From infancy through to the early school years, I support children to develop the fine and gross motor skills that underpin confidence, independence and participation in everyday life. Using meaningful, play-based experiences tailored to each child’s stage of development, I work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to strengthen the skills needed for play, self-care, learning and exploration.

Fine motor development may include:

• Manipulating and exploring toys

• Developing hand strength, dexterity and bilateral coordination

• Using cutlery and managing fastenings such as zips and buttons

• Drawing, colouring and early pencil control

• Developing an efficient pencil grasp

• Learning scissor skills

• Handwriting development

I support children to develop the strength, balance, coordination and body awareness needed to move confidently, explore their environment and participate in everyday activities. Therapy is tailored to each child’s stage of development and interests, with playful, meaningful experiences for younger children and functional goals for older children. I work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to support the development of these skills within everyday routines and environments.

Gross motor development may include:

• Improving core strength and postural stability for play, sitting and learning

• Building balance and coordination for climbing, jumping and navigating playground equipment.

• Enhancing body awareness to move safely and confidently within different environments

• Developing motor planning and movement sequencing for everyday activities and play

• Supporting confidence and participation in active play with peers

Sensory processing influences how children experience, respond to and engage with the world around them. I work collaboratively with children and their families to understand each child’s unique sensory profile and how it impacts their participation in everyday activities. Together, we develop practical, individualised strategies that support emotional regulation, confidence and participation across home, early learning and school environments.

Support may include:

• Understanding your child’s unique sensory strengths and differences

• Supporting emotional and sensory regulation throughout the day

• Developing approaches to support sensitivities to sounds, touch, movement, textures or other sensory experiences

• Building body awareness and helping children and parents recognise their sensory needs

• Supporting attention, engagement and participation in play, learning and daily routines

• Collaborating with parents, caregivers and educators to implement practical strategies across environments.

Emotional regulation develops through nurturing relationships and everyday experiences where children feel safe, understood and supported. Drawing on occupational therapy, child psychotherapy and developmental theory, I work to understand the emotional meaning behind a child’s behaviours while supporting the development of regulation through play,relationships and everyday interactions. Together with families, we develop practical, individualised strategies that strengthen emotional wellbeing, resilience and participation across home, early learning and school environments.

Support may include:

• Understanding the emotional meaning behind your child’s behaviours

• Supporting emotional regulation through play, relationships and everyday experiences

• Building emotional awareness and helping children recognise and express their feelings

• Developing coping strategies for managing big emotions, transitions and everyday challenges

• Strengthening confidence, resilience and participation in daily activities

• Supporting secure parent–child relationships and co-regulation

• Collaborating with parents, caregivers and educators to promote emotional wellbeing across environments

Everyday routines provide meaningful opportunities for children to develop independence, confidence and a sense of competence. I support children to participate in self-care activities by understanding the unique combination of motor, sensory, emotional and developmental factors that influence these skills. Working collaboratively with families, I develop practical, individualised approaches that nurture each child’s independence while strengthening their participation in the everyday occupations that matter most.

Support may include:

• Developing independence with dressing, including managing fastenings such as zips and buttons

• Building feeding skills, including using cutlery and participating positively in mealtimes

• Supporting toileting skills and establishing age-appropriate toileting routines

• Developing personal hygiene skills, such as hand washing, tooth brushing and hair care

• Establishing healthy sleep routines and supporting children to settle more confidently

• Breaking self-care tasks into manageable steps to build confidence and independence

• Collaborating with parents and caregivers to develop practical strategies that can be incorporated into everyday routines

Parents know their child best. My role is to work alongside you, recognising your strengths and supporting you to better understand your child’s development, communication and emotional needs. Drawing on my experience as a paediatric Occupational Therapist, Child Psychotherapist and registered Marte Meo Practitioner, I use strengths-based video guidance and reflective conversations to help you recognise and build on the everyday interactions that support your child’s connection, emotional regulation, confidence and development. Together, we develop practical, relationship-focused approaches that can be naturally incorporated into family life and everyday routines.

Support may include:

• Deepening your understanding of your child’s communication, behaviour and emotional needs

• Identifying and building on your child’s strengths through strengths-based video guidance (Marte Meo approach)

• Strengthening parent–child connection through everyday interactions and play

• Supporting co-regulation and your child’s developing emotional regulation skills

• Building confidence in responding to your child’s cues and developmental needs

• Developing practical, individualised strategies that fit naturally within your family’s daily routines

School readiness is about more than preparing for the first day of school—it is about supporting children to participate, connect and learn with confidence. I work collaboratively with children and their families to strengthen the developmental, social, emotional and self-care skills that underpin a successful transition to school. Together, we build on each child’s strengths while supporting the relationships and everyday experiences that foster confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

Support may include:

• Developing attention, listening and readiness for learning

• Building confidence to participate in group activities and classroom routines

• Strengthening social skills, friendships and cooperative play

• Supporting emotional regulation and resilience during new experiences and transitions

• Developing independence with self-care skills such as dressing, toileting and managing belongings

• Building fine motor skills for drawing, early writing and classroom tasks

• Strengthening gross motor skills for playground participation, balance and coordination

• Collaborating with families, early childhood educators and schools to support a positive transition to school

Play is a child’s natural way of learning, connecting and making sense of the world. I support infants, toddlers and young children (0–8 years) to develop the play, social and emotional skills that foster confidence, curiosity and meaningful relationships. Through play-based experiences and nurturing relationships, I work collaboratively with children and their families to strengthen social participation, communication and emotional development across home, early learning and school environments.

Support may include:

• Developing early play skills, including shared attention and turn-taking.

• Strengthening social communication and positive interactions with others

• Supporting friendship skills, including sharing, negotiating and co-operative play skills

• Developing emotional awareness and confidence in social situations

• Supporting children to understand social cues and build meaningful relationships

• Collaborating with parents, caregivers and educators to promote play and social participation across everyday environments