Private occupational therapy in Middlesbrough

Covering North East England, including Tyne and Wear, Cleveland, and Durham, Deanne delivers Occupational Therapy for adults, focusing on Moving & Handling, and Seating & Postural Management. Deanne has worked as an OT for over 10 years in many different settings, assessing and treating functional needs relating to rheumatology, orthopaedics, respiratory conditions, and elderly rehabilitation.

Deanne focuses on equipment and adaptations to maximise function and independence in a client’s own home, as well as making recommendations for future care when required. She is passionate about helping people reach their maximum potential and ensures all of her interventions are client-centred and provide positive outcomes for clients and their families.

Deanne is an experienced OT in the management of chronic long-term conditions, understanding how to manage a client’s fatigue, suggesting energy conservation techniques, improving daily living skills, and managing anxiety and stress.

Deanne is also a professional member of the Independent Practice specialist section of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Jennifer is an OT based in Stockton-on-Tees, visiting clients across the North of England. Jennifer specialises in Seating and Postural Management, Housing and Equipment, and Functional Rehab. She has experience helping clients with a range of conditions, with a particular interest in spinal cord injuries.

Jennifer provides comprehensive assessments, evaluating a client’s every need. She strives to improve the client’s independence at home through their ability to safely carry out self-care tasks such as washing, dressing, and eating. She can also advise on specialist wheelchair and seating options to support a client’s mobility and comfort at home and when out in the community.

As a member of the Independent Practice sector with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Jennifer is committed to her professional development. In particular, Jennifer has completed specialist training in sexuality following an injury or illness. So far in her career, Jennifer has worked extensively with the Armed Forces, supporting those with complex injuries by overseeing rehabilitation and return to work programmes.

Based in Yorkshire, Christine delivers independent assessments to clients at home, travelling to Goole, Bridlington and Hull. She specialises in moving & handling, rehabilitation and housing & equipment, as well as carrying out Blue Badge and mobility assessments. She has experience working in inpatient facilities and community settings within the NHS, local authorities and the private sector.

Christine works with adults with variety of physical and learning disabilities, including clients with mental health needs. Her knowledge base allows her to provide advice and support, with an aim to help her clients reach their maximum potential, maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

Christine's area of expertise is housing adaptations and equipment provision to aid daily living. She is confident in liaising with architects, building surveyors and building contractors to gain the best possible outcome for her clients. She also provides moving and handling assessments and general rehabilitation to promote independence in the home and work place.

Christine is a member of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Sections in Independent Practice and regularly attends conferences to maintain her professional development.

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire bases OT Sally-Ann specialises in paediatrics and sensory integration, and has a wealth of experience supporting children with complex needs across a range of conditions, including ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Anxiety, Down's syndrome and Cerebral Palsy

Sally-Ann is a specialist in fatigue management, routine planning, daily living skills, fine and gross motor skills, behaviour management, handwriting and keyboard skills, visual perception, social integration, school-based therapy/support and anxiety management. Her expertise in these areas enable her to provide tailored interventions that address the specific needs of each child she works with.

Sally-Ann is particularly skilled in supporting children with sensory integration difficulties. She has extensive experience working with children who struggle to process and respond to sensory input, helping them to develop the skills and strategies they need to engage more fully with the world around them.

Sally-Ann is passionate about empowering children to achieve their full potential. She is skilled in developing strategies that enable children to develop independence and confidence in these areas, improving their quality of life and overall well-being.

Sarah is an experienced Occupational Therapist, providing expert services across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Specialising in Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural Management, Functional Rehabilitation, and Moving and Handling, she supports clients with a broad range of conditions. These include Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Amputations, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Autoimmune Diseases, Orthopaedic Conditions, Joint Replacements, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Conditions, Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Neurological Conditions, Motor Neurone Disease, Chronic Pain, and age-related mobility challenges. Sarah is committed to helping clients enhance their physical function, independence, and quality of life.

Since qualifying from York St John University in 2007, Sarah has gained almost two decades of diverse experience across health, social care, and independent sectors. She excels in conducting detailed assessments for working-age and older adults with complex physical and long-term conditions. Her professional expertise includes functional rehabilitation, equipment provision, housing adaptations, and case management, delivered in settings such as homes, workplaces, hospitals, and care facilities.

Sarah’s exceptional interpersonal skills, active listening, and collaborative approach enable her to build strong therapeutic relationships and create tailored therapy plans. She is dedicated to continuous professional development, ensuring her practices remain innovative, evidence-based, and client-centred. HCPC and BAOT registered, Sarah is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for her clients.

Based in Doncaster, Jennie is an experienced OT working in a variety of settings for over 10 years. She covers a client base across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, providing Functional and Neuro Rehabilitation for clients with a wide range of conditions and injuries. Jennie has expertise in complex neurological cases, supporting clients with brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, and Parkinson’s.

Jennie supports clients through tailored treatment plans designed to improve functional mobility and limb sensation, and regain coordination. She also provides recommendations on equipment and home adaptations that can support everyday life, from grab rails in the bathroom to pressure cushions and specialist postural support. Jennie will evaluate a client’s needs and provide recommendations that are tailored to their current and likely future needs. She also considers a client’s mental health needs surrounding confidence and anxiety.

Jennie is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapist’s Specialist Section in Neurology. She has undertaken various training courses in specialist areas to enhance her clinical expertise, including Sensory Integration for dementia care and Train the Trainer in Moving and Handling.

Based just outside of Bradford, Alex is a highly skilled OT who has been supporting clients for over 15 years. She specialises in Neurological Rehabilitation and visits clients across Yorkshire and the North of England. Alex has worked in a variety of settings, predominantly focusing on the rehabilitation of those with acquired and traumatic brain injury including stroke and other progressive neurological conditions.

Alex has expertise in providing assessments and interventions in a number of areas including postural management, moving and handling, cognitive rehabilitation, and upper limb rehabilitation including splinting and the use of Saebo equipment. She also supports clients with activities of daily living, helping them to improve function, promote independence, and manage fatigue. She helps clients in all areas of home life including meal preparation and personal care.

Throughout her career, Alex has continually sought to further her clinical expertise and skill-set, notably completing a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation from the University of Nottingham.

Tracy is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist with expertise in the fields of neurology, learning disabilities, complex orthopaedics, and mental health. Tracy has over 10 years’ experience, working across various hospital, community, and private settings. She is based in Leeds and provides expert Occupational Therapy for clients across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire including Hull, Bradford, Sheffield, and Wakefield.

Tracy has worked closely with hundreds of clients with a range of conditions such as acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, learning disabilities, autism, and dementia. Her primary aim is to increase the independence of her client and improve their quality of life. Her background in both physical and mental health allows her to truly be holistic in her work with clients, considering the full impact of the individual's condition on all aspects of their life and health. She

Throughout her career Tracy has been keen to develop her skills through accessing training courses as well as personal study, and she is always keen to put new skills into practice.

Working as an Occupational Therapist for over 10 years, Katie provides expert assessments and interventions to her clients. She specialises in Functional Rehabilitation and has gained invaluable expertise working within the NHS, Local Authorities, and in the private sector. Katie is based just outside of Halifax in West Yorkshire, covering a client base across Yorkshire & Lincolnshire and Greater Manchester.

Katie has a keen interest and expertise in physical rehabilitation, supporting clients with a wide variety of injuries and conditions including brain injury, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, stroke, amputations, and burns. Katie has worked in a range of sectors, developing a broad skill-set in most areas of OT, including trauma and orthopaedics, stroke and neurological rehabilitation, general medicine, older people, surgical, and respiratory.

Katie developed an expert understanding of hand therapy, burns and plastics whilst undertaking a role in several specialist units across the country as a senior therapist. She provided rehabilitation to patients in intensive care, primarily helping with positioning and splinting, fabricating and fitting splints in theatres, ward-based rehabilitation, social reintegration, scar management, and follow up therapy in the burns outpatient service. During this time, Katie also completed a Skin Camouflage Course with the British Association of Skin Camouflage and became an accredited Skin camouflage consultant.

Katie keeps up to date with research and best practise guidelines, partaking in continuing professional development activities including independent research/reading, attending courses and training, making use of specialist online resources, and peer reviews including regular in-service team trainings.