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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
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
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
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, 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.
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.
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.
Antrim, Northern Ireland
With a wealth of experience since qualifying in 2015, Kerri, an Occupational Therapist, specializes in housing and equipment, and wheelchair accreditation. Her professional dedication extends to various regions, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the North West and South West of England, as well as Eastbourne/Brighton.
Throughout her career, Kerri has been committed to maximizing the independence of her clients through innovative therapeutic practices and the provision of adaptations and equipment. Her overarching goal is to facilitate individuals in staying in their own homes for as long as possible.
Kerri brings valuable experience in working with adults facing progressive conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, other neurological conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, congenital conditions, the general aging population, and those diagnosed with cognitive decline. Her expertise spans areas like manual handling, hoisting, housing adaptations, 24-hour postural management, seating, and self-care, all contributing to her comprehensive approach to occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, West and South West of England, South of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales , Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol, Sunderland, Belfast, Newcastle upon Tyne, Brighton, Stoke-on-Trent
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation
Wheelchair accreditation
Leeds, West Yorkshire
OT Sarah specialises in Functional Rehabilitation and has skills in Fatigue Management, Routine Planning, Daily Living Skills, Social Integration, Anxiety Management. and Self Care. Sarah provides occupational therapy across the North East of England: Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Bradford, Leeds and Newcastle upon Tyne. Also, Sarah enjoys to work with conditions such as Frailty, Dementia, Falls prevention, Planning and execution of activities, Balance and co-ordination, Sensory impairment, Social integration.
When completing assessments, Sarah uses her extensive knowledge and experience to assess the client and completes individual SMART goals depending on requirements. Using her excellent verbal and written communication skills she maintains a strong rapport with clients and carers and is always an advocate for the client.
Occupational Therapy
North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Bradford, Newcastle upon Tyne
Functional rehabilitation
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation
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
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Catherine is an expert Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in a wide range of areas in physical health, including over 10 years in the employment field. Catherine is based in Sheffield and visits clients across the North of England including Greater Manchester, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire. She is a specialist in Vocational Rehabilitation, supporting clients with a wide range of conditions such as cancer, arthritis, chronic fatigue, and anxiety to return to and remain in work.
Catherine is a Matheson trained UK functional capacity evaluator and regularly uses functional assessments for clients. She is experienced in carrying out workplace visits, job analysis, and work rehabilitation. Catherine's Master’s Degree in design research has assisted her to devise innovative and unique solutions to functional problems and her advanced communication and motivational interviewing skills are utilised when liaising with clients, employers, and stakeholders to enable change.
Alongside Catherine's highly specialist assessment and rehabilitation skills she has a range of experience in service development, business planning, team leadership, and research. She has published and presented work and is a Health and Work Champion for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She is also a member of two Specialist Sections at RCOT, in Independent Practice and Work.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Midlands, Derbyshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation
AMPS
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Daily living skills
Edinburgh, Borders
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.
Occupational Therapy
North East England, Scotland, Tyne and Wear, Borders, East Lothian, Edinburgh (City of), Falkirk, Glasgow (City of), Midlothian, Stirling, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Therapeutic listening
Counselling, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Visual perception, Planning & execution, Self care, Splinting, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health, TBI
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 Sunderland or its surroundings. We have expert, private therapists covering every clinical specialism in all areas of Sunderland, including Fulwell, Hendon, Redhouse, Tunstall and Warden Law.
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 Sunderland therapists cover all areas of OT, including neurological or functional rehabilitation, seating & postural management, housing & equipment, vocational rehabilitation and paediatrics. For more information on some of our expert therapists in the region, please click on the profiles shown above. Alternatively, our dedicated client managers can provide a free initial consultation by telephone, as the first step in finding you the OT best matched to your needs. All are registered with the Health Care Professions Council, have at least five years’ clinical experience, and are members of the appropriate professional bodies.
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 Sunderland 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 process what they see and respond with meaningful movement
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 moreAddressing barriers to work following an accident or period of illness
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 morePractical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidence
Read moreRestoring skills for personal care such as washing and dressing after accident, illness or with advancing age
Read morePurchasing and learning to use specialist equipment and vehicles for reduced mobility due to accident, ill health or old 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 moreAssisting with standing and self-support following an illness, accident, or with advancing age
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 techniques to maximise independence at home following a medical diagnosis, accident or period of recuperation
Read moreHome activities can become a challenge with age or after an accident, illness or diagnosis leading to reduced independence and confidence
Read moreChildren with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sport
Read moreStrategies to address persistently low motivation causing under-performance at work, problems at home or in relationships
Read morePlanning and performing activities as part of a fulfilling and meaningful daily routine
Read moreA child's ability to organise their body and environment to perform daily activities such as sitting correctly and arranging a desk
Read moreSolutions for when an accident, illness or age makes access in and out of the home a challenge
Read morePractical advice and solutions for seating including wheelchairs and comfy seating
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 moreAddressing the debilitating effect of fatigue to improve motivation, energy and engagement with day-to-day life
Read moreA child’s ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutlery
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Viavi
Please pass on my thanks to Chris (therapist) for her work on this case. It has been a fantastic intervention! I am delighted with how well it has gone, better than I expected and this is really down to Chris’ personal style and approach with my client, thank you.
Paediatric Case Manager