The Team

about us

The Southsea OT is an independent children's occupational therapy practice, serving children, families, schools, and community organisations. With years of experience and a passion for helping children, our team is dedicated to providing high-quality services that make a positive impact. We believe in a collaborative approach, tailoring our interventions to meet the unique needs of each child. Our goal is to empower children to develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive in their daily lives.

Anna is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with 14 years experience working as an occupational therapist, and a director of ‘The Southsea OT’. Anna is passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, and committed to providing an evidence based approach to her practice.

Beyond working as an OT, Anna is also an Children’s Gymnastics coach, working with children aged 18m to 7 years.

Anna loves nothing more than to support children to develop new skills. Her mission as an Occupational Therapist is to empower children to reach their full potential whilst having fun!.

Laura is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist, wife and Mum to two school-aged children. As Co-Director of The Southsea OT, Laura is extremely proud of her NHS roots where she has worked with children and adults for nearly 20 years.

Laura believes that engaging in meaningful activities is key to living a happy and healthy life and loves to help break down the barriers to participation that people face.

Laura knows parents/carers want the best for their children, and loves to share knowledge with other adults to enable them to also help children to reach their potential.

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Our Philosophy

our experience

Amputation and Limb Reduction
Restricted Growth
Hypermobility
Chronic Fatigue/Long Covid
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

developmental

neurological

physical

Cerebral Palsy
Muscular Dystrophy
Brain injuries
Autism and Neurodiversity
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Sensory Sensitivities

Developmental Coordination Disorder
Global Developmental Delay
Genetic or Chromosome Differences
Down's Syndrome

We have extensive experience in supporting children facing all kinds of challenges, and we are here to offer our expertise and support. We understand that each child is unique and requires individualised care and attention.

Our years of experience have allowed us to develop effective strategies and techniques to cater to the specific needs of each child. We believe in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children with a wide variety of conditions including, but not exclusively, those listed below: