Since qualifying in 1998, Mary has worked in a range of settings from intensive care units and inpatient wards to post-acute rehabilitation centres, as well as the community. She has a well-rounded and extensive knowledge of the rehabilitation pathway. She recognises that people living with acquired brain injury face challenges when bridging the gap between inpatient rehabilitation and the reality of communication in everyday life.
In the last 17 years…
Mary has developed a deep understanding of CCD.
As well as working on speech and language skills, Mary recognises the importance of being able to use language in everyday communication, for story telling (narrative) and conversation. She also pays attention to social communication, verbal reasoning and decision making and social cognition, skills which are important for positive outcomes following acquired brain injury.
She applies the latest evidence to assess and treat every individual in their unique context.
Since establishing her independent practice in 2009, Mary has worked with many people to achieve their personal aims, including:
- having better conversations with family and friends
- growing into new roles, such as becoming a parent
- communicating independently in the community
- returning to leisure activities
- returning to work and volunteering
- returning to study up to university level
- dating and building new relationships
- supporting clients to express their wishes to solicitors for mental capacity assessments and will writing
Mary maintains her professional registrations with the organisations below and engages regularly with continuing professional development and supervision.
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