Our Team

Louise Newton

Founder, Managing Director at OT4me  
Specialist Occupational Therapist and  Advanced Sensory  Integration Practitioner (Ayres’ Sensory Integration® qualified)
HCPC number OT67103 

Louise graduated in BHSc Occupational Therapy with 1:1 from University of Salford in 2012. Louise has also won an award in Innovation at University of Salford.  She then obtained her post-graduate certification in Sensory Integration Therapy from Ulster University. Her certifications and accreditations include: 

• Autism (Level 7) 
• Dealing with Difficult People (Level 7) 
• Animal Assisted Therapy (Diploma) 
• Interoception Curriculum Training 
• MOHO Training  
• Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) 
• Makaton Training (Level 2) 

 Louise has 20+ years of experience of working in the NHS and other care sectors in a variety of settings. She has a lot of experience with people who have special needs, such as those who have autism spectrum disorders and mental health disorders. She also has mentoring experience, such as supervision, appraisals, and training of practicing occupational therapists. 

Louise: 

• Is Fully insured 
• Has a Disclosing and Barring Service certificate (DBS) 
• Is registered with the health and care professions council [HCPC] 
• Is a member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) 

Louise loves volunteering and charity. She has been involved with Teams4U charity, with whom she went to Uganda to support the local HIV testing teams to test and treat those living in rural Uganda. She was actively involved in the HIV testing drive, and arranging team events that attracted large crowds. The team successfully tested and treated over 2000 adults in the 12-day trip! 

Louise also sponsors two children through Compassion charity. This gives two poverty-stricken children access to nutritious food, health checks and education. 

Lizzie Huxford

Co-founder, Managing Director at OT4me
Specialist Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner (Ayres’ Sensory Integration® qualified)
HCPC number OT60721

Lizzie graduated from University of Leeds with 2:1 in BHSc Occupational Therapy in 2009.  She then obtained her post-graduate certification in Sensory Integration Therapy from Ulster University.  Her certifications and accreditations include: 

• Interoception Curriculum Training 
• MOHO Training  
• Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) 
• – Sleep right training with Hunrosa 2023
• APPLE Scheme Practice Placement Educator (PPE) 
• Sensory Beginnings Master Course 
• Downs Syndrome Training for Early Development (Birth to 4 Years)  

She has 15+ years of experience of working in the NHS and education settings. Lizzie has extensive experience working with people of all ages who have a variety of complex health and social needs, such as: 

• Learning Disabilities 
• Behavioural Issues 
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 
• Severe/Chronic Mental Illness 
• People sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1983.

She also has mentoring experience, such as supervision, appraisals, and training of practicing occupational therapists. 

Lizzie: 

• Is Fully insured 
• Has an Enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service certificate (DBS) 
• Is registered with the health and care professions council [HCPC] 
• Is a member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) 

She has written a published article for OTNews by The Royal College of Occupational Therapists.  

Lizzie, a mother to twin boys, has been actively managing her work-life balance. Extraordinarily, she also finds time to train for events like triathlons! 

Beverly Nunes

Occupational Therapist at OT4me sensory integration practitioner (Ayres’ Sensory Integration® qualified)
HCPC number OT082807 

Beverley graduated in MSc Occupational Therapy with 1:1 from York St John University in 2021.  She has also done certifications and training in:  

• Introduction to Sensory Integration Difficulties: Sensory Integration Education 
• Dementia in Learning Disabilities Awareness  
• Pain Management 

 Beverley has previous experience of working with the NHS and other educational settings.  

 Beverly is: 

• Is Fully insured 
• Has a Disclosing and Barring Service certificate (DBS) 
• Is registered with the health and care professions council [HCPC] 

My passion is to show people that they can all participate and achieve a sense of well-being in what they do. I am able to appreciate cultural and diverse elements, as well as typical and neurodiverse children, because of personal and developed experiences. I am enjoy building caring relationships, staying organised, and reflecting on my experiences which help me learn and improve as an occupational therapist.

Jessica Lewis

Occupational Therapist at OT4me currently training in sensory integration practitioner (Ayres’ Sensory Integration®)
HCPC number OT085523

Jessica graduated with a BSc in Occupational Therapy with 1:1 from Salford University in 2022. She has completed further training in:

• British and Australian Sign Language
• Makaton
• Understanding Autism
• Active Support
• Total Communication

Jessica has over 17 years’ experience of supporting children and adults with additional needs, in a variety of settings, around the world.

Jessica:

• Is fully insured
• Has a Disclosure and Barring Service certificate (DBS)
• Is registered with the health and care professions council (HCPC)

Jessica loves to travel and has worked with children in 4 different countries all around the world!

Eva Maddison

Occupational Therapist at OT4me currently training in sensory integration practitioner (Ayres’ Sensory Integration®)
HCPC number OT085098

Eva graduated with a BSc in Occupational Therapy with 1:1 from Huddersfield University in 2021.

Eva has previous experience working with children in both a professional and voluntary capacity.

Eva:

• Is fully insured
• Has a Disclosure and Barring Service certificate (DBS)
• Is registered with the health and care professions council (HCPC)

Eva loves working with children! She is a leader with her local Beaver group and has also worked as a children’s swimming instructor.

Rosanne Holdsworth

Therapy Office Manager

Rosanne is our officer manager. Rosanne has a degree in Educational studies with early childhood and a primary PGCE. Rosanne helps with managing the office and supporting the therapists.

When not at OT4me Rosanne looks after her two girls, likes baking and enjoys lots of fitness activities.

Rachel Derry

Specialist Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner (PGDip)

HCPC Registered: OT64187

Rachel graduated in BSc Occupational Therapy from York St.John University in 2011 and obtained her post-graduate certificate in Sensory Integration Therapy from Ulster University in 2016. Rachel has over 12+years experience working with children and young people in both education and health settings, and is passionate about neuro-affirmative practice.

Her experience, certifications and qualifications include:-

• Positive Behaviour Support Training (PBS)
• Sensory Attachment Intervention Level 1 (SAI)
• Implementing a Neuro-affirmative Model in Practice
• ADOS-2 Assessment
• APPLE Scheme Practice Placement Educator (PPE)
• Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
• Sensory Integration and Trauma
• Trauma and Attachment
• Attachment and Psychopathology
• Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
• Elklan Speech and Language Support Level 3
• Interoception Assessment and Intervention
• Team Teach Training

Rachel:

• Is fully insured
• Has a Enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service Certificate (DBS)
• Is registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Is a member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• Is a member of Sensory Education Network

Rachel has written a published article for SEBDA, an organisation promoting social and emotional wellbeing of Children and Young People.

Prior to having a young family, Rachel loved to travel and spent time working and volunteering overseas in both Kenya and in Bulgaria. In 2011, she was part of a team developing and promoting Occupational Therapy for children in local orphanages in the North of Bulgaria and supported Ergotherapy student learning at Ruse Angel Kanchev University.

Rachel has spoken at conferences, offered training and lectures throughout her career and provides Clinical Supervision.

Rachel has a passion for being in nature – whether that be walking, climbing, hiking, wild swimming or biking, and enjoys exploring the UK with her husband and two young children. She enjoys playing the piano and making pottery in her spare time.