feel free to get in touch to discuss your own requirements.
01223 981490 View 01223 981490
Alison Victoria Griffiths
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
My mission is to create a nurturing and empowering space for individuals struggling with self-esteem, confidence, and lack of resilience. I understand that many clients come to therapy feeling unheard, unworthy, and uncertain of their place in the world. My aim is to facilitate a journey of self-discovery and healing, where clients can reclaim their voice, rebuild their self-worth, and foster a sense of belonging.
My mission is to create a nurturing and empowering space for individuals struggling with self-esteem, confidence, and lack of resilience. I understand that many clients come to therapy feeling unheard, unworthy, and uncertain of their place in the world. My aim is to facilitate a journey of self-discovery and healing, where clients can reclaim their voice, rebuild their self-worth, and foster a sense of belonging.
01992 932394 View 01992 932394
Dr Rebekah Jamieson-Craig
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with everyday life? Do you sometimes feel it is all you can do to keep your head above the water? Has it been made more complicated by a long-term health condition such as a brain injury, heart event or chronic pain? Do you feel the labels anxiety, depression, ADHD don’t really do justice to how you feel? Hi, I’m Rebekah, a qualified clinical psychologist specialising in neuropsychology and clinical health psychology. I am passionate about compassionately helping people make sense of life – through depression, anxiety, or stress, after a health diagnosis or through neurorehabilitation using evidence-based therapy
Are you struggling with everyday life? Do you sometimes feel it is all you can do to keep your head above the water? Has it been made more complicated by a long-term health condition such as a brain injury, heart event or chronic pain? Do you feel the labels anxiety, depression, ADHD don’t really do justice to how you feel? Hi, I’m Rebekah, a qualified clinical psychologist specialising in neuropsychology and clinical health psychology. I am passionate about compassionately helping people make sense of life – through depression, anxiety, or stress, after a health diagnosis or through neurorehabilitation using evidence-based therapy
020 3917 4418 View 020 3917 4418
Dr Elizabeth Howl
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Aylesbury HP17
In my NHS work I specialise in supporting individuals, and their families, live with chronic health conditions, acquired brain injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury and neurological conditions.
When something unexpected comes into your life, such as a traumatic event, physical health condition, or mental health problem, you can feel like your world has been turned upside down. You might wonder if you will ever get back to being the person you used to be and if you will ever enjoy life again. You might experience anxiety, episodes of panic, struggle with constant negative thoughts, be unable to sleep, isolate yourself and push away those you care most about. Whatever you are struggling with, please get in touch and together we can help you move towards the life you want to lead.
In my NHS work I specialise in supporting individuals, and their families, live with chronic health conditions, acquired brain injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury and neurological conditions.
When something unexpected comes into your life, such as a traumatic event, physical health condition, or mental health problem, you can feel like your world has been turned upside down. You might wonder if you will ever get back to being the person you used to be and if you will ever enjoy life again. You might experience anxiety, episodes of panic, struggle with constant negative thoughts, be unable to sleep, isolate yourself and push away those you care most about. Whatever you are struggling with, please get in touch and together we can help you move towards the life you want to lead.
01442 504528 View 01442 504528
Anita Dhanecha
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether life has thrown an unexpected situation your way that you need some extra help with, or you need a space to talk about an experience from your past. I will be here to support and guide you. I am a firm believer that you the client are the expert on your own life. I am here to provide a safe, confidential space for you to share and explore your feelings and emotions, without any judgement. I do not tell you how to feel or try to diagnose you, instead we work together to find solutions which may work for you.
Whether life has thrown an unexpected situation your way that you need some extra help with, or you need a space to talk about an experience from your past. I will be here to support and guide you. I am a firm believer that you the client are the expert on your own life. I am here to provide a safe, confidential space for you to share and explore your feelings and emotions, without any judgement. I do not tell you how to feel or try to diagnose you, instead we work together to find solutions which may work for you.
023 8272 1040 View 023 8272 1040

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Counsellors
When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.

What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilisation, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counselling.

How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?
The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.

What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?
If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.