Occupational Therapy can assist you after sustaining an accident, illness or disability, helping you to become more independent in your everyday activities, through problem solving difficulties, advice, strategies, psychological support, equipment or adaptations/alterations to your work, social or home environment. 

With over 3 decades of extensive experience, working with all age groups in statutory services, charity and private sectors, there isn’t anything that I have not had experience of. Conditions include acquired brain injury, complex deteriorating neurological conditions, long standing chronic physical and mental health conditions, as well as women’s health difficulties.

Having someone to talk to about your problems, with a fresh pair of eyes, a listening ear and knowledge of your condition can be hugely beneficial for your mental and physical health.

Occupational Therapists are trained to analyse an activity, identify where the problem occurs and then devise solutions to help you regain your independence in the task. For example, brushing your teeth, transferring on and off the toilet, getting dressed, showering, managing your sleep, engaging in social activity, postural management at your desk, or managing stress and anxiety.

Occupational Therapy is holistic, which means it is supportive of your physical, psychological and social needs, ensuring you are treated as a whole person.

Talking therapy can be an integral part of the treatment which is adapted according to your needs.

• I have extensive experience in adapting the home environment, working alongside architects and contractors, to ensure that any changes to your home, meet your needs for the longer term and are carried out to the correct specifications. For example, installation of a wet room shower, widening of door ways, kitchen design, stair lifts or through floor lifts, or even whole house alterations. 
• If your home cannot be adapted, I have experience of property finding and identifying suitable properties that will meet your needs. I can liaise with estate agents and support you with the stress of a move. 
• If you require support at home, I can work with care agencies to make sure that your needs are met and they fully understand any difficulties that you have and how they can best support you. 
• I can also spend time with relatives or friends, to explain how your condition affects you and how they can best assist you. 
• I can arrange for assessment of equipment, such as specialist chairs or beds, and work with companies to ensure that you purchase the right item for your long term needs.
• I also have experience of supporting clients with successful benefit applications and appeals.
• Women’s health and the difficulties that impact on your daily life, such as pelvic pain, incontinence, constipation, painful intercourse, menstruation difficulties, pelvic organ prolapse, and Menopause are a special area of  interest. I am proud to say, that I am the first Occupational Therapist in the UK to have completed the trail blazing course, created by Lindsey Vestal in the USA, “OT Pioneers, Pelvic floor therapy for Occupational Therapists” as well as a Post Graduate certificate in menopause medicine with the University of South Wales.

Please telephone me to discuss your individual requirements, or to arrange an assessment, in your own home. Most assessments will take 2-3 hours to complete, so that I can take a thorough history, discuss your individual requirements and plan your treatment/recommendations with you. A full assessment report, or a summary can be provided.

Assessment –  A home visit and provision of a report: Please enquire to discuss your needs and obtain an estimate

 Clinical face to face and non face to face time (including but not limited to clinical notes, planning sessions, writing reports, risk assessments, emails, phone calls etc): £125.00 per hour

Travel – £100.00 per hour plus 45p per mile