Home›Conditions›Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOMATIC

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Acquired brain injury, from stroke, trauma or illness, can have profound psychological consequences that specialist therapy addresses.

What is Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)?

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) results from stroke, traumatic brain injury, encephalitis or tumour, among other causes. It can profoundly affect cognition, personality and emotional regulation. Psychological support plays an important role alongside medical rehabilitation.

Do you recognise this?

✓Cognitive fatigue and concentration problems
✓Memory difficulties
✓Emotional dysregulation or irritability
✓Personality change
✓Difficulty with planning and organisation
✓Depression or anxiety post-injury

Effective treatments

These approaches are commonly recommended for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

CBTCoachingMindfulness

Frequently asked questions

Can psychological therapy help with brain injury?

Yes. While therapy cannot undo neurological damage, it helps with psychological adjustment, coping strategies and emotional regulation.

Find the right psychologist for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Match with a specialist who has experience with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and start within days.

Find a psychologistAll conditions