I currently work as a paedatric occupational therapist, both self-employed and employed in a SEN school for children with Autism and ADHD and other Neurodiverse diagnoses. I have worked with children at home and in schools, forming part of the MDT to deliver outcomes in their EHCP, providing occupational assessment and ongoing sessions. I am a Sensory Integration Trained Practitioner and can provide Sensory Integration sessions. Additionally, I have worked in child and adolescent mental health services and eating disorders, mental health rehabilitation hospital settings, adult acute hospital settings (NHS and private), I have experienced placements in orthopedic, community, SEN schools and low and medium secure CAMHS units. I work holistically, with a functional approach to recovery by empowering individuals to develop self-efficacy in their lives by teaching skills and encouraging them to develop tools to maintain their well-being and achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them. I have experience as a safeguarding lead of a hospital, supervising staff and students, enabling them to develop their skills within their roles and enhancing their practice as professional clinicians. I have had managerial responsibilities, to ensure OT provision is met within services, promote patient engagement and support with therapy quality improvement plans and budgets. I have developed my knowledge, experience and competencies through various training; Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Autism train the trainer for Children, ADOS 2 assessment and a Yoga as Therapy course to facilitate sessions promoting body awareness, confidence, balance, flexibility, regulating emotions and facilitating positive sensory experiences.
BSc Hons Occupational Therapy Post Graduate Diploma in Sensory Integration
Phone: 07920 645404
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.empoweroccupationaltherapyservices.com/
