Private occupational therapy in the North West

With over 10 years of experience, Sam is an expert in her field of neurology, working with clients with a range of neurological conditions. She works closely with her clients, carrying out full assessments and providing bespoke treatment plans to help her clients gain as much independence as possible. Sam is based in Cheshire and visits clients across the North-West of England.

Sam supports her clients with a range of needs including behavioural difficulties, cognitive assessments and rehabilitation, planning and execution of activities, upper limb treatments for both gross and fine motor deficits, assessment of ADLs, balance and co-ordination, visual perception and sensory deficits. Sam also provides training and advice to families and carers to help them understand her client's condition and the most effective ways to care for them, as well as training carers in safe moving & handling techniques.

Sam works closely with the charity, Headway, on a regular basis. She has completed a Bobath course in normal movement and has completed training in neurological splinting and casting to manage abnormal tone.

Julie specialises in adult rehabilitation across North West England and the West Midlands including, Manchester, Liverpool, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent. She has been delivering expert care and advice for over a decade, covering neurological conditions, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, and depression.

Julie has extensive experience evaluating safety concerns in the home and community, conducting assessments to support suitable treatments and facilities, and the review of care packages. This includes suggesting specialist home adaptations and aids, such as beds and seating. She strives to enhance her client’s independence, delivering the best possible care and advice in regards to both physical and mental well-being. She can provide expert treatment on areas including fatigue management, routine planning, daily living skills, behaviour management, social integration, and anxiety management. Julie also spends time providing invaluable support to families and carers, whom she recognises are just as important to the overall care experience.

Julie qualified in 2006 from York St John University College. Her career has seen her working in a variety of settings, including in-patient psychiatry, community services, and forensic services. Julie is a member of the Independent Practice specialist section of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and actively engages in peer supervision on topics surrounding mental health, brain injury, and dementia services, and is experienced working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Covering North West England, Suzanne is an experienced Occupational Therapists who bringing over a decade of clinical experience to her practice. She specialises in Housing and Equipment, Functional Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Moving and Handling and has worked across a range of settings, including inpatient, secondary, and primary care services, with a broad spectrum of patients including adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

Suzanne's expertise spans Mental Health, Equipment and Adaptations, Functional Assessments, Fatigue and Pain Management, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Dementia Care. She is deeply committed to enhancing her clients' quality of life, helping them achieve their individual goals, and promoting independence. Suzanne regularly participates in professional development, supervision, and training to stay at the forefront of her field. In 2024, she presented her service development work and outcomes at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, showcasing her dedication to service improvement.

She holds an MSc in Occupational Therapy from Sheffield Hallam University, is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), and is a member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).

Based in North West England and North Wales, Lister is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Moving and Handling, Functional Rehabilitation, and Housing and Equipment. She works with a wide range of conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Learning Difficulties, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's Disease, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Stroke, and Anxiety Disorder.

Lister’s areas of expertise include Fatigue Management, Pain Management, Daily Living Skills, Community Access, Gross Motor Skills, and Behaviour Management. She is skilled in assessing and promoting independence in daily activities, conducting home environment assessments, and recommending appropriate assistive devices. Lister also implements Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Management and provides therapeutic support for a variety of neurological, musculoskeletal, and mental health conditions.

Lister qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2001 from the Medical School of the University of Zimbabwe. In 2016, she completed a Master’s postgraduate module at Coventry University, focusing on the neural control of human behaviour. Lister is a state-registered Occupational Therapist, First Contact Practitioner Accredited, and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She is committed to continuous professional development and recently collaborated with colleagues on a presentation for the Occupational Therapy Annual Conference 2024.

Claire is an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with expertise in Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural Management, Functional Rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, and Paediatrics. Based in Cheshire, she specialises in supporting individuals across a wide range of conditions, including Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Batten Disease, Cancer, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, Stroke, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Epilepsy, and Meniere’s Disease.

Having qualified in 2018 with a BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Salford, earning First Class Honours, Claire’s practice focuses on enhancing independence and wellbeing through tailored assessments and interventions for adults, children, and elderly individuals. Her extensive experience includes over a decade in acute care settings, covering trauma, orthopaedics, medicine, surgery, and stroke rehabilitation. A specialist in paediatric and young adult oncology, Claire has worked in world-renowned centres of excellence and has supported families through legal settlements to achieve optimal independence.

Claire has made significant contributions to professional knowledge through her published work in RCOT News and the RCOT Magazine. She also plays an active role in advancing the field by collaborating on RCOT’s annual campaign. Dedicated to ongoing professional development, Claire stays at the forefront of occupational therapy practices and innovations, ensuring her clients receive the highest standard of care and support tailored to their unique needs.

Gill is a highly experienced OT based in Keswick, Cumbria. She covers a large client base across North West England and Scotland including the Lake District, the Borders, and Dumfries & Galloway. Gill specialises in Functional Rehabilitation and Housing and Equipment, supporting adults with injury and illness to retain independence at home and feel confident accessing the community.

Drawing on her extensive experience, Gill helps clients to improve their strength and mobility through bespoke activity programmes and supportive aids. She also conducts housing assessments to evaluate how a client can effectively move about their home and advise on suitable adaptations and equipment provisions to support a client’s needs.

Gill is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Sections in Independent Practice, Older Adults, and Rheumatology.

Holly is a highly skilled Hand Therapist with over 20 years of experience. She is based in Stockport, visiting clients in the North West of England including Manchester, Liverpool, and Derby. Holly has developed her clinical skill across NHS and private settings, including a lead role at The Alexandra Hospital in Manchester where she developed the specialist Hand Therapy service there.

Working with clients with acute and chronic conditions, Holly provides bespoke and intensive treatment programmes to increase function and improve overall independence. Using a holistic approach, Holly works with clients on all aspects of rehabilitation, including mobility and function, improvement of independence in home and leisure tasks, and advice on home adaptations and equipment procurement. Holly is experienced in a range of splinting treatments, including assessing and fitting pre-fabricated splints, tendon lengthening, and improving function.

Holly is a professional member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the British Association of Hand Therapist (BAHT). She has completed levels 1 and 2 of the BAHT training courses, enabling her to provide expert hand therapy and rehabilitation to clients.

Occupational Therapist Karen specialises in Rehabilitation, covering the Greater Manchester and Cheshire regions. She works with adults and older adults, addressing a range of conditions including Mental Health Difficulties (such as Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder), Dementia, Frailty, and Physical Health Issues. Her expertise includes managing challenges in activities of daily living, leisure activities, transfers, motivation, memory, social isolation, confidence, and routine management.

Qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2011 and holding an Advanced Occupational Therapy Master’s degree since 2017, Karen has a rich background in the NHS across acute and community mental health settings. She has developed comprehensive occupational therapy pathways, utilising standardised assessments and evidence-based interventions.

Karen’s skills extend to clinical supervision, professional development, and continued learning through research and training. She is proficient in assessment and formulation, with qualifications in Assessment of Motor and Processing Skills (AMPS) and experience in using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments, including MOHOST and OSA.

She excels in creating meaningful intervention goals and delivering a variety of therapeutic interventions such as memory skills training, behavioural activation, activity adaptation, and environmental modifications, including equipment prescription. Karen is adept at occupational-focused care planning and providing detailed reports and evaluations of interventions.

Sarah is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist with her specialisms including Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural Management, Functional Rehabilitation, and Moving and Handling. She practises across North West England, including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, and the Channel Islands. Sarah is adept at managing complex cases involving co-morbidities and has extensive experience with conditions such as Arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, and various types of cognitive and motor difficulties.

Graduating from the University of Salford in 2007, Sarah also holds a Master’s degree in Dementia from the University of Manchester. She has worked in both hospital and community settings, addressing a broad range of physical and mental health conditions. Her work involves person-centred assessments in activities of daily living, equipment provision, sensory assessments, and Telecare solutions. Sarah is dedicated to enhancing independence and improving quality of life through tailored interventions.

In addition to her clinical work, Sarah is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy and Co-Lead for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section on Dementia. She actively engages in professional development and maintains a high standard of practice through regular supervision, conferences, and seminars.

Claire is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist with over two decades of expertise, covering North West England. She specialises in Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, and Functional Rehabilitation, with a comprehensive skill set to address a wide range of conditions. Claire has worked with clients with a wide variety of conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's Disease, Stroke, Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, and Learning Disabilities. Additionally, she has extensive experience supporting individuals with palliative care needs and those requiring major and minor adaptations in both domestic and commercial environments.

Claire qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2005 and has since developed strong expertise in performing complex home assessments, telephone triage, and multidisciplinary evaluations. She works closely with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to create holistic, person-centred treatment plans. Claire’s passion for empowering individuals to achieve independence and improve their quality of life drives her approach to therapy, where she integrates knowledge of daily living skills, self-care, community access, and social integration to deliver optimal support.

Carole is a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist with expertise in Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural Management, Functional Rehabilitation, and Moving and Handling. Serving clients across North West England and Greater Manchester, she supports individuals with neurological conditions, respiratory and gastroenterological needs, as well as those requiring neurorehabilitation or intermediate care. Carole specialises in equipment provision, major and minor home adaptations, disability facility grants, and rehousing.

Having qualified in 2011 from the University of Huddersfield, Carole has experience in both clinical and community settings. Her proficiency in holistic cognitive, functional, and environmental assessments enables her to develop personalised treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals. Carole also brings significant expertise as a Level 3 Moving and Handling Trainer, delivering practical training programmes for both formal and informal carers.

Committed to maintaining high professional standards, Carole stays up-to-date with advances in occupational therapy through ongoing training and development. She is registered with the HCPC and is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, ensuring her practice remains evidence-based and of the highest quality.

Carole’s compassionate and innovative approach empowers clients and their families, providing expert guidance and support to navigate complex health and social care challenges.

Specialising in Functional Rehabilitation and Housing & Equipment for adults and older adults, Carlie provides expert occupational therapy for clients with TBI and ABI conditions. She has worked internationally but is now based in Lancashire, visiting clients at home in Blackburn, Blackpool, Lancaster and Warrington, as well as areas of Greater Manchester and Cheshire.

Carlie has worked across a number of clinical settings, including acute & forensic mental health, in-patient & community rehabilitation and psychogeriatric services. She specialises in working with clients with neurological and physical conditions, including dementia, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Having worked in such different environments, Carlie has developed her core OT skill, including how to work as part of a team and the importance of including clients and their families within the rehabilitation process.

Carlie works with her clients to establish meaningful rehabilitation goals and develop a bespoke treatment plan. Carlie is also skilled in neurological rehabilitation, the provision of equipment and housing adaptations, fatigue management strategies, and return to work programmes. Carlie aims to help her client improve their quality of life and overall independence within their home and community.

Carlie is dedicated to her on-going education and professional development. She completed an Occupational Therapy MSc in 2016, focusing on the understanding of autonomy for people with dementia and how OT's enable autonomy for vulnerable clients.

Louise is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist with over two decades of experience delivering comprehensive assessments and therapy across North West England. She specialises in Neurological Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Functional Rehabilitation, working with adults diagnosed with progressive neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, motor neurone disease, stroke, and acquired and traumatic brain injuries.

With her extensive experience, Louise takes a holistic approach to treatment, addressing both the physical and cognitive aspects of her clients' rehabilitation. She provides tailored interventions that focus on improving independence and quality of life, covering a wide range of needs. Louise works closely with clients, their families, and carers to develop personalised goals and rehabilitation plans that are flexible and responsive to the individual’s needs.

Since graduating from York St John University in 2002, Louise has remained committed to continuing professional development, regularly updating her knowledge through training and studying. She is an active member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section in Neurological Practice and Independent Practice.

Housing & equipment, and functional rehabilitation OT Michael operates in the North West of England, including Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Flintshire, and Wrexham.

Michael brings an energetic and dynamic approach to his practice and has a passion for transforming lives. Michael utilises his expertise to enhance individual's independence and overall well-being. His specialisation in housing & equipment ensures that clients have access to the right tools and adaptations for a comfortable and safe living environment.

Through personalised functional rehabilitation, Michael empowers individuals to regain their functional abilities and achieve their goals. With his innovative and creative approach, he helps clients unlock their potential and enjoy a fulfilling and independent lifestyle.

Katie is an expert Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience in both NHS and private sector roles. She predominantly supports children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and sensory processing difficulties. Katie is based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and visits clients across the North-West of England including Manchester, Bradford, Huddersfield, and Leeds.

Using a person-centred approach, Katie is passionate about helping people to identify and overcome barriers; working together to recognise and reach their full potential in activities and occupations meaningful to them. Katie supports clients with a wide range of needs including behavioural difficulties, fine and gross motor skills, planning and execution skills, and self-care.

Katie has worked in various settings and undertaken several post-graduate courses to develop her practice and performance as an Occupational Therapist. She has completed Sensory Integration Levels 1-4 and is currently in the final year of her MSc in Sensory Integration.

Alongside her normal work, Katie has also volunteered in Mexico for children with cerebral palsy through a charity called MeDiCT. She is now a trustee of this charity and continues to liaise and support the team.

With over 20 years’ experience, Kirsty is an expert Occupational Therapist who specialises in the Housing & Equipment and Moving & Handling. She is based in Chester visiting clients in Crewe, Birkenhead, Macclesfield, and further afield in Greater Manchester and Cumbria.

Having worked primarily in the field of housing, Kirsty's experience includes identifying and recommending minor/major housing adaptations for all age groups. She also delivers moving & handling risk assessments, recommending Telecare equipment, such as fall detectors and sensors, to help keep her clients safe when moving around their home.

Treating clients in their own environment, Kirsty implements bespoke rehabilitation packages to improve her client's independence in their activities of daily living. She works collaboratively with the family or carers to encourage clients to reach their own treatment goals and improve their overall quality of life.

Kirsty is a member of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Sections in Independent Practice and is also qualified in carrying out Blue Badge mobility assessments.

Covering North West England and North Wales, Janette is a highly experienced Hand Therapist specialising in the assessment and treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper limb. With expertise in both acute and chronic conditions, she works with individuals experiencing osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility, POTS, chronic regional pain syndrome, and a range of soft tissue injuries and fractures. She also provides rehabilitation for complex cases such as MCP joint replacements, finger PIP joint fusion, wrist fusion trapeziectomy, and tendon injuries. Janette’s holistic approach ensures that patients receive tailored treatment to maximise function, reduce pain, and enhance their quality of life.

Qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 1995, Janette has amassed 30 decades of experience within the NHS, working across mental health and physical health settings. She has specialised in rheumatology, adult neurology, palliative care, and hand therapy. For the past decade, she has focused exclusively on hand therapy, a field she finds deeply rewarding. Her adaptability allows her to provide care in a variety of settings, including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and patients' homes.

Marie is a specialist in the field of neurological rehabilitation for both adults and paediatrics. Marie currently works in a community team for children (5-19 years) with complex needs, alongside her role in a rehabilitation unit for adults with acquired brain injury. She offers to clients a wealth of experience and knowledge in the areas of neurological rehabilitation particularly in the area of brain injury, stroke and paediatrics with complex needs. Marie is skilled in providing comprehensive assessments for specialist seating, moving and handling, home adaptations and school based interventions. Her postgraduate training includes neurological splinting, stroke rehabilitation and upper limb courses from the National Centre for Rehab Education. She travels around the Wirral visiting clients, including areas of Birkenhead, West Kirby and Wallasey, as well as visiting clients in the West Midlands and Wales.

Since qualifying in 2003, Marie is committed to keeping up to date with continued professional development and regularly attends training and courses to enable her to do so. She is a member of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section in Neurological Practice.

Marie has extensive experience in the field of neurological occupational therapy, spending her career working in acute units, rehabilitation units and in the community. She currently works as Team Leader of a highly regarded community stroke team in the Merseyside area, assessing and treating clients with complex conditions.

As an independent OT, Marie works closely with her client and their family to develop a personalised treatment plan which helps the client maximise their independence. This includes equipment provision, manual handling and seating advice and physical or cognitive rehabilitation.