MEET THE LUCY BATES TEAM
Get to know the amazing therapists that make up our Occupational Therapy Collective...
MEET OUR FOUNDER,
LUCY BATES
“Welcome to Lucy Bates OT Collective. We are a neuro-affirming collective of Occupational Therapists who are passionate about working collaboratively with children, young people and families. Send us a message and lets see how we can help make the everyday happier.”
Lucy qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2005 and left the NHS in 2013 and decided to set up her own independent practice to allow her to work holistically with children and families. Prior to leaving the NHS Lucy worked in a number of local NHS trusts including the Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Since 2013 Lucy has been able to work in a wide range of settings including mainstream and specialist schools, nurseries and children’s homes.
Lucy has a wealth of experience working with children and young people with a wide range of needs including physical challenges, such as brain injury, muscular conditions and medical difficulties, as well as children with neurodiverse conditions including autism, ADHD and Developmental Co-ordination Disorder/Dyspraxia.
Lucy has completed a wide range of post graduate training courses and is a Sensory Integration practitioner. She has also received training in trauma, SCERTs, Lego therapy, sleep, SOS feeding therapy, Rebound Therapy and Makaton.
Alongside her independent practice, Lucy also works as a clinical director at The Feeding Trust, the UK charity for Paediatric Feeding Disorder.
Outside of work, Lucy is a Mom to two children and enjoys being active including running and cycling.
NICOLA NIKOLAOU
Nicola obtained her Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy at York St. John University, York.
She has experience working with children and young people in a variety of settings including clinics, mainstream and SEN schools.
Nicola’s clients include children and young people with a variety of needs and conditions including Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Downs Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, Profound and Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD) Developmental-Coordination Delay (DCD)/Dyspraxia, Sensory Processing Difficulties and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Nicola also has experience in administering a range of standardised assessments such as the Beery VMI, Movement ABC, BOT-2, Sensory Profile and DASH, as well as various school-based assessments.
She takes a holistic and integrated view when working with children and young people and aims to ensure that her therapy is meaningful and child centred. Nicola is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapist.
In her free time, she enjoys exploring nature with her miniature dachshund, reading and experiencing new cultures whilst travelling.
CHARLOTTE HUNTER
Charlotte is a passionate Occupational Therapist with a specialisation in Paediatrics, Mental Health, Attachment, Trauma, Sensory Processing and Regulation. Her approach integrates therapeutic techniques with a deep understanding of each child’s unique needs.
In addition to her clinical work, Charlotte is also a certified yoga teacher, which enriches her practice by promoting mindfulness and holistic wellbeing. Outside of work, Charlotte finds joy in exploring the outdoors, savouring good food, and soaking up the sun. Her diverse interests help her bring a balanced and empathetic perspective to her therapeutic practice.
ANNA BARNETT
Anna is a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) and member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) and the Children, Young People and Families Specialist section. She has completed Postgraduate training in sensory integration and is also trained in the use of the SOS Approach to Feeding. Anna has completed other courses related to her area of work, such as Therapeutic Gardening and the introduction to DIR Floortime; connecting through play.
Anna has worked in a variety of community, school, and clinical settings, for NHS, independent and charity sectors. She currently works at The Feeding Trust charity as part of a multi-disciplinary team assessing and treating children and young people with paediatric feeding disorder (PFD) as well as working as an Associate Occupational Therapist.
HANNAH JEFFREY
Her experience includes working with children and young people with varying needs, in physical health (brain injury, muscular and genetic conditions) neurodiversity (Autism, Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder and Developmental Coordination Disorder/Dyspraxia) and with people with social and emotional mental health needs. Anna is passionate about supporting people to access their meaningful occupations, whatever challenges they may face.
Outside of being an enthusiastic OT, in her spare time Anna loves creative activities such as jewellery making and pottery as well as spending time with family, friends and her curly dog, Darcey.
Hannah has 18 years experience as an Occupational Therapist working in mainstream and specialist schools with children and young people with Autism, ADHD, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder/Dyspraxia, mental health difficulties and sensory processing differences.
Hannah has a special interest in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and has completed her IPSEA – SEN Law training – Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Hannah has completed a wide range of other post graduate training courses and is a Sensory Integration practitioner (PG Cert) and Youth Mental Health First Aider. She has also received training in Occupational Performance Coaching, Interoception, Lego therapy and Zones of Regulation.
In her spare time Hannah can be found enjoying time with her husband and two daughters, running, and doing Pilates.
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WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
Children’s OT’s focus on helping their young clients develop skills they need to thrive in life including; self care, play, social interaction and school tasks. They use a variety of techniques and interventions tailored to each child’s needs.
