Barkingside is in the London Borough of Redbridge, the same borough as our clinic at 154 High Road, Woodford Green IG8 9EF — a short drive west across the borough for most IG6 residents.
Barkingside sits on the Hainault loop of the Central line, so the car or a bus is usually quicker than the tube for this particular journey, since reaching Woodford by Underground means changing.
Getting here from Barkingside
By car: the most practical route for most of IG6 — west towards Woodford Bridge and onto High Road. Typically ten to fifteen minutes outside peak times.
By bus: routes connect Fullwell Cross and Barkingside towards Woodford, generally faster than changing on the Underground.
By Underground: Barkingside is on the Hainault loop, so a direct tube to Woodford is not straightforward. Most patients drive or take a bus.
Both the clinic and Barkingside are within Redbridge, so if you are referred into NHS Redbridge services you will typically be dealing with the same local providers.
What we treat
Patients travel to the Woodford Green clinic from Barkingside for the full range of pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy:
Bladder problems
Leaking with coughing, sneezing or exercise, urgency, frequency and night-time waking. See incontinence physiotherapy.
Pelvic organ prolapse
Heaviness, dragging or a bulge sensation. Physiotherapy is first-line treatment for mild to moderate prolapse. See prolapse physiotherapy.
Pregnancy and postnatal
Pelvic girdle pain, birth preparation, and postnatal recovery including abdominal separation and caesarean scars. See postnatal physiotherapy.
Bowel symptoms
Urgency, difficulty controlling wind, constipation and incomplete emptying. See bowel physiotherapy.
Pelvic pain
Persistent pelvic pain, painful sex and vaginismus. See chronic pelvic pain.
Menopause
New urgency, leaking, dryness and prolapse symptoms in midlife. See menopause physiotherapy.
Men's pelvic health
Continence after prostate surgery, male pelvic pain and bladder problems. See men's pelvic health.
Back and joint pain
Low back pain, sciatica, coccyx pain and post-operative rehabilitation. See back pain physiotherapy.
Talking about symptoms that feel embarrassing
Surveys of women with urinary incontinence consistently find average delays before seeking help measured in years. The reasons given are the same everywhere: embarrassment, uncertainty about what an appointment involves, and an assumption that this is simply what happens after childbirth or with age.
It is worth saying plainly that these are routine clinical presentations seen many times a week. Leaking, prolapse, bowel urgency, pain with sex — none of it will be new or surprising to your physiotherapist, and none of it will provoke a reaction.
You also control the whole appointment. You choose how much detail to give, whether to have any physical examination, and whether to bring someone with you. Nothing proceeds without your explicit agreement, and you can stop at any point. See what to expect at your first appointment, which sets out the whole thing in advance so there are no surprises.
Language and communication
Redbridge is one of London's most linguistically diverse boroughs, and discussing intimate symptoms in a second language adds a real barrier to an already difficult conversation.
You are welcome to bring a family member or friend to interpret and to support you, and there is no expectation that you attend alone. If it would help to have a longer appointment so there is time to work through explanations carefully, say so when booking.
Where anatomy or technique is hard to convey in words, diagrams, models and real-time biofeedback are used — seeing what your muscles are doing on a screen crosses language barriers more effectively than any explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to reach the clinic from Barkingside?
By car or bus is usually quickest — west towards Woodford Bridge and onto High Road, typically ten to fifteen minutes outside peak times. Barkingside is on the Hainault loop of the Central line, so travelling to Woodford by Underground requires a change and is generally slower than driving.
Can I bring someone with me to interpret?
Yes. You are welcome to bring a family member or friend to interpret and to support you, and there is no expectation that you attend alone. If a longer appointment would help so there is time to work through explanations carefully, mention it when booking. Diagrams, models and real-time biofeedback are also used where anatomy is hard to convey in words.
I find these symptoms embarrassing to discuss. What is the appointment actually like?
Mostly talking, and entirely at your pace. These are routine clinical presentations seen many times a week, so nothing you describe will be new or provoke a reaction. You choose how much detail to give, whether to have any physical examination, and whether to bring someone with you. Nothing proceeds without your explicit agreement and you can stop at any point.
Do I need a referral from my Redbridge GP?
No. You can self-refer and book directly for private treatment. GP and consultant referrals are welcome, and if you are already under a local urogynaecology, colorectal or maternity team it is useful to bring any letters or investigation results to your first appointment.
Clinically reviewed by Jency Sudha, Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Biofeedback Specialist — last updated 26 July 2026
The information on this page is for general guidance and does not replace individual clinical assessment. If your symptoms are new, worsening, or accompanied by bleeding, fever or severe pain, contact your GP or NHS 111.
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