Emma Pinner
Occupational Therapist
Therapies I Provide:
- 12+ young person assessment: £195
- Comprehensive initial assessment: £550
- Enhanced assessment for EHCP plan £695
- Autism assessment: £750
- Overcoming Anxiety package: £1495
- Available Mondays, Fridays and weekends in Loddon or online
I’m an experienced OT having worked privately in many schools across the county and, more recently, in the under 18s mental health crisis team in the NHS. I’m passionate about bringing the skills I’ve developed over the years into my private practice, to enable me to help more young people and families who are feeling stuck.
Occupational Therapy can be a bit mysterious to someone who hasn’t worked with an OT (Occupational Therapist) before but the approach is simple in whatever the setting and whatever the situation.
It starts with getting to know you and your needs and helping you to set goals for what you want to be different. Then, identifying the changes that need to be made and the barriers to overcome them, and supporting you with a plan and regular input to achieve those goals.
As an OT, one of the things that I am passionate about is emotional regulation and helping young people and the adults around them learn how to foster better understanding, communication, and more helpful coping strategies.
Using my skills and expertise as a therapist I have developed a range of assessment and treatment packages to support the needs of young people and their parents.
12+ young person assessment
If the young person is 12 or over, and would be able to be the main person I gather information from, and no report is needed, this may be appropriate.
I would be able to get an overview of their needs and goals, and feedback to them and the referrer in a method of their choosing for recommended next steps.
Comprehensive initial assessment
For any age roughly 7+, assessment will include consultations with the young person, family/carers and other professionals where appropriate.
It may include an observation in the home or education environment. The referrer will get a full initial assessment report with advice, recommendations and signposting.
Enhanced assessment for EHCP plans
Comprehensive initial assessment with additional focus on needs and provision to inform an Education Health and Care Needs Assessment ( EHCP).
This includes consultation with all relevant parties (young persons, family, carers, educators, and other professionals).
A comprehensive report tailored to meet the requirements of EHCP applications.
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
This assessment gives a detailed profile of the child/young person’s communication abilities, particularly those that may be indicative of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The assessment can be used to contribute to a wider neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessment depending on the team conducting this wider assessment to help inform greater understanding and support of the child/young person’s needs.
Appropriate For: Young people where ASD is suspected. Most ages above baby and toddler stage (~31 months+).
Session packages
Overcoming anxiety for young people
A 12-week program, including an initial assessment, helps a young person to learn valuable coping skills, build emotional resilience, and gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts and feelings.
With your support, they can regain a sense of control, reconnect with what they value most, and begin to thrive again.
Includes: one-to-one sessions informed by Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and trauma-informed approaches. Activities and support for in-between sessions for young person and parent/carer. 2 parent support sessions.
Supporting Care Givers package
12-week program for parents and carers, focusing on equipping you with the understanding and tools to resource yourself, open up communication and support your young person in their journey to better emotional regulation. This compassionate space will be to focus on you and your needs, as one of, if not the most, important adult in your young person’s life.
Includes: fortnightly one-to-one sessions, educational audios and resources, between session support, and optional activities to complete in between sessions for separate feedback.