Private occupational therapy in Scotland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lois is an expert Occupational Therapist with over 19 years’ experience. She specialises in Functional and Neurological Rehabilitation, delivering holistic assessments and interventions for clients in their own home. Lois is based in Perth, Scotland, and visits clients around central Scotland. She has worked for the NHS, in the community and outpatient units, as well as in the private sector.

Lois has experience working with clients requiring general rehabilitation due to various medical conditions, organising and supporting hospital discharge. She has specialist training in Neurological Rehabilitation and more specifically stroke rehabilitation. Lois delivers physical and cognitive assessments to clients, applying the Bobath concept in treatment. She recommends intervention such as stroke rehabilitation, fatigue management, vocational rehabilitation, and advice on carrying out daily life activities such as cleaning, washing, and eating.

Lois is committed to her continual professional development, completing further qualifications and undertaking voluntary work. Lois has achieved a post graduate certificate in Neurological Rehabilitation, completed the Bobath course, and additional training on splinting for abnormal tone. She also has undertaken a support volunteer role with the MS Society and voluntary work with the Stroke Association.

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

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

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

With a career spanning over 15 years, Kirsty has worked with both children and adults in a range of clinical settings. Since 2010 she has focused on delivering expert assessments and treatments for children. Kirsty has developed expertise on a wide variety of conditions such as developmental coordination disorder, autism, Downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, head injury, ADHD, genetic disorders, and sensory processing difficulties.

Kirsty evaluates the outcomes of her assessments using advanced clinical reasoning skills and designs intervention programmes to enable each child to fulfil their potential and meet the goals they have set. Kirsty has undertaken additional training through BOBATH Scotland and regularly attends training through NHS Education Scotland. She also recently undertook a research project as part of an MEd in Autism, focusing on post diagnostic care.

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

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

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

Tina is a highly experienced Paediatric OT, working with children and their families for over 20 years. Specialising in Sensory Integration, Tina offers varying approaches to treatment, including sensory-motor, perceptual-motor, functional, and cognitive. She has worked with children with many different conditions including, autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, and developmental delay. Tina aims to deliver assessments and treatment to enhance independence and confidence, in home and school environments.

Tina focuses on developing a child’s gross motor skills, evaluating their level of independence and ability to take part in physical activities. Her aim is to enhance body awareness, coordination, and balance, to maximise a child’s potential. Tina also considers a child’s fine motor skills, the ability to undertake small movements using the hands and fingers such as tying shoelaces or using scissors. Tina can conduct handwriting assessments, looking at a child’s hand strength, dexterity, and comfort when completing writing activities. From this, Tina aims to recommend treatments or aids to support a child’s handwriting ability.

Tina is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Sensory Integration Network.

Working throughout London, OT Angela provides Neurological Rehabilitation to those who have experienced a Stroke, Brain or Spinal injury. Not limited to this, Angela works with Respiratory conditions, Falls Prevention; Functional/Vocational Rehabilitation, and Fatigue Management. She works with ADLs, Community Access, Equipment, Minor Adaptations, Seating and Postural Management, Moving & Handling, and Cognitive Rehabilitation (Attention, Memory, Visual Processing, Executive Functioning).

She adopts a collaborative, clear and consistent client-centred approach, where she aims to optimise a client’s function with goals and treatment that is meaningful and tailored to their individual needs. Angela uses her skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver holistic assessments and therapy, addressing a client’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs. Combining a professional, ethical way of working with a down to earth and empathetic nature, Angela seeks to support her clients and their loved ones to adjust, cope and thrive.

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

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

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

Fiona is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist, specialising in Neurological and Functional Rehabilitation, as well as Moving and Handling. Based in the Scottish Borders, she covers areas such as Edinburgh and Glasgow. Fiona has extensive expertise in working with a range of Physical and Neurological Conditions, including Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Injuries, Respiratory Conditions, and Frailty. She provides expert functional assessments, rehabilitation, and tailored strategies to meet her clients' unique needs, ensuring they regain independence and improve their quality of life.

With experience in both acute and community settings at an advanced and team lead level, Fiona excels in delivering patient-centred care in complex situations. She is dedicated to helping clients identify the everyday challenges they face and works closely with them to overcome barriers and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Fiona is HCPC registered and holds a BSc Honours in Occupational Therapy with Psychology, which she earned from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2007.

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