Occupational Therapy
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on what we do every day, our activities, routines, and environments. Wellbeing is shaped by “doing,” (what we have to do and want to do) but life events such as grief, trauma, or burnout can make it hard to move forward. OT offers practical ways to gently rebuild.
I love being an occupational therapist because it allows me to work with people holistically. I get to know you, what makes you tick, what matters most in your life, and the different roles you hold, such as employee, parent, partner, friend, or carer. Sometimes one part of life feels difficult, sometimes several do. For me, being an OT is an honour: I get to walk alongside people during vulnerable and challenging times, meeting you with compassion and practical support.
When OT May Help
You may benefit from occupational therapy if you are:
Struggling to manage daily routines due to burnout, fatigue, or overwhelm.
Finding it hard to balance work, rest, and personal life.
Recovering after trauma and wanting to rebuild meaningful activity.
Needing strategies to manage sensory or emotional regulation.
Looking for practical ways to adapt your environment to better support you.
Seeking advice on workplace adjustments or formal functional assessments.
Managing transitions, such as returning to work, study, or daily life after change or illness.
What to Expect from OT
Our work together is a collaborative process. In your first session, we’ll look at your life as a whole, your strengths, challenges, responsibilities, what you enjoy, and where you’d like to be. From there we’ll agree on priorities and set meaningful goals.
I may offer practical strategies and tools you can try straight away.
We’ll explore adjustments to your environment, routines, or roles to reduce barriers.
I can advise on self-advocacy in workplace, health, or education settings.
Together, we’ll create a plan that feels realistic and sustainable for you.
Alongside my professional training and experience, I draw on:
A coaching approach to help you set and achieve meaningful goals.
Trauma-informed practice.
Emotional regulation and self-management strategies.
Sensory-based approaches to support comfort and focus.
Fatigue and energy management tools.
Sleep hygiene strategies.
Workplace assessments and advice on reasonable adjustments.
Supporting applications such as Access to Work (through functional assessments and AHP reports).
Advocacy skills to help you feel confident in different settings.
