Private occupational therapy in Bath

Roxanne is an accomplished Occupational Therapist, specialising in Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional Rehabilitation, and Paediatrics. Covering West and South West England, including Bath, Avon, Wiltshire, and Somerset, Roxanne supports clients across a broad spectrum of conditions. Her work encompasses individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health Challenges, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and more.

Since qualifying from the University of the West of England in July 2013, Roxanne has developed a diverse portfolio of practice across private and statutory services, community health, social care, charities, and educational settings. Her in-depth knowledge and practical expertise allow her to conduct comprehensive assessments of environmental, sensory, physical, and functional needs, delivering tailored, person-centred solutions. These include the provision of specialist equipment, environmental adaptations, sensory interventions, and functional rehabilitation strategies.

Committed to professional excellence, Roxanne has undertaken advanced training in Ayres’ Sensory Integration, Theory, and Neuroscience, and actively participates in professional development through conferences, seminars, and regular supervision. She is passionate about empowering clients to achieve their goals, fostering independence, and ensuring her interventions enhance overall wellbeing and quality of life.

Georgina, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in functional rehabilitation, moving and handling, blue badges/mobility assessment, fatigue management, routine planning, and daily living skills. Residing in West England in Somerset, she extends her expertise to Bristol, Avon, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol, and Swindon. Georgina has a wealth of experience working with diverse conditions, including Arthritis, falls, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, non-acute stroke and head injury, amputations, dual diagnosis, joint replacements, fatigue and pain management, age-related deterioration and frailty, Alzheimer's-related dementia's, fractures, car accident sustained injuries, fibromyalgia, anxiety, cognitive decline, autoimmune conditions, and managing social care needs. Georgina's holistic approach and broad experience enable her to provide tailored and effective occupational therapy support, addressing the unique needs of individuals across West England.

With almost four decades of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Adele specialises in Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural Management, as well as Moving and Handling solutions. Serving the South West of England, including Wiltshire, Somerset, and Bath, she is particularly skilled in supporting individuals with conditions such as Dementia, Motor Neurone Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. Adele's practice focuses on identifying practical solutions to enhance independence and improve quality of life, offering a person-centred approach that prioritises the unique needs of each client.

Adele’s expertise extends to a wide range of housing adaptations, from installing level access showers and stair lifts to designing wheelchair-accessible kitchens and home extensions. Her deep understanding of seating and specialist equipment enables her to create tailored interventions that support optimal postural health. Additionally, Adele has extensive experience in moving and handling, including the use of ceiling track hoists, specialist slings, and best-practice techniques to facilitate safe transfers.

Adele remains dedicated to promoting independence through a holistic approach, identifying additional services that may benefit her clients and advocating for their wellbeing at every stage of care.

Lesley brings three decades of expertise as an Occupational Therapist, specializing in complex pediatrics. Her dedication is evident in her focus on providing detailed DFG assessments and serving communities in the West and Southwest of England, including Wales, Avon, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Cardiff, Newport, Bristol, and Bath.

Throughout her extensive career, Lesley has collaborated with children, families, and caregivers across various community settings, emphasizing equipment assessment for independence and offering valuable guidance on moving and handling, including the effective use of hoists. Her wealth of experience reflects a steadfast commitment to positively impacting the lives of those she serves.

Heidi is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Functional Rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural Management, and Moving and Handling. She serves clients across the West and South West of England, including Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. With over a decade of clinical experience in community healthcare settings, Heidi is highly skilled in working with adults of all ages with complex conditions, both in their homes and in care environments.

Qualifying from the University of the West of England in 2012, Heidi is registered with the Health Care and Professions Council and the British Association of Occupational Therapists. She has a strong background in providing equipment and exploring various ways to enhance her clients' independence. Heidi is also experienced in palliative care and end-of-life treatment planning, focusing on functional assessment and personalised goal setting to tailor treatments to individual needs.

Throughout her career, Heidi has upheld a high standard of professional development, engaging in regular supervision, attending conferences, and participating in training sessions to continually advance her skills. As a Senior Community Occupational Therapist, she has also taken on mentoring roles, supporting and guiding other staff and students.

Qualifying as an occupational therapist in 1993, Val specialises in housing & equipment and rehabilaition for adults. She is based in Cornwall and will travel across the UK, completing assessments with clients in their own environment. Val is an accredited Best Interests Assessor (BIA), having developed sound knowledge of the legislation to support clients, families and Local Authorities.

Val's experience is in working with adults with a variety of physical and mental health needs, providing equipment and adaptations to homes to promote independence and safe living conditions. This includes completing BIA assessments, where Val requires knowledge of both the Mental Health Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments and applications. She also carries out Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) assessments.

To continue her professional development, Val has completed postgraduate training including courses in counselling and therapeutic listening. She also keeps up to date with the current legislation and policies surrounding her work.

Dawn is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist based in Truro, Cornwall. She supports both adult and paediatric clients, covering key areas such as Penzance, St Ives, Falmouth, and Newquay. Dawn provides Functional Rehabilitation for clients with a wide range of conditions and injuries, helping them with daily living skills to promote independence.

Dawn has previously worked in Adult Community Mental Health Team, Inpatient Acute Assessment and Discharge, and Inpatient Palliative Care. She draws on her extensive experience working with adults to support clients with self-care tasks, mental health challenges, and to provide suitable equipment to support safety and mobility in the home.

Working with children, Dawn provides expert assessments and interventions in schools, nurseries, and their home environment. She has experience working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Children's Community Therapy, special needs schools, mainstream schools and the community. Dawn utilises the skills she has acquired in her career so far to deliver specialist interventions and support children to reach their full potential.

Dawn also has a particular interest in sensory processing disorders and in March 2021 completed Module 1 of her Sensory Integration training.

Zoe is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in housing adaptations, equipment provision, and functional rehabilitation. She has over three decades of experience working with adults with complex physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and brain injuries across both the statutory and private sectors. Based in Cornwall, she primarily covers the West and South West of England, including Devon, Dorset, and Bristol.

Since qualifying in 1992, Zoe has gained extensive expertise in supporting individuals to maximise their independence and quality of life. She began her career in acute mental health services, before transitioning to local authority roles, focusing on adults with complex physical disabilities. Zoe’s expertise extends beyond clinical assessment and intervention to include project management, training, and mentoring. She has a particular interest in working with complex family dynamics and frequently conducts independent assessments for housing providers across Cornwall and Devon, often assisting in Ombudsman investigations.

She is HCPC registered and has also completed Belbin training to enhance her ability to manage and recruit care teams. Highly organised, creative, and collaborative, Zoe maintains a strong commitment to professional development through regular attendance at webinars, conferences, and group mentoring sessions.

William is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist based in the South West of England. He specialises in Neurological Rehabilitation with particular expertise in acquired brain injury. He visits clients across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.

William supports clients throughout each stage of rehabilitation, from the acute stage of their injury to long-term community rehabilitation. William uses a range of client-centred approaches and techniques to overcome cognitive, physical, and behavioural difficulties associated with the client’s injury. William has extensive experience in training carers, families, and therapy staff on individual rehabilitation programmes and therapeutic approaches. He is confident at working with clients’ varying difficulties and can tailor his approach to maximise their rehabilitation potential.

William is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists including the Specialist Sections for Independent Practice and Neurological Practice.