Private occupational therapy in Kent

Based in Whitstable, Annabel travels throughout Kent including Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury and Folkestone visiting clients at home. She specialises in housing & equipment and moving & handling, treating both adults and children. She has completed postgraduate training in moving and handling, ramp assessments and seating.

Annabel has gained experience across the NHS, social care and charity settings, including acting as assistant manager of a therapy centre in Romania. She has experience working with clients with neurological conditions, learning difficulties and physical disabilities, currently offering treatment and support in a hospice to clients with life limiting conditions.

Annabel carries out independent assessment, recommending appropriate housing adaptations, specialist equipment to aid independence and moving and handling advice. She encourages carers and the client's family to work collaboratively, supporting her client to live as independently as possible in their home environment. Annabel also helps adolescents with the transition to independent living, working with people with mental health diagnoses.

Annabel is currently involved in a pilot project called 'Double to Single handed care',reviewing care packages where there is potential for reducing the the care and advising on alternative moving and handling equipment and techniques to carers and clients.

Ganga is an expert occupational therapist, specialising in rehabilitation for adults and children. She travels to visit her clients at home, working across the South East of England. Areas include Kent, Ashford, Canterbury, Dover and towns in Surrey.

Qualifying in 2008, Ganga has experience working for the NHS, in acute units and within the community. She has worked with adults, providing assessment and interventions for clients with physical and mental health conditions. She provides treatment, including 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.

Using the skills she gained working with adults, Ganga currently treats children in 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.

Having qualified in Australia, Anna has spent her career working abroad and in the UK. She specialises in neurological rehabilitation, working with adult clients in their homes. Anna also provides seating & postural management, moving & handling support and vocational rehabilitation. Since qualifying, Anna has completed training and qualifications, including a Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (PGCLT).

Gaining extensive experience in the NHS, Social Services and the private sector, Anna has worked in both acute and community settings as a clinical specialist and team leader. She is dedicated in enabling clients with neurological conditions to maximise their independence and quality of life, treating progressive neurological conditions, brain injury and stroke.

Anna provides high quality assessment and therapy for clients and families, ensuring her practice is based on sound clinical evidence and judgement. She assesses cognitive difficulties, issues with visual perception such as visual field loss and diplopia and balance and mobility needs. Within her treatment plan, Anna prescribes specialist seating such as wheelchairs and armchairs and advises on positioning programmes. She also supports with washing, feeding and dressing and helps clients regain functional independence in these tasks.

Anna participates regularly in professional development opportunities and has recently started as a case manager. She has also previously been a lecturer and practitioner at the Canterbury Christ Church University.

Sharon has 27 years of experience working with both adults and children in the NHS, Local Authority, the private sector and major charity organisations since qualification in 1989. The knowledge she has gained over this time allows her to give choice to her clients, understanding what specialist equipment works to their advantage and how best to adapt their environment.

Sharon works with clients with a range of needs and has a special interest in working with those diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). She carries out expert assessment and provides bespoke treatment plans to clients to help them to achieve the most from life. She was privileged to be awarded an Extra Mile Award from the MND Association in recognition of exceptional support to people living with MND.

She wants the best for her clients and strives to support their needs. She is HCPC registered and a member of the BAOT (British Association of Occupational Therapists ).

Qualifying in 2008, 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 as well as many others. She provides bespoke treatment plans to her clients and encourages maximum independence.

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.

As well as having a qualification in occupational therapy, Angela is also a qualified best interest assessor.

Natalie is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in the field of paediatrics. She is family focused and motivated to support families to help their child reach their maximum potential with developing independent living skills. She has a wide range of experience with children with neurological and developmental conditions.

Natalie has a great deal of experience of assessing hand function, functional skills, postural management, access to the environment, and assessment of equipment needs. She has worked within the acute and community paediatric settings, gaining a great deal of knowledge and becoming an expert in her field.

Natalie trained at the University of East Anglia as an Occupational Therapist and has continued to further develop her clinical skills at a post-graduate level to ensure her clinical practice remains evidence based and children are provided with an excellent level of care. She is HCPC registered and a member of the BAOT (British Association of Occupational Therapists).

Janet is passionate about children and has experience of working with a range of disabilities/ difficulties including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Down's syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Acquired brain injury, Sensory Integration difficulties, ADD/ADHD, Global Developmental delay, as well as many other conditions.

Janet qualified in 2005 in South Africa where she worked in paediatrics for 18 months before immigrating to the UK. She started working at the NHS in Community Children's Services after which she joined a rotation post at an acute hospital to gain more experience in Physical manual handling, Rehabilitation, Surgical aftercare, Elderly care, Dementia services, Equipment provision and Major adaptations. She then worked in Stroke rehabilitation for four years before returning to her original passion, paediatrics.

She has completed training in Therapeutic Listening, Saebo, Modified Constraint Therapy, Manual Handling, Perceive:Recall:Plan:Perform (PRPP) and Introduction to MAES therapy for CP children. She has most recently worked in mainstream schools and in a comprehensive early years team. She has a particular interest in Sensory Processing Difficulties and has been providing training workshops to parents specifically focusing on Managing Sensory.

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.

With over 20 years of experience, Su works with children and young people to maximise their independence and enable them to reach their full potential. She is based in Ashford in Kent and visits clients across the South-East.

She has worked with children with a range of physical and cognitive disabilities including cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and brain injury. Su is experienced in the assessment and provision of specialist children’s equipment and provides advice on moving and handling. She has assessed and project managed many Disabled Facilities Grants, as well as other complex minor and major housing adaptations, working alongside surveyors, contractors and grants officers.

Su continues to develop her clinical skills, using evidence-based practice for her professional development. She is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and a member of the Specialist Sections for both Children, Young People & Families and Independent Practice.

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.

Working as an Occupational Therapist, Belinda specialises in rehabilitation for adults, with particular experience with elderly clients. Based in Ashford, Belinda covers the whole of Kent to deliver assessments and treatment. Belinda has an extensive knowledge of equipment provisions including, chairs, beds, wheelchairs, bathroom adaptations, and stairlifts, designed to improve a client’s independence in the home. She can also advise on how to adapt everyday tasks such as cooking meals, taking a bath, and using stairs. Belinda has particular experience with orthopaedics and dementia care.

During her time working with a wide range of clients, Belinda has gained extensive knowledge in managing acute hospital care, creating treatment plans, and prescribing suitable housing and equipment aids.

Clare is a Paediatric OT located near Rochester, covering a client base across all of Kent. Clare specialises in autism, learning disabilities, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and other mental health needs. She offers assessments and treatments in both school and home settings, dependent on the child’s individual needs.

Clare works holistically, considering a child’s every need and working with families and schools to ensure that each child receives the right support. Clare aims to develop a child’s communication and social interaction skills, helping them to manage behaviour and emotion. She also focuses on physical ability, such as fine and gross motor skills, to develop strength and coordination.

Clare can provide additional support for children during periods of stress, for example when starting a new school. She aims to adapt a child’s routine, introducing new activities whilst minimising disruption. This includes maximising a child’s independence through their ability to conduct self-care tasks, including washing, dressing, and feeding.

Clare is a member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Based in Tonbridge, Emily is an Occupational Therapist providing Functional Rehabilitation for adults across the South East of England including London, Kent, Surrey, and West Sussex. Specialising in trauma, orthopaedics, and amputations, Emily supports clients with short and long-term rehabilitation whether following surgery or managing long-term needs.

Emily has over 10 years’ experience in a variety of settings including hospitals and rehabilitation centres. She helps clients to develop their gross motor skills through exercise programmes and supportive aids, designed to help them regain strength, mobility, and coordination. Emily’s aim is to help a client reach their maximum level of independence, from carrying out self-care tasks at home to taking part in leisure activities and returning to work.

Emily focuses on all aspects of a client’s rehabilitation, both physical and cognitive, conducting cognitive assessments and suggesting methods to manage fatigue. She can also provide guidance on suitable wheelchairs and other supportive equipment.

Emily is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and regularly attends specialist training courses to enhance her clinical reasoning and skill-set.

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.

Aditi is a Paediatric OT based in Maidstone, Kent, specialising in Sensory Integration, fine and gross motor skills, therapeutic listening, and handwriting. She delivers expert assessments and treatments for children of all ages, from early years to adolescents, in both home and school settings across Kent and London. With over ten years’ experience, Aditi has worked extensively with a range of conditions including autism, ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and cerebral palsy.

Aditi conducts comprehensive assessments, working collaboratively with families and schools to ensure the needs of every child are met. She utilises her specialist skills to create bespoke treatment programmes for children, whether focusing on self-care activities including eating, washing, and toilet training, or working on communication and behavioural skills.

Aditi is an active member of her profession, going beyond her daily job to share her knowledge and promote new methodologies. She has coordinated several workshops, written for magazines, and contributed towards various fundraising projects. She also regularly undertakes courses to further her clinical reasoning and specialisms. Aditi has competed levels 1-3 of Sensory Integration and has facilitated sensory workshops within the Children’s Developmental Centre (CDC) and schools. She is a member of the Sensory Integration Network and the Children, Young People & Families Specialist Section at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Sharon is a Paediatric OT based in Ashtead, Surrey. She specialises in Autism and Sensory Processing Difficulties, but also supports children with more complex needs relating to cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, and acquired brain injury. Sharon visits children in both home and school settings across Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, and the South of London.

Specialising in Paediatric Occupational Therapy for over 10 years, Sharon has worked with children and their families to develop their fine and gross motor skills, daily living skills, and independence. Sharon is trained in Sensory Integration and Therapeutic Listening, helping children with autism, sensory processing and motor difficulties, and ADHD.

Sharon has undertaken several post-graduate courses to expand her clinical knowledge and skill-set, completing a post-graduate certificate in Sensory Integration, basic and advanced Therapeutic Listening, as well as training in using the SCERTS framework and DIR/Floortime.

Monica trained as an Occupational Therapist in Portugal and has over 10 years experience working as a paediatric OT in the UK. During this time she has dedicated herself to increasing her knowledge and experience in paediatric neurology, including completing a MSc in Neuro-rehabilitation at Brunel University.

Monica carries out detailed assessments and provides bespoke treatment plans to children with a range of conditions including, Cerebral Palsy, developmental delays, brain injuries and cognitive rehabilitation. She works with children in their own homes and schools and works closely with family and carers to ensure the child can reach their full potential.

She has extensive experience in gross motor rehabilitation in babies and toddlers and also has specialist training in developmental care and uses this to help parents to better their understanding of their babies behavioural cues and supporting their overall development.

Claire is an expert Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of experience. She specialises in functional and vocational rehabilitation, with particular focus on a client’s mental health. Claire is based in Buckinghamshire and visits clients in Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Milton Keynes, as well as travelling to areas of London and Hertfordshire.

Claire has worked in both acute and community mental health services, carrying out interventions which focus on the re-motivation approach to life-skills training. She specialises in working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems and maintaining their independence at home. She also offers vocational rehabilitation which includes supporting clients in maintaining links with their employer whilst they are unwell and to support a gradual return to work.

In addition to her mental health expertise, Claire delivers assessments and intervention to her clients in their home environment. She is trained to use the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) tool with clients with long-term physical health problems and will provide recommendations of small aids and adaptations to support her client's functional independence.

Claire completed a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2012, specialising in adult mental health. She has a keen interest in supporting the development of others and has taught at her local university. She has also presented at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists annual conference.

Based in Buckinghamshire, Liz is a Paediatric OT with over 15 years’ experience. She has worked with children of all ages with conditions such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, dyspraxia, developmental coordination disorder, and Downs syndrome.

Liz delivers client centred and holistic occupational therapy assessments and interventions. She is passionate about working with children/young people and their families and delivering the highest possible standard of care. Liz aims to ensure each child is provided with every opportunity to develop to their full potential and to facilitate their participation in all aspects of daily life, at home, school and in the community in which they live. She focuses on a child’s self-care skills such as bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding, supporting them to develop independence at home. Liz has also completed training in BOBATH, Sensory Integration, and posture management.

Clare is an experienced OT who specialises in Housing & Equipment, providing comprehensive assessments and professional advice. Based in Buckinghamshire, near Maidenhead and Slough, Clare covers a broad client base across the South East and South West including Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire. Clare has been helping clients for over 15 years, developing expertise on a wide variety of functional needs and conditions such as orthopaedic injuries, arthritis, motor neurone disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

Often working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Clare advises on minor and major housing adaptions and equipment provisions to help clients regain their maximum level of independence and improve quality of life. Clare’s recommendations will help to prevent fall in the home, improve mobility and accessibility, and enhance independence. Clare is also trained as a Best Interests Assessor and can provide guidance on DFG assessments and Blue Badges.

Clare has undertaken several post-graduate courses throughout her career, including Mental Capacity Assessor, Moving and Handling, and Train the Trainer.

Catherina visits clients in Essex and East London, providing Functional Rehabilitation to maximise a client’s independence at home. Practicing as an OT for over 10 years, Catherina is very experienced and has worked with a broad range of conditions. In particular, she has worked extensively with post-surgical rehabilitation and lower-limb amputees, supporting them to regain and maintain independence and mobility.

Catherina offers holistic therapy, considering a client’s physical, cognitive, and neurological conditions. Her aim is to offer practical strategies to overcome daily challenges, such as washing and dressing, cooking and cleaning. Catherina wants to ensure that a client is confident at home and has the relevant support they require. This includes working on a client’s physical challenges, concentrating on fine and gross-motor skills, strength, balance, and coordination.

Catherina is also highly skilled in working with elderly clients, covering complex manual handling, activities of daily living, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Her main aim is to help a client stay in their own home for as long as possible.