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Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Based in Hull, Emma is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Functional Rehabilitation. Since qualifying, she has worked across both community and in-patient rehabilitation settings, developing expertise on a wide range of physical and neurological conditions. This includes orthopaedic fractures, Parkinson’s disease, COPD, heart failure, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, amputations, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis.
Emma provides expert care to clients across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, including Scunthorpe, Grimsby, and Doncaster. She utilises a number of approaches helping clients through their rehabilitative journeys, including comprehensive functional assessments, graded therapy, environmental assessments, adaptive techniques, and specialist equipment to meet each client’s individual goals.
Emma is dedicated to working collaboratively with her clients to enable them to reach their optimum potential and maximise their independence. She is passionate about development and continues to complete post graduate training and specialist courses to maintain the highest clinical skills in order to provide clients with the highest quality care and best outcomes.
Occupational Therapy
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Riding of Yorkshire
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Train the trainer, Certificate in Education
Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Balance, Self care
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
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.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Cleveland, Cumbria, Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Humberside, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Merseyside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hull, Salford, Middlesbrough
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
BOBATH
Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation
Durham, North East England
Katy has worked as an OT for over 15 years, attaining an invaluable breadth of knowledge and skill to assist children with a variety of needs. Katy works with children and their families across North East England, including Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Northumberland. She has extensive experience with both the physical and sensory needs of a child, providing bespoke and creative treatment plans.
Katy has worked with many different physical disabilities, conditions such as cerebral palsy, and acquired brain injury. In particular, she works on the development of fine and gross motor skills, helping a child to build up the strength, balance, and coordination to perform activities and maintain independence.
Alongside rehabilitation, Katy will also advise on home adaptations and equipment required to meet the child’s functional needs. For example, this could include a specialist chair or bed to assist with posture and comfort. Katy is an expert in this field, undertaking specialist training in the Chailey Approach to Postural Management.
Katy is dedicated to her continual professional development, regularly attending conferences and lectures to keep up-to-date with the most innovative research. She has completed additional qualifications in Sensory Integration and The Listening Programme, which is music-based therapy to help with mental, physical, and emotional health. Katy has also organised and delivered a range of training programmes for parents, carers, other healthcare professionals, and education staff on topics including handwriting difficulties, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills.
Katy is a professional member of the Independent Practice section of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Cleveland, Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, Chailey Postural Management, The Listening Programme
DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, School Based Therapy/Support
Durham, North East England
Victoria is a specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist from Chester-Le-Street in Durham. She supports children aged 0-18 years presenting with developmental, neurological and sensory processing difficulties. She works in both home and school environments across the North East of England including Newcastle and Sunderland.
With over 15 years of experience, Victoria has a vast knowledge and skill-set relating to different disabilities and conditions including autistic spectrum disorders, down's syndrome, developmental coordination disorder, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and developmental delay. She provides highly specialist assessments using a variety of standardised, non-standardised and observational assessments, depending on the individual needs of the child.
Victoria utilises both in-person and virtual therapy sessions, focusing on the areas that matter the most to the client such as fine and gross motor skills, balance and coordination, and self-care tasks. Victoria consistently demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice within her goal setting and intervention planning. She also has extensive experience of completing EHCP assessments and reports.
Occupational Therapy
North East England, Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne
Paediatrics
Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, School Based Therapy/Support
Sheffield, Derbyshire
Helen is an experienced housing Occupational Therapist based in the North West and North East of England as well as the East Midlands. She covers a wide area including Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Bradford, Derby, Hull, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Salford, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent and Wakefield.
With a focus on housing and equipment adaptations, Helen has a wealth of experience in supporting individuals to maintain their independence and live safely in their own homes. Her expertise includes assessing individuals' needs, recommending and sourcing equipment and adaptations, and providing ongoing support and training to ensure they are used effectively.
Helen is committed to providing a person-centred approach and works closely with her clients and their families to understand their unique needs and preferences. She is passionate about empowering her clients to take control of their lives and achieve their goals.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Midlands, Derbyshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Humberside, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Manchester, Wakefield, Nottingham, Hull, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Salford
Housing and Equipment
DFG Assessments
Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham
Lucy is a highly skilled Paediatric Occupational Therapist located Chester-Le-Street, County Durham. She visits children and their families across the North East of England, covering Durham, Sunderland, and Newcastle. With over 10 years of experience, Lucy delivers expert and comprehensive assessments, analysing a child’s functional and cognitive needs.
Lucy works with children with a wide range of conditions including cerebral palsy, brain injury, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities, global developmental delay, and autism. She helps children to develop their fine and gross motor skills, supporting them to complete every day tasks such as dressing and feeding. Her aim is to enable each child to reach their maximum potential and develop skills of independent living. She can also help children with handwriting needs, having undertaken a specialist training course on the subject.
Supporting children with sensory needs, Lucy has completed training in Sensory Integration and The Listening Programme. She is able to offer holistic interventions, addressing a child’s every need both physical and cognitive. Lucy has also completed training on the Chailey Approach to Postural Management, supporting children, their families, and carers with seating and postural needs.
Occupational Therapy
North East England
Paediatrics
Chailey Postural Management, The Listening Programme
DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Fran is a dedicated Occupational Therapist specialising in housing & equipment, moving & handling, as well as pediatrics and sensory integration. Fran is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of her clients in North East England, North Yorkshire, and Newcastle and with over 10 years of experience, she enjoys working to help those with Neurological Conditions, Cerebral Palsy, Orthopaedic, Developmental Delays and Learning Disabilities.
Fran thrives in challenging situations, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability. She is skilled in providing effective and calm solutions to help individuals overcome obstacles and improve their overall well-being.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Jess has more than ten years' experience as an occupational therapist working in paediatrics, child, and adult rehabilitation. Based in the North East and Northumberland areas Jess offers a wide range of experience with EHCP writing, handwriting, fatigue management and sleep health, self-care, continence and bed wetting, postural support and specialised seating, gross and fine motor skill development, behaviour management, chronic pain management, success with sensory supports, daily living skills, child development, gait, balance and coordination, and falls injury rehabilitation. Jess is expert in supporting complex caseloads, and paediatrics cases with physical, learning, behavioural, and sensory difficulties, and in managing cases with children aged 0-19 who present with a range of special needs such as neurological, developmental and Autistic Spectrum disorders in a variety of settings. She has also worked with adult stroke cases requiring a range of specialist assessments; in stoke policy development; and on rotations for respiratory and palliative care, trauma and orthopaedics, and general medicine. Jess is passionate about the education of schools in paediatrics occupational therapy and how to streamline service delivery, having developed an online CPD training and webinar series for teachers, schools and therapists.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Joanne is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist with almost two decades of post-graduate experience, specialising in Housing and Equipment, Functional Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural Management, and Moving and Handling. Joanne covers the North East and North West of England, as well as Scotland, including the Scottish Borders, Fife, Lothians, and Edinburgh. She is skilled in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Falls Management, Fatigue Management, Equipment and Minor Adaptations, Housing and Major Adaptations, Wheelchair Assessments, Seating and Postural Assessments, Disabled Facilities Grants, and Anxiety Management.
Joanne qualified in 2006 with distinction from Glasgow Caledonian University, and since then, she has gained a wealth of experience across healthcare, social care, and housing sectors, primarily working with adults over the age of 18 with physical conditions. As a holistic therapist, she takes into account not only the physical, motor, sensory, perceptual, and cognitive needs of clients but also their psychological and spiritual wellbeing, as well as the environmental factors that impact their ability to perform daily activities. Her interventions focus on promoting independence and enhancing the wellbeing of clients and their caregivers.
Committed to professional growth, Joanne continues to enhance her practice and is always eager to explore new learning opportunities. She is registered with both HCPC and BAOT.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Scotland, Cumbria, Durham, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Borders, East Lothian, Edinburgh (City of), Fife, Midlothian, West Lothian, Edinburgh, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Kate is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist based in Newcastle, providing expert assessments and treatment plans to help her clients live as independently as possible. She visits clients at home and in the work place across the North of England including Durham, Cumbria, and Northumberland. Kate has over 20 years of experience, helping clients in a variety of settings and with a wide range of conditions and needs.
Kate specialises in Seating & Postural Management as well as complex disability aids and adaptations. She prescribes relevant equipment to her clients depending on their individual needs as well as providing bespoke treatment programmes to support her clients in gaining independence. Kate also conducts holistic assessments and supports her clients with activities of daily living and self-care tasks.
Kate is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section for Independent Practice.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Cleveland, Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear
Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
DFG Assessments, Postural management, TBI
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
With over 15 years’ experience, Kathryn has expertise across a range of conditions and disabilities, specialising in stroke and neurological rehabilitation. Kathryn uses a range of treatments including cognitive exercises, self-care, upper limb rehabilitation, functional skills, driving, and vocational rehabilitation. She is based in Newcastle and visits clients across the North of England.
Kathryn carries out holistic assessments of a client’s needs and works closely with the client and their families to create a bespoke treatment plan and ensures every client has the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential. Kathryn focuses on a client’s ability to safely undertake daily tasks at home including cooking, dressing, and washing. She can also recommend equipment and minor adaptations to support a client’s rehabilitation and to assist with day-to-day tasks. Kathryn can support clients plan and undertake a return to work, liaising with employers to implement a suitable phased return to work and effective pacing strategies.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
With over two decades of experience as a practising Occupational Therapist, Clare specialises in Moving and Handling, as well as Housing and Equipment adaptations, serving clients across North East England. She has extensive experience working with a wide range of conditions, including Brain Injury, Stroke, Spinal Injury, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Orthopaedic Trauma, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, frailty, multiple sclerosis, dementia, amputations, Down’s Syndrome, Autism, and Learning Difficulties.
Clare's approach is client-centred, focusing on personalised solutions to enhance independence, safety, and quality of life. Her deep understanding of adaptive solutions and her ability to anticipate clients’ long-term needs make her a valuable resource for those with progressive or complex conditions.
Beyond her clinical practice, Clare has taken on supervisory roles and is a passionate educator. She served as an academic assistant at Northumbria University, focusing on Moving and Handling techniques, and continues to support the professional development of new Occupational Therapists. Clare is fully registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is committed to delivering tailored, holistic care that empowers her clients to achieve their highest level of independence.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Helena provides expert Occupational Therapy services across the Northeast region, including the Scottish Borders. With specialisations in Paediatrics, Functional Rehabilitation, and Neurological Rehabilitation, she offers tailored support for children, young people, and their families. Helena’s expertise encompasses daily living skills, fine motor and handwriting development, visual-motor skills, postural management, sensory regulation, and school-based therapy. She has worked extensively with a range of conditions, including Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Difficulties, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Functional Neurological Disorder, and more.
Helena is HCPC-registered, having earned her BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from Northumbria University in 2018. She holds additional qualifications in Sensory Integration, Kinesio UK, and Bobath therapy, further enriching her practice. Her interventions are rooted in family and client-centred care, focusing on advocacy and creative problem-solving to achieve the best outcomes. Helena is skilled in conducting assessments and developing personalised intervention plans that support young people in home, school, residential, and clinical settings.
Additionally, Helena has experience supporting stroke survivors through her work with a national charity, helping individuals achieve their maximum potential during recovery. She is a proud member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and continually seeks opportunities to expand her expertise through training, research, and engagement with professional networks.
Occupational Therapy
North East England, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough
Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Sensory Integration, BOBATH
Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability
Middlesbrough, Durham
Lynn, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in seating and postural management, holding additional qualifications in AMPS and CBT. Residing in Durham, she extends her expertise to Middlesbrough, the North East of England, North Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle, and Sunderland. Lynn is dedicated to assisting clients with daily living skills, community access, postural management, and addressing challenges related to learning disabilities and mental health. Her comprehensive approach encompasses tailored interventions, fostering independence and well-being. Lynn's commitment to serving diverse needs is evident in her work across various regions, ensuring individuals receive effective occupational therapy support for their unique circumstances.
Occupational Therapy
North East England, Durham, North Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough
Seating and Postural management
AMPS, CBT, Train the trainer
Daily living skills, Community access, Postural management, Learning disability, Mental Health
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
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.
Greater Manchester, North West England
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.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, Wales
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Motivational interviewing, DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability
Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Since qualifying as an occupational therapist in 2019, Ellen has worked in acute hospitals, neuro community rehabilitation, physical and mental health, community rehabilitation services, and forensic secure settings. Based in Lincolnshire, Ellen helps clients with and makes comprehensive assessments for fatigue management, financial management, daily living skills, equipment provision, moving and handling (supporting carers), community access, gross and fine motor skills, self-care, and social integration with those diagnosed with Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis, Strokes, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Motor Neurone Disease. In mental health settings, Ellen offers neurological services and environmental settings assessments in personal care, anxiety and cognitive behavioural therapy, schizophrenia, psychosis, diet and nutrition uptake, and TBI. Ellen has worked with complex clients and cases, and joins the OT Practice as a Complex Case Assessor offering assessments and comprehensive reports. In both individual and community settings, she aims to maximise the independent level of function individuals can have inside and outside the home environment. Ellen is highly skilled with neuro rehabilitation, moving and handling, housing adaptations, education – for in-process training, strategy development, and functional applications – taking into account the individual's daily activities and how to make positive contributions to their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
Occupational Therapy
North East England, East Midlands, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
CBT
Fatigue management, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Self care, Social integration, Mental Health, TBI
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Rebecca Collins is a highly skilled occupational therapist with a specialisation in Functional and Neuro rehabilitation. Based in Yorkshire, Rebecca brings a professional and compassionate approach to her practice. Her expertise lies in addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals recovering from Neurological conditions and injuries such as Fatigue Management, Postural Management and Activities of Daily Living.
With a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to improving the lives of her clients, Rebecca is dedicated to helping individuals regain independence and enhance their quality of life.
Occupational Therapy
North East England, East Riding of Yorkshire, Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
BOBATH, AMPS, Postgraduate cert. Vocational Rehab
Motivational interviewing, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Planning & execution, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
Stephanie, an accomplished Occupational Therapist residing in Nottinghamshire, serving regions across the North West, East of England, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, West and East Midlands, West and South West of England, East Anglia, London, and Wales. With expertise in paediatrics, housing and equipment, seating and postural management, moving and handling, and complex paediatrics, Stephanie holds a distinct qualification in sensory integration. Her specialised skills encompass pain management, sensory integration, gross and fine motor skills, and learning disabilities. Stephanie's holistic approach and dedication ensure comprehensive support, tailored to individual needs, fostering well-being and optimal development. Stephanie provides expert guidance in enhancing lives through occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West and South West of England, East Anglia, London, Wales
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling
Sensory Integration
Pain management, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Social integration, Learning disability
Staffordshire, East Midlands
Bethany is a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapist with an extensive knowledge of rehabilitation, specialist equipment, and moving and handling. She supports clients with a range of physical and neurological conditions such as osteoporosis, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, autism, stroke, and learning difficulties. Bethany is located in Burton-on-Trent and visits clients across the Midlands including Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester.
Bethany provides specialist assessments and recommendations for clients to promote and enable independence living. She prides herself in providing in-depth and holistic assessments and treatment planning specialising in falls, frailty, moving and handling, cognitive assessment, rehab, and specialist equipment provision. Bethany particularly enjoys working with clients and their families to maintain independence in their own homes and promoting engagement in meaningful occupations.
Bethany is a committed professional who believes Occupational Therapy is an essential part to any healthcare setting and a truly client centred service that focuses on enabling and empowering people, promoting independence and positive health and well-being. She has an inbuilt creativity in approaching her clinical work that means she thrives to always find a solution to her clients’ needs.
Midlothian, Scotland
Gemma is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, and Seating and Postural Management. She serves clients across Scotland, North West and North East England, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire, addressing a wide range of conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's Disease, Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Stroke, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Functional Neurological Disorder.
Qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2011 from Queen Margaret University, Gemma has amassed over a decade of experience working in health and social care community settings across multiple local authorities. Gemma has extensive experience in assessing and providing equipment, specifying and supporting major adaptations in clients' homes, and conducting moving and handling training for informal caregivers.
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Association of Occupational Therapists, Gemma is committed to delivering a high standard of service. She collaborates closely with clients and partner agencies to ensure that all perspectives and needs are addressed, striving to achieve positive outcomes. She is dedicated to helping clients maintain their independence in a safe and supportive environment.
London - North, Cambridgeshire
Thelma is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Moving and Handling, Functional Rehabilitation, and Housing and Equipment. She covers a wide area in North East England, including Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire. Thelma has a strong background in working with a diverse range of conditions, including Arthritis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Dementia, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Anxiety, and Depression. Her expertise also extends to addressing challenges related to gross motor skills, falls, self-care tasks, and the planning and execution of activities.
An enthusiastic professional with strong reasoning, negotiation, and communication skills, Thelma thrives on new challenges. She possesses excellent attention to detail and is adept at prioritising and implementing diverse interventions to meet tight deadlines. A vibrant and resourceful team player, she establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships while committing to ongoing professional development. Thelma’s open-mindedness, compassion, and sense of humour enable her to connect effectively with others, fostering a positive and supportive environment for her clients.
Occupational Therapy
North East England, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, London - North, London - East, Edinburgh, Leicester
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Mental Health
The OT Practice is a leading provider of private occupational therapy services nationwide, and perfectly placed to help you, your family members or clients wherever you are in Hull or its surroundings. We have expert, private therapists covering every clinical specialism in all areas of Hull, including Bransholme, Inglemire, Kingswood, Stepney and Wilmington.
Our practice is based on our reputation for building trusted relationships with our clients. Since ethics are at the heart of our vocation as health care professionals, we always recommend alternatives to our own services if we believe they are better suited to a client's particular needs.
Our Hull therapists cover all areas of OT, including neurological or functional rehabilitation, seating & postural management, housing & equipment, vocational rehabilitation and paediatrics. You can discover more about some of the therapists we have in the region by clicking on their profiles above, or you are welcome to call one of our client managers who will talk through your needs and find the right OT for you. As independent practitioners there are no waiting lists for our services - we are completely flexible around the needs of our clients, and can arrange weekend or evening appointments as necessary.
If your enquiry relates to children’s occupational therapy, you can learn more about our dedicated paediatrics team by visiting the OT Practice Kids section of our site.
Our OT’s are helping people in Hull deal with a variety of difficulties. If you would like to find out more visit our pages dedicated to explaining how our occupational therapists can help with common difficulties, covering adults and children. The most common difficulties we see are shown below, alternatively just call us on 0330 024 9910 for a free over-the-phone consultation.
A child’s ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutlery
Read moreEquipping children struggling with class participation and friendships due to shyness or faltering self-confidence, with the skills & self-belief they need.
Read morePractical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidence
Read moreA child’s ability to process what they see and respond with meaningful movement
Read morePractical techniques to maximise independence at home following a medical diagnosis, accident or period of recuperation
Read moreAddressing the debilitating effect of fatigue to improve motivation, energy and engagement with day-to-day life
Read moreAddressing barriers to work following an accident or period of illness
Read morePractical support and advice for children with multiple or complex needs such as equipment, seating, splinting or housing
Read moreMemory loss following diagnoses of dementia or brain injuries, as well as normal ageing process or during periods of unusual stress
Read moreStrategies to address persistently low motivation causing under-performance at work, problems at home or in relationships
Read moreDifficulties with gross motor skills cause clumsy or uncoordinated movement, leading to problems with tasks such as dressing, running or riding a bike
Read moreChildren with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sport
Read moreRestoring skills for personal care such as washing and dressing after accident, illness or with advancing age
Read morePlanning and performing activities as part of a fulfilling and meaningful daily routine
Read moreSmall movements of the hand and fingers that allow a child to write and draw, as well as manipulate buttons, zips and shoelaces
Read moreAssisting with standing and self-support following an illness, accident, or with advancing age
Read moreAs we age or after an illness or accident, it is common for mobility to deteriorate, leading to falls, loss of confidence and reduced independence
Read morePractical advice and solutions for seating including wheelchairs and comfy seating
Read morePurchasing and learning to use specialist equipment and vehicles for reduced mobility due to accident, ill health or old age
Read moreSolutions for when an accident, illness or age makes access in and out of the home a challenge
Read moreHome activities can become a challenge with age or after an accident, illness or diagnosis leading to reduced independence and confidence
Read moreA child's ability to organise their body and environment to perform daily activities such as sitting correctly and arranging a desk
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