Authentic Psychology provides services for cognitive and psychological rehabilitation
Together we can identify key areas to focus on, explore which evidence-based techniques are useful to you, and put strategies into action.
Injury and illness can significantly affect cognitive performance and emotional wellbeing.
Each person will have their own individual experience when affected by injury or illness. This will depend on the severity, the medical, practical and social circumstances, what the experience means to you, and many other factors. Cognitive and psychological rehabilitation can identify specific problems, develop goals for treatment, and help you work toward living life more fully.
Common symptoms following serious injury or illness include:
- Difficulty sleeping
- Nightmares or intrusive memories
- Cognitive changes such as poor memory, slowed thinking, concentration difficulties, personality changes, confusion, or lack of ability to plan or problem-solve.
- Agitation or irritability
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Changes in appetite
- Tearfulness
- Emotional ups and downs
- Avoidance of speaking or thinking about certain things
Cognitive and psychological rehabilitation can help for injury and illness including (but not limited to):
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Serious injury or health condition involving resuscitation or intensive care
- Stroke
- Dementias such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Epilepsy
- Chronic Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Long term drug or alcohol dependence
- This list is not exhaustive, please get in touch to discuss whether cognitive and psychological rehabilitation might help for your injury or illness.
Common emotions that people experience after injury or illness include
- Confusion – about what happened, treatment needs, or what the future now holds
- Relief – that it was not worse, that you have begun recovery and are starting to see progress
- Fear – that you may be overwhelmed by your feelings, or you don’t yet feel safe
- Determination – to take an active role in your own recovery, to achieve your goals
- Guilt – about the circumstances of your injuries or illness, or harm that others may have experienced
- Sadness – about the circumstances, or about the future impact
- Worry – about uncertainties, impact on work, relationships, and your own identity
- Anger – with yourself, or someone else who might be responsible, or with the universe for not being fair
What can help my recovery?
There is no ‘one-size-fits-all.’ Together we can look at your personal situation and identify which approaches and strategies will suit you best.
Cognitive and psychological rehabilitation will aim to:
- Understand and manage any impairments in memory, attention, processing speed, and executive functions.
- Develop goals that suit your individual situation
- Improve overall daily functioning
- Improve mood and anxiety
- Come to terms with loss of ability and life changes
- Renew your focus on your personal values and set your direction
How many sessions will I require?
While each individual is different, we typically begin with 3 to 5 sessions focusing on assessment, developing goals, and identifying relevant changes and strategies.
The number of sessions required tends to correspond with how long you have had the difficulties, and how severe or complex the difficulties are.
NICE guidelines recommend personalised therapy duration based on ongoing needs rather than prescribing a fixed number of sessions. Typically, therapy duration ranges broadly from 8 to 20 sessions for moderate difficulties, and longer or ongoing for more severe or complex presentations.
Develop understanding and strategies to move forward.
What is the cost per session?
The cost of each 50 minute session ranges from £135 to £150 depending on the type of therapy or assessment.
