Private occupational therapy on the Isle of Wight

Jenny is an Occupational Therapist with a specialization in hand therapy, particularly excelling in splinting. With a career spanning over two decades, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. Jenny obtained her qualification as an Occupational Therapist in 2001 and has been dedicated to hand therapy and rheumatology since 2006.

Based in the south of England, Jenny serves clients in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire. Her expertise lies in providing comprehensive care for individuals with hand-related concerns, focusing on splinting interventions to enhance function and alleviate discomfort.

Jenny's commitment to the field is reflected in her extensive experience, allowing her to deliver high-quality, specialized care to her clients. Her proficiency in hand therapy and rheumatology positions her as a valuable resource for those seeking expert guidance and support in managing hand-related conditions.

Liz is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation, with experience in Moving and Handling, Functional Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehab. Primarily covering Cornwall, offering expert care for clients with stroke and neurological conditions, including Acquired Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, and other conditions affecting the brain or spinal cord. Liz also supports adults with physical disabilities and long-term conditions, providing comprehensive, client-centred assessments and rehabilitation services.

In her practice, Liz emphasises holistic, client-centred assessments that help individuals identify their goals and increase their engagement in meaningful activities, ultimately enhancing their potential and quality of life. Liz collaborates closely with clients to develop, implement, and review personalised rehabilitation plans.

Liz qualified from St Loye’s School of Occupational Therapy in Exeter in 2000 and has accumulated over two decades of extensive clinical and managerial experience across various settings, including acute hospitals, rehabilitation units, and community specialist stroke and neurological services.

Beyond her clinical work, Liz is passionate about education and research. She supports the education and training of carers and wider services and serves as an honorary lecturer at the University of Plymouth. She leads the Kernow CAPHR initiative, promoting research among Cornish Allied Health Professionals, and has completed a Master’s in Clinical Research. Liz has also been a principal investigator in several research studies, including the FASE study, Recreate, OCS, and MS REFUEL trials.

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.

Darragh is a highly specialist Occupational Therapist who practices in Major Trauma & Orthopaedics & Neurotherapy, delivering comprehensive assessments and interventions for clients with a variety of conditions. Located in Bournemouth, Darragh works with clients across the South of England, mainly Dorset and Hampshire. Darragh predominantly works with clients following a major traumatic event and has experience in Neurological conditions. He also enjoys working in Fatigue, Behaviour and Pain Management; Major Trauma Care, Fracture Prevention, Vocational Rehabilitation and, Housing & Equipment

Rachel, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in paediatrics and handwriting assessments and treatments. Residing in Hampshire, she extends her services to the South of England. Rachel's enthusiasm for working with children is evident in her dedicated approach to creating specialist intervention programmes aimed at meeting each child's goals. She is committed to progressing and adapting programmes as needed to achieve the expected outcomes. Rachel brings experience in working with various conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Hypermobility/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Down Syndrome, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her passion for supporting children's development underscores her commitment to delivering effective and tailored occupational therapy services.

Katherine is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural Management, and Moving and Handling. Covering Dorset, Hampshire, and the South of England, she works with various client groups, including adults, the elderly, and children with disabilities. Katherine has extensive experience in treating conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and complex mental health issues, ensuring that each individual's unique needs are met through tailored interventions.

Katherine qualified in 2004 from Southampton University School of Health Professional and Rehabilitation Sciences and has over two decades of clinical experience. Her expertise in complex housing adaptations enables her to provide comprehensive support, from equipment needs for young children to specifying major adaptations for older children and teenagers.

Katherine maintains a high level of professional development and supervision, regularly attending conferences and seminars to enhance her clinical practice. She is registered with the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).

Based in Fareham, near Portsmouth and Southampton, Sharne is an Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience. She focuses on Housing & Equipment, Functional Rehabilitation, and Moving & Handling. Sharne works with clients with acquired injuries, hip and knee replacements, and numerous neurological conditions including, stroke, Guillain Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Sharne aims to make every client feel confident in their own home, through adapted techniques to complete routine tasks and equipment aids to support daily activity.

Sharne focuses on a client’s ability to safely and comfortably undertake self-care and domestic tasks at home, which typically includes washing and dressing, cooking and cleaning, and getting out and about. Sharne will assess a client’s current capability and will devise a tailored therapy programme, considering both current and future needs. Sharne aims to deliver holistic therapy, considering a client’s functional and equipment requirements. She can recommend minor and major home adaptations designed to improve a client’s quality of life and provide training of assistive equipment. Sharne also offers support to clients and their families applying for Disabled Funding Grants (DFG).

Sharne is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Hannah is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Basingstoke. She currently visits children in their home environment and schools across the South of England including Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire. Over the last 10 years, Hannah has attained an invaluable breadth of knowledge and skills to assist children with a variety of conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration difficulties, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, and developmental co-ordination disorder. She has acquired extensive experience with both the physical and sensory needs of a child including handwriting, visual perception, behavioural and attachment needs.

In particular, Hannah enjoys working on a child’s development of fine and gross motor skills. She supports them to build up the strength, balance, and coordination to perform activities and maintain independence. Hannah also has a specialist interest and training in Animal Assisted Occupational Therapy. She has previously supported children with complex learning needs through the therapeutic nature of working with animals in a reduced stress outdoor environment.

As a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Hannah is dedicated to her profession and continuing her clinical development. She keeps up-to-date with the most recent research and has completed several post-graduate qualifications in Sensory Integration and Posture Management.

Amanda is an expert Paediatric Occupational Therapist located just outside of Basingstoke and covers a client base across Berkshire, Hampshire, and Surrey. She has always been passionate about working with children, young people, and their families and immediately specialised in the field of Paediatrics. Now with over 15 years of experience, Amanda has remained dedicated to this field and has developed an exceptional knowledge and skill set on a wide variety of conditions and needs.

Her areas of expertise draw on her experience supporting children with autistic spectrum disorder, sensory integration difficulties, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and Down's syndrome. Amanda has worked predominantly in the community, schools, nurseries, and homes, assessing and working with individuals aged 2-19 years with OT needs.

Amanda supports child and their families with a broad range of needs including behavioural difficulties, gross and fine motor skills, dexterity and hand writing difficulties, visual perception skills, balance and co-ordination, planning and execution of activities, and self-care tasks such as dressing and feeding.

Amanda enjoys learning and is currently working towards her post graduate Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner status.

Katy is a specialist Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience working in both the private sector and NHS. She has had a passion for working with neurological, long-term and complex medical conditions including brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, and spinal injury. Katy is based in Fareham, covering a large client base across Hampshire, West Sussex, and Dorset.

Katy has always seized every opportunity to enhance her understanding of Neurological Rehabilitation including postural management, cognitive intervention, splinting, hand therapy, upper limb rehab and psychological needs. She enjoys providing high quality and multifaceted care, considering the client’s emotional, social and physical needs. She seeks to optimise a clients’ function with goals meaningful to them and tailors treatment to their individual needs.

Working as an Associate, Katy utilises her passion for supporting clients with neurological conditions including traumatic brain injuries, stroke and other complex needs. She is confident assessing clients with complex deficits in neurological or long-term medical conditions and proficient using a variety of assessment tools, both standardised and non-standardised. She can devise individualised and tailored treatment plans that are supported by sound clinical reasoning.

Gemma is an experienced Occupational Therapist specializing in assessments for housing and equipment, seating and postural management, functional and neurological rehabilitation, and moving and handling. She offers her services in the south of England, particularly in Hampshire and West Sussex, with a focus on Dorset and Southampton.

With a wealth of experience, Gemma has worked with individuals facing diverse conditions, including ADHD, Amputees, Arthritis, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Balance and Coordination issues, Bariatrics, Brain Injury, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, COPD, Daily Living Skills, Dementia, Diabetes, End of Life Care, Fibromyalgia, Frailty, Functional Neurological Disorder, Learning Disability, Long Covid, Parkinson's, Reconditioning post illness or injury, Routine planning, Spinal Injury, and Stroke.

Her commitment to delivering holistic and individualized care makes Gemma a valuable asset to her clients, ensuring they receive tailored support across various aspects of their well-being.

Livonia, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, seating and postural management, and moving and handling. Working in London and Middlesex, Livonia obtained her qualification in 2014 and has since developed competencies within the NHS and Social Services. Her professional journey includes completing rotations, holding senior positions, and collaborating with various contractors.

Livonia's commitment to professional development is evident through her engagement in a variety of training sessions to enhance her skills. She has received supervision from senior managers, further enriching her expertise. With a diverse background and experience in different sectors, Livonia brings a well-rounded approach to her occupational therapy practice, ensuring comprehensive and effective support for her clients in London and Middlesex.