Think Therapy 1st

Think Therapy 1st is owned and managed by four highly experienced professionals, an ex-Military Nurse, a highly experienced Social Worker and two Occupational Therapists. You can find out more about our Directors below.

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Meet the Team

Mark Willis

Mark Willis is a qualified social worker with over 30 years experience. He began social work in 1984 as a residential and day care worker with learning disabled adults. In 1994 he qualified with the D...

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Helen Merfield

Helen trained as a Registered General Nurse in the British Army and was founder of HCML and of AIG Medical and Rehabilitation, both case management companies. She won the British Insurance Awards ‘You...

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Penny Wosahlo

Penny Wosahlo is the Head of Operations and brings a wealth of experience to the team.  A highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist with expertise in leadership, innovation, product a...

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Natasha Bruce-Jones

Natasha Bruce-Jones has always had a passion for design and creativity, with her heart in helping people achieve.  This lead her to study for her BSc in Occupational Therapy at Canterbury Christc...

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Assessment & Treatment

We provide a range of occupational therapy services to organisations and members of the public in need of assessment & treatment following illness or injury. We provide services to the insurance and legal markets, case management companies, the occupational health sector and direct to members of the public.

Our Service

Think Therapy 1st was created to meet the demands of all people in need of specialist therapy regardless of whether they receive services from statutory health or social care providers. Utilising our network of experienced, specialist professionals we can provide a range of assessment and treatment options regardless of the specific condition of the individual. We have clinical specialists working in:

Neurological Rehabilitation

Brain & Spinal Injury

Children and Young Adults Service (CAYAS)

Rehabilitation Needs Assessment (RNA)

Specialist Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy (SROT)

Palliative Rehabilitation

Stroke Rehabilitation

Trauma and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

FEEL - Fatigue Education & Exploration for Living - A Functional Programme

HELP - Holistic Education for Living with Pain - A Functional Programme

HEAL - Holistic Education for Anxiety Liberation - A Functional Programme

Psychological Rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation

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Our Testimonials

Discover just some of the things we do.

Miss M.

Essex

“When I was in the Rehab Unit, I was starting to wake up and realised where I was and that people weren’t as well as me. I realised I had been in a car accident and had a brain injury. I couldn’t walk, I could just about talk very quietly. I really w...

Mr D.

East London

“Thanks for your input with my mother, I was really worried that she was going to have to go into a home, but with your help we are able to keep her in her house and we have sorted out her care and will keep up with the home therapy programme. if the...

Mrs K.

Local Authority

“Thank you for all of your hard work on this project all of your therapists have been excellent and their high skill and ability has enabled us to provide an excellent seven day service for our patients.”...

Mr Y.

Essex

“Thanks for your help with Dad, I can’t believe how quickly he is walking.”...

Mr S.

Suffolk

Thank you for your help with my hand, after my accident I could not use it and the pain was awful. With your help and the splints you made I can now close my fist and the glove has helped me get back to work.”...

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