Private occupational therapy in London

With over 25 years’ experience, Jan is a highly skilled OT providing specialist assessments and interventions. She specialises in Neurological, Vocational, and Functional Rehabilitation, visiting clients within the London area including Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wanstead, and Redbridge.

By providing clients with high quality treatment programmes, Jan aims to help her client regain their independence and enable them to achieve their goals. This includes helping clients return back to work or find new employment/volunteering opportunities. She is equipped to assess and treat clients with a range of injuries and conditions, as well as specialising in fatigue, anxiety, and stress management. In addition, she has specialist knowledge in falls prevention, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Jan maintains active professional development through her membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Sections for Independent Practice, Work, and Neurology. She also regularly attends conferences and exhibitions, and has completed post-qualification training in the psychological management of anxiety and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies.

Jo is a physiotherapist specialising in paediatric assessments and treatment. She is based in Hillingdon, visiting children in both home and school settings across London, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. With over ten years of experience, Jo has worked in many different settings including at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Jo delivers assessments and treatment of developmental, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions with particular expertise in complex motor disorders and neurological dysfunction. She works with children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, post Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, muscular dystrophies, developmental delay, and Down Syndrome. Jo supports children and their families with gross motor skill development, splinting, and school-based therapy.

Jo is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists and undertakes regular professional development activities to ensure her clinical knowledge and practice is up-to-date.

Working as a Paediatric OT for over 10 years, Zandri specialises in Sensory Integration, visiting children at home, school, or nursery. Zandri has worked with children with a broad range of conditions such as, autism, dyspraxia, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy, learning difficulties, and more. Her assessments and flexible treatment programmes focus on identifying the child’s individual needs, frequently regarding confidence building, balance and coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and visual perception.

Zandri works with children to help them develop independence, regain and maintain the ability to play sport and activities, and confidently complete daily self-care tasks. This includes dressing, using cutlery, and writing. In a school setting, Zandri helps children with shyness and class participation, enabling them to build confidence and overcome challenges. Zandri ensures that a child’s every need is addressed and that there is appropriate support in place at home and school.

Zandri is a member of RCOT and regularly undertakes additional training in Sensory Integration and Therapeutic Listening.

Julia is an expert Occupational Therapist based in London. She delivers holistic assessments and specialist treatments for clients across the city, supporting with a wide range of physical and neurological conditions. Julia has expertise working with soft tissue injuries, orthopaedic injuries, and mild to severe traumatic brain injuries.

Having graduated from Queen's University in Canada, Julia has developed her skills and expertise working across community and private settings in both Canada and the UK. She is skilled at delivering community home health and safety assessments, mobility equipment prescriptions, work place assessments and return to work programs, and school place assessments.

Julia further advanced her skills whilst working in the UK for community rehabilitation and reablement teams. She developed expertise working with clients with Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, dementia, and general elderly care. Julia is also particularly interested in supporting those with chronic pain as a result of injury, as well as fatigue management.

Julia has completed professional development courses in concussion management, concussion in sports, cognitive rehabilitation, and is formally certified to complete Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) and Brain Fx assessments and administration.

OT Georgia has a wealth of experience in vocational and functional rehabilitation, as well as expertise in seating and postural management, and moving and handling. Georgia's professional reach extends across London and Kent, where she dedicates her skills to supporting individuals facing challenges related to progressive neurological conditions.

With a focus on holistic care, Georgia engages in complex assessments encompassing physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Her cognitive assessments cover memory, information processing, and executive functioning skills. Georgia's proficiency extends to crafting individual fatigue management programs, employing detailed assessments and effective treatment strategies.

With an impressive 30 years of overall experience and 14 years specifically in a Community Neuro Team, Georgia specializes in treating complex neurological conditions, including brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and Motor Neuron Disease. Her extensive background underscores her commitment to providing high-quality care and making a meaningful impact on the lives of those she serves.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Esther works in London with clients with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down's syndrome, Profound and Multiple Learning disabilities, Sensory Integration difficulties to improve Fine and Gross Motor skills, Balance and Co-ordination, the Planning and execution of activities, and Self care tasks, (such as dressing, feeding and meal preparation).

Esther is passionate about improving Function through meaningful occupation and she is experienced in providing in depth assessments for individuals with complex needs, as well as creating motivating treatment plans and recommendations to address specific areas of difficulty.

In London and Surrey, Lisa, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, moving and handling, and Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments. Qualifying in 1993, Lisa has dedicated her expertise to working with complex adults who have undergone rehabilitation and reablement services. Her extensive experience includes working with a diverse range of conditions, such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, neurological conditions, orthopedic and trauma cases, learning difficulties, Parkinson's disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's disease, dementia/Alzheimer's, stroke, amputations, and osteoporosis. Lisa's holistic approach and wealth of knowledge allow her to provide tailored occupational therapy support, addressing the unique needs of individuals facing various health challenges in the communities of London and Surrey.

Gabrielle Smith is a registered Occupational Therapist with nearly a decade of experience, specialising in Paediatrics. Operating primarily in North West London, Gabrielle works with a diverse range of conditions, including Developmental Delays, Birth Defects, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Neurological Deficits, Hand Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Burns, Amputations, and Psychiatric Conditions.

Gabrielle is passionate about paediatrics and has worked with high-risk babies and children facing developmental delays and neurological challenges. She is dedicated to assessing functional difficulties, providing tailored equipment and adaptation advice, and implementing therapeutic interventions that enhance independence and improve the quality of life for her young clients and their families. Her holistic approach emphasises collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and support.

Gabrielle is committed to ongoing professional development, and is registered with the HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She has presented at several notable conferences, including the OTASA Congress in 2024, where she discussed "The Integration of Occupational Therapy into Perinatal Mental Health Care." She also presented at the Rural Health Conference in 2018, focusing on the importance of investing in rural mental health. Gabrielle’s academic contributions also include her Master’s thesis on “Access to Mental Health Services in Rural Areas: Barriers and Recommendations”.

Sylvia is an experienced Occupational Therapist specializing in comprehensive assessments, including rehabilitation, moving and handling, housing and equipment, seating, and activities of daily living. She is passionate about helping adults and older people in North London and Hertfordshire live more independent and fulfilling lives. Her expertise also extends to Mental Capacity Assessments, working with adult and elderly patients to ensure they receive the appropriate care and support.

With over a decade of experience across diverse health and social care settings, Sylvia has built a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in occupational therapy. She is committed to delivering high-quality care and continuously improves her professional competencies by maintaining a development portfolio. A member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), she remains updated on the latest advancements in her field.

In her role as an Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist, Sylvia broadened her knowledge by completing adapted rehousing reports, as well as evaluating and recommending essential daily living equipment. She is proficient in suggesting and overseeing minor and major adaptations, such as the installation of stair lifts, ramps, and level access shower facilities.

Sylvia brings extensive expertise to every client she works with.

OT Lara provides Neurological and Vocational Rehabilitation to clients in South East England: Hertfordshire, London/North London and Essex. She supports a client’s Fatigue, Behaviour and Postural Management/Seating; ADLs, Community access, Gross and Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting and Visual perception. Lara enjoys working in Neurology (Brain and Spinal injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease) and with Genetic conditions and Dementia. Also, Lara provides recommendations for Equipment and Adaptations, and is trained in Motivational interviewing.

Lara qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2010, and now works to provides specialist rehabilitation that enables individuals to achieve their goals. Lara believes everyone needs a unique path for rehabilitation and therefore operates with a person-centred approach.

Ziggy, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, alongside moving and handling. Operating in London, Kent, and the Southeast of England, including Essex, Ziggy focuses on assisting clients with routine planning, activities of daily living, community access, and self-care. With a dedicated commitment to fostering independence, Ziggy excels in detailed planning and execution. Her expertise extends to enriching the quality of life, providing tailored support to meet each client's unique needs. Ziggy's role is crucial in offering expert guidance to navigate daily challenges, ensuring significant and enduring outcomes for individuals under her care.

Specialising in Housing and Equipment, Functional Rehabilitation, and Moving and Handling, Stella is an experienced Occupational Therapist covering London and Kent. With over a decade of clinical experience, she works primarily with adults and the elderly, employing tailored interventions to address various dysfunctions. Stella's expertise includes Neurological Rehabilitation, Fatigue Management, Activities of Daily Living, and serving as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) for local authorities regarding Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) renewals.

Since qualifying in 2014 from Canterbury Christ Church University, Stella has gained extensive experience in health and social care settings. This diverse background has equipped her with strong occupational therapy skills essential for complex discharge planning.

Stella is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and her commitment to patient welfare has been recognised with awards such as the Star of the Quarter for outstanding customer service and the Compassion in Action award in 2023 for her unwavering dedication to helping patients settle safely at home.

She actively maintains her professional development through regular training, conferences, and seminars to enhance her practice, consistently upholding the core values of occupational therapy. She is HCPC registered, ensuring compliance with professional standards in her practice.

Debra provides expert Occupational Therapy to clients in London and the neighbouring counties of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Middlesex. She specialises in Housing & Equipment, Moving & Handling, and Seating & Postural Management for both children and adults. Working collaboratively with the client, their family and carers, Debra provides a tailored treatment programme which aims to increase independence and improve quality of life.

With over 15 years’ experience, Debra has worked in a variety of health and social care settings including inpatient, community, and the private sector. She has provided care to clients with various physical and neurological conditions such as brain injury, cerebral palsy, arthritis, stroke, and dementia.

Visiting the client in their home environment, Debra is able to identify the individual’s needs and can recommend minor or major adaptations as appropriate. This could include facilities such as wet rooms, wheelchair accessible kitchens, ramps, through floor lifts or hoist systems, as well as grab rails, stairlifts, and adaptive equipment. She works closely with carers, surveyors, architects, and contractors to ensure that the adaptations meet the current and future needs of the client and to reduce the risk of injury and falls.

Alongside housing and equipment, Debra also provides expert advice and guidance on seating & postural management. Debra prescribes chairs with specialist accessories and functions such as a vertical lift, riser function, recline function or tilt in space. She encourages and advises on good seating support, training carers and families on the risks of poor skin integrity and pressure sores, as well as safe manual handling and transfers in the home.

Through her work, Debra aims to promote independence and reduce risk by enabling the client to have safe access to all essential facilities and to be safe within their home.

Debbie is a specialist Speech and Language Therapist, providing expert assessment and treatment to children and young adults at home, in school, or at nursery. She visits children and their families in the London area, working collaboratively with parents and carers to ensure the child reaches their maximum potential.

Having gained experience working in the NHS and private sector, Debbie provides therapy to children of all ages with mild, moderate, and severe communication needs. She supports children with the development of speech, as well as focusing on attention, listening, and social skills. She provides fun and motivating therapy, working with a child to maximise their speech and language use and increase their independence. Therapy includes sensory stimulation, intensive interaction strategies, and building on self-esteem.

Working holistically, Debbie provides training to parents, teachers and teaching assistants so they feel confident communicating with children and young adults with additional needs. She is also a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Miriam is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist based in Edgeware. She visits clients across London, Hertfordshire, Essex, and Bedfordshire offering tailored interventions to suit a client’s individual needs. She is experienced supporting adults of all ages with a wide range of conditions and injuries including cardio-respiratory conditions, elderly care and frailty, dementia, orthopaedics and trauma, progressive neurological conditions, stroke, brain injury, learning difficulties, cancer, palliative and end of life care.

Miriam provides comprehensive assessments and implements client-centred treatment programmes, reducing risks in the home, optimising functional independence, and building confidence in the community. She helps clients with a range of physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments through a focus on activities of daily living, fatigue and pain management. Miriam also advises on appropriate needs at home, recommending suitable equipment and adaptations to promote safety and independence.

With a career spanning over 10 years, Miriam has gained experience across a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, rehabilitation, and outpatient clinic settings. She is currently a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and their Specialist Section for Independent Practice.

Based in London, Elizabeth is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist who has specialised in supporting children and their families with major and minor housing adaptations. She also provides assessments for specialist paediatric equipment to assist with postural management, moving and handling, personal care, and improving the quality of life of each child.

Elizabeth is committed to ensuring that any recommended adaptions and equipment meet her client's individual requirements whilst taking into account the needs of the family as a whole. Elizabeth has worked with children of all ages with physical and neurological conditions including cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, and sensory needs.

Elizabeth's previous clinical experience, together with her dedication to deliver the highest possible standard of service delivery, has led her into private practice. She works collaboratively with each child, their family, case managers, architects, surveyors, and the child's wider MDT team to ensure the best possible outcome for each of her young client's.

Elizabeth is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists including the Children, Young People & Families Specialist Section and the Housing Specialist Section.

Azade is a dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in Sensory Integration. Based in London, she delivers expert care to children in and around the city, working with conditions such as Developmental Coordination Disorder, Autism, Attention Deficits, and Motor Skill difficulties. Her practice emphasises collaboration with doctors, teachers, and families to ensure comprehensive support.

Azade qualified as an Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor’s in Health Science in 2015. Since then, she has gained extensive experience working in rehabilitation centers and private practices across the United Kingdom and Turkey. Azade is highly skilled in interventions for children with various developmental challenges and her specialisms include Sensory Integration difficulties, Gross and Fine Motor skills, Dexterity and Handwriting difficulties, Visual Perception, Balance and Coordination, and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

Her approach includes working within multidisciplinary teams, often collaborating with other healthcare professionals and educators to create holistic care plans.

Throughout her career, Azade has consistently enhanced her skills through practical experience, continuous learning, and specialised training, including the completion of all modules in Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI). She also has a keen interest in Floortime/DIR, a relationship-based therapy for children on the autism spectrum.

As a member of the Health Care Professions Council, Azade actively maintains her continuing professional development. Her high level of clinical reasoning and expertise is invaluable when assessing and treating children with complex needs, and she regularly provides expert opinions to other professionals, clients, and families.

Fluent in Hindi, Persian, and Urdu, Khatira, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling. She is an expert in fatigue management, pain management, daily living skills, and mental health. Living and working in London, Khatira is dedicated to delivering person-centred care that addresses the unique needs of her clients. Her proficiency in multiple languages enhances her ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring effective communication and culturally sensitive occupational therapy support.

Trained in Sensory Integration techniques, Shira helps families by treating children at home and school. Shira is one of our Paediatric OTs based in London, offering specialist assessments and treatments for children with a wide range of needs. This includes challenges with gross and fine motor skills, handwriting, visual perception, balance and coordination, and postural management.

Shira works with children to develop creative and bespoke therapy plans, focusing on self-care skills such as dressing and washing, organisation and planning skills, and confidence building. Shira aims to help every child meet their full potential, building the strength and coordination to undertake physical activities and independent play. She also specialises in fine motor skills such as handwriting, helping a child to strengthen hand muscles and improve dexterity. Shira also helps to develop a child’s social interaction skills, supporting them to build friendships and access community activities.

Shira is also experienced providing wheelchair assessments, supporting children and their families decide on the best option to suit their mobility and comfort needs.

Functional Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist Emma specialises in fatigue and pain management and daily living skills. Emma works across Central, East, North, South and West London. She has extensive experience in pressure ulcer management, seating, moving & handling, home adaptations & equipment. She also has experience in daily living skills, including meal preparation, dressing, and bathing.

Emma has worked with a wide range of conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Pneumonia, Parkinson's disease, Diabetes, Heart disease and failure, Chronic kidney disease, Urinary Tract Infections, Sepsis, Cancer Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoporosis, Upper and lower limb fractures, Falls, Frailty, COVID-19, Postural Hypotension, Stroke, Delirium, Visual and Hearing impairment, Anxiety, Depression, Incontinence, Multiple Sclerosis, and Chronic pain.

Emma's approach is client-centred, and she tailors her services to the individual needs of her clients. She has a wealth of experience in providing personalised support and assistance to clients with a variety of conditions, empowering them to manage their symptoms and live more independent and fulfilling lives.

Emma offers a range of evidence-based interventions to help her clients manage their symptoms. Her experience with a variety of conditions means that she can provide specialist advice and guidance to clients with complex needs.

Cheryle is a professional and experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping patients achieve their maximum potential. She specialises in the field of adults with physical disabilities and elderly care having developed her expertise across many different settings including rehabilitation, housing, adaptations, community, discharge planning, older people, elective and trauma orthopaedics, and acute hospital settings. Cheryle is based in Bromley and visits clients across London.

Utilising her community experience, Cheryle provides assessments within the client’s home covering activities of daily living, manual handling, cognitive needs, and equipment needs to maximise the patient's independence and safety. During the COVID-19 pandemic she also worked at the London Nightingale Hospital and as a Specialist Discharge OT in hubs across East London.

Cheryle has developed her professional capabilities through practical experience, ongoing professional development, training courses and supervision. This has helped to develop quality assessment techniques and expert clinical reasoning which is necessary when treating patients with complex needs and when liaising with their family and wider agencies.

Joni, an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for pediatrics, sensory integration, and therapeutic listening, is dedicated to making a positive impact in London. Specializing in improving fine and gross motor skills, visual perception, and handwriting, Joni has successfully worked with diverse conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sensory Integration difficulties, and Learning difficulties. Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2012, Joni has consistently demonstrated a commitment to adapting intervention approaches to individual needs, fostering meaningful participation for children under her care.

Jessica Smith is an accomplished Occupational Therapist from London specialising in Functional Rehabilitation and Neurological Rehabilitation. With expertise in a wide range of conditions such as Spasticity, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke. Upper Limb rehabilitation for adults and young people.

She is dedicated to helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life. Jessica takes a patient-centred and holistic approach, working collaboratively with clients to develop personalised treatment plans that address their unique challenges. She empowers her clients to maximise their functional abilities and enhance their overall well-being.

Lucy is an Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of experience, specialising in neurological rehabilitation. Based in London, she has a vast expertise in working with a diverse range of conditions and populations.

Her extensive background includes working with the elderly, individuals with mental health concerns, amputees, and those seeking pain management. Lucy has also provided care and support to clients with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, spinal injuries and cerebral palsy, stroke recovery, and brain injury. She excels in supporting clients with community access, behavior management, visual perception, and planning and executing daily activities.

Lucy is dedicated to helping individuals enhance their self-care abilities. With her compassionate approach, Lucy strives to deeply understand and empathise with her clients, providing personalised care that supports them in achieving their goals and improving their overall well-being.