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Bedfordshire, South East of England
Naima is a Speech and Language Therapist based in Luton, visiting children across London and the South-East of England including Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire. Naima is experienced working with children of all ages, from toddlers to young adults, with a wide range of conditions and needs. She has helped children with autism, selective mutism, stammering, social skills difficulties, language needs, and speech sound difficulties.
With expertise in paediatric development, particularly cognitive, social, behavioural, and emotional development, Naima conducts holistic assessments and develops tailored therapy programmes. Naima has worked across a range of paediatric settings, both in public and private sectors. She advocates independence through supporting children with problems solving skills, inference, and social skills. Naima also strives to work collaboratively with parents and educational staff.
Naima is highly skilled in a variety of specialist therapy programmes including Attention Autism, Interactive Storytelling, Talkabout Social Skills, and Makaton signing. She is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice.
Bedfordshire, South East of England
Based in Bedford, Vimbai has over 10 years’ experience working as Paediatric Occupational Therapist. She has acquired expertise on a range of conditions and client needs, working in both NHS and private settings. Vimbai provides holistic assessments and tailored therapy programmes for children and their families across London and the South East of England.
Vimbai works with children with a wide range of disabilities and conditions including autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, hip dysplasia, brain injury, and developmental coordination disorder. She understands the complexities of both physical and neurological conditions and the impact that this can have on a person’s life. She strives to enhance a child’s independence, working collaboratively with families, schools, and other healthcare professionals to meet the needs of the child.
Vimbai has specialist experience with paediatric seating solutions, assessing and recommending the provision of equipment to support a child’s postural needs. She can also deliver handwriting assessments and treatment for children at school or at home, helping them to develop key skills and maximise their potential.
Vimbai is committed to her ongoing professional development and is a member of the Children, Young People and Families Specialist Section of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Berkshire, South East of England
Sam, a seasoned Occupational Therapist specializing in housing and equipment, fluently speaks Italian. Operating in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and London, Sam conducts assessments for clients with diverse needs. His role involves outlining, planning, and implementing adaptations, recommending equipment, and providing valuable information to create customized care packages. Sam is dedicated to fostering independence and providing crucial support to enhance the well-being of his clients.
Berkshire, South East of England
Clare is a dedicated Occupational Therapist specialising in Functional Rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment, and Seating and Postural Management. She operates across the South East of England and London, including Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. She has extensive experience working with older adults, particularly those with Dementia, and is skilled in managing complex caseloads.
After qualifying from Cardiff University in 2009, Clare began her career in vocational rehabilitation, where she developed a deep understanding of how various health conditions impact individuals. She furthered her expertise by completing a Master’s degree in Occupation and Health, which enhanced her critical thinking and research skills.
Working in adult social care, she managed a diverse caseload of adults and older adults with various physical and mental health conditions. She gained significant experience in writing housing reports, arranging minor adaptations, and providing necessary equipment to support independent living.
Clare is also a trained AMPS assessor, with a passion for evaluating daily living skills and helping clients achieve their personal goals. She is committed to the continuous professional development necessary to provide the highest standard of care, ensuring her practice is always aligned with the latest evidence-based research. Clare’s dedication to her clients and her field has made her a trusted professional in the regions she serves.
Occupational Therapy
London, South of England, South East of England, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, London - West, Swindon
Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling
AMPS
Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Self care, Social integration, Mental Health
Buckinghamshire, South East of England
Qualifying in 2006, Sherean specialises in rehabilitation and housing & equipment for adults. She is a qualified Best Interests Assessor (BIA), as well as having completed a course in sensory integration. She is based in Buckinghamshire and travels to homes in Milton Keynes, High Wycombe and Aylesbury visiting clients.
Sherean works in the NHS, treating clients in both inpatient and community settings with physical, mental health and learning disabilities. She has extensive experience in the rehabilitation of adults, including supporting clients in getting back to work or finding new employment. Working independently, Sherean treats clients at home, supporting them to maximise their independence within their own living environment.
Sherean also completes assessments for moving and handling equipment provision and minor home or work adaptations. She is qualified to use the standardised Assessment of Motor and and Process Skills (AMPS) to provide a functional ability report.
Continually striving to develop her clinical skills through relevant training, Sherean ensures she is working within best practices and providing the most up to date treatment and intervention.
Occupational Therapy
East Midlands, South East of England, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire
Neurological rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Housing and Equipment
Sensory Integration, AMPS, BIA
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health
Buckinghamshire, South East of England
Felice is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist with experience in Housing & Equipment, Moving & Handling, Seating & Postural Management, and Rehabilitation. She is based in Milton Keynes and visits clients across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, and North London. Felice supports clients with a wide range of physical and neurological conditions including arthritis, osteoporosis, amputations, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, stroke, anxiety, and depression.
Drawing on her extensive experience within the NHS, Social Care, and independent sector, Felice is highly experienced in transfer needs, environmental adaptations, minor works, wheelchair assessment, self-care (washing and dressing), housing suitability, activity planning and execution, and accessing the community. Felice is also skilled in the provision of wheelchairs, which often involves visits to the home environment to assess accessibility.
Felice is experienced working with clients who have sustained traumatic fractures or have undergone elective orthopaedic surgeries such as hemi arthroplasty, dynamic hip screws and total hip replacement. She has also developed expertise in supporting clients with weight bearing restrictions to identify ways to manage their occupations.
Felice is self-motivated, hardworking and is able to use her own initiative and excellent analytical skills. She understands the impact that is experienced through a change in functional ability and loss of function, caring deeply about maximising the potential of her clients and helping them to meet their goals.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, London - Central, London - North
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling
DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Self care
Buckinghamshire, South East of England
With over 10 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist, Louella is a highly skilled health professional who strives to enable her clients to live as independently as possible within their home environment. She works with both adults and children with a variety of physical and neurological conditions such as osteoporosis, upper and lower limb amputations, Parkinson’s disease, sensory loss, and autistic spectrum disorder. Louella is located in Milton Keynes and visits clients across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Northamptonshire.
Louella has developed her expertise whilst working in a range of hospital and community settings and tailors her approach and recommendations to suit the personal circumstances of each client. She has substantial experience working within the Care Act and has undertaken and led on safeguarding investigations, demonstrating expert knowledge of the safeguarding process.
Louella's areas of expertise include functional assessments, activity analysis, housing reports, minor and major adaptations, equipment provision, seating and postural management, and moving and handling cases. Louella has also developed her skills in the assessment and treatment of clients with hearing impairments, visual loss, or dual sensory impairments. She has completed specialist training on this topic and is also qualified to complete specialist Deafblind assessments.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire
Seating and Postural management, Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills
Buckinghamshire, South East of England
Claire, an experienced Occupational Therapist based in Buckinghamshire in the South East of England, specializes in housing and equipment. Her expertise encompasses a range of services, including Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), blue badge assessments, and support for daily living skills and community access.
With a wealth of knowledge, Claire has worked with individuals facing various health challenges. Her extensive experience includes assisting clients with heart conditions, COPD, asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, amputations, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, strokes, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, spinal injuries, epilepsy, learning difficulties, developmental delay, dementia, depression, anxiety, and mental health disorders.
Claire is dedicated to providing tailored support that enhances the independence and quality of life for her clients. Her comprehensive understanding of housing and equipment needs, along with her compassionate approach, makes her a valuable asset in facilitating optimal well-being for those she serves.
Essex, South East of England
Specialising in Housing & Equipment, Josie is an Occupational Therapist with a passion for ensuring individuals live full independent lives, regardless of their disability and works closely with her clients to achieve their goals. She is based in Essex, near Basildon and Southend-on-Sea, and visits clients across the South East of England. Josie has experience supporting clients with dementia, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, learning disabilities, motor neurone disease, stroke, and arthritis.
Josie has a particular interest in specialist equipment and manual handling, drawing on her experience working in adult social care. Josie provides comprehensive written assessments, equipment recommendations, minor adaptations, major adaptations, parking concessions, DFG assessments, housing assessments, and manual handling risk assessments. She strives to allow individuals to live as independently as they can within their own home and community.
She has also turned to developing her skills within Paediatrics, building on her existing experience providing housing and equipment recommendations for children with long-term physical and neurological conditions.
Hampshire, South East of England
Rachelle is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in housing & equipment, seating, functional and neurological rehabilitation, and moving & handling. Operating in the South East of England, specifically Hampshire, she provides exceptional care to individuals facing challenges such as acquired brain injury (ABI), stroke, and complex cognitive needs. With a compassionate approach, Rachelle works closely with her clients to develop personalised treatment plans, aiming to enhance their independence, functional abilities, and overall well-being. Her expertise and dedication make her a valuable resource for those seeking support in their recovery and improvement of daily living skills.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Hampshire
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
BOBATH
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Postural management
Hertfordshire, South East of England
Specialising in a wide range of adult disabilities, neurological conditions, and brain injury, Tanya works with adults of all ages to enhance their independence at home. Tanya is based in Hertfordshire, covering a client base across London, the Home Counties, and East Anglia. She has an extensive understanding of multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease, focusing on how a client can manage fatigue, pain, and activities of daily living.
Through her holistic approach, Tanya considers a client’s every need to ensure they have strategies to move safely around the home, whether with basic mobility aids or larger pieces of equipment, such as chairs and hoists. Tanya also ensures that families and carers are fully engaged in the process and understand how they can provide support. Similarly, Tanya can advise on Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) assessments.
Tanya’s experience in Housing & Equipment means she can recommend an extensive variety of specialist aids to help prevent falls, improve mobility, and enable the client to carry out daily tasks. These aids can in turn help reduce and manage fatigue and improve confidence moving around independently. Tanya also supports clients to regain and maintain access to the community, assessing their needs getting in and out of the home, and any equipment they might require when travelling in the community.
Tanya is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and belongs to a vast network of health professionals, providing ongoing personal development and learning.
Occupational Therapy
East Anglia, London, South of England, South East of England, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Northamptonshire, Suffolk
Moving and Handling, Housing and Equipment
Motivational interviewing, DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability
Hertfordshire, South East of England
Occupational Therapist Claire specializes in seating and postural management, functional rehabilitation, moving and handling, and neurological rehabilitation. With expertise in fine and gross motor skills and splinting, Claire addresses a wide range of conditions, including Frail Elderly, Neurology, Stroke, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Falls Risks, Spinal Injuries, Functional Upper Limb Problems, Activities of Daily Living, Seating and Positioning, Manual Handling, Equipment Provisions and Training, Community Re-integration, Dementia, and Bariatric Rehabilitation. Claire resides and practices in the South East of England, covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Middlesex. Her client-centered approach ensures tailored interventions to enhance independence and improve the overall well-being of individuals under her care.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Middlesex
Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
AMPS
Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Splinting
Kent, South East of England
Ganga is an expert Occupational Therapist, specialising in rehabilitation for both adults and children. She visits clients across the South East of England including Kent, Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, and towns in Surrey.
Ganga has over 10 years of experience working in various settings across the NHS and private practice, in acute units and within the community. She delivers assessments and interventions for clients with physical and mental health conditions, providing rehabilitation and treatment. This includes anxiety management and relaxation techniques, recommendations for aids and adaptations, and developing strategies for the client so they can carry out their daily life activities.
Ganga also works with children and their families, providing an integrated therapy service. Meeting the needs of children with complex conditions, Ganga provides sensory strategies, fine motor development, and advice on specialist seating to help the child reach their maximum potential.
She is committed to ensuring she delivers the highest standards of care to her clients and their families and will provide expert independent assessments and treatment programmes to clients in their own environment.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, London - South, London - East, Brighton
Neurological rehabilitation, Paediatrics
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Social integration
Kent, South East of England
Based near Dover, Gaya is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of experience across both the NHS and private sector. She currently covers a client base across Kent, visiting clients in areas such as Folkestone, Canterbury, Margate, and Ashford. She specialises in Neurological Rehabilitation having achieved her MSc in the subject in 2012. Gaya has a breadth of experience in a range of neurological settings and with various neurological conditions including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Post Concussive Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Motor Neurone Disease.
Gaya uses an eclectic, person centred approach to maximise rehabilitation potential and to meet individuals' aspirations and needs. She strongly advocates evidenced based rehabilitation and covers various areas including Postural and Seating Management, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Upper Limb Rehabilitation, and Vocational Rehabilitation. She consistently uses patient centred, function orientated goals and sensitive outcome measures to demonstrate clients’ progress.
Gaya regularly updates her knowledge and skills with the current clinical research and evidence for Neuro Rehabilitation interventions. Gaya is flexible in her approach and very time efficient with her work with a great eye for details.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Kent
Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Postural management, Splinting, Wheelchair accreditation, TBI
Kent, South East of England
With over 10 years’ experience, Angela is an expert Occupational Therapist and Best Interest Assessor. She carries out assessments of clients with complex needs such as cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease, and Parkinson’s disease. She provides bespoke treatment plans to her clients and encourages maximum independence. Angela specialises in Housing & Equipment interventions, advising on aids and adaptations to support a client’s recovery and long-term needs.
Angela carries out assessments with her clients in their home environments for seating, moving and handling, rehousing, access, and disabled facilities grants, as well as for major home adaptations such as wet rooms, stair lifts, and vertical lifts.
Angela is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and their Specialist Section for Independent Practice.
Kent, South East of England
Located in Sandwich, Kent, Donna visits clients across the South East of England. Donna has over 15 years’ experience and is a specialist in the field of trauma and orthopaedics. She works with clients who have injuries and conditions including spinal trauma, upper and lower limb fractures, amputees, polytraumas, fractured neck of femurs, and elective surgery such as hip and knee replacements.
Donna delivers comprehensive assessments and provides recommendations on suitable equipment provisions designed to enhance a client’s independence at home, prevent falls, and improve mobility. She works with clients, their family, and other healthcare professionals to develop bespoke treatment plans.
Donna is committed to her continued professional development, with a membership to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and constantly seeking opportunities to gain knowledge and experience through training sessions and seminars.
Kent, South East of England
Ruth is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist, specialising in Functional Rehab, Housing & Equipment, and Moving & Handling. Ruth is located in Whitstable, Kent, visiting clients across the county and the South East. She has been practising as an OT for over 20 years, offering comprehensive assessments and tailored treatments designed around each client’s individual needs. Ruth has helped clients with a wide range of conditions, whether recovering from a traumatic injury or adjusting to life with a long-term impairment.
Ruth provides recommendations on suitable housing adaptations, both minor and major, as well as equipment provisions designed to aid a client’s independence at home. She considers a client’s individual circumstances and goals and makes recommendations based on their current situation as well as their longer-term needs. Ruth has worked with clients with a range of temporary disabilities and long-term conditions including stroke and dementia.
Ruth is a member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and has experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in order to deliver outstanding assessment and treatment.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Kent, London - South
Housing and Equipment
Certificate in Education
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Social integration
Kent, South East of England
Stacey is an expert OT based in Canterbury, covering a large client base across Kent and the South-East. Specialising in Functional Rehab, Stacey has over 10 years of experience and vast clinical knowledge. She helps clients with a range of physical and neurological conditions including brain injury, stroke, spinal injuries, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s.
Delivering specialist assessments and interventions, Stacey works collaboratively with clients and their families to set personalised goals and tailored therapy programmes. She supports clients following an injury, helping them to regain mobility and confidence and return to their maximum level of independence. Stacey also helps clients with progressive conditions, working with the client, their families, and carers to support long-term independence where possible. Stacey advises on equipment provisions and housing adaptations to support with activities of daily living. She is also experienced in manual handling assessments, manual handling plans, and the implementation of hoist training for informal carers.
Stacey is a dedicated OT and committed to her continued professional development. She has completed a Postgraduate module in Solution Focused Therapy and specialist training in complex seating assessments and upper limb rehabilitation. She is also a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Section in Independent Practice.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Kent
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Self care, Postural management, TBI
The OT Practice provides private occupational therapy services in and around Berkshire as well as the rest of the UK. We have experienced private therapists to cover every clinical specialism, servicing the entire Berkshire region including Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead, Reading, Slough and Wokingham.
Our practice is based on our reputation for building trusted relationships with our clients. Since ethics are at the heart of our vocation as health care professionals, we always recommend alternatives to our own services if we believe they are better suited to a client's particular needs.
Our Berkshire therapists cover all areas of OT, including neurological or functional rehabilitation, seating & postural management, housing & equipment, vocational rehabilitation and paediatrics. For a free initial consultation over the telephone, please call one of our dedicated client managers who will be able to find you the right OT. You can also learn more about some of the private therapists in our Berkshire team from their profiles above. All our assessment and therapy packages are costed in detail at the outset, so we will never surprise you with “hidden charges” later on (such as travel costs or administrative fees).
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 throughout Berkshire 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.
A child's ability to organise their body and environment to perform daily activities such as sitting correctly and arranging a desk
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 moreHome activities can become a challenge with age or after an accident, illness or diagnosis leading to reduced independence and confidence
Read moreRestoring skills for personal care such as washing and dressing after accident, illness or with advancing age
Read moreSolutions for when an accident, illness or age makes access in and out of the home a challenge
Read moreMemory loss following diagnoses of dementia or brain injuries, as well as normal ageing process or during periods of unusual stress
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 moreAddressing the debilitating effect of fatigue to improve motivation, energy and engagement with day-to-day life
Read moreChildren with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sport
Read morePractical techniques to maximise independence at home following a medical diagnosis, accident or period of recuperation
Read moreAssisting with standing and self-support following an illness, accident, or with advancing age
Read morePlanning and performing activities as part of a fulfilling and meaningful daily routine
Read moreEquipping children struggling with class participation and friendships due to shyness or faltering self-confidence, with the skills & self-belief they need.
Read morePurchasing and learning to use specialist equipment and vehicles for reduced mobility due to accident, ill health or old age
Read morePractical advice and solutions for seating including wheelchairs and comfy seating
Read moreStrategies to address persistently low motivation causing under-performance at work, problems at home or in relationships
Read moreA child’s ability to process what they see and respond with meaningful movement
Read moreAddressing barriers to work following an accident or period of illness
Read morePractical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidence
Read morePractical support and advice for children with multiple or complex needs such as equipment, seating, splinting or housing
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 moreA child’s ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutlery
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