Online Private Speech Therapy for Brain injury : UK
Recovering from a brain injury can be challenging, with changes not only in physical ability but also in communication and thinking skills. Online speech therapy in the UK plays a key role in rehabilitation, helping people rebuild confidence and independence.
Recovering from a brain injury can be challenging, with changes not only in physical ability but also in communication and thinking skills. Online speech therapy in the UK plays a key role in rehabilitation, helping people rebuild confidence and independence.
Why choose The Speech Network for Speech Therapy after a Brain Injury?
Our UK based Speech Therapists are registered with:
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)
With outstanding ***** 5-star Google reviews and a recent 2024 Quality Business Award, our team offers trusted, high-quality care.
How can communication be affected after a brain injury?
A brain injury can affect communication in several ways, depending on the area and severity of the damage. Common challenges include:
Aphasia – Difficulty with language, which can affect speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. People with aphasia may struggle to find the right words, form sentences, or comprehend complex information.
Dysarthria – Slurred or unclear speech caused by weakened or uncoordinated muscles used in speaking. This can make it hard for others to understand what the person is saying, even if their language skills are intact.
Cognitive Communication Disorders – Changes in thinking skills that affect communication, such as attention, memory, reasoning, or social communication. People may find it difficult to follow conversations, stay on topic, interpret body language, or make decisions during communication.
These communication difficulties can significantly impact everyday life, including social interactions, work, and relationships. Early assessment and personalised online speech therapy in the UK can help improve communication, rebuild confidence, and support recovery after brain injury.
How does online speech therapy help after a brain injury?
Following thorough and comprehensive assessments, we develop personalised, patient-centred therapy programmes that are specifically tailored to you. Each plan is designed not only to address communication difficulties but also to support your broader goals for independence, confidence, and quality of life. By focusing on achievable, meaningful objectives, our therapy empowers you to rebuild skills, participate more fully in daily activities, and regain confidence in your communication and interactions.
Can I have speech therapy online after a Brain Injury?
Yes. Online speech therapy in the UK is well-suited to clients with brain injuries, offering flexible and accessible sessions. It allows therapy to continue regardless of location or mobility, while still providing personalised exercises and cognitive communication support. Families and carers can also be involved in the sessions to reinforce strategies at home.
How is private online speech therapy in the UK funded after a Brain Injury?
Private online speech therapy can often be funded through compensation claims if your brain injury was caused by an accident or medical negligence. Solicitors work to secure compensation, while case managers coordinate your rehabilitation plan to ensure therapy costs are covered. This means your therapy can continue without interruption, giving you consistent support your communication rehabilitation.
Can family members join the sessions to help me practice?
Yes. We actively encourage family participation in therapy sessions. Involving loved ones helps:
Build confidence in supporting communication.
Reinforce therapy strategies outside of sessions.
Create a supportive environment for recovery.
We also integrate speech therapy apps and home practice programmes. These allow patients to receive more intensive therapy at reduced cost, while therapists can remotely track progress and adjust personalised therapy plans.
Do you have a waiting list?
No – our private online speech therapy in the UK service allows fast access to treatment without delays.
Our UK based Private Speech Therapists are Clinical Specialists in Brain Injury with a minimum of 15 years experience - book a free consultation or email: thespeechnetwork@hotmail.com for more information.
What is Aphasia Therapy?
There are two types of therapy – impairment and functional therapy. Impairment based therapy is usually repeated exercises based on your goals using books or apps. Functional therapy is the focus on real life goals that reflect your everyday communication interactions with others. This might involve training family members in supportive communication skills. As therapists, its important to work on both aspects to support your communication skills
What is Aphasia?
Aphasia is when a person has difficulties with their language (understanding, speaking, reading and/or writing) typically as a result of a stroke or brain injury.
What is Aphasia therapy?
Typically, Aphasia Therapy starts with an assessment of your language. Language can be complex so its important for us to identify your strengths, in order to improve the areas you find difficult. We used standardised communication Aphasia assessments that assess understanding, talking, reading and writing. We discuss the results of these assessments to help you and your loved ones understand your communication difficulties. We provide advice on the best ways to support communication.
Why is Goal setting important in Aphasia therapy?
Many of us set goals in our lives. It might be on new years day when we set a goal to stop eating quite so much chocolate, during sport or part of our working lives. Following a stroke, goals are shown to improve motivation and mood.
Goal setting is a process when we get to know what is important to you as a person, what you might be finding difficult and the impact of your Aphasia. We can involve partners in this process to make it easier. These goals might be remembering family names, using the phone to order a taxi or writing emails. We are all individuals and our goals are unique to each of us.
What is the best therapy for Aphasia?
There are two types of Aphasia Therapy – Impairment and Functional therapy. Impairment based therapy is usually repeated exercises based on your goals, using paper resources or apps. Functional therapy is the focus on real life goals that reflects your everyday communication interactions with others. This might involve training family members in supportive communication skills. It is important to work on both aspects to support your communication.
Does Aphasia improve with therapy?
The treatment for Aphasia is with Speech and Language Therapy. Research shows that Speech Therapy is effective for people with Aphasia following a stroke, compared to no therapy. Research also shows that Aphasia Therapy Online is as effective as face-to-face Aphasia Therapy. You or your family member need to understand to be able to engage in online therapy - we can discuss this further in the free consultation.
How can you help someone with Aphasia?
After an assessment, a Speech Therapist will be able to give you specific advice about the best ways in which to communicate.
Below is some general guidance:
Give the person plenty of time to respond. If a person with Aphasia feels rushed or pressured to speak they may become anxious, which can affect their ability to communicate.
Use short, uncomplicated sentences.
Do not change the topic of conversation too quickly.
Avoid finishing a person's sentences or correcting their errors.
Reduce distractions.
If you don't understand something a person with Aphasia is trying to communicate, don't pretend you understand.
Use visual references, such as pointing, gesturing and objects, to support their understanding.
If they're having difficulty finding the right word, prompt them – ask them to describe the word, think of a similar word, try to visualise it, think of the sound the word starts with, try to write the word, use gestures, or point to an object.
Our Speech and Language Therapists are Clinical Specialists in Aphasia. Arrange a free 15 minute consultation or email thespeechnetwork@hotmail.com