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Tina is a highly experienced Paediatric OT, working with children and their families for over 20 years. Specialising in Sensory Integration, Tina offers varying approaches to treatment, including sensory-motor, perceptual-motor, functional, and cognitive. She has worked with children with many different conditions including, autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, and developmental delay. Tina aims to deliver assessments and treatment to enhance independence and confidence, in home and school environments.

Tina focuses on developing a child’s gross motor skills, evaluating their level of independence and ability to take part in physical activities. Her aim is to enhance body awareness, coordination, and balance, to maximise a child’s potential. Tina also considers a child’s fine motor skills, the ability to undertake small movements using the hands and fingers such as tying shoelaces or using scissors. Tina can conduct handwriting assessments, looking at a child’s hand strength, dexterity, and comfort when completing writing activities. From this, Tina aims to recommend treatments or aids to support a child’s handwriting ability.

Tina is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Sensory Integration Network.

Chia qualified as an occupational therapist in 2009 in Taiwan and has specialised in the field of neurology, working with adults and children who have sustained traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, progressive neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries (including stroke). She has recently also been working with young adults with profound and multiple learning disability and neurodivergent conditions.

Chia is interested in cognitive rehabilitation and upper limb rehabilitation offering a wide array of assessments, including posture and seating, physical, sensory, cognitive, and functional evaluations, as well as assistive technology assessments. Her expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of assessments, from risk and seating evaluations to specialised measures such as SADI, OGQ, ARMA, and others. She conducts comprehensive PDOC assessments using WHIM/CRS-R, guiding sensory stimulation programs and providing educational support to families and junior staff.

Chia has developed her expertise while working overseas, within the NHS, in educational settings and in the independent health-care sector as an occupational therapist.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Esther works in London with clients with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down's syndrome, Profound and Multiple Learning disabilities, Sensory Integration difficulties to improve Fine and Gross Motor skills, Balance and Co-ordination, the Planning and execution of activities, and Self care tasks, (such as dressing, feeding and meal preparation).

Esther is passionate about improving Function through meaningful occupation and she is experienced in providing in depth assessments for individuals with complex needs, as well as creating motivating treatment plans and recommendations to address specific areas of difficulty.

Gabrielle Smith is a registered Occupational Therapist with nearly a decade of experience, specialising in Paediatrics. Operating primarily in North West London, Gabrielle works with a diverse range of conditions, including Developmental Delays, Birth Defects, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Neurological Deficits, Hand Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Burns, Amputations, and Psychiatric Conditions.

Gabrielle is passionate about paediatrics and has worked with high-risk babies and children facing developmental delays and neurological challenges. She is dedicated to assessing functional difficulties, providing tailored equipment and adaptation advice, and implementing therapeutic interventions that enhance independence and improve the quality of life for her young clients and their families. Her holistic approach emphasises collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and support.

Gabrielle is committed to ongoing professional development, and is registered with the HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She has presented at several notable conferences, including the OTASA Congress in 2024, where she discussed "The Integration of Occupational Therapy into Perinatal Mental Health Care." She also presented at the Rural Health Conference in 2018, focusing on the importance of investing in rural mental health. Gabrielle’s academic contributions also include her Master’s thesis on “Access to Mental Health Services in Rural Areas: Barriers and Recommendations”.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Rachel covers the South of England, including London, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Hertfordshire. She works with children and their families to manage a broad range of conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Self-regulation Difficulties, Behavioural Challenges, and Learning Disabilities. Her expertise extends to improving daily living skills, enhancing fine and gross motor skills, supporting dexterity and handwriting, and assisting with anxiety management, routine planning, and sensory integration. With her compassionate and approachable nature, Rachel focuses on building strong relationships with her clients, enabling them to maximise their potential and achieve meaningful goals.

Having qualified in 2014 with a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Essex, Rachel's professional journey spans a variety of settings within the NHS and private sector, including adult inpatient mental health services and paediatric support within school environments. She is skilled in utilising a range of standardised assessments, such as Sensory Profile, Movement ABC, MOCA, and ACE III, ensuring interventions are tailored and evidence-based.

A qualified Advanced Special Yoga Practitioner, Rachel integrates therapeutic approaches to support holistic care. She is also working towards her postgraduate Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner certification, reflecting her commitment to staying at the forefront of paediatric occupational therapy.

Amy is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in sensory integration, supporting children and young people across North West England. Based in Lancaster, she provides specialist Occupational Therapy assessments for children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome and sensory processing differences, helping them develop skills and overcome barriers to participation.

Qualifying from the University of Cumbria in 2018 with a First-Class Honours degree, Amy has experience working across both public and private sectors, supporting adults, children and their families. Her clinical expertise includes sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills, balance and coordination, visual perception, dexterity, handwriting, planning and organisation, behavioural differences and self-care skills.

Amy takes a person-centred approach, taking time to understand what is meaningful to each individual and their family. She provides comprehensive assessments, personalised recommendations and practical strategies to support participation in everyday activities and community life.

Hannah is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in rehabilitation, supporting children, adults and older people across London. She provides specialist Occupational Therapy assessments for individuals with neurological conditions, brain injuries, major trauma, orthopaedic conditions and complex rehabilitation needs. Her neurological experience includes stroke, spinal cord injury, functional neurological disorder and prolonged disorders of consciousness.

Hannah also has extensive paediatric experience and currently works as a Senior Children's Occupational Therapist within social services. She has supported children with cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, Trisomy 21 and other complex needs. Her wider clinical experience includes working with adults and older people with Parkinson’s disease, dementia, epilepsy and oncology.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Hannah regularly undertakes specialist training to maintain and enhance her clinical skills.

Michelle is a highly experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Certified Sensory Integration Therapist providing specialist assessments across the South East, including Woking, Guildford, Camberley, Farnham and North Hampshire. She has extensive experience supporting children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), sensory processing difficulties, global developmental delay, learning disabilities and behavioural challenges. Michelle is passionate about helping children achieve greater independence, confidence and participation at home, in school and within their community.

Qualifying in 2003, Michelle has over 20 years of experience delivering occupational therapy within schools, private practice and multidisciplinary settings. Michelle has particular expertise in sensory integration, sensory processing, fine and gross motor development, handwriting, visual perception, balance and co-ordination, executive functioning, planning and organisation, self-care skills and life skills. She is experienced in developing bespoke sensory diets and is trained in the Therapeutic Listening® Programme and the SOS Approach to Feeding®, enabling her to provide specialist support for children with sensory and feeding difficulties.

Pippa is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in functional rehabilitation, housing and equipment, home adaptations, and moving and handling. Based in South West England, she provides occupational therapy assessments for children and adults, recommending equipment, environmental adaptations and rehabilitation programmes that promote independence, safety and participation at home.

She has particular expertise in paediatric equipment and adaptations, supporting children with complex disabilities from early childhood through adolescence. She works closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure home environments are safe, accessible and meet each child's changing needs.

Pippa also supports adults and older people with physical disabilities, neurological conditions and age-related functional decline. She is committed to person-centred, goal-focused occupational therapy and maintains her clinical expertise through regular continuing professional development, supervision and professional training.

Specialising in paediatrics and sensory integration, Amy, an Occupational Therapist, possesses advanced skills in daily living skills, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting assessments and treatments, visual perception, coordination, and planning and execution. Operating in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, including Sheffield, Amy has extensive experience working with diverse conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Sensory Integration difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental difficulties. Committed to providing the highest level of care, Amy is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Julie, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in functional rehabilitation, neurology, complex paediatrics, and handwriting assessments and treatments. Serving in Berkshire and West London, Julie brings a wealth of experience to her practice.

With expertise spanning functional rehabilitation, neurology, and complex paediatrics, Julie has worked extensively with conditions such as stroke, head injury, cerebral palsy, and elderly care, covering activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Her proficiency extends to stroke rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopaedic (hip/knee replacement rehab), as well as wheelchair and posture/seating assessments. Julie's comprehensive experience allows her to provide tailored and culturally sensitive occupational therapy services, addressing a wide range of needs in Berkshire and West London.

Fluent in Afrikaans, she enhances her ability to connect with a diverse clientele. Julie qualified in 1992, reflecting a deep and enduring commitment to the field of occupational therapy.

Roisin is a Specialist OT in Paediatrics, Seating, Functional Rehabilitation and Moving & Handling based in Hampshire (Southampton), working with both adults and children. Roisin has worked in schools and colleges, practicing her clinical areas that include Cognitive issues, Fine and Gross Motor Skill development, Handwriting and Sensory Processing Difficulties. Regarding adults, she completes specialist wheelchair and Seating Assessments. Roisin has enjoyed working with clients who have Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Down’s Syndrome, Brain and Spine Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Alzheimer’s, Stroke, Amputation, and Anxiety or Depression.

With over ten years’ experience Roisin possesses a wealth of clinical experience and embraces opportunities for learning to ensure her clinical practice remains up to date and client centred. She recently completed her Sensory Integration Level 1 and Alert Programme Emotional Regulation training.

Samantha is a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Hampshire, with over a decade of experience working with children and families. She works with children facing a variety of conditions, including Developmental Coordination Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory and Behavioural Difficulties, ADHD, Eating Disorders such as ARFID, and Motor Skills Challenges. Samantha is skilled in addressing difficulties in fine and gross motor skills, dexterity, handwriting, visual perception, balance, coordination, self-care tasks like dressing and feeding, and helping children manage anxiety around food. She is passionate about delivering individualised care that enhances independence and supports the development of essential life skills.

Samantha holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and has a background in Early Childhood Studies, equipping her with a solid foundation for supporting children with developmental, neurodiverse, and mental health challenges. She excels in conducting thorough assessments, developing tailored intervention plans, and working collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.

Known for her compassionate approach, Samantha is committed to continuous professional development. She has completed training in sensory integration, cognitive behavioural therapy, and coaching. Her ongoing education ensures she remains at the forefront of best practices in occupational therapy, making a lasting positive impact on her clients' lives.

Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2014, Sylwia has specialised in Paediatrics. She works with children ages 3-15 diagnosed with ASD, AD(H)D, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Motor, Perceptual, Handwriting and Self-Regulating Difficulties, Sensory Differences and Neuromuscular Disabilities. To identify children’s Fine and Gross Motor, and Perceptual needs, Sylwia provides Functional Assessments. Sylwia works in both mainstream and specialist schools.

She works in a variety of rehabilitation settings where she provides effective intervention, helping clients to participate in activities. Her work includes comprehensive assessments, report writing; and a multi-disciplinary approach with case officers, tribunal officers and special educational needs coordinators; in order achieve the best outcomes for her clients. Also, Sylwia has delivered workshops, responded to Help Line queries and provided Link Therapist services.

Gaining a master’s has helped her to develop her knowledge of evidence-based practice and deepen her critical thinking skills. Over the years, Sylwia has established core competencies through practical experience, personal research, expert supervision, attendance of specialist training courses and post graduate modules. This has helped her to develop a high-level of clinical reasoning that is essential to assessing and treating patients who have highly complex needs.

Robyn is a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in the fields of Paediatrics and Sensory Integration. She works in London (specifically Bow, Mile End, Stratford, Bethnal Green area). She enjoys working with those who have Autism or Learning Difficulties, to impact Daily Living Skills & Independence, Handwriting difficulties, Fine and Gross Motor skills, and Sensory processing.

Robyn is passionate about working with children and the organisations that help to reach a child’s maximum potential, and is experienced working in SEN schools and home settings. Robyn believes in school-based therapy/support and Self-care.

Robyn continues to develop her professional practice through regular postgraduate training to ensure that she is up to date with current research and clinical methods.

Robyn is a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist from South Africa, who feels that her diverse background fuels her passion for working with children and young people who have Learning Disabilities, ASC and SEMH needs.

Based in Cambridgeshire, Lucy provides independent Occupational Therapy assessments to clients in the areas of Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough, and St. Ives, as well as Norfolk and Suffolk. She specialises in Functional Rehabilitation, Housing & Equipment, and Seating & Postural Management.

Lucy has over 20 years of experience, working with clients with a range of physical, learning, and mental health needs. She provides assessments and intervention to clients to maximise their independence, develop new skills, and build on new coping strategies to support them in their everyday life. Lucy uses the Assessment of Motor Process skills (AMPS) to guide her interventions.

Visiting clients at home, Lucy provides interventions that are based on the client's functional goals. This includes providing expert advice on specialist equipment and seating that would increase the client's independence in their own environment. Lucy is also able to deliver accredited postural care training to families and carers.

Lucy can also deliver Vocational Rehabilitation, providing support to clients who wish to return to work/find work and have physical, cognitive, and/or mental health challenges. She supports the client’s transition to a work environment, carrying out work place assessments to view the suitability of the environment and make any recommendations about adaptations that may be needed to support the person to succeed.

Bismah is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Sensory Processing Difficulties, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD), Cerebral Palsy and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Based in the South East, she provides specialist occupational therapy assessments for children and young people, supporting schools, families and local authorities to improve participation, independence and access to education.

She is skilled in completing comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, producing high-quality Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reports, and applying evidence-based clinical reasoning to identify barriers to learning, functional independence and participation. Her expertise includes sensory processing, motor co-ordination, functional skills, environmental adaptations and therapeutic strategies that enable children to engage successfully in school and everyday activities.

Jade is a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in supporting children and young people with neurodiversity, learning disabilities and mental health needs. Based in the South West, she provides specialist Occupational Therapy assessments across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset, helping children develop the skills and confidence to participate fully in everyday life and education.

Having completed a Master's in Advanced Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy, Jade combines evidence-based practice with a compassionate, family-centred approach. She also received an Award of Excellence from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists for developing a sensory-based resource in partnership with local and national charities to support children and young people with mental health needs and neurodiversity.

Jade works collaboratively with children, families, schools and other professionals to understand what matters most to each young person, empowering them to achieve meaningful goals and access education with confidence. She is committed to helping every child reach their full potential through personalised, strengths-based Occupational Therapy.

Based in London, Occupational Therapist Jessica specialises in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sensory processing differences, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), learning disabilities and global developmental delay. She provides occupational therapy assessments, EHCP assessments, sensory profiling and intervention for children and young people across London and the South East of England, supporting participation at home, school and within the community.

Jessica qualified with an MSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Essex in 2013 and currently works within an NHS community paediatric service. She has extensive experience delivering occupational therapy in clinics, schools and family homes, undertaking functional and standardised assessments, school observations, report writing, and providing evidence-based recommendations to support self-care, play, handwriting, fine motor development and school participation.

Alongside her paediatric practice, Jessica has previous experience in specialist neurological rehabilitation, community neurorehabilitation and case management, giving her a broad understanding of complex conditions across the lifespan. She is HCPC registered and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the RCOT Children, Young People & Families Network.

Rachel is a Paediatric OT based in Shrewsbury, visiting clients across the West Midlands and Wales, including Birmingham, Liverpool, and Wolverhampton. She provides specialist assessments and treatments for children and their families in both home and school settings. Rachel specialises in Sensory Integration and autism, but works with children with a wide range of conditions and needs including, Down’s syndrome, learning difficulties, ADHD, and anxiety disorders.

Throughout her career, Rachel has acquired a strong skillset to support with a child’s development. These include Makaton training, using signs and gestures alongside speech to enhance communication, and motivational interviewing. Rachel focuses on enhancing a child’s self-care skills so that they can act independently at home, this includes activities such as dressing, washing, and feeding. Rachel also works with a child to support community access and social integration, aiming to ensure that a child has all of the opportunities available to them at school and in the wider community.

Rachel is a member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and regularly completes additional qualifications to enhance her knowledge and skillset.

Helen is a specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist with experience working with children with a wide range of difficulties. She provides therapy intervention for children with complex neurological conditions having worked as a therapist for the PACE Centre, a charity providing expert therapy and schooling for children with neurological motor disorders.

Helen is experienced in working with children with co-ordination difficulties and is able to use a variety of treatment approaches. She has undertaken further training to provide evidence-based assessment and treatment programmes, and is a Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Therapy (Co-Op) Certified Practitioner. She also works with children with fine motor and handwriting difficulties, undertaking holistic assessments and treatment programmes.

Helen has completed further training in Sensory Integration and Therapeutic Listening.

Tom is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Manchester, providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments across North West England to help children and young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience to participate fully in everyday life, education and leisure.

Tom works with children and young people with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, psychosis, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue and sensory processing differences. He delivers comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and personalised intervention programmes, supporting fine and gross motor skills, balance and coordination, self-care, sensory processing and participation in meaningful daily activities.

Tom is passionate about working collaboratively with children, families and schools to develop practical, person-centred strategies that build confidence, promote independence and help every young person achieve their goals.

Anthea is a highly specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist supporting children and young people with complex developmental, neurological and emotional needs. Based in the East of England, she provides specialist occupational therapy assessments across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Anthea has extensive expertise in autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), ADHD, Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, trauma, sensory integration difficulties, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and supporting non-speaking and pre-verbal children.

With over two decades of experience, Anthea has extensive experience completing Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments, detailed school observations and comprehensive functional assessments to identify barriers to learning, participation and independence. Her specialist clinical skills include sensory integration, fine and gross motor development, handwriting, visual perception, co-ordination, motor planning, emotional regulation and self-care skills, including dressing and feeding.

Anthea takes a compassionate, playful and family-centred approach, recognising every child's unique strengths and working collaboratively with parents, schools and multidisciplinary teams to develop meaningful, practical strategies that support participation at home and in education. She is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and is recognised by families for helping children to "shine". She has undertaken extensive postgraduate training in Sensory Integration, DIR Floortime, the Bobath approach, trauma-informed practice, interoception and emotional regulation, ensuring her interventions reflect current evidence and best practice.

Stephanie, an accomplished Occupational Therapist residing in Nottinghamshire, serving regions across the North West, East of England, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, West and East Midlands, West and South West of England, East Anglia, London, and Wales. With expertise in paediatrics, housing and equipment, seating and postural management, moving and handling, and complex paediatrics, Stephanie holds a distinct qualification in sensory integration. Her specialised skills encompass pain management, sensory integration, gross and fine motor skills, and learning disabilities. Stephanie's holistic approach and dedication ensure comprehensive support, tailored to individual needs, fostering well-being and optimal development. Stephanie provides expert guidance in enhancing lives through occupational therapy.

Claire is an expert Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Hertfordshire. She visits clients around the South East of England including Buckinghamshire, Essex, and parts of London. Claire has spent much of her career in child and adolescent mental health services and has experience working with children with behavioural difficulties, eating disorders, psychosis, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and self-harming behaviour. Claire also has experience working in special schools and supporting children with learning disabilities.

She provides intervention to support children in reaching their maximum potential, including help with handwriting, motor planning, and sensory integration techniques. Claire works with children and families in their home or school environment. Having assessed their needs, Claire will develop a bespoke treatment package for the child which will involve parents, teachers, or carers where necessary. She ensures that the treatment sessions are engaging and work towards the child reaching their personal goals.

Claire is a member of the Sensory Integration Network and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Section for Children, Young People and Families. She has completed various postgraduate courses, including a qualification in sensory integration and training in the Alert Programme which is particularly successful for children with ADHD. Claire is also trained in the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS).

Hannah is a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist covering the South East of England. With over a decade of experience, she provides expert assessment and intervention for children aged 0–19. She works with a wide range of conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Difficulties, Handwriting Challenges, Fine and Gross Motor Skill Difficulties, and Self-care Tasks such as Dressing and Feeding.

Since qualifying from Canterbury Christ Church University in 2011, Hannah has gained extensive experience in mainstream schools, specialist educational provisions, and community healthcare settings. Her work spans supporting children of all ages, with a particular focus on early years and primary school ages. She is also skilled in the assessment and provision of specialist seating and bathing equipment for children with developmental and postural needs.

In addition to her clinical work, Hannah has delivered training for parents and education staff on topics such as sensory processing and postural development. She is committed to professional growth, maintaining her skills through ongoing training, supervision, and reflective practice.

Lucy is a highly skilled Paediatric Occupational Therapist located Chester-Le-Street, County Durham. She visits children and their families across the North East of England, covering Durham, Sunderland, and Newcastle. With over 10 years of experience, Lucy delivers expert and comprehensive assessments, analysing a child’s functional and cognitive needs.

Lucy works with children with a wide range of conditions including cerebral palsy, brain injury, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities, global developmental delay, and autism. She helps children to develop their fine and gross motor skills, supporting them to complete every day tasks such as dressing and feeding. Her aim is to enable each child to reach their maximum potential and develop skills of independent living. She can also help children with handwriting needs, having undertaken a specialist training course on the subject.

Supporting children with sensory needs, Lucy has completed training in Sensory Integration and The Listening Programme. She is able to offer holistic interventions, addressing a child’s every need both physical and cognitive. Lucy has also completed training on the Chailey Approach to Postural Management, supporting children, their families, and carers with seating and postural needs.

Rosie is a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner based across the East Midlands. Rosie has worked with clients facing a range of conditions, such as Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Neurological Conditions, Genetic Disorders, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay, Stroke, and Anxiety and Depression. Her holistic approach ensures that each client receives tailored support to engage in the activities that are meaningful to them, helping them establish or regain their occupational identity.

Rosie qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2016 after training at York St John University. She began her career in the NHS, where she gained a strong foundation in various clinical specialties within physical acute hospital care. Rosie has since specialised in the private mental health sector, where she has held senior and specialist roles, deepening her expertise in complex mental health and rehabilitation cases. In 2022, Rosie furthered her professional development by earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration, equipping her to conduct detailed sensory assessments and interventions using Ayres Sensory Integration theory.

Rosie is passionate about delivering person-centred, high-quality therapy in both adult and paediatric settings. She is HCPC and BAOT registered and a member of the Association of Sensory Integration Practice.

Amber is a dedicated and compassionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in supporting children and young people with a wide range of learning needs. Based in the South East of England, she has extensive experience working with conditions such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down’s Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Difficulties, and Social-Emotional Challenges. Amber’s work focuses on delivering individualised, evidence-based interventions designed to promote the wellbeing, independence, and educational success of each child or young person.

In addition to her work in paediatrics, Amber is skilled in conducting autism assessments using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective intervention strategies. She works closely with schools and parents to provide a range of universal, targeted, and specialist provisions that best meet the needs of children and young people.

Amber graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 2014 and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as well as the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She is an active member of the RCOT's Independent Practitioners Group and the Children, Young People, and Families Group, which connects professionals throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.

Qualifying with distinction from Cardiff University in 2017, Nicola is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatric occupational therapy. Based in the South West, she provides specialist occupational therapy assessments across Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas. She specialises in assessing and treating children aged 0–18 with sensory processing differences, autism, fine and gross motor difficulties, attention and concentration challenges, handwriting difficulties and developmental co-ordination disorder.

Alongside her paediatric expertise, Nicola has significant experience supporting adults and older people through rehabilitation, palliative and end-of-life care. This broad clinical background enhances her holistic approach and strong clinical reasoning, enabling her to support individuals with complex physical, neurological and cognitive needs across all stages of life.

Known for her empathetic nature, excellent communication skills and collaborative approach, Nicola is committed to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy. She is HCPC registered and passionate about empowering children and adults to achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.