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Dorset, South of England
Louise is an expert Occupational Therapist who specialises in Adult Mental Health and Rehabilitation. She is located in Bournemouth and visits clients across the South of England including areas of Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Louise has experience working with clients with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, dementia, bi polar disorder, psychosis, arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease.
She has worked extensively with clients of all ages, especially older clients, many of whom have cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s and dementia as well as physical conditions. Louise is a qualified Assessment of Motor & Processing Skills (AMPS) Assessor which compliments her assessing skills to a higher standard.
Louise supports clients with various physical health needs, often that contribute to their mental health deterioration. She can prescribe pieces of equipment after assessing their physical health and the impact this has on everyday tasks. She utilises her specialist assessment skills to provide tailored solutions to help each client maximise their potential and live independently for longer.
Occupational Therapy
South of England, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire
Functional rehabilitation
AMPS
Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health
Berkshire, West and South West of England
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.
Occupational Therapy
West Midlands, West and South West of England, Berkshire, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Swindon
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation
Ergonomics
Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Self care
Bristol, West and South West of England
Louisa is an Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience working in primary and secondary settings. Her expertise is in Functional Rehabilitation, working with adults with physical health needs including orthopaedic and cardiac conditions as well as stroke and other neurological conditions. Louisa is based just outside of Bristol and visits clients across the South West of England and South Wales including Cardiff, Bath, Somerset, and Wiltshire.
Louisa prides herself in working holistically with clients to identify their Occupational Therapy needs, resulting in meaningful, achievable and timed therapeutic goals. She strives to enable her clients to achieve maximum independence, well-being and an improved quality of life.
Louisa is skilled in equipment provision, manual handling, specialist seating, telecare, fatigue management and cognitive rehabilitation. From her time spent working on an acute stroke ward, Louisa has also developed specialist skills in cognitive and perceptual screening, as well as upper limb rehabilitation. She also practises continuing professional development and has excellent communication skills.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Wales, Avon, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Cardiff, Newport, Bristol, Cardiff
Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural management
Cornwall, West and South West of England
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.
Occupational Therapy
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West and South West of England, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Isles of Scilly, Bristol, Plymouth, Salford
Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment
AMPS, BIA, Therapeutic listening
Counselling, DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Community access
Cornwall, West and South West of England
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.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon
Housing and Equipment, Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation
Sensory Integration, The Listening Programme
DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation
Devon, West and South West of England
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.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset
Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Train the trainer
Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, TBI
Devon, West and South West of England
Specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation, Jenni is an expert OT who has been delivering comprehensive assessments and therapy for over 15 years. Jenni is located in Devon, visiting clients across the county including Torquay, Exeter, and Plymouth. She specialises in brain injury, stroke, and post-concussion syndrome.
Jenni works holistically, addressing a client’s physical and cognitive needs. She focuses on developing fine motor skills and upper limb rehabilitation to support a client regain the ability to complete activities of daily living and manage fatigue. Jenni is also passionate about cognitive rehabilitation, having completed several Braintree courses, covering specific needs relating to attention, memory, visual and information processing. This extends to helping client’s with anxiety and social integration, supporting a return to work or leisure activities. Jenni also recommends suitable equipment provisions and specialist seating based on the client’s current and potential future needs.
Jenni is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section in Independent Practice. She keeps up to date with new developments in neurological rehabilitation through her continual learning and engagement with other professionals.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Devon, Somerset
Neurological rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Fine motor skills, Planning & execution, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Devon, West and South West of England
Sarah is a specialist in neurological conditions, working for adults with needs relating to Huntington’s disease, brain injury, dementia, and stroke rehabilitation. Sarah is located in Tavistock, near Plymouth, covering a client base across Devon and Cornwall. She strives to ensure clients regain independence, providing assistance to safely and confidently move around the home, carry out household activities such as cooking and cleaning, and personal care and dressing.
Sarah can evaluate activities of daily living (ADL), as well as cognitive and mental capacity. She is especially interested in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, choosing to undertake a post-graduate module while studying. Sarah also has expertise in Seating & Postural Management, Moving & Handling, and behaviour management.
Sarah offers a holistic approach to occupational therapy, supporting clients and their families from assessment through to treatment. Sarah can adapt well when required to serve a client’s individual needs, including liaising with other professionals and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. In particular, Sarah has extensive experience working alongside physiotherapists to provide adapted seating and aid in moving and handling therapy.
Sarah is committed to her continued professional development, regularly attending conferences and undertaking additional training. Sarah has leadership experience mentoring OT students from her local university, which she thoroughly enjoys and uses to enhance her own learning.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Daily living skills, Behaviour management, Postural management
Devon, West and South West of England
With over 15 years of experience, Amy is a specialist Occupational Therapist based in Devon. She visits clients across the South-West of England including Taunton, Exeter, Yeovil, and Weymouth. Amy has expertise in a wide range of complex disabilities and conditions including orthopaedics, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and motor neurone disease. She also has specific skills in the functional assessment and treatment of individuals with neurological presentations including stroke, brain injury, and long-term conditions.
Amy has worked extensively within acute and community rehabilitation settings and in recent years has expanded her practice to include private work. She provides holistic assessments of an individual’s functional limitations and is passionate about enabling them to regain their full potential and independence.
After gaining vital experience in moving and handling throughout her career, Amy qualified as a Manual Handling Trainer in 2018 and is skilled at skilled at completing complex risk assessments, identifying equipment needs and delivering practical and theoretical training to staff teams. She also has an interest in seating and postural management and is skilled at completing seating assessments.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Devon, Dorset, Somerset
Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management
Train the trainer
Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Self care, Postural management, TBI
Devon, West and South West of England
OT Laura provides Housing & Equipment and Major & Minor adaption advice throughout Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Dorset and Somerset. She enjoys working with Neurological conditions (Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral palsy, Stroke, Motor Neurone and Parkinson’s disease), as well as Learning Difficulties, Dementia and Alzheimer’s, Amputations and Obesity. Additionally, she is experienced completing DFG applications and has spent time in Hand Therapy departments, trauma and Orthopaedics wards, social care teams and a locked ward in an adult mental health hospital.
Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2014 and Laura specialised in the field of adult social care, working with adults from the age of 18 upwards who have long-term physical conditions. Therefore, she is experienced in completing comprehensive assessments and report writing; and working collaboratively with clients, their families, carers and other health professionals. In order to achieve the best outcomes for her clients in the community and to maximise their independence, she utilises a high-level of clinical reasoning when assessing and treating patients and when providing expert opinion to other parties – namely, professionals, clients and family members.
Devon, West and South West of England
Occupational Therapist Sally specialises in Housing & Equipment (adaptions), Moving & Handling, and Seating (e.g., wheelchairs). She works in West and South West England, specifically Cornwall and Devon. She enjoys working in Palliate/End of Life care, Cardiology and Neurological conditions – like Parkinson's disease, Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis – along with Amputations, Dementia, Cancer and falls; and ADLs such as bathing and toileting.
Sally is a highly skilled and experienced OT committed to working with adults of all ages to help them maintain their independence and safety within their own home. She works to ensure the best outcomes for a client’s individual situation. Sally completes assessments in a person-centred manner taking into account the clients wishes, their environment, their functional ability and the activities that matter to them.
Dorset, West and South West of England
Katie is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist and is located in Dorset, visiting clients across the county as well as Devon, Somerset & Wiltshire. Her expertise has developed over her varied and dynamic 30-plus year career, with particular focus in Housing & Equipment, Seating & Postural Management, and Moving & Handling. She supports clients with a wide range of physical and neurological conditions including stroke, dementia, and Alzheimer’s.
Katie is passionate about approaching a patient’s care holistically, considering the person, their environment and occupation. Her goal is to enable occupational participation through housing solutions and adaptations, adaptive equipment, mobility and specialist seating. Where required, Katie can support clients with DFGs and mobility/blue badge assessments. She is also an advanced practitioner in complex moving and handling.
Katie uses her creativity and ingenuity to inspire original solutions and recommendations to suit the individual situation and personal needs, as well as considering the broader needs of those supporting the individual. She believes in promoting functional independence and safe living conditions to enable people to live their lives their way.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling
DFG Assessments, PIPs, Fatigue management, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation
Gloucestershire, West and South West of England
Ellie is based in Gloucestershire, visiting clients in Wales and the South West of England. Her areas of expertise focus on Housing & Equipment, as well as Seating & Postural Management for both adults and children. She offers expert care and therapy to clients with a range of injuries and conditions, working collaboratively with families and carers.
Ellie has developed a broad clinical knowledge base, working with clients with complex neurological needs and physical disabilities. She has experience in specifying and prescribing specialist equipment and seating, as well as assessing and recommending home adaptations to benefit the client and encourage independence. She liaises closely with the wider support network of her clients, including families, carers, and other professionals. She can also support with Disabled Facilitates Grants and various mobility assessments, including for Blue Badge applicants.
Ellie is committed to keeping up to date of new developments, policy reforms, and writes and delivers training to other practitioners.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Wales, Avon, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Newport, The Vale of Glamorgan
Moving and Handling, Seating and Postural management, Housing and Equipment
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Postural management
Gloucestershire, West and South West of England
With over 25 years’ experience, Rachel has gained a broad clinical knowledge in both inpatient and community settings. For most of her career, Rachel has worked at a senior level in the field of complex disability, neurological impairment, and the management of long-term conditions. Rachel is based just outside of Gloucester, visiting clients across the South West of England and South Wales.
Rachel strives to deliver client centred and goal focused therapy. She has worked extensively with clients with progressive neurological conditions, brain injury, and stroke. She supports clients with specialist equipment needs, community access, vocational rehabilitation, and upper limb rehabilitation. She also has a particular specialism in postural management and tissue viability, completing a Post-Graduate Masters Certificate in 2007. Rachel also has extensive experience of working with adults who experience psychological ill health due to the long-term consequences of their illness or the impact of disability.
Rachel has had work published in the International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation and works in the medico legal field as a care and occupational therapy expert. She is also a professional member of the Neurological Practice Specialist Section at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Wales, Avon, Bristol
Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, TBI
Gloucestershire, West and South West of England
Emma is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in Housing and Equipment, Functional Rehabilitation, and Moving and Handling. With expertise in conducting DFG (Disabled Facilities Grant) and blue-badge assessments, Emma is well-versed in addressing the unique needs of individuals requiring home adaptations and accessible parking solutions. Serving the West Midlands region, Emma provides her services in Avon, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Hertfordshire, Somerset, Worcestershire, and Cardiff. Emma's specialist skills also encompass daily living skills, allowing her clients to regain independence and enhance their overall quality-of-life.
Driven by compassion and a client-centered approach, Emma works closely with individuals to develop personalised treatment plans tailored to their specific challenges and aspirations. Dedicated to empowering individuals, Emma is committed to helping them lead fulfilling and independent lives within their homes and communities.
Occupational Therapy
West Midlands, West and South West of England, Avon, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Somerset, Worcestershire, Cardiff
Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation
BOBATH
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Self care
Somerset, West and South West of England
Sarah is an expert Occupational Therapist specialising in Housing & Equipment interventions and working with clients with a range of needs. She has over 10 years of clinical experience working in a wide range of settings. Sarah works with adults and older adults who have a variety of physical, learning, and sensory needs. She is based in Somerset and visits clients across the South West of England.
Sarah has specific expertise in long term and complex degenerative conditions affecting adults and older adults. She is especially skilled in providing advice and guidance in compensatory techniques, equipment provision, moving and handling, postural management, and minor to major home adaptations including Disabled Facilities Grants.
Sarah is committed to maintaining her clients’ independence at home and is practised in identifying areas of functional difficulty within the home environment.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Devon, Somerset
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling
Train the trainer
DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Self care, Postural management
The OT Practice provides expert, independent occupational therapy services throughout the Dorset region as well as nationwide. We have experienced therapists covering every specialism throughout Dorset including Bournemouth and Poole, Dorchester, Shaftesbury and Weymouth.
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 Dorset therapists cover all areas of OT, including neurological or functional rehabilitation, seating & postural management, housing & equipment, vocational rehabilitation and paediatrics. For more information on some of our expert therapists in the region, please click on the profiles shown above. Alternatively, our dedicated client managers can provide a free initial consultation by telephone, as the first step in finding you the OT best matched to your needs. Being a private practice, there are no clinic visits or opening hours to worry about - we arrange home or workplace visits at times convenient to our clients, including evenings and weekends.
If your enquiry relates to children’s occupational therapy, you can learn more about our dedicated paediatrics team by visiting the OT Practice Kids section of our site.
Our OT’s are helping people throughout Dorset 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 moreChildren with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sport
Read moreA child’s ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutlery
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 morePractical advice and solutions for seating including wheelchairs and comfy seating
Read morePractical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidence
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 moreAddressing barriers to work following an accident or period of illness
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 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
Read moreHome activities can become a challenge with age or after an accident, illness or diagnosis leading to reduced independence and confidence
Read moreEquipping children struggling with class participation and friendships due to shyness or faltering self-confidence, with the skills & self-belief they need.
Read moreMemory loss following diagnoses of dementia or brain injuries, as well as normal ageing process or during periods of unusual stress
Read morePurchasing and learning to use specialist equipment and vehicles for reduced mobility due to accident, ill health or old age
Read morePractical support and advice for children with multiple or complex needs such as equipment, seating, splinting or housing
Read moreRestoring skills for personal care such as washing and dressing after accident, illness 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 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
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As an organisation that acts to assist elderly or disabled persons undertake repairs and adaptations to their homes, we routinely seek expert advice on the particular needs that a person may have. We have found that The OT Practice provides the sort of professional but friendly service that our clients require; they are always prompt and provide clear and full reports. We would have no hesitation in recommending the service that they provide.
Runnymede Borough Council
We are very grateful for your efforts in producing such a detailed report in such a short space of time. The findings and recommendations can only strengthen William's tribunal case for an EHCP. Hopefully we can finally get the support he needs.
Mother of a private client aged 8
The teamwork that is displayed is excellent, meaning that the client gets an efficient, quality service from beginning to end.
Manager, Help & Care
Individual assessments have been professionally and sensitively conducted resulting in personalised programmes of exercises to aid and encourage independence. The OT Practice offers many services - we are delighted to be working in partnership with such a friendly, passionate and professional company.
Sunrise
Our clients have benefitted greatly from the highly skilled team at The OT Practice. They are able to pull together a therapeutic team for a client that provides timely interventions that are sensitive to individuals needs.
Family Focused Case Management