Private occupational therapy in London

With over 25 years’ experience, Jan is a highly skilled OT providing specialist assessments and interventions. She specialises in Neurological, Vocational, and Functional Rehabilitation, visiting clients within the London area including Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wanstead, and Redbridge.

By providing clients with high quality treatment programmes, Jan aims to help her client regain their independence and enable them to achieve their goals. This includes helping clients return back to work or find new employment/volunteering opportunities. She is equipped to assess and treat clients with a range of injuries and conditions, as well as specialising in fatigue, anxiety, and stress management. In addition, she has specialist knowledge in falls prevention, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Jan maintains active professional development through her membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Sections for Independent Practice, Work, and Neurology. She also regularly attends conferences and exhibitions, and has completed post-qualification training in the psychological management of anxiety and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies.

Jo is a physiotherapist specialising in paediatric assessments and treatment. She is based in Hillingdon, visiting children in both home and school settings across London, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. With over ten years of experience, Jo has worked in many different settings including at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Jo delivers assessments and treatment of developmental, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions with particular expertise in complex motor disorders and neurological dysfunction. She works with children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, post Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, muscular dystrophies, developmental delay, and Down Syndrome. Jo supports children and their families with gross motor skill development, splinting, and school-based therapy.

Jo is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists and undertakes regular professional development activities to ensure her clinical knowledge and practice is up-to-date.

Working as a Paediatric OT for over 10 years, Zandri specialises in Sensory Integration, visiting children at home, school, or nursery. Zandri has worked with children with a broad range of conditions such as, autism, dyspraxia, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy, learning difficulties, and more. Her assessments and flexible treatment programmes focus on identifying the child’s individual needs, frequently regarding confidence building, balance and coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and visual perception.

Zandri works with children to help them develop independence, regain and maintain the ability to play sport and activities, and confidently complete daily self-care tasks. This includes dressing, using cutlery, and writing. In a school setting, Zandri helps children with shyness and class participation, enabling them to build confidence and overcome challenges. Zandri ensures that a child’s every need is addressed and that there is appropriate support in place at home and school.

Zandri is a member of RCOT and regularly undertakes additional training in Sensory Integration and Therapeutic Listening.

Julia is an expert Occupational Therapist based in London. She delivers holistic assessments and specialist treatments for clients across the city, supporting with a wide range of physical and neurological conditions. Julia has expertise working with soft tissue injuries, orthopaedic injuries, and mild to severe traumatic brain injuries.

Having graduated from Queen's University in Canada, Julia has developed her skills and expertise working across community and private settings in both Canada and the UK. She is skilled at delivering community home health and safety assessments, mobility equipment prescriptions, work place assessments and return to work programs, and school place assessments.

Julia further advanced her skills whilst working in the UK for community rehabilitation and reablement teams. She developed expertise working with clients with Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, dementia, and general elderly care. Julia is also particularly interested in supporting those with chronic pain as a result of injury, as well as fatigue management.

Julia has completed professional development courses in concussion management, concussion in sports, cognitive rehabilitation, and is formally certified to complete Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) and Brain Fx assessments and administration.

OT Georgia has a wealth of experience in vocational and functional rehabilitation, as well as expertise in seating and postural management, and moving and handling. Georgia's professional reach extends across London and Kent, where she dedicates her skills to supporting individuals facing challenges related to progressive neurological conditions.

With a focus on holistic care, Georgia engages in complex assessments encompassing physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Her cognitive assessments cover memory, information processing, and executive functioning skills. Georgia's proficiency extends to crafting individual fatigue management programs, employing detailed assessments and effective treatment strategies.

With an impressive 30 years of overall experience and 14 years specifically in a Community Neuro Team, Georgia specializes in treating complex neurological conditions, including brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and Motor Neuron Disease. Her extensive background underscores her commitment to providing high-quality care and making a meaningful impact on the lives of those she serves.

Working throughout London, OT Angela provides Neurological Rehabilitation to those who have experienced a Stroke, Brain or Spinal injury. Not limited to this, Angela works with Respiratory conditions, Falls Prevention; Functional/Vocational Rehabilitation, and Fatigue Management. She works with ADLs, Community Access, Equipment, Minor Adaptations, Seating and Postural Management, Moving & Handling, and Cognitive Rehabilitation (Attention, Memory, Visual Processing, Executive Functioning).

She adopts a collaborative, clear and consistent client-centred approach, where she aims to optimise a client’s function with goals and treatment that is meaningful and tailored to their individual needs. Angela uses her skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver holistic assessments and therapy, addressing a client’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs. Combining a professional, ethical way of working with a down to earth and empathetic nature, Angela seeks to support her clients and their loved ones to adjust, cope and thrive.

In London and Surrey, Lisa, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, moving and handling, and Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments. Qualifying in 1993, Lisa has dedicated her expertise to working with complex adults who have undergone rehabilitation and reablement services. Her extensive experience includes working with a diverse range of conditions, such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, neurological conditions, orthopedic and trauma cases, learning difficulties, Parkinson's disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's disease, dementia/Alzheimer's, stroke, amputations, and osteoporosis. Lisa's holistic approach and wealth of knowledge allow her to provide tailored occupational therapy support, addressing the unique needs of individuals facing various health challenges in the communities of London and Surrey.

OT Lara provides Neurological and Vocational Rehabilitation to clients in South East England: Hertfordshire, London/North London and Essex. She supports a client’s Fatigue, Behaviour and Postural Management/Seating; ADLs, Community access, Gross and Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting and Visual perception. Lara enjoys working in Neurology (Brain and Spinal injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease) and with Genetic conditions and Dementia. Also, Lara provides recommendations for Equipment and Adaptations, and is trained in Motivational interviewing.

Lara qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2010, and now works to provides specialist rehabilitation that enables individuals to achieve their goals. Lara believes everyone needs a unique path for rehabilitation and therefore operates with a person-centred approach.

Ziggy, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, alongside moving and handling. Operating in London, Kent, and the Southeast of England, including Essex, Ziggy focuses on assisting clients with routine planning, activities of daily living, community access, and self-care. With a dedicated commitment to fostering independence, Ziggy excels in detailed planning and execution. Her expertise extends to enriching the quality of life, providing tailored support to meet each client's unique needs. Ziggy's role is crucial in offering expert guidance to navigate daily challenges, ensuring significant and enduring outcomes for individuals under her care.

Debra provides expert Occupational Therapy to clients in London and the neighbouring counties of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Middlesex. She specialises in Housing & Equipment, Moving & Handling, and Seating & Postural Management for both children and adults. Working collaboratively with the client, their family and carers, Debra provides a tailored treatment programme which aims to increase independence and improve quality of life.

With over 15 years’ experience, Debra has worked in a variety of health and social care settings including inpatient, community, and the private sector. She has provided care to clients with various physical and neurological conditions such as brain injury, cerebral palsy, arthritis, stroke, and dementia.

Visiting the client in their home environment, Debra is able to identify the individual’s needs and can recommend minor or major adaptations as appropriate. This could include facilities such as wet rooms, wheelchair accessible kitchens, ramps, through floor lifts or hoist systems, as well as grab rails, stairlifts, and adaptive equipment. She works closely with carers, surveyors, architects, and contractors to ensure that the adaptations meet the current and future needs of the client and to reduce the risk of injury and falls.

Alongside housing and equipment, Debra also provides expert advice and guidance on seating & postural management. Debra prescribes chairs with specialist accessories and functions such as a vertical lift, riser function, recline function or tilt in space. She encourages and advises on good seating support, training carers and families on the risks of poor skin integrity and pressure sores, as well as safe manual handling and transfers in the home.

Through her work, Debra aims to promote independence and reduce risk by enabling the client to have safe access to all essential facilities and to be safe within their home.

Debbie is a specialist Speech and Language Therapist, providing expert assessment and treatment to children and young adults at home, in school, or at nursery. She visits children and their families in the London area, working collaboratively with parents and carers to ensure the child reaches their maximum potential.

Having gained experience working in the NHS and private sector, Debbie provides therapy to children of all ages with mild, moderate, and severe communication needs. She supports children with the development of speech, as well as focusing on attention, listening, and social skills. She provides fun and motivating therapy, working with a child to maximise their speech and language use and increase their independence. Therapy includes sensory stimulation, intensive interaction strategies, and building on self-esteem.

Working holistically, Debbie provides training to parents, teachers and teaching assistants so they feel confident communicating with children and young adults with additional needs. She is also a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Miriam is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist based in Edgeware. She visits clients across London, Hertfordshire, Essex, and Bedfordshire offering tailored interventions to suit a client’s individual needs. She is experienced supporting adults of all ages with a wide range of conditions and injuries including cardio-respiratory conditions, elderly care and frailty, dementia, orthopaedics and trauma, progressive neurological conditions, stroke, brain injury, learning difficulties, cancer, palliative and end of life care.

Miriam provides comprehensive assessments and implements client-centred treatment programmes, reducing risks in the home, optimising functional independence, and building confidence in the community. She helps clients with a range of physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments through a focus on activities of daily living, fatigue and pain management. Miriam also advises on appropriate needs at home, recommending suitable equipment and adaptations to promote safety and independence.

With a career spanning over 10 years, Miriam has gained experience across a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, rehabilitation, and outpatient clinic settings. She is currently a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and their Specialist Section for Independent Practice.

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.

Based in London, Elizabeth is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist who has specialised in supporting children and their families with major and minor housing adaptations. She also provides assessments for specialist paediatric equipment to assist with postural management, moving and handling, personal care, and improving the quality of life of each child.

Elizabeth is committed to ensuring that any recommended adaptions and equipment meet her client's individual requirements whilst taking into account the needs of the family as a whole. Elizabeth has worked with children of all ages with physical and neurological conditions including cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, and sensory needs.

Elizabeth's previous clinical experience, together with her dedication to deliver the highest possible standard of service delivery, has led her into private practice. She works collaboratively with each child, their family, case managers, architects, surveyors, and the child's wider MDT team to ensure the best possible outcome for each of her young client's.

Elizabeth is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists including the Children, Young People & Families Specialist Section and the Housing Specialist Section.

Monica is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specializing in Functional Rehabilitation and Moving and Handling. Fluent in Romanian, she provides her services in London. Monica holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy since 2017 and brings valuable experience from her previous role as a live-in carer and support worker, where she dedicated herself to client care starting in 2008.

Monica's mission is to empower her clients to live comfortably at home, adhering to their unique preferences and choices. She has extensive experience working with various conditions, including Alzheimer's Disease, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Brain Injury, Cancer, Cerebral palsy, COPD, Covid-19, Dementia, Depression, Fractures (upper and lower limbs), Frailty, Frequent fallers, Heart attack, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, PTSD, and Stroke.

Fluent in Hindi, Persian, and Urdu, Khatira, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling. She is an expert in fatigue management, pain management, daily living skills, and mental health. Living and working in London, Khatira is dedicated to delivering person-centred care that addresses the unique needs of her clients. Her proficiency in multiple languages enhances her ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring effective communication and culturally sensitive occupational therapy support.

Trained in Sensory Integration techniques, Shira helps families by treating children at home and school. Shira is one of our Paediatric OTs based in London, offering specialist assessments and treatments for children with a wide range of needs. This includes challenges with gross and fine motor skills, handwriting, visual perception, balance and coordination, and postural management.

Shira works with children to develop creative and bespoke therapy plans, focusing on self-care skills such as dressing and washing, organisation and planning skills, and confidence building. Shira aims to help every child meet their full potential, building the strength and coordination to undertake physical activities and independent play. She also specialises in fine motor skills such as handwriting, helping a child to strengthen hand muscles and improve dexterity. Shira also helps to develop a child’s social interaction skills, supporting them to build friendships and access community activities.

Shira is also experienced providing wheelchair assessments, supporting children and their families decide on the best option to suit their mobility and comfort needs.

Functional Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist Emma specialises in fatigue and pain management and daily living skills. Emma works across Central, East, North, South and West London. She has extensive experience in pressure ulcer management, seating, moving & handling, home adaptations & equipment. She also has experience in daily living skills, including meal preparation, dressing, and bathing.

Emma has worked with a wide range of conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Pneumonia, Parkinson's disease, Diabetes, Heart disease and failure, Chronic kidney disease, Urinary Tract Infections, Sepsis, Cancer Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoporosis, Upper and lower limb fractures, Falls, Frailty, COVID-19, Postural Hypotension, Stroke, Delirium, Visual and Hearing impairment, Anxiety, Depression, Incontinence, Multiple Sclerosis, and Chronic pain.

Emma's approach is client-centred, and she tailors her services to the individual needs of her clients. She has a wealth of experience in providing personalised support and assistance to clients with a variety of conditions, empowering them to manage their symptoms and live more independent and fulfilling lives.

Emma offers a range of evidence-based interventions to help her clients manage their symptoms. Her experience with a variety of conditions means that she can provide specialist advice and guidance to clients with complex needs.

Lana is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner (Level 4), based in London. She works with children and young people with a range of needs to maximise their development and independence. Lana is committed to providing a client-centred and therapeutic approach, working closely with children and families on meaningful goals.

Lana has worked in varied settings for over 10 years, gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience within the field of paediatrics. She supports children and their families with gross motor skills, fine motor skills, hand writing, visual perception, balance, and co-ordination. Alongside her Sensory Integration expertise, she has also completed courses on sensory modulation and an Introduction to Bobath.

Lana is passionate about treating children and educating parents and carers to maximise therapy outcomes. After completing her Master’s Degree in 2010, Lana’s research article was successfully published in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Otibho works in West Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire, delivering specialised Seating & Postural management, Moving & Handling and Functional Rehabilitation services. Since qualifying as an OT in 2009, Otibho has worked in the field of Trauma and Orthopaedics, becoming familiar with conditions in adults such as Amputations, Brain Injury and Burns. Otibho has also worked in Palliative Care and Hand Therapy, thus understanding conditions such as Arthritis.

Her end-of-life care experience led her to compassionately support ventilated patients in intensive care units. Likewise, she supported with those who had complex seating needs. Additionally, her experience in trauma led her to work in the Rehabilitation and Teaching team in UKEMT (United Kingdom’s Emergency Medical Team). This organisation aimed to deliver emergency medical care to people affected by epidemics, conflict and natural disasters across the world. In this role, Otibho delivered workshops to community-based rehabilitation staff regarding orthopaedics, wheelchairs, home adaptations and psychological first aid.

She continues her passion for teaching, being a guest occupational therapy lecturer at both Coventry and St Georges University. She enjoys also, personal research and attending training courses. Similarly, she completed a master’s degree at University College London in Global Health and Development.

Georgia is a highly skilled occupational therapist with expertise in Paediatrics, Functional rehab, Social integration, and Mental health. Based in London, Essex, and Hertfordshire, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals with a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, psychosis, and learning disabilities. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Georgia strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment for her clients. She is committed to promoting social integration, improving functional abilities, and enhancing mental well-being.

Adrienne is a dedicated Occupational Therapist specializing in seating and postural management, functional and neurological rehabilitation. Based in London, she focuses on working with adults facing a broad spectrum of physical and cognitive disabilities. Adrienne is deeply passionate about her role as a therapist, striving to overcome obstacles and empower individuals to achieve their occupational goals.

With a wealth of experience, Adrienne has successfully supported clients with Progressive Neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Brain Tumours. Her expertise extends to working with individuals dealing with Dementia, Upper Limb Rehabilitation, Sensory Re-Education, Spasticity, Contractures, Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness, Visual Perception, Personal-care tasks (e.g., Toileting, Bathing), Community Access, and Cognitive Rehabilitation.

Adrienne's commitment to breaking down barriers and fostering independence reflects her dedication to helping individuals overcome challenges and enhance their overall well-being.

Mamta is an expert Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with over 15 years of experience. Based in London, Mamta works with children of all ages, pre-school and school aged, across the city. She works with children with a range of communication difficulties including developmental speech and language difficulties, speech and language disorders, verbal dyspraxia and dysarthria, bilingual challenges, autism spectrum disorder, social communication, and interaction difficulties.

Mamta works with children, their families, and education staff to develop a therapy programme that is tailored and comprehensive. Mamta strives to ensure that this meets each child’s individual needs and is carried out in close association with school staff and parents to provide practical advice, ideas, and strategies to help develop new skills.

Mamta is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice.

Farah, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in vocational, functional, neurological rehabilitation, and seating and postural management. Residing in London, she extends her expertise to Hertfordshire and Middlesex. Farah's specialist skills encompass fatigue management, daily living skills, fine motor skills, visual perception, coordination, postural management, wheelchair accreditation, and traumatic brain injury.

With a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for her clients, Farah brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. Her proficiency in a range of occupational therapy domains allows for tailored interventions, addressing diverse needs. Farah's dedication is evident in her comprehensive approach, promoting independence and well-being for individuals facing various challenges in London, Hertfordshire, and Middlesex.