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OT4me offers a comprehensive assessment and treatment service for children, teenagers, and adults. Depending on your child’s specific needs, therapy may be delivered in our clinic, at your home, at preschool, school, and/or in groups.

Treatment programs will be tailored to meet your child’s individual needs.

Who We Work With

  • Solicitors/Case Managers
  • Parents/Carers
  • Local Authorities
  • NHS
  • Charities
  • Schools/Educational Institutions
  • Social Workers
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Housing Authorities/Providers
  • Employers/Workplace Representatives
  • Advocacy Groups
  • Police
  • Secure services
  • Public Health Officials
  • Insurance Companies
  • Community Support Groups
  • Care homes
  • Children’s homes
  • Adoption support fund
  • Diagnostic services – Autism

Diagnostic services – Autism, ADHD and other neurodiversity

Did you know you can hire our specialist therapy space privately? This space is purpose-built for SEN needs, fully equipped, and set in a quiet, accessible countryside location. Ideal to hire out for 1:1 or small groups to use specialist therapy facilitates under OT guidance. Please get in touch via our booking form or contact [email protected] to find out more!

Our Expertise

· Neurodiverse conditions; (Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ASC with a PDA profile, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (Dyspraxia))
· Sensory Integration Challenges/deficits
· Chromosomal or Genetic Conditions
· Emotional Regulation Challenges
· Developmental Delay
· Learning Disabilities
· Mental Health Challenges (including anxiety and stress)
· Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
· Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
· Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders (PANS/PANDAS)
· Various genetic syndromes
· Cerebral Palsy
· Down Syndrome
· Epilepsy
· Selective Mutism
· Trauma and Attachment
· Paediatric Injury (e.g., traumatic brain injury, fractures, etc.)
· Complex Disabilities (e.g., multiple co-occurring disabilities)
· Postural Management (related to conditions like cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy)
· Vocational Rehabilitation (especially for older children and teens with disabilities)

Our Team

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Rosanne Holdsworth

Business Manager

Lizzie Huxford

Clinical Director

Rachel Derry

Team Leader OT

Louise Newton

Clinical Director

Beverley Nunes

Senior OT

Belinda Davis

OT

Holly Van Den Heever

OT Assistant

Eva Maddison

OT

Emma Thompson

OT

Marion Cavan

Specialist Occupational Therapist – Trauma & Attachment

Our Locations

OT4me has two convenient locations – our headquarters is located in Bishopthorpe and we have a satellite clinic located in Derwent.

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We help kids and grown-ups to do everyday things better. We have fun exercises and activities that can make it easier to play, learn, and be more confident.

We work with individuals, families and businesses to make sure everyone gets the support they need to be their best.

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Rosanne is the Office Manager at OT4me and has been with the team since April 2023. She’s the friendly face you’ll speak to during your time with us, always ready to help and make sure everything runs smoothly. Rosanne is highly organised and problem solver. When she’s not at work, Rosanne is a busy mum of two girls and loves spending time with her family. She’s also a fan of singing, star gazing, kayaking, catching a good movie, and enjoying meals out. A trip to Costa for a hot chocolate is one of her favourite treats!
 
Elizabeth Huxford is a Clinical Director and Specialist Occupational Therapist with extensive experience across diverse settings, including inpatient care, education, health, and secure services within the criminal justice system. She utilizes a trauma-informed approach to assessment and therapy, recognising the profound impact of early experiences and life challenges on individuals’ development and wellbeing.
With specialised training in Ayres Sensory Integration® and a deep understanding of neurodiversity, Elizabeth works with individuals from infancy through adulthood (ages 1 and beyond), supporting children, young people, and adults with a wide range of needs. Her areas of expertise include working with individuals with Down’s Syndrome, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and those preparing for the transition to adulthood.
Elizabeth is also passionate about research, particularly in areas that explore therapeutic interventions and strategies for neurodiverse individuals, early development, and trauma-informed care. She combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate, person-centered approach to empower individuals and families, and provides training for parents/carers and professionals to enhance their understanding on specialist areas, environmental adaptations and support strategies
I am a highly experienced Occupational Therapist, qualifying from York St John University in 2011 and Ulster University in 2018 after completing post-graduate training in Sensory Integration Therapy in 2016. With over 13 years of expertise, I have worked extensively with children and young people aged 3-18 across education and health settings.
I am passionate about supporting children with diverse needs and have particular interest in trauma-informed therapies as well as developing interoceptive awareness. 
I specialise in functional and sensory integration assessments and provide comprehensive services through OT4me Ltd, including assessments, EHCP contributions, tribunal support, therapy sessions, Ayres’ Sensory Integration® Therapy and use tools such as Interoceptive Curriculum.
Rachel plays a pivotal role at OT4me, supporting and managing our dedicated team of occupational therapists. With a warm and approachable leadership style, she fosters a collaborative and positive environment where every team member feels empowered to grow.
Rachel is passionate about continuous professional development, always encouraging her colleagues to expand their skills and knowledge. Her commitment to excellence and unwavering support ensures that both our team and the clients we serve thrive.
Louise Newton brings extensive expertise to her role as Clinical Director, with a wealth of experience spanning community, hospital, and forensic mental health services. Her career has included working with a diverse range of clients, including children, individuals with learning disabilities, and those navigating mental health challenges.
A specialist in Ayres Sensory Integration® and an advocate for neurodiversity, Louise is skilled in diagnosing and supporting clients who are Autistic (including Pathological Demand Avoidance, PDA) and Dyspraxia. She has a particular talent for working with children and adolescents who present with complex profiles, providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs.
Louise is also highly experienced in tribunal work, offering vital support to families navigating this challenging process. She leads a large team of occupational therapists and administrative staff, fostering a culture of excellence through supervision, mentorship, and continued professional development.
Committed to lifelong learning, Louise stays at the forefront of her field by engaging in up-to-date, evidence-based training programs and mentoring others in advanced sensory integration techniques. Her dedication to supporting both clients and fellow practitioners is at the heart of her practice
Beverley is an experienced Occupational Therapist. With over a year of experience in the NHS and various care sectors, Beverley has worked across a broad range of settings, including hospital, community, charity, and private sectors. She is passionate about supporting individuals in their journey to access the world in which they live in, in a way that is important to them.
Beverley is A specialist in Ayres Sensory Integration® (CLASI certification), further enhancing their expertise in working with individuals with sensory processing challenges. From her studies and experience with OT4me, Beverley is able to understand and support those autistic individuals, others with neurodiverse conditions, and mental health difficulties.
With a strong commitment to providing holistic, person-centered care, Beverley is passionate about continued learning from people and children she meets, as well as research and reading, to build on her knowledge and skills, to help those they work with achieve their fullest potential. She enjoys working closely with children and their families, through play and conversations.
Belinda is an Occupational Therapist who trained at the University of Cape Town, earning a BSc Occupational Therapy (Hons) in 1995 and an MSc Occupational Therapy in 2007. She completed post-graduate training in Sensory Integration Therapy at the University of Liverpool in 2001 and 2002 and holds an up-to-date enhanced DBS.

With over 10 years of experience working with children and young people in education and community health settings, Belinda is fully insured and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She has supported children from birth to 18 years with various complex health and social needs, including Learning Disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder, Behavioural difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

As a mother of three children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Belinda has personal experience in parenting children with special needs and brings personal experience to her professional practice. She is a compassionate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about Sensory Integration and Play. Belinda enjoys connecting with children and their families through engaging, person-centred therapy sessions, insightful assessments and creative problem-solving when developing strategies to enhance independence and well-being.

Eva is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner with a passion for supporting children with neurodiversity and learning disabilities. Her calm and fun approach creates a welcoming environment for children to thrive.

With extensive experience working with children through her local church and scout programs, Eva’s dedication and expertise are evident in every interaction. She is also a qualified swimming teacher and the founder of OT4Me Aquatic Therapy, combining her love of water with her professional skills to deliver transformative therapeutic experiences.
Eva is never happier than when she’s in the water, helping children reach their potential while having fun along the way!
Marion Cavan Specialist Occupational Therapist – Trauma & Attachment Lead (BHSc Hons Occupational Therapy 1993-6)
Marion is a Specialist Occupational Therapist with extensive experience across the fields of Paediatrics and CAMHS within the NHS and private settings.  She has worked in hospitals, schools, out patient settings  and a pre-school child Development Clinic.

For the past 12 years Marion has specialised in working with children with Developmental Trauma and Attachment difficulties.  Her work with adopted and looked after children involves both direct therapeutic work with child and primary carer while also working individually with parent/carer – Therapeutic re-parenting. Marion is an experienced facilitator – running parent groups and delivering training to colleagues in  education and social care .

Marion works with individuals from infancy through adulthood supporting children, young people. She has considerable experience working with a neurodiverse population, from assessment through to treatment and advice – with a focus on an individual’s unique sensory profile and the impact that this has on the capacity to feel safe, to regulate, to form meaningful relationships and ultimately to thrive.