Private occupational therapy in Cumbria

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).

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.

Jan is an expert Occupational Therapist who specialises in Hand Therapy and hand related conditions. She is based in North West England, treating clients in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, and Cheshire.

Jan is highly experienced, working as a specialist Hand Therapist for over 30 years. She provides rehabilitation and therapy to clients with hand injuries, working with both adult and paediatric clients. She has previously worked in regional units for burns and plastics, as well as establishing the role of hand therapist in two private hospitals.

Visiting clients at home, Jan provides clinical assessment of orthopaedic trauma, congenital and chronic conditions, as well as assessing clients who have suffered burns or have had plastic surgery. To improve function and increase the client's levels of independence, Jan provides treatment including mobilisation and exercise regimes, splinting, fracture bracing, desensitisation, and scar management.

Jan is a member of the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT) has been on the executive committee for 6 years, 2 of which she was Chairman of the Association.

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.

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.

Geraldine, an accomplished Occupational Therapist, specializes in housing and equipment, functional rehab, moving and handling, and fatigue management. Proficient in daily living skills, fine and gross motor skills, anxiety management, and relaxation techniques. Residing in the North West of England, specifically Lancashire, Geraldine extends her services to Manchester and London. Known for her hardworking, professional, and conscientious approach, she takes pride in a strong work ethic. Geraldine is a highly motivated individual offering timely and accurate advice, guidance, support, and training. Her extensive academic and practice experience, coupled with a robust clinical knowledge, spans various specialties, including Neurology, Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Cardio-Thoracic, Heart Failure, Acute & Community Rehabilitation, and Learning Disability – for both children and adults. she is fluent in Filipino.

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.