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Belfast, Londonderry
Mary Kate is a highly skilled OT based in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, specialising in Housing & Equipment, Functional Rehab, and Seating & Postural Management. Mary Kate is particularly interested in specialist seating and wheelchairs, offering expert consultations and recommendations. Mary Kate visits clients across all of Northern Ireland including Belfast, Londonderry, Tyrone, and Antrim.
Mary Kate has over 10 years’ experience helping adults with a wide range of injuries and conditions including fractures, knee and hip replacements, cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease, and Parkinson’s. She offers holistic assessments, considering a client’s needs at home and can advise on supportive equipment as well as complex housing adaptations. Mary Kate also works with clients experiencing pain or fatigue, enabling them to manage their condition and facilitating them to safely and effectively carry out activities of daily living such as cooking and cleaning. She also offers DFG and Blue Badge advice.
Always striving to improve her clinical knowledge, Mary Kate recently competed a master’s module in Environmental Design at Ulster University.
Occupational Therapy
Northern Ireland, Antrim, Armagh, Down, Londonderry, Tyrone, Belfast
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation
Down, Northern Ireland
Oonagh is a specialist Hand Therapist with over 10 years’ experience. She works with clients with injuries and conditions affecting the hands and upper limbs, supporting them with pain management, strength and mobility, and splinting. Oonagh is based in Bangor, just outside of Belfast, visiting clients in Antrim, Armagh, and Down.
Throughout her career, Oonagh has helped clients with a wide range of traumatic injuries including fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, soft tissue injuries, and the amputation of digits. She also works with clients experiencing chronic and long-term conditions affecting the hands and upper limbs such as carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic regional pain syndrome, and rheumatological conditions.
Oonagh completes detailed assessments of her client’s functional needs, creating bespoke treatment plans that focus on rehabilitation as well as the provision of specialised equipment. Her overall aim is to improve her client’s safety and independence at home and in the workplace, enabling them to effectively complete activities of daily living.
Oonagh is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and the British Association of Hand Therapists. She regularly attends training courses to develop her skills and knowledge and to ensure that her practice is based on the most up to date evidence and research. Oonagh has completed several specialist courses including the BAHT level 2 course on the wrist, a master’s module on service improvement, and the Neuro-Orthopaedic Institute’s Explain Pain course.
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Working in Northern Ireland, Anna has over 20 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist, with expertise in Neurological Rehabilitation, Housing & Equipment, and Seating & Postural Management. Anna visits clients in and around Antrim, Londonderry, Tyrone, and Belfast.
Anna provides specialist assessments and treatment to clients with a range of complex needs, including those with neurological and physical conditions. She specialises in stroke rehabilitation having completed an MSc in Stroke Practice. She carries out assessments and rehabilitation to help clients in recovery and adjusting to living at home after hospital discharge.
Anna builds strong, therapeutic relationships effectively with clients and family members to achieve positive outcomes and reach their treatment goals. Once assessed, Anna provides treatment which focuses on maximising functional potential, including advice and support on mobility, prescription of specialist seating and wheelchairs and help with carrying out activities of daily living. Specific treatment interventions also include upper limb rehabilitation and working on cognitive and perceptual skills.
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Joanne is a highly skilled Paediatric OT based in Magherafelt, Mid-Ulster. She visits clients across Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Tyrone, Antrim, and Londonderry. Joanne has over 10 years of experience, working with children with many different conditions and functional needs. She aims to maximise a child’s independence, developing self-care skills such as toileting, washing, dressing, and feeding.
Joanne provides assessments and treatment in either a home or school setting, considering a child’s fine and gross motor skills, behaviour, social integration, and more. Joanne has specialist background working with autism spectrum disorders and is trained to conduct Assessments of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) which will measure a child’s activities daily living. This analyses how the child performs during these tasks, looking at their level of independence, safety, and efficiency.
Joanne aims to work with child to develop a daily routine and enable them to confidently complete daily tasks. This also includes managing any anxiety and social difficulties.
Joanne is a member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and is committed to her continual professional development.
Occupational Therapy
Northern Ireland, Antrim, Armagh, Down, Londonderry, Tyrone, Belfast
Paediatrics
AMPS
Motivational interviewing, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation
Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
With over 20 years’ experience and specialist knowledge in Seating & Postural Management and Housing & Equipment, Corinna delivers expert Occupational Therapy. She works with adults, visiting them in their homes in Northern Ireland, travelling to areas of Antrim, Londonderry, and Tyrone.
With previous experience as a senior Occupational Therapist working in various NHS Trusts, Corinna brings a range of skills to her private practice. She supports clients with various clinical conditions, having worked in trauma and orthopaedics, medicine and surgery, oncology and palliative care. Corinna helps clients and their families plan for short and long-term care, as well as providing advice and recommendations on specialist equipment and programmes of rehabilitation. She is able to assess, train and implement moving & handling programmes to maintain safety for all involved, ensuring that all equipment is being used appropriately. This includes advising on Seating & Postural Management, providing specialist seating solutions to help improve the client's independence at home and in the wider community.
Corinna is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section in Independent Practice, ensuring her clinical knowledge is kept up to date. She is also qualified in completing Blue Badge and mobility assessments.
Occupational Therapy
Northern Ireland, Ireland, Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation
Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation
Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Karen is an OT based in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, delivering Housing & Equipment assessments and Functional Rehabilitation. Karen works with clients with a wide range of conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, learning difficulties, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, and multiple sclerosis. Her holistic approach helps clients to adapt to a newly diagnosed condition or retain maximum independence with an ongoing condition.
Karen oversees a client’s rehabilitation, focusing on their gross and fine motor skills, balance, and coordination which will enable them to safely and confidently complete self-care tasks independently. Karen supplements her treatment programmes with equipment and home adaptations to support mobility and comfort. She helps clients to develop routines which can also effectively manage pain and fatigue. Karen can also provide guidance on DFG assessments, supporting clients and their families with eligibility and applications.
The OT Practice provides private occupational therapy services in and around Belfast as well as the rest of the UK. We have experienced therapists covering every specialism throughout Belfast, including Balmoral, Laganbank, Oldpark, Pottinger and Ormiston.
Whether you are looking for support for yourself, a family member or client, our skilled and motivated practitioners always provide the quality of care that we would desire for our own families - the very best. We know that every case is difference, so we listen to understand your goals in order to tailor our care to your needs.
Our Belfast therapists cover all areas of OT, including neurological or functional rehabilitation, housing & equipment, seating & postural management, paediatrics and hand therapy. You can discover more about some of the therapists we have in the region by clicking on their profiles above, or you are welcome to call one of our client managers who will talk through your needs and find the right OT for you. As independent practitioners there are no waiting lists for our services - we are completely flexible around the needs of our clients, and can arrange weekend or evening appointments as necessary.
We also have a dedicated paediatrics team at The OT Practice, so if you are considering referring a child then please visit the OT Practice Kids section of our website to learn more.
Our OT’s are helping people in Belfast deal with a variety of difficulties. If you would like to find out more visit our pages dedicated to explaining how our occupational therapists can help with common difficulties, covering adults and children. The most common difficulties we see are shown below, alternatively just call us on 0330 024 9910 for a free over-the-phone consultation.
Addressing the debilitating effect of fatigue to improve motivation, energy and engagement with day-to-day life
Read moreHome activities can become a challenge with age or after an accident, illness or diagnosis leading to reduced independence and confidence
Read morePractical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidence
Read moreMemory loss following diagnoses of dementia or brain injuries, as well as normal ageing process or during periods of unusual stress
Read moreEquipping children struggling with class participation and friendships due to shyness or faltering self-confidence, with the skills & self-belief they need.
Read moreAddressing barriers to work following an accident or period of illness
Read moreA child’s ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutlery
Read moreRestoring skills for personal care such as washing and dressing after accident, illness or with advancing age
Read moreAs we age or after an illness or accident, it is common for mobility to deteriorate, leading to falls, loss of confidence and reduced independence
Read moreChildren with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sport
Read morePractical advice and solutions for seating including wheelchairs and comfy seating
Read morePractical techniques to maximise independence at home following a medical diagnosis, accident or period of recuperation
Read moreA child's ability to organise their body and environment to perform daily activities such as sitting correctly and arranging a desk
Read moreDifficulties with gross motor skills cause clumsy or uncoordinated movement, leading to problems with tasks such as dressing, running or riding a bike
Read moreStrategies to address persistently low motivation causing under-performance at work, problems at home or in relationships
Read morePlanning and performing activities as part of a fulfilling and meaningful daily routine
Read moreAssisting with standing and self-support following an illness, accident, or with advancing age
Read moreSmall movements of the hand and fingers that allow a child to write and draw, as well as manipulate buttons, zips and shoelaces
Read morePractical support and advice for children with multiple or complex needs such as equipment, seating, splinting or housing
Read morePurchasing and learning to use specialist equipment and vehicles for reduced mobility due to accident, ill health or old age
Read moreSolutions for when an accident, illness or age makes access in and out of the home a challenge
Read moreA child’s ability to process what they see and respond with meaningful movement
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