I am a mother of three, I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2010, I have worked within the specialist field of paediatrics for 12 years. I have experience of working within special educational needs settings and mainstream school and nursery environments. I am a trained practitioner in Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy, having completed modules 1,2 and 3 with the Sensory Integration Network.

I am trained in the use of the Quickshift Therapeutic listening programme, I have experience of working with children from 0-19 with conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Condition, Dyspraxia and ADHD. I also have experience of working with children with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy and I have training in constraint induced movement therapy.  I have recent training in the SOS approach to feeding and I have been working with children with feeding difficulties. I am a trained moving and handling instructor and have been working closely with children with complex needs and acquired brain injury. 

 I am registered with HCPC and passed a random audit in 2022. I  have an enhanced CRB (DBS) clearance and am fully insured. I am a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapist Specialist Section – Independent Practice. I am a member of the National Back exchange and can provide up to date moving and handline advice. I am SIPT certified. I regularly liaise with colleagues from a variety of other disciplines and I have frequent supervision to insure my safe and up to date practice.