Private occupational therapy in Scotland

Ebby is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist with expertise in Functional Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy. She is based in South West Scotland, visiting clients across Scotland and the North of England. Ebby works with clients with injury, illness, or long-term health conditions including dementia, stroke, and conditions related to old age.

Ebby's clinical experience comes from working in various hospitals, community, and rehabilitation settings. She provides functional and goal orientated programmes that maximise independence and improve quality of life, also involving family and carers where appropriate. Ebby is experienced in making recommendations for equipment and minor adaptations to enable clients to be as independent as possible. Ebby also specialises in delivering expert Hand Therapy, working with adults of all ages who have conditions such as stroke or rheumatoid arthritis that affect their working and personal lives.

Ebby is actively involved with a number of professional organisations including the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Section for Older People where she has been involved in ongoing work to promote and develop the role of occupational therapists working with older people, specifically in acute care and emergency settings. Ebby is also a member of the British Association of Hand Therapists.

Based in Dumfries and Galloway, Angela visits clients across North-West England and Scotland. Angela is a highly experienced OT specialising in neurological assessment and rehabilitation, including stroke, brain injury, motor neurone disease, and many other conditions. Angela aims to deliver a holistic approach to assessment and therapy, focusing on a client’s every need at home and in the community.

Angela focuses on maximising a client’s rehabilitation potential following neurological trauma or diagnosis, with particular expertise in fatigue, motivation, routine planning, and community access. She aims to develop a client’s mobility and independence at home, working on elements such as personal care and domestic tasks. This typically includes, washing, dressing, cooking, and cleaning.

Angela is also able to recommend small aids and equipment to support a client’s independence and install confidence, both at home and when out and about. She can advise on blue badge criteria and applications, and Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

Angela is a member of the Independent Practice and Neurological Practice specialist sections at The Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Madelaine is an experienced occupational therapist based in Edinburgh, Scotland, specialising in Housing & Equipment and Functional Rehabilitation. She has expertise in fatigue management, routine planning, mental health, and daily living skills, where she works with diverse conditions, including Long-Term Conditions, and Mental Health. Her areas of focus includes Activities of Daily Living, Equipment assessment, Falls Assessment, and Chronic Pain management.

With a compassionate and patient-centred approach, Madelaine establishes strong therapeutic relationships, empowering clients and promoting their independence. Her evidence-based interventions and commitment to professional development ensure the highest standard of care for her clients.

Carole is an expert Occupational Therapist who specialises in Housing & Equipment, Rehabilitation, and vocational based therapy. She lives in Fife and travels to Dunfermline, St. Andrews, Kirkcaldy, and Anstruther visiting clients at home.

Carole has extensive experience working in various clinical settings including for the NHS, both inpatient and community, and social work services. Most recently, Carole has worked within a community mental health team, treating clients with severe and enduring mental health issues. She also has a particular interest in helping clients maintain employment and has experience negotiating with employers about return to work adjustments.

Working independently, Carole completes specialist assessments with her clients in their own environment. She is experienced in and is qualified to use the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) with clients, focusing on how they carry out daily life activities. Developing evidence-based treatment plans with the client and their family, Carole aims to improve quality of life by increasing their overall independence. This involves recommending specialised equipment, as well as advice and support on minor and major housing adaptations.

Carole has completed various post graduate training courses, including certificates on counselling skills, overcoming depression, rehabilitation, and technology.

Based in Kirkcaldy in Fife, Lynn is an Occupational Therapist with over 15 years’ experience in the profession. She visits clients across Scotland, supporting and assessing those with physical and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, orthopaedic trauma, and stroke. Lynn also has a particular interest in mental health, supporting clients with depression, anxiety, stress, bi-polar, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Working as an Occupational Therapist for many years, Lynn has used her skills in rehabilitation and reablement in a variety of statutory and third sector roles throughout her career, both in the UK and abroad. She believes in holistically assessing the individual in a person-centred manner in order to establish their rehabilitation potential. She believes that by undertaking cognitive assessments such as Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) and Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS) to identify areas of rehab will benefit a person's physical wellbeing and emotional wellbeing.

Lynn also has a particular interest in the value of engaging people in Vocational Rehabilitation, particularly those with mental health challenges. She believes in adopting an asset-based approach where ever possible, in identifying and maximising the skills and motivation people have, regardless of their condition.

Karen, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling, with expertise in sensory integration. Operating in Scotland, covering areas such as Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, Moray, Highland, and Glasgow, Karen works with a diverse range of conditions, including:

Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health Conditions (including Dementia, Anxiety, Depression), a wide range of Physical Health Conditions, Sensory Processing Disorder, Self Care Tasks (including washing/dressing), Domestic Tasks (including cooking), Planning and execution of activities, Gross and Fine motor skills, Balance and Co-ordination.

Karen's dedicated practice involves providing comprehensive and person-centred occupational therapy support, fostering independence and improved well-being for her clients across a wide spectrum of conditions in Scotland.

Claire is an Occupational Therapist based in Buckie and she covers a client base across Moray, Aberdeenshire, and Highland. She has over 10 years of experience and has developed expertise working with adults and older adults with complex mental health needs. She supports clients with a wide range of conditions including stress, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, dementia, personality disorders, and schizophrenia.

Utilising her experience working across in-patient and community teams in Scotland, Claire delivers comprehensive assessments and provides client-centred therapy. She focuses rehabilitation on day-to-day difficulties and maximising a client’s independence, aligned with the client’s individual needs and aspirations. Claire is trained in the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS), allowing comprehensive evaluation of a person’s physical and cognitive needs. She can also help clients with employment needs, including the loss or change of a job role.

Claire is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and is passionate about sharing her expertise with future OT practitioners. She has undertaken academic teaching roles and ensures her knowledge and skill-set are up-to-date.

Dyan is an Occupational Therapist specializing in Vocational, Functional, and Neurological Rehabilitation. Operating in Scotland, Dyan covers a range of areas, including Clackmannan, East Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh, Fife, Glasgow, Midlothian, Lanarkshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

With a focus on providing comprehensive support, Dyan excels in areas such as Blue Badge/Mobility Assessment, Personal Independence Payments (PIPs), Fatigue Management, Routine Planning, Fine and Gross Motor Skills, and Social Integration. Her dedication to enhancing the lives of her clients is evident in her expertise and compassionate approach to occupational therapy.

David uses his decade of experience to provide Housing & Equipment, Seating and Postural Management, Functional and Vocational Rehabilitation OT services to clients in Scotland. He has worked closely with conditions such as Orthopaedic injury, Cancer, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Dementia, Chronic Respiratory conditions, Chronic pain and post-Covid-19 syndrome.

Since qualifying as an OT in 2012, David has gained experience in the areas of Reablement, Community Rehabilitation, and Major Adaptations. He is experienced in providing comprehensive assessments, and the provision of basic and specialist Equipment. David has worked with local agencies and partners to support clients to meet their individual needs and maximise independence.

More recently, David has taken on senior management roles overseeing the Enablement Team in Wandsworth, Front Door Contact service in Southwark, and the Southwest Edinburgh Discharge to Assess & Prevention of Admission service.

Based to the west of Glasgow in Renfrewshire, Nikki delivers expert care to clients across Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, and East Dunbartonshire. Nikki has been an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years, working for most of her career in the field of Paediatrics. She started out in acute settings but for the past 20 years has worked in a variety of community settings within Lanarkshire and Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Throughout her time working in Paediatrics, Nikki has gained the skills to work with a wide range of children and young people, whether at home or school/nursery. She has developed expertise on a wide range of conditions including global developmental delay, acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, hypermobility, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. She supports and offers the appropriate assessment, treatment, and intervention at the right time to help them participate and function in their day-to-day activities.

With over two decades of experience in Occupational Therapy, Nikki offers a wealth of knowledge and skill to her private clients. She has a passion for working with children and their families, to provide functional and meaningful client-centred interventions. Nikki also enjoys supporting and mentoring Occupational Therapy students and junior members of staff, sharing her specialist clinical reasoning skills and knowledge in this field.

Gillian is based just outside of Glasgow in Wishaw and visits clients across Lanarkshire, North Ayrshire, and West Lothian. She has over 25 years’ experience in Occupational Therapy and specialises in the field of Neurological Rehabilitation. She works with adults with spinal cord injuries, traumatic and acquired brain injury including complex stroke, and has a particular interest and clinical skills in prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC), visual perception, and hand therapy.

Gillian has gained experience working in variety of sectors including in a specialist rehabilitation unit. She can support clients with a wide range of functional and cognitive needs such as fatigue management, routine planning, activities of daily living, splinting, sensory awareness, and behaviour management.

Gillian is an active member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and their Specialist Section for Neurological Practice, she takes part in the Scottish West Committee and recently participated in an Advancing Practice in Brain Injury scoping event. Gillian continues to develop her knowledge, skills, and competencies through clinical experience, attendance at specialist training courses, and personal learning.

Morven has over 30 years' experience as an OT in paediatrics, hand therapy, and neuro rehabilitation. Based near Edinburgh and East Lothian, Morven is an experienced paediatrics OT who provides housing and equipment, and moving and handling support to patients in need of hand therapy, neurological rehabilitation (both adults and young persons) seating and postural management, large equipment and housing adaptations and for the OT Practice assesses clients in their own homes. She has worked with a range of people with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and complex learning disabilities, and she volunteers at Muirfield Riding Therapy (a facility that provides horse riding to disabled riders and is a qualified Equine Facilitated Therapist OT). Morven is a special DFG assessor, and supports her clients to attain independence with routine planning, daily living skills support, community access, fine motor skills, self care, social integration, anxiety management and relaxation, and provides clinical interventions to improve people's physical and mental health.

Jane has over 20 years' experience as an OT across Scotland, NW and NE England. With clinical experience in a variety of settings for Adult Social Care, clients benefit from her skills with functional assessments and the occupational therapy process, her moving and handling, proportionate care, and specialist seating advice. In addition to these specialisms, Jane has worked with private practice clients to maximise their independence when using equipment and adaptations, assistive technology, rehabilitation, telecare postural management, and when diagnosing for risk enablement, physical disabilities, neurological disorders, and mental health eating disorders. Jane has experience in several Adult Social Care environments including palliative and elderly care. Jane is passionate about empowering individuals to find creative and personalised solutions in their homes and setting goals for a supportive recovery and wellbeing outcomes. Jane is a patient, empathetic, proactive and sensitive OT in her approach.

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.

With a wealth of experience since qualifying in 2015, Kerri, an Occupational Therapist, specializes in housing and equipment, and wheelchair accreditation. Her professional dedication extends to various regions, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the North West and South West of England, as well as Eastbourne/Brighton.

Throughout her career, Kerri has been committed to maximizing the independence of her clients through innovative therapeutic practices and the provision of adaptations and equipment. Her overarching goal is to facilitate individuals in staying in their own homes for as long as possible.

Kerri brings valuable experience in working with adults facing progressive conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, other neurological conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, congenital conditions, the general aging population, and those diagnosed with cognitive decline. Her expertise spans areas like manual handling, hoisting, housing adaptations, 24-hour postural management, seating, and self-care, all contributing to her comprehensive approach to occupational therapy.