Psychological Rehabilitation Services

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Four Oaks Psychology provides specialist psychological rehabilitation for individuals affected by accident, injury, neurological conditions, chronic pain and complex physical health presentations.

We accept referrals from case managers, insurers, rehabilitation providers, solicitors and other professionals coordinating treatment following illness or injury.

Our psychologists provide assessment, formulation and intervention within a rehabilitation framework, with a strong emphasis on collaborative multidisciplinary working, functional outcomes and psychologically informed care.

Our service is led by experienced HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologists with backgrounds across NHS and independent settings.

Dr Laura Onens, who leads the psychological rehabilitation service, has more than 18 years’ clinical experience, many of which have been spent working within acute hospital services, including inpatient, outpatient and Accident and Emergency departments. Dr Onens is currently is undertaking specialist training in Lifestyle Medicine with the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Her experience includes psychological work with individuals affected by:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Stroke and neurological conditions
• Serious accidents and personal injury e.g. road incidents, life changing injuries
• Chronic pain
• Long-term and systemic health conditions
• Persistent physical symptoms
• Trauma following medical events
• Cancer care
• Changes in mobility, independence or functioning
• Anxiety and adjustment following illness or injury

Dr Onens and her colleagues also have training in EMDR alongside other evidence-based approaches to trauma-care and rehabilitation.

Depending on the referral question and individual need, we can provide:

• Specialist psychological assessment and recommendations
• Psychological formulation
• Individual psychological therapy
• Neuropsychological Assessment
• Trauma-focused intervention, including EMDR where appropriate
• Support with adjustment to illness or injury
• Intervention for anxiety, panic and health-related fears
• Psychological approaches to chronic pain and persistent symptoms
• Support with emotional and physiological regulation
• HRV biofeedback where clinically indicated
• Neurodivergence-informed rehabilitation
• Support with identity, confidence and role changes following injury
• Guidance regarding return to valued activity, education or employment
• Liaison with family members and other professionals where appropriate
• Progress reporting to rehabilitation case managers or co-ordinators (with consent) 

Intervention is formulation-led rather than protocol-driven and is adapted to the individual’s presentation, goals and wider rehabilitation plan.

Fees are usually paid directly by rehabilitation third-party companies. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of this type of work our fee schedule varies. Fees can be obtained upon request.