The Local Therapy Company

Sam qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2005 (York), and worked for the NHS for many years and has experience in both Adult and Paediatric Services working with a range of neurological, and developmental conditions.

 

Sam has Post Graduate Training in Sensory Integration (has Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4), and is an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. She also had additional training in Sensory Attachment.

 

She offers assessment and treatment, EHCP level assessments, and has interests in Autism, and Attachment difficulties.

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Sam has wide experience assessing and writing reports for EHCP, and is a regular expert witness at SEN tribunals.

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Sam@thelocaltherapycompany.co.uk

Katherine qualified as an Occupational Therapist from Derby in 2004. Her desire to become an OT being driven by her previous career as a support worker for people with learning disabilities and autism.

 

Katherine has a wide range of experience of working with children and adults with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and those experiencing poor mental health.  Her Occupational Therapy experiences include 15 years working in specialist residential schools.

 

Katherine has post graduate training in sensory integration with Sensory Integration Education (Levels 1, 2, and 3).

 

She joined The Local Therapy Company independent practice in 2019 and provides assessment and treatment for children and young people with a wide range of conditions. She continues to work regularly in specialist school.

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Katherine@thelocaltherapycompany.co.uk