Private occupational therapy in the West Midlands

Serving the West Midlands region, including Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Nottinghamshire, Benedicta is a dedicated occupational therapist specialising in Functional Rehab and Housing & Equipment solutions. With expertise in conducting Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments and enhancing daily living skills, she has a proven track record of working with the elderly population affected by progressive physical conditions such as stroke, joint replacements, cancer, Parkinson's, arthritis, fractures, falls, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Benedicta's passion lies in empowering individuals to regain independence and improve their quality of life. She combines compassionate care with evidence-based interventions to help clients adapt their living environments and maximise their functional abilities.

Rachel is a Paediatric OT based in Shrewsbury, visiting clients across the West Midlands and Wales, including Birmingham, Liverpool, and Wolverhampton. She provides specialist assessments and treatments for children and their families in both home and school settings. Rachel specialises in Sensory Integration and autism, but works with children with a wide range of conditions and needs including, Down’s syndrome, learning difficulties, ADHD, and anxiety disorders.

Throughout her career, Rachel has acquired a strong skillset to support with a child’s development. These include Makaton training, using signs and gestures alongside speech to enhance communication, and motivational interviewing. Rachel focuses on enhancing a child’s self-care skills so that they can act independently at home, this includes activities such as dressing, washing, and feeding. Rachel also works with a child to support community access and social integration, aiming to ensure that a child has all of the opportunities available to them at school and in the wider community.

Rachel is a member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and regularly completes additional qualifications to enhance her knowledge and skillset.

Specialising in Paediatrics, Lorna is an experienced OT based in Shropshire. She visits clients across the West Midlands including Cheshire, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent. Lorna has practiced in the field of paediatrics for over 15 years, supporting children with a wide range of conditions including autism, developmental delay, and learning disabilities.

Lorna works with children in both home and school settings, offering bespoke treatment programmes tailored to the child’s individual needs. She principally supports with motor and sensory difficulties including handwriting, fine and gross motor skills, self-care tasks, and behavioural management.

Although primarily focused on Paediatrics, Lorna is also experienced in Housing and Equipment and Functional Rehabilitation assessments for adults. She delivers expert advice on a range of client needs, from equipment provisions, daily living skills, return to work programmes, and motivational interviewing.

Lorna is committed to her continued professional development, undertaking a wide range of post-graduate courses in areas such as Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Sensory Integration level 1 and 2, and Cognitive Orientation.

Qualifying in 2010, Emma is a skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in Housing and Equipment and Moving and Handling. She provides expert assessments and interventions for both adults and children across the West Midlands, North West England, North and Mid Wales, and East Midlands. Emma has extensive experience working with diverse client groups, including those with Autism, Developmental Delay, Behaviour that Challenges, Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disabilities, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Functional Neurological Disorder, and other physical disabilities.

Emma excels in advising on specialist equipment and complex home adaptations to enhance independence and safety. Her expertise includes posture management and manual handling assessments for seating, hoists, and slings. She is skilled in supporting children with challenging behaviours, offering tailored solutions that ensure safety while remaining least restrictive. Committed to promoting independence, she focuses on identifying and addressing functional difficulties within the home environment.

In addition to her clinical work, Emma has held leadership roles and earned a Master’s degree with distinction in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care from Coventry University in 2020. As a registered HCPC Occupational Therapist and a Justice of the Peace, she continually engages in professional development activities to ensure her clients receive the most effective, evidence-based interventions.

Helen is a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation. She has worked in acute, rehabilitation, and community settings working closely with a variety of other healthcare professionals. Helen works with clients with a range of conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, Guillain Barre, multiple sclerosis, and Huntington’s disease. She has particular expertise in cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, helping clients with concentration, memory, planning, and problem solving. Helen is located just outside of Watford and visits clients across London, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire.

With post qualifying training in BOBATH techniques, splinting and casting, and posture and seating, Helen works with clients to help them achieve their goals by providing tailor made therapy programmes.

Helen is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists including the Specialist Section for Neurological Practice.

Based in Warwickshire, Paula delivers specialist assessments to clients at home, travelling to Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Warwick, and Stratford-on-Avon. With over 20 years’ experience, Paula specialises in both Neurological and Functional Rehabilitation, as well as Vocational Rehabilitation with adult clients.

Paula has experience of working in acute hospitals, community hospitals, specialist neuro-rehabilitation centres, as well as being part of a community neuro-rehab team. She works with clients with various conditions including traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke, visual impairment, as well as fatigue management. She has a particular interest in working with clients who experience cognitive or behavioural difficulties due to brain injury.

Specialising in Vocational Rehabilitation, Paula helps clients by getting them back into work after sustaining traumatic brain injury or orthopaedic injuries. Visiting her client at home or in work, Paula provides detailed assessments and treatment programmes, with an aim to help her client reach realistic and achievable goals.

Paula is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Sections in Independent Practice, Work, and Neurological Practice.

Having worked with clients in various health care settings, Anne has gained over 30 years’ experience in the areas of Rehabilitation and Housing & Equipment. She works with adult clients in their homes, covering the West and East Midlands including Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, and Warwick. Anne has worked in various clinical settings, treating clients with neurological, orthopaedic, and physical conditions.

Anne delivers expert assessments, working closely with the client and their family to create a bespoke treatment plan which aims to improve their function and quality of life. Within the treatment plan, Anne will often recommend assistive equipment and housing adaptations to maximise a person’s independence within their home and community. She provides assistance and guidance on the most appropriate seating solutions, including wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Where appropriate, Anne undertakes workplace assessments and will put together a return to work programme for her client, helping them gain skills and make their workplace more accessible. Anne is also skilled in carrying out Blue Badge and mobility assessments, as well as gaining a Train the Trainer qualification.

Anne continues her professional development to enhance her clinical skills, including her membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Sections in Independent Practice and Work.

An Occupational Therapist with over 30 years’ experience, Kate specialises in Housing & Equipment, as well as providing Moving & Handling support to adult clients. She has built up an excellent understanding and knowledge of housing needs, from basic equipment to larger home adaptations. Kate is based in Stratford-upon-Avon and visits clients across the Midlands.

Since qualifying, Kate has worked with clients in physical and mental equipment, helping clients in regaining independence and living safely within their home. Kate works with clients with various medical conditions including arthritis, cardiac conditions, respiratory conditions, diabetes and cancer. Working collaboratively with the client and their family, Kate provides expert advice and support to help her client reach their rehabilitation goals and live a life to its maximum potential. This includes the provision of specialist equipment, recommendations of minor and major adaptations, and providing safer moving and handling techniques. She will also provide mobility and Blue Badge assessments where necessary.

Kate is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Sections in Independent Practice, ensuring her clinical knowledge is kept up to date.

Emma is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist serving the West and East Midlands, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Worcestershire, including cities like Derby, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Leicester, and Nottingham. She specialises in Functional Assessments, Motor Coordination difficulties, Self-Care Skills, Handwriting, Visual Perceptual Skills, and Fine and Gross Motor Development.

Emma brings a wealth of experience in providing care for children of all ages with a wide range of diagnosed health and social care needs, including Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Developmental Delay, Down's Syndrome, Genetic Disorders, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dedicated to helping children achieve their goals and increase their independence, she offers treatment sessions, equipment provision, assessments, and advice to families, schools, and other professionals.

To ensure she delivers care within best practice guidelines, Emma actively engages in personal and professional development through reflective practice, new practice experiences, and continuous training. She is HCPC and BOAT registered, underscoring her commitment to maintaining high standards in her practice.

Janet works Birmingham in the West Midlands as an Occupational Therapist specialising in Housing, and Postural Management, Vocational Rehabilitation, Minor & Major Adaptations, Manual Handling, Seating, Hand Therapy, Splinting and Single-handed care. She is experienced in Neurology, Musculoskeletal conditions, Learning Disability; Auto Immune Diseases, Congenital Disorders, Sight and Hearing loss, Fatigue, Anxiety, Pain and Psychosomatic Presentation.

Janet qualified in 1991 as an OT but her other work have included, for example, research as part of the government Pathways to Work project, work design and ergonomic evaluations for industrial employers and the Civil Service in order to enhance safety and productivity in the workplace. Notably, she was one of the first practitioners in the UK to develop this kind of service and her work has been published in Occupational Therapy News. Additionally, Janet undertook a Masters’ degree in Work Design and Ergonomics (2001) and then went on to specialise further in Occupational Therapy in Occupational Health.

Tracy is a specialist Occupational Therapist, delivering expert Neurological Rehabilitation for adult clients. She is based in Worcestershire, treating clients at home and visiting them in the areas of Dudley, Evesham, Kidderminster, and Worcester.

Tracy treats clients with a variety of conditions including traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke, executive planning difficulties, and mental health needs. She delivers functional and cognitive based assessments in the client's own environment, identifying their goals to help them increase their independence. Involving the client's family and carers within the treatment plan, Tracy will encourage and motivate her client to reach their maximum potential and be confident in their everyday activities.

Tracy also treats clients who present with challenging behaviours and will recommended and provide intervention for mental health and emotional needs. This includes working on social communication and independent living skills, as well as vocational rehabilitation and helping the client return to work.

She maintains active professional development through her membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Section in Work.

Marie is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist visiting clients across the Midlands including Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, and Oxfordshire. Specialising in neurological conditions, Marie has worked with clients with a range of conditions such as cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, acquired brain injury, learning disability, and complex needs.

Marie has over 20 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist in both the NHS and the private sector. Marie is used to multi-disciplinary working and works well supporting families, carers, and therapy support staff to implement treatment and rehabilitation programmes. Marie is a trained Bobath Therapist and has experience of working with children with complex therapy and equipment needs.

Based just outside of Birmingham, Alison visits clients across the Midlands including Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. With over 10 years of experience in Occupational Therapy, Alison provides expert assessments and interventions. She specialises in progressive neurological conditions supporting with rehabilitation needs, housing adaptations and equipment, and where required, return to work planning. She is experienced helping clients with conditions such as motor neurone disease, cancer, Huntington’s disease, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, and COPD and other respiratory conditions.

Alison is highly skilled in palliative care and is passionate about improving the quality of life for people with life-limiting conditions. She has experience working with clients of all ages including paediatrics, adults and the elderly and is committed to improving her client’s independence at home. She is skilled in identifying areas of functional difficulty within the home environment and can provide recommendations for supportive equipment and adaptations designed to maximise a client’s potential. Alison is also particularly knowledgeable in assistive technology and enabling her clients to use computers, mobile phones, tablets, and their television.

Alison in a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists as well as their Specialist Section for Independent Practice. She maintains her continual professional development through regular attendance at conferences and seminars designed to enhance her clinical practice.

Katy is a dedicated Occupational Therapist specialising in pediatrics, sensory integration, and sensory attachment. With a focus on improving daily living skills, fine and gross motor skills, and anxiety management, Katy works with clients in the West Midlands, East Midlands, including Warwickshire, Birmingham, Coventry, and Derby.

Her expertise extends to working with children with conditions such as autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavioral difficulties. Katy's compassionate approach aims to support clients in overcoming challenges, promoting their well-being and enhancing their quality of life.

Through evidence-based interventions and personalized treatment plans, Katy empowers her clients to reach their full potential and achieve their goals. She is committed to providing holistic and client-centered care, ensuring that each individual's unique needs are addressed with sensitivity and understanding.

Charlotte is a dedicated Occupational Therapist specializing in Pediatrics and Sensory Integration, serving the community in Birmingham, West Midlands. Since qualifying in 2017, she has demonstrated exceptional clinical reasoning, therapeutic expertise, and care planning skills, especially when working with individuals facing complex conditions.

Her specialist skills encompass various domains, including motivational issues, community access, gross and fine motor skills, behavior management, handwriting assessments, self-care, school-based therapy, anxiety management, mental health, and learning disabilities. Charlotte is committed to providing personalized and effective interventions, ensuring the well-being and development of the individuals under her care.

Leane, an Occupational Therapist in Birmingham, specialises in Housing & Equipment, Paediatrics, and Moving & Handling. She works with a diverse range of conditions, including Motor Neurone disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Parkinson’s, Arthritis, Emphysema, Asthma, Diabetes, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Scoliosis, Chronic kidney disease, Stroke, Fibromyalgia, Schizophrenia, Autism, Cerebral palsy, Peripheral neuropathy and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Leane's expertise and experience enable her to provide comprehensive and tailored support to individuals, helping them enhance their quality-of-life and maximise their functional abilities.

Occupational therapist Davina works in the West Midlands (including Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and Wolverhampton). Davinia has the knowledge and experience to carry out complex tasks in Functional and Vocational Rehabilitation, Housing & Equipment and Moving & Handling.

Davina enjoys working with Arthritis, Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Frailty, Dementia, Autism, Anxiety and Depression, Palliative care, Fine & Gross Motor skills, and Daily Living Skills. She has practiced as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings including local authorities, community, inpatient and private settings where she is able to identify how an individual's condition is impacting them physically or mentally in order to provide appropriate holistic interventions.

As an occupational therapist, Davinia empowers individuals to carry out everyday tasks or occupations with more confidence and independence in order to improve their health, quality-of-life and wellbeing by creating individual treatment plans and changes to home, work or educational environments or through the introduction of equipment.

With over 15 years' experience as an occupational therapist working in schools, community and forensic learning disability settings Sian is an expert sensory integration specialist OT. Located in Birmingham, Sian also covers West Midlands, Worcestershire, Wolverhampton areas. Sian is passionate about supporting equality and engagement when assessing sensory needs as well as physical, cognitive and mental health needs. Specialisms worked with in both adult and paediatric cases include ASD, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory integration difficulties, Praxis and motor coordination difficulties and Learning Disabilities, Conditions worked with: ASC, ADHD, Dyspraxia, DCD, Cerebral Palsy, Ehlers Danlos, Prada Willi, Down's Syndrome, Behavioural difficulties, PDA , ODD, OCD, Learning Disability, PMLD, SPLD, Tourettes, gross and fine motor skills, Hyper and hypo sensitivity, Personality disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, fragile X, global developmental delay, anxiety, depression, hypermobility, physical disability and ABI/TBI. Sian is creative, hard-working and committed to developing/enhancing clinical practice at every level to benefit clients and the care givers and institutions that support them.

Lisa is an advanced occupational therapist with over 24 years of experience, specialising in stroke medicine and rehabilitation within the NHS. She has extensive experience working with patients with a wide range of conditions, including acquired brain injuries (such as stroke, subdural haematoma, and subarachnoid haemorrhages), dementia, neurological conditions like Parkinson’s and Guillain-Barre Syndrome, metabolic conditions such as diabetes, autoimmune disorders including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and conditions common in older adults.

As a team lead for 16 years in a Birmingham stroke team, Lisa has been instrumental in stroke rehabilitation and has developed expertise in upper limb rehabilitation, cognitive assessments, treatment plans, and daily living assessments. She also provides education and advice on fatigue management, stress management, and technology-based rehabilitation. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Stroke Medicine, Lisa is known for her reliability, hard work, and excellent communication skills.

Rosemary is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural Management, and Moving and Handling. She works extensively across the Midlands, North West England, and South England. Rosemary is adept at providing simple and specialist equipment, and has a deep understanding of conditions such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Physical and Learning Disabilities, and Dementia.

A graduate of Sheffield Hallam University in 2013, Rosemary is an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with substantial experience in community-based therapy within both private and public sectors. Her career has been dedicated to supporting adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, neurological conditions, and long-term health issues. Rosemary's work is focused on enabling independence and enhancing quality of life through tailored interventions.

Rosemary is deeply committed to maintaining high professional standards and continuously engages in professional development to stay at the forefront of Occupational Therapy practice. Her dedication to her clients and her profession is evident in her thoughtful, individualized care plans and her ability to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves. Whether working with older adults at risk of falls, individuals recovering from a stroke, or those living with long-term conditions, Rosemary provides compassionate, expert support designed to empower her clients and enhance their day-to-day lives.

Alison is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist, treating children with a wide range of needs and conditions at home, school, and nursery. Alison covers a client base across the West Midlands, including Coventry, Northampton, and Birmingham. She assesses and treats children with difficulties relating to daily living skills, gross and fine motor skills, handwriting, balance and coordination. Her experience is particularly relevant with, but not limited to, conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, ASD, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy, and dyspraxia.

Alison is driven to help children develop confidence and independence, through performing daily living and self-care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning, and using cutlery. Alison is an expert in fine motor skills, covering hand and finger movements such as doing up buttons, shoelaces and zips, using scissors, and handwriting. She focuses on improving hand strength and hand-eye coordination. In particular, Alison conducts handwriting assessments and treatments, evaluating a child’s pencil grip, hand strength, dexterity, and level of tiredness and concentration completing the task. Alison will also consider seating position, and core and shoulder stability. She can recommend positioning or seating aids if required.

Alison assesses requirements for specialist chairs and beds, hoists, and bathroom adaptations, ensuring a child can move safely around the home, reducing the risk of falls and injury. She also has extensive experience helping with DFG Assessments to provide additional support to families.

Bhawna, a paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in sensory integration and a certified CO-OP practitioner, assists clients with gross and fine motor skills, handwriting treatments and assessments, visual perception, and school-based therapy. Fluent in Hindi, she resides in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, offering her services in Coventry, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. Bhawna brings over ten years of experience, having worked with diverse conditions such as ASC (Autism Spectrum condition), ADHD, and/or learning difficulties, motor skills (gross and fine), Dyspraxia, DCD (developmental coordination disorder), emotional and behavioural difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, genetic conditions, Down's Syndrome, mental health conditions (i.e., anxiety, low mood, risk of self-harm, and suicidal ideation), attachment difficulties, trauma, and abuse. Bhawna is dedicated to providing holistic occupational therapy support for paediatric clients, fostering their development and well-being.

Terri is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatrics, sensory integration, behavior management, and mental health. With a passion for helping children thrive, Terri serves clients in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, West Midlands, the East Midlands, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire. Terri's expertise extends to working with a range of conditions, including Autism, Personality Disorder, and Learning Disability.

She employs evidence-based approaches to promote optimal development, emotional well-being, and functional independence. With her compassionate nature and extensive experience, Terri is dedicated to empowering children and their families, fostering positive growth, and enhancing overall quality-of-life.

Anna, a dedicated Occupational Therapist based in the Midlands, serves Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Stoke-on-Trent. Specialising in housing and equipment, vocational rehabilitation, seating and postural management, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling, Anna provides comprehensive support to her clients.

With a client-centered approach, Anna addresses motivational issues, fatigue and pain management, routine planning, community access, fine and gross motor skills, planning and execution, postural management, splinting, and palliative care. Her expertise enables individuals to optimise their independence, functionality, and overall well-being. Anna's compassionate nature and commitment to her clients make her an invaluable resource in helping individuals achieve their goals and improve their quality-of-life.

Ian is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist, specialising in Neurological, Functional, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Based in Wolverhampton, Ian visits clients in Walsall, Dudley, Derby, Birmingham, and Coventry. During Ian's career, he has worked in acute, out patients, and community settings. He now provides independent assessments to clients at home, with experience helping clients with a variety of clinical needs such as chronic pain, brain injury, stroke, fatigue, and hand/wrist related conditions.

Ian provides client centred interventions, focusing on the rehabilitation of his client and their activities of daily life. With over 20 years of experience, Ian can provide support on a wide range of client needs. He can also advise on specialist equipment, adaptations required in the home, and hand therapies to support them regain their independence in day to day life.

Ian continues his professional development by attending training sessions and conferences including a postgraduate course in the management of neurological conditions.

With over 10 years of experience, Sam is an expert in her field of neurology, working with clients with a range of neurological conditions. She works closely with her clients, carrying out full assessments and providing bespoke treatment plans to help her clients gain as much independence as possible. Sam is based in Cheshire and visits clients across the North-West of England.

Sam supports her clients with a range of needs including behavioural difficulties, cognitive assessments and rehabilitation, planning and execution of activities, upper limb treatments for both gross and fine motor deficits, assessment of ADLs, balance and co-ordination, visual perception and sensory deficits. Sam also provides training and advice to families and carers to help them understand her client's condition and the most effective ways to care for them, as well as training carers in safe moving & handling techniques.

Sam works closely with the charity, Headway, on a regular basis. She has completed a Bobath course in normal movement and has completed training in neurological splinting and casting to manage abnormal tone.

Julie specialises in adult rehabilitation across North West England and the West Midlands including, Manchester, Liverpool, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent. She has been delivering expert care and advice for over a decade, covering neurological conditions, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, and depression.

Julie has extensive experience evaluating safety concerns in the home and community, conducting assessments to support suitable treatments and facilities, and the review of care packages. This includes suggesting specialist home adaptations and aids, such as beds and seating. She strives to enhance her client’s independence, delivering the best possible care and advice in regards to both physical and mental well-being. She can provide expert treatment on areas including fatigue management, routine planning, daily living skills, behaviour management, social integration, and anxiety management. Julie also spends time providing invaluable support to families and carers, whom she recognises are just as important to the overall care experience.

Julie qualified in 2006 from York St John University College. Her career has seen her working in a variety of settings, including in-patient psychiatry, community services, and forensic services. Julie is a member of the Independent Practice specialist section of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and actively engages in peer supervision on topics surrounding mental health, brain injury, and dementia services, and is experienced working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.