BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy

Post Graduate Certificate in Ayres Sensory integration®

Post Graduate Certificate in Bobath Neurodevelopmental Therapy

Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Listening®

Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision

Post Graduate Training in Neuro-Developmental Supportive Care of Preterm Infants®

Registered Occupational Therapist with the Heath Care Professionals Council (HCPC)

Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)

Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)

Member of South African Institute of Sensory Integration (SAISI)

Affiliated to Collaborative for Leadership in ASI (CLASI)

I am a highly experienced Occupational Therapist with over 13 years of dedicated service, currently contributing my expertise to the NHS in a paediatric service role. My specialisation includes addressing sensory processing difficulties, paediatric neurological conditions, learning disabilities, developmental delay, and psychiatry. I play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing service delivery pathways to ensure comprehensive and effective care.

My expert specialisms are:

Paediatrics

Neonates

Learning Disabilities

Developmental Delay

Sensory processing and integrative difficulties 

Neurological impairment /Neurology/Brain injuries

and Cerebral palsy 

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In my previous NHS role, I focused on the assessment and treatment of children in the community, honing my skills in understanding the unique needs of diverse cases. Furthermore, my background includes senior management positions in the UK's private healthcare sector, where I successfully opened and managed new clinics, supervised junior staff, and assessed complex cases for various local authorities.

As an expert witness in Occupational Therapy, I am well-versed in preparing civil procedure complaint reports for court proceedings, covering a broad spectrum of injuries in personal injury and clinical negligence cases. I adhere to the Civil Procedure Rules governing expert witnesses and Part 35, demonstrating a commitment to professional standards and ethical practices.

My extensive career in South Africa encompasses roles in hospital care and school settings, addressing a diverse range of conditions such as neonatal care, developmental delay, sensory processing difficulties, child psychiatry, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), genetic conditions, neurologically impaired children, and learning-disabled children.

Recognition of my contributions includes receiving the South African Bronze National Teachers award and placing first in Gauteng province for Special Needs and Inclusive Education in 2015. Additionally, I had the honour of serving as a South African International Normative Data Collector (INDC) for the Evaluation and Assessment in Sensory Integration (EASI) in 2020. This involvement contributed to the global standardization of the EASI test through CLASI.

Actively participating as a protocol marker for the C3 course through SAISI, I contribute to the qualification process for therapists pursuing Ayers Sensory Integration Qualification in South Africa.

A continuous learner, I engage in regular training sessions and clinical supervision to stay abreast of evidence-based practices. I completed a 6-month training for Medical Professionals in Clinical Supervision, underscoring my commitment to ongoing professional development.

My passion for Occupational Therapy lies in unlocking individuals' potential and devising personalized strategies to support their unique needs. I have a firm belief that all individuals have the capacity to learn and enhance their skills, and as an Occupational Therapist, my mission is to facilitate and empower this process.