Private occupational therapy in Birmingham

Paediatric OT Lynsey specialises in sensory integration and supports children with complex conditions, including learning disabilities, developmental coordination disorder, Autism Complex Eating Difficulties, Down's Syndrome, Behavioural Difficulties. Lynsey is a specialist in fine and gross motor skills and handwriting. Her experience and person-centred approach make her an invaluable asset to children and families in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Birmingham, and Wolverhampton.

Her expertise in these areas enables her to provide tailored interventions that address the specific needs of each child she works with. She has extensive experience working with children who struggle to process and respond to sensory input, helping them to develop the skills and strategies they need to engage more fully with the world around them. Lynsey is passionate about empowering children to achieve their full potential. She has a particular interest in helping children to develop the skills and strategies they need to succeed academically and socially.

Based just outside of Birmingham, Alison visits clients across the Midlands including Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. With over 10 years of experience in Occupational Therapy, Alison provides expert assessments and interventions. She specialises in progressive neurological conditions supporting with rehabilitation needs, housing adaptations and equipment, and where required, return to work planning. She is experienced helping clients with conditions such as motor neurone disease, cancer, Huntington’s disease, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, and COPD and other respiratory conditions.

Alison is highly skilled in palliative care and is passionate about improving the quality of life for people with life-limiting conditions. She has experience working with clients of all ages including paediatrics, adults and the elderly and is committed to improving her client’s independence at home. She is skilled in identifying areas of functional difficulty within the home environment and can provide recommendations for supportive equipment and adaptations designed to maximise a client’s potential. Alison is also particularly knowledgeable in assistive technology and enabling her clients to use computers, mobile phones, tablets, and their television.

Alison in a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists as well as their Specialist Section for Independent Practice. She maintains her continual professional development through regular attendance at conferences and seminars designed to enhance her clinical practice.

Katy is a dedicated Occupational Therapist specialising in pediatrics, sensory integration, and sensory attachment. With a focus on improving daily living skills, fine and gross motor skills, and anxiety management, Katy works with clients in the West Midlands, East Midlands, including Warwickshire, Birmingham, Coventry, and Derby.

Her expertise extends to working with children with conditions such as autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavioral difficulties. Katy's compassionate approach aims to support clients in overcoming challenges, promoting their well-being and enhancing their quality of life.

Through evidence-based interventions and personalized treatment plans, Katy empowers her clients to reach their full potential and achieve their goals. She is committed to providing holistic and client-centered care, ensuring that each individual's unique needs are addressed with sensitivity and understanding.

Lucy is based in Sutton Coldfield, just outside of Birmingham, visiting clients across the West Midlands including Wolverhampton, Coventry, and Stafford. With over 15 years’ experience, Lucy is a specialist OT in Functional Rehabilitation with particular expertise working with older adults. Lucy completes comprehensive assessments that identify a client’s every need around the home and community, supporting with a range of needs caused by conditions or injuries including orthopaedic trauma, respiratory conditions, cancer, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer’s, and other progressive conditions.

Lucy works with clients to help them manage day-to-day life, planning effective routines and safely undertaking activities of daily living such as cooking and cleaning. Lucy creates tailored rehabilitation plans and recommends minor equipment aids to manage fatigue, pain, and breathlessness. Lucy has an extensive product knowledge of complex disability aids and adaptations, supporting with a wide range of client needs both in the home and when out and about. Lucy’s principal aim is to help every client regain their previous level of function or adapt to their new one.

Occupational Therapist Michelle delivers Functional Rehabilitation, Housing & Equipment and Moving & Handling expertise in London, Essex and Birmingham. Michelle has worked in Neurology, dealing with conditions like Brain Injury; Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Motor Neurone disease; Dementia, Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis. Also, she has over ten years’ experience working with Cognitive difficulties like Routine Planning, Behavioural Management, Visual Perception, Balance and Co-ordination. Furthermore, Michelle provides environmental assessments and can offer housing recommendations for Minor and Major adaptations.

Along with providing rehabilitation in client homes, Michelle gained extensive skills that support people to live independently. Working in the community enabled her to not only work autonomously but also to ensure interventions were collaborative with other professionals. Michelle is also skilled at providing reports to help with disability benefits or housing needs. She provides assessments for rehousing. When working with individuals, she provides holistic input and addresses physical and psychological needs. Being a Brain Injury case manager has enabled her to provide bespoke rehab plans or specialist interventions that enable individuals to reduce the impact of their disabilities.

OT Bethan lives in Solihull and works across the West Midlands around Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Birmingham providing Vocational, Neurological and Functional Rehabilitation. Bethan enjoys working across a variety of conditions such as Brain Injury, Parkinson’s and Stroke, Dementia and Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Long Covid, and Depression (Mental Health). She also works across Fatigue/Pain Management, Routine Planning, Anxiety Management and providing Return to Work support.

Bethan qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2013, later completing a Post Graduate Certificate in Vocational Rehabilitation in 2016. She has worked in a variety of private settings both in the UK and in New Zealand, predominantly in a community setting. Here, she provided specialised Functional and Vocational rehabilitation services e.g., assessment and intervention to clients with varying needs.

Alongside her Occupational Therapy work, Bethan is a STOTT qualified Pilates teacher.

Nathaniel is a skilled Occupational Therapist serving the West Midlands region, including Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton. With expertise in seating, paediatric care, housing & equipment, and moving and handling/DFG assessments, Nathaniel is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals facing various challenges.

Nathaniel has a particular passion for working with individuals with conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delay, and Behavioral Difficulties. He also brings valuable experience in supporting clients with spinal injuries, acquired brain injuries (including stroke), and other progressive neurological conditions.

Through his compassionate and client-centered approach, Nathaniel strives to enhance independence and overall well-being. He focuses on providing tailored solutions, including appropriate seating arrangements and specialised equipment to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Leane, an Occupational Therapist in Birmingham, specialises in Housing & Equipment, Paediatrics, and Moving & Handling. She works with a diverse range of conditions, including Motor Neurone disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Parkinson’s, Arthritis, Emphysema, Asthma, Diabetes, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Scoliosis, Chronic kidney disease, Stroke, Fibromyalgia, Schizophrenia, Autism, Cerebral palsy, Peripheral neuropathy and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Leane's expertise and experience enable her to provide comprehensive and tailored support to individuals, helping them enhance their quality-of-life and maximise their functional abilities.

Occupational therapist Davina works in the West Midlands (including Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and Wolverhampton). Davinia has the knowledge and experience to carry out complex tasks in Functional and Vocational Rehabilitation, Housing & Equipment and Moving & Handling.

Davina enjoys working with Arthritis, Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Frailty, Dementia, Autism, Anxiety and Depression, Palliative care, Fine & Gross Motor skills, and Daily Living Skills. She has practiced as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings including local authorities, community, inpatient and private settings where she is able to identify how an individual's condition is impacting them physically or mentally in order to provide appropriate holistic interventions.

As an occupational therapist, Davinia empowers individuals to carry out everyday tasks or occupations with more confidence and independence in order to improve their health, quality-of-life and wellbeing by creating individual treatment plans and changes to home, work or educational environments or through the introduction of equipment.

Jane is an OT– based in the West Midlands and travels to Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire – practicing Vocational and Functional Rehabilitation with both adults and children. She is also confident in Seating Assessments, Moving & Handling, and Palliative care. Jane likes to work on Daily Living Skills such as Routine Planning, Selfcare, Social Integration, Motivational issues, and Relaxation. She enjoys working on a variety of diseases and conditions.

Throughout her practice, Jane confidently assesses a client’s performance within their social and physical environment. Jane rapidly engages with her clients, identifying their needs to make timely recommendations. When working with a person at the centre of their social or family unit; for example, if they are returning to work or school; Jane supports their personal care, community engagement and wellbeing.

Being a Senior Occupational Therapist, Jane is experienced in her responsibilities, be them staff supervision, project and case management, or the running of group sessions for patients.

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.

Specialising in Paediatrics, Lorna is an experienced OT based in Shropshire. She visits clients across the West Midlands including Cheshire, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent. Lorna has practiced in the field of paediatrics for over 15 years, supporting children with a wide range of conditions including autism, developmental delay, and learning disabilities.

Lorna works with children in both home and school settings, offering bespoke treatment programmes tailored to the child’s individual needs. She principally supports with motor and sensory difficulties including handwriting, fine and gross motor skills, self-care tasks, and behavioural management.

Although primarily focused on Paediatrics, Lorna is also experienced in Housing and Equipment and Functional Rehabilitation assessments for adults. She delivers expert advice on a range of client needs, from equipment provisions, daily living skills, return to work programmes, and motivational interviewing.

Lorna is committed to her continued professional development, undertaking a wide range of post-graduate courses in areas such as Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Sensory Integration level 1 and 2, and Cognitive Orientation.

Based in Staffordshire, just south of Stoke-on-Trent, Amy is a highly experienced OT specialising in Housing & Equipment. She covers a client base across the Midlands, offering expert housing assessments and recommendations. Amy has worked in this field for over 15 years, supporting adults with a wide range of physical disabilities and conditions often with secondary sensory and cognitive needs.

Amy conducts holistic assessments of a client’s functional needs in the home and strives to maximise their level of independence. This includes their ability to safely and confidently undertake activities of daily living such as cooking and cleaning. Amy can recommend both minor and major housing adaptations to suit the client’s individual needs. Amy has particular expertise working with older adults, supporting with mobility and home adaptations. She has also undertaken specialist training in dementia awareness. Amy is skilled in complex manual handling, including specific training in bariatric moving & handling. She can also advise on Disability Facilities Grants and Personal Independence Payments, having had experience as a Disability Assessor in the past.

Amy is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Section in Independent Practice.

Helen is a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation. She has worked in acute, rehabilitation, and community settings working closely with a variety of other healthcare professionals. Helen works with clients with a range of conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, Guillain Barre, multiple sclerosis, and Huntington’s disease. She has particular expertise in cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, helping clients with concentration, memory, planning, and problem solving. Helen is located just outside of Watford and visits clients across London, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire.

With post qualifying training in BOBATH techniques, splinting and casting, and posture and seating, Helen works with clients to help them achieve their goals by providing tailor made therapy programmes.

Helen is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists including the Specialist Section for Neurological Practice.

Having worked with clients in various health care settings, Anne has gained over 30 years’ experience in the areas of Rehabilitation and Housing & Equipment. She works with adult clients in their homes, covering the West and East Midlands including Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, and Warwick. Anne has worked in various clinical settings, treating clients with neurological, orthopaedic, and physical conditions.

Anne delivers expert assessments, working closely with the client and their family to create a bespoke treatment plan which aims to improve their function and quality of life. Within the treatment plan, Anne will often recommend assistive equipment and housing adaptations to maximise a person’s independence within their home and community. She provides assistance and guidance on the most appropriate seating solutions, including wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Where appropriate, Anne undertakes workplace assessments and will put together a return to work programme for her client, helping them gain skills and make their workplace more accessible. Anne is also skilled in carrying out Blue Badge and mobility assessments, as well as gaining a Train the Trainer qualification.

Anne continues her professional development to enhance her clinical skills, including her membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Sections in Independent Practice and Work.

Tracy is a specialist Occupational Therapist, delivering expert Neurological Rehabilitation for adult clients. She is based in Worcestershire, treating clients at home and visiting them in the areas of Dudley, Evesham, Kidderminster, and Worcester.

Tracy treats clients with a variety of conditions including traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke, executive planning difficulties, and mental health needs. She delivers functional and cognitive based assessments in the client's own environment, identifying their goals to help them increase their independence. Involving the client's family and carers within the treatment plan, Tracy will encourage and motivate her client to reach their maximum potential and be confident in their everyday activities.

Tracy also treats clients who present with challenging behaviours and will recommended and provide intervention for mental health and emotional needs. This includes working on social communication and independent living skills, as well as vocational rehabilitation and helping the client return to work.

She maintains active professional development through her membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Section in Work.

Laura has over 20 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist, with extensive knowledge in the field of neurology and acquired brain injury. She works with adults and children with a diverse range of disabilities and conditions including acquired and traumatic brain injuries, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, and brain tumours. Laura is based just outside of Birmingham, visiting clients across the Midlands including Leicester, Nottingham, and Stoke-on-Trent.

Laura delivers holistic assessments and interventions, considering a client’s personal goals and maximum potential. She supports with a range of needs such as cognitive deficits, visual and perceptual impairments, postural management, splinting, wheelchair needs, behaviour difficulties, speech and communication difficulties, and sensory impairments.

Laura is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and their Specialist Section for Neurological Practice.

With a career spanning over 15 years, Catherine is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked across a variety of clinical specialisms. She is passionate about working with clients who have a range of physical and cognitive impairments but her specialist clinical areas include adults with amputations, trauma or orthopaedic surgery, falls amongst the elderly, dementia, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy. Catherine is based in Solihull and visits clients across the West Midlands including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and Worcester.

Catherine works with clients and supports their families or carers to help them reach their maximum level of independence and personal goals. This may include assessments for equipment aids, falls prevention, moving and handling plans, setting treatment plans for daily care activities, cognitive rehabilitation, and wheelchair access at home and in the community. Catherine is also developing her skills within Neuro Rehabilitation, supporting clients with spinal and brain injuries.

Catherine is committed to continuing her professional development to ensure her skills are up-to-date in providing the best treatment possible.

OT Helen works in the West Midlands and East Midlands; Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Birmingham and Coventry where she provides Functional Rehabilitation, Moving & Handling, Housing & Equipment intervention. Helen has worked as a specialist OT in Falls Prevention, Frailty, Equipment provision, Minor and Major Adaptations, DFGs, Trauma and Orthopaedics. This includes Hip Replacement, Arthritis, Renal disease, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Neurological conditions (such as Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke).

Helen previously worked as a specialist enablement OT in Adult Social Care, and worked in an early supported discharge pilot project where she identified patients from specialist wards for community rehabilitation.

Helen is also working towards becoming a trainer for Moving & Handling and the service improvement of Falls Prevention.

Ian is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist, specialising in Neurological, Functional, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Based in Wolverhampton, Ian visits clients in Walsall, Dudley, Derby, Birmingham, and Coventry. During Ian's career, he has worked in acute, out patients, and community settings. He now provides independent assessments to clients at home, with experience helping clients with a variety of clinical needs such as chronic pain, brain injury, stroke, fatigue, and hand/wrist related conditions.

Ian provides client centred interventions, focusing on the rehabilitation of his client and their activities of daily life. With over 20 years of experience, Ian can provide support on a wide range of client needs. He can also advise on specialist equipment, adaptations required in the home, and hand therapies to support them regain their independence in day to day life.

Ian continues his professional development by attending training sessions and conferences including a postgraduate course in the management of neurological conditions.

Japer provides Occupational Therapy in Berkshire, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Worcester and the West Midlands. He specialises in Functional Rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment and Manual Handling. Since qualifying in 2008, Jasper has enjoyed offering assessments for Major and Minor Housing Adaptations when working for local authorities. He has developed his expertise of working with ADLs and improving Fine and Gross Motor skills in adults. Previously, Jasper has been responsible for a 56-bedded unit, blue badge assessments and ensuring safety in the home following hospital discharge.

To enrich his clinical practice, Jasper gained an MSc in Ergonomics at Loughborough University (therefore, expanding his knowledge in the interaction of the human body and its environment) and further studies management, training, coaching and develops his personal research.