Service categories: Counselling and therapies, Schools and education providers

Service URL: http://www.forestoccupationaltherapy.uk

I am a Hampshire based independent Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I am passionate about working with children, young people and their families to navigate challenges and reach the milestones that are important to them. I have specific interest in early intervention work, working with children and their families before they enter the school system or within the first years of education.

My continuing professional development has included:- Certified Sensory Integration Practitioner (CLASI), Sensory Attachment Certified therapist level 1, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, level 2 (DDP), Theraplay (level 1), Certified VIPP-SD intervenor (Video-Intervention to Promote Positive Parenting and Sensitive Discipline).

I love to work with children and families in their own environment both at home , in their community and educational contexts. I currently work independently but have had a career working largely working within school system working alongside autistic children and young people, their families and educational teams.

I am a life long learner, every day learning from the children, families and professionals I am lucky enough to work with . I regularly provide training, mentorship and supervision to fellow therapists, schools and organisations.

Aimed at: Child , Children under the age of 12 years, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Parents or carers, families, adults, Professional, School

Referral Sources: Education, NHS and Private

Specialisms: Autism, Has autism-specific elements, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: Early intervention, working with under fives and early years foundation stage