Private occupational therapy in Southampton

Richard, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in seating and postural management, functional rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation. His expertise extends to wheelchair accreditation. Based in Southampton, Dorset, and Hampshire, Richard is dedicated to enhancing his clients' independence and participation in life. Graduating as an OT in 2010, he brings a decade of experience to his practice.

Richard is committed to collaboratively identifying areas in need of functional improvement and implementing interventions to support such improvement. His work primarily involves patients with a range of conditions, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputees, chronic neurological conditions (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease), musculoskeletal issues, obesity, MND, cerebral palsy, stroke, dementia, depression, and frailty. Residing in Southampton, Richard's holistic approach ensures tailored support for individuals in need across Southampton, Dorset, and Hampshire.

Leila, an Occupational Therapist with a focus on housing and equipment, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling, brings her expertise to London, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, Brighton, and Southampton.

With a wealth of experience, Leila has worked extensively with individuals facing long-term conditions, including Parkinson's, COPD, arthritis, cardiac conditions, dementia, stroke/brain injury, fractures caused by trauma, and general frailty. Her commitment to enhancing the lives of those she serves is evident in her holistic approach to occupational therapy.

Clare is a dedicated Occupational Therapist specialising in Functional Rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment, and Seating and Postural Management. She operates across the South East of England and London, including Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. She has extensive experience working with older adults, particularly those with Dementia, and is skilled in managing complex caseloads.

After qualifying from Cardiff University in 2009, Clare began her career in vocational rehabilitation, where she developed a deep understanding of how various health conditions impact individuals. She furthered her expertise by completing a Master’s degree in Occupation and Health, which enhanced her critical thinking and research skills.

Working in adult social care, she managed a diverse caseload of adults and older adults with various physical and mental health conditions. She gained significant experience in writing housing reports, arranging minor adaptations, and providing necessary equipment to support independent living.

Clare is also a trained AMPS assessor, with a passion for evaluating daily living skills and helping clients achieve their personal goals. She is committed to the continuous professional development necessary to provide the highest standard of care, ensuring her practice is always aligned with the latest evidence-based research. Clare’s dedication to her clients and her field has made her a trusted professional in the regions she serves.

Qualifying in 2006, Sherean specialises in rehabilitation and housing & equipment for adults. She is a qualified Best Interests Assessor (BIA), as well as having completed a course in sensory integration. She is based in Buckinghamshire and travels to homes in Milton Keynes, High Wycombe and Aylesbury visiting clients.

Sherean works in the NHS, treating clients in both inpatient and community settings with physical, mental health and learning disabilities. She has extensive experience in the rehabilitation of adults, including supporting clients in getting back to work or finding new employment. Working independently, Sherean treats clients at home, supporting them to maximise their independence within their own living environment.

Sherean also completes assessments for moving and handling equipment provision and minor home or work adaptations. She is qualified to use the standardised Assessment of Motor and and Process Skills (AMPS) to provide a functional ability report.

Continually striving to develop her clinical skills through relevant training, Sherean ensures she is working within best practices and providing the most up to date treatment and intervention.

Felice is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist with experience in Housing & Equipment, Moving & Handling, Seating & Postural Management, and Rehabilitation. She is based in Milton Keynes and visits clients across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, and North London. Felice supports clients with a wide range of physical and neurological conditions including arthritis, osteoporosis, amputations, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, stroke, anxiety, and depression.

Drawing on her extensive experience within the NHS, Social Care, and independent sector, Felice is highly experienced in transfer needs, environmental adaptations, minor works, wheelchair assessment, self-care (washing and dressing), housing suitability, activity planning and execution, and accessing the community. Felice is also skilled in the provision of wheelchairs, which often involves visits to the home environment to assess accessibility.

Felice is experienced working with clients who have sustained traumatic fractures or have undergone elective orthopaedic surgeries such as hemi arthroplasty, dynamic hip screws and total hip replacement. She has also developed expertise in supporting clients with weight bearing restrictions to identify ways to manage their occupations.

Felice is self-motivated, hardworking and is able to use her own initiative and excellent analytical skills. She understands the impact that is experienced through a change in functional ability and loss of function, caring deeply about maximising the potential of her clients and helping them to meet their goals.

With over 10 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist, Louella is a highly skilled health professional who strives to enable her clients to live as independently as possible within their home environment. She works with both adults and children with a variety of physical and neurological conditions such as osteoporosis, upper and lower limb amputations, Parkinson’s disease, sensory loss, and autistic spectrum disorder. Louella is located in Milton Keynes and visits clients across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Northamptonshire.

Louella has developed her expertise whilst working in a range of hospital and community settings and tailors her approach and recommendations to suit the personal circumstances of each client. She has substantial experience working within the Care Act and has undertaken and led on safeguarding investigations, demonstrating expert knowledge of the safeguarding process.

Louella's areas of expertise include functional assessments, activity analysis, housing reports, minor and major adaptations, equipment provision, seating and postural management, and moving and handling cases. Louella has also developed her skills in the assessment and treatment of clients with hearing impairments, visual loss, or dual sensory impairments. She has completed specialist training on this topic and is also qualified to complete specialist Deafblind assessments.

Claire, an experienced Occupational Therapist based in Buckinghamshire in the South East of England, specializes in housing and equipment. Her expertise encompasses a range of services, including Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), blue badge assessments, and support for daily living skills and community access.

With a wealth of knowledge, Claire has worked with individuals facing various health challenges. Her extensive experience includes assisting clients with heart conditions, COPD, asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, amputations, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, strokes, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, spinal injuries, epilepsy, learning difficulties, developmental delay, dementia, depression, anxiety, and mental health disorders.

Claire is dedicated to providing tailored support that enhances the independence and quality of life for her clients. Her comprehensive understanding of housing and equipment needs, along with her compassionate approach, makes her a valuable asset in facilitating optimal well-being for those she serves.

Harriet is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in housing and equipment, moving and handling, seating and postural management, and functional rehabilitation. She serves the South East England and London regions, focusing on elderly patients with a range of conditions. Harriet conducts comprehensive assessments of mobility, transfers, kitchen and bathroom mobility, ensuring her patients' safety and independence. In her work at a community hospital, she ensures older adults have the necessary therapy and equipment to remain safe at home post-discharge. This includes prescribing assistive technology and equipment related to seating and posture, fall prevention, property access (rails and ramps).Her experience has deepened her commitment to a person-centred and transparent approach to care.

In her NHS role, Harriet gained extensive experience through a variety of rotations including Trauma & Orthopaedics, Elderly Care and Stroke. This diverse background allowed her to develop proficiency in various standardised and non-standardised assessments, including the Oxford Cognitive Screen Tool and Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination. These tools, combined with her focus on functional ability, cognition, sensory processing, and motor skills, enable Harriet to form a holistic understanding of each patient’s abilities and to develop individualised treatment plans.

Harriet is registered with the British Association of Occupational Therapists, the Health & Care Professions Council, and is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Jo is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation. She also has expertise in Seating and Postural Management, Functional Rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, and Hand Therapy. Working across Buckinghamshire, West Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, and East Berkshire, Jo supports adults with a wide range of conditions. Her expertise includes rehabilitation for individuals living with Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, and Spinal Injury.

Since qualifying from the London School of Occupational Therapy in 1988, Jo has built a career marked by continuous professional growth in both NHS and private practice roles. She has worked at a clinical expert level since 1989, focusing on adult neurological rehabilitation, rheumatology, orthopaedics, and hand therapy. Jo specialises in supporting clients with physical and cognitive difficulties arising from long-term neurological or rheumatological conditions, as well as those recovering from complex or multiple injuries. Her practice emphasises tailored interventions for pain and fatigue management, alongside advice and education to promote wellbeing and independence.

In addition to clinical work, Jo is a qualified teacher, using her expertise to train undergraduate and postgraduate health professionals, as well as clients and families. With several years of experience as a Moving and Handling Trainer and Risk Assessor, Jo combines practical knowledge with a passion for education to improve outcomes for all those she supports.

Aminah is an Occupational Therapist working across the South East of England, specialising in Moving and Handling as well as Functional Rehabilitation. She has extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of conditions, including Neurological Conditions, Brain and Spinal Injuries, Orthopaedic Trauma, and Progressive Illnesses such as Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. Aminah also provides expert care for individuals managing fatigue, anxiety, depression, and various physical and cognitive challenges. Her focus is on promoting independence, improving daily living skills, and enhancing overall wellbeing.

Since qualifying with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Oxford Brookes University in 2017, Aminah has developed extensive expertise in acute rehabilitation, functional assessments, and equipment provision. She also holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, which strengthens her understanding of mental health and motivational issues. Her clinical experience spans emergency care, palliative care, oncology, haematology, trauma, orthopaedics, and frailty, allowing her to provide comprehensive, client-centred assessments.

Providing expert Occupational Therapy to her clients, Katrina specialises in Housing & Equipment, Seating & Postural Management, and Moving & Handling for adult clients. Katrina is based in Dorset, visiting clients in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, Shaftesbury, and Weymouth.

Katrina has gained extensive experience working for Dorset County Council. Working as part of the adult and community team, she assesses clients for housing issues and equipment needs. She carries out Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) assessments, working closely with other health staff, care agencies, and local authorities.

Katrina also works independently, treating clients in their own environment. She makes recommendations for minor and major housing adaptations, as well as providing equipment and specialist seating. She implements moving and handling care plans where appropriate, ensuring her client is moving safely and as independently as possible around the home.

To maintain her professional development and make sure her clinical knowledge is up to date, Katrina will attend conferences and exhibitions, as well as being a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Section in Independent Practice.

Darragh is a highly specialist Occupational Therapist who practices in Major Trauma & Orthopaedics & Neurotherapy, delivering comprehensive assessments and interventions for clients with a variety of conditions. Located in Bournemouth, Darragh works with clients across the South of England, mainly Dorset and Hampshire. Darragh predominantly works with clients following a major traumatic event and has experience in Neurological conditions. He also enjoys working in Fatigue, Behaviour and Pain Management; Major Trauma Care, Fracture Prevention, Vocational Rehabilitation and, Housing & Equipment

Adele is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Moving and Handling and Functional Rehabilitation. Based in the South East of England and East Sussex, she supports individuals with a wide range of conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Amputations, Frailty, Multiple Sclerosis, Learning Disabilities, and Arthritis.

Qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2019, Adele has developed her expertise within the NHS, gaining extensive experience in holistic assessments, discharge planning, equipment provision, and social care recommendations. Before qualifying, she worked as a senior case worker for adults with autism and complex learning needs, further broadening her understanding of person-centred support.

Through her extensive training, personal research, and practical experience, Adele has developed exceptional clinical reasoning skills and the ability to provide expert guidance to clients, families, and other professionals. She is HCPC and BAOT registered and remains dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-focused care that enables individuals to achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.

Specialising in Housing & Equipment, Josie is an Occupational Therapist with a passion for ensuring individuals live full independent lives, regardless of their disability and works closely with her clients to achieve their goals. She is based in Essex, near Basildon and Southend-on-Sea, and visits clients across the South East of England. Josie has experience supporting clients with dementia, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, learning disabilities, motor neurone disease, stroke, and arthritis.

Josie has a particular interest in specialist equipment and manual handling, drawing on her experience working in adult social care. Josie provides comprehensive written assessments, equipment recommendations, minor adaptations, major adaptations, parking concessions, DFG assessments, housing assessments, and manual handling risk assessments. She strives to allow individuals to live as independently as they can within their own home and community.

She has also turned to developing her skills within Paediatrics, building on her existing experience providing housing and equipment recommendations for children with long-term physical and neurological conditions.

Carly is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Housing and Equipment and Neurological Rehabilitation. She provides expert support across the South East of England, Essex, and East London, working with individuals who have a wide range of neurological and genetic conditions. Her expertise includes Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Spinal Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease, Anxiety Disorder, and Depression. Carly offers tailored interventions focusing on motivational interviewing, fatigue management, routine planning, daily living skills, fine motor skills, handwriting assessment and treatment, visual perception, co-ordination, self-care, and mental health support.

A HCPC-registered and RCOT-member Occupational Therapist, Carly originally trained in Australia, graduating from the University of Sydney in 2011. She worked extensively in vocational rehabilitation and mental health services before relocating to the UK in 2016. With a decade and a half of experience spanning both the public and private sectors, she has developed a strong background in mental health services and neurorehabilitation.

Carly has a particular interest in functional upper limb rehabilitation, incorporating aids, adaptations, and postural management strategies to optimise function and participation. She is committed to evidence-based practice, regularly engaging in professional development and research to enhance her clinical skills.

Based in Fareham, near Portsmouth and Southampton, Sharne is an Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience. She focuses on Housing & Equipment, Functional Rehabilitation, and Moving & Handling. Sharne works with clients with acquired injuries, hip and knee replacements, and numerous neurological conditions including, stroke, Guillain Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Sharne aims to make every client feel confident in their own home, through adapted techniques to complete routine tasks and equipment aids to support daily activity.

Sharne focuses on a client’s ability to safely and comfortably undertake self-care and domestic tasks at home, which typically includes washing and dressing, cooking and cleaning, and getting out and about. Sharne will assess a client’s current capability and will devise a tailored therapy programme, considering both current and future needs. Sharne aims to deliver holistic therapy, considering a client’s functional and equipment requirements. She can recommend minor and major home adaptations designed to improve a client’s quality of life and provide training of assistive equipment. Sharne also offers support to clients and their families applying for Disabled Funding Grants (DFG).

Sharne is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Katy is a specialist Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience working in both the private sector and NHS. She has had a passion for working with neurological, long-term and complex medical conditions including brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, and spinal injury. Katy is based in Fareham, covering a large client base across Hampshire, West Sussex, and Dorset.

Katy has always seized every opportunity to enhance her understanding of Neurological Rehabilitation including postural management, cognitive intervention, splinting, hand therapy, upper limb rehab and psychological needs. She enjoys providing high quality and multifaceted care, considering the client’s emotional, social and physical needs. She seeks to optimise a clients’ function with goals meaningful to them and tailors treatment to their individual needs.

Working as an Associate, Katy utilises her passion for supporting clients with neurological conditions including traumatic brain injuries, stroke and other complex needs. She is confident assessing clients with complex deficits in neurological or long-term medical conditions and proficient using a variety of assessment tools, both standardised and non-standardised. She can devise individualised and tailored treatment plans that are supported by sound clinical reasoning.

Rachelle is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in housing & equipment, seating, functional and neurological rehabilitation, and moving & handling. Operating in the South East of England, specifically Hampshire, she provides exceptional care to individuals facing challenges such as acquired brain injury (ABI), stroke, and complex cognitive needs. With a compassionate approach, Rachelle works closely with her clients to develop personalised treatment plans, aiming to enhance their independence, functional abilities, and overall well-being. Her expertise and dedication make her a valuable resource for those seeking support in their recovery and improvement of daily living skills.

Specialising in a wide range of adult disabilities, neurological conditions, and brain injury, Tanya works with adults of all ages to enhance their independence at home. Tanya is based in Hertfordshire, covering a client base across London, the Home Counties, and East Anglia. She has an extensive understanding of multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease, focusing on how a client can manage fatigue, pain, and activities of daily living.

Through her holistic approach, Tanya considers a client’s every need to ensure they have strategies to move safely around the home, whether with basic mobility aids or larger pieces of equipment, such as chairs and hoists. Tanya also ensures that families and carers are fully engaged in the process and understand how they can provide support. Similarly, Tanya can advise on Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) assessments.

Tanya’s experience in Housing & Equipment means she can recommend an extensive variety of specialist aids to help prevent falls, improve mobility, and enable the client to carry out daily tasks. These aids can in turn help reduce and manage fatigue and improve confidence moving around independently. Tanya also supports clients to regain and maintain access to the community, assessing their needs getting in and out of the home, and any equipment they might require when travelling in the community.

Tanya is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and belongs to a vast network of health professionals, providing ongoing personal development and learning.

Ganga is an expert Occupational Therapist, specialising in rehabilitation for both adults and children. She visits clients across the South East of England including Kent, Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, and towns in Surrey.

Ganga has over 10 years of experience working in various settings across the NHS and private practice, in acute units and within the community. She delivers assessments and interventions for clients with physical and mental health conditions, providing rehabilitation and treatment. This includes 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.

Ganga also works with children and their families, providing 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.

Based near Dover, Gaya is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of experience across both the NHS and private sector. She currently covers a client base across Kent, visiting clients in areas such as Folkestone, Canterbury, Margate, and Ashford. She specialises in Neurological Rehabilitation having achieved her MSc in the subject in 2012. Gaya has a breadth of experience in a range of neurological settings and with various neurological conditions including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Post Concussive Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Motor Neurone Disease.

Gaya uses an eclectic, person centred approach to maximise rehabilitation potential and to meet individuals' aspirations and needs. She strongly advocates evidenced based rehabilitation and covers various areas including Postural and Seating Management, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Upper Limb Rehabilitation, and Vocational Rehabilitation. She consistently uses patient centred, function orientated goals and sensitive outcome measures to demonstrate clients’ progress.

Gaya regularly updates her knowledge and skills with the current clinical research and evidence for Neuro Rehabilitation interventions. Gaya is flexible in her approach and very time efficient with her work with a great eye for details.