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Are you queer-friendly?As a queer person, my services are 100% queer-friendly and will be provided from a place of non-judgement and open-mindedness. I fully support your individual sexual preference and gender description no matter what form it takes.
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Do you have experience of working with people who are Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC)?I have extensive experience working with people who are BIPOC as an Occupational Therapist.I am white with Irish and French ancestry (2nd and 4th generation) and grew up in South East London. Through my work in the NHS and teaching yoga, I am acutely aware of the way white bodies and experiences tend to dominate practices in formal and informal health and 'wellness' settings and of the advantages, whiteness consequently confers. I am committed to challenging and overcoming this dominance through collective and individual practice, including an ongoing process of understanding my positionality through self-reflection and dialogue. I am keen to work with people from all backgrounds in a way that is collaborative and client-led.
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Are you disability friendly?Yes, my business is disability friendly, if you have mobility issues please get in touch with me and we can discuss making adjustments to suit your needs. My yoga classes are located on a ground floor venue and there is scope for you to take part in the class through seated yoga on a chair which I can assist you with if you struggle with pain, mobility and or fatigue. Coaching sessions can also be done via video conferencing on zoom/google meet, or if you prefer, the phone. Please get in touch. I am committed to adjusting to your needs as a neurodivergent person. Due to my ADHD diagnosis and my role as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist the way my coaching programme is delivered is already very inclusive however I am always learning and appreciate everyone is unique so please discuss your requirements or ask me how I can help during the discovery call or via email if you are attending a yoga session.
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What is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist?A Mental Health Occupational Therapist works in either an inpatient (hospital setting) or an outpatient service (secondary care services or in the community). Occupational Therapy is both holistic and person-centred. No two humans are the same and so the provision of care needs to reflect this. Occupational Therapy adapts to meet the needs of the individual. Areas of life Occupational therapists can assist with are: maintaining routines, advocating for the needs of the service users, recovery, anxiety management, family interventions, goal setting and coaching. In my role as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist in an inpatient setting within the NHS Mental Health: I work 1-2-1 with service users, deliver psychoeducational groups, and liaise with families and members of the multidisciplinary team. Soon I will be teaching 'relaxation' or 'yoga' in multiple wards at the Royal Bethlem Hospital including PICU.
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What are your prices?My goal is to create the right balance between giving and receiving, whilst also ensuring that my services are available for everyone in the community regardless of their background or current situation. Coaching sessions are priced at a level which reflects my level of training and the value I can deliver whilst also ensuring that you can access the sessions. A single session is £125. I also offer two scholarships (find out more on my ADHD Coaching page) annually at 50% off you may also be eligible to receive coaching for free through Access to Work
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What experience do you have with ADHD?I have lived with ADHD all my life and was diagnosed in my thirties whilst studying for my MSc in Occupational Therapy. My journey of self-awareness began during my yoga training. I discovered the benefits of embodied yoga and how good it felt to get out of my head and into my body. This is the reason I am such a huge advocate for embodied practices like yoga. My studies and career in Occupational Therapy have furthered my understanding of ADHD and I’ve learnt even more tools to help myself and my clients to manage their ADHD. I work with service users everyday who have ADHD within my role as an Occupational Therapist.
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Are you able to give a diagnosis of ADHD or other mental health issues?While I am an Occupational Therapist working with ADHD service users every day in my role, I cannot diagnose you with ADHD. ADHD can be diagnosed by a wide range of healthcare professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, paediatricians, neurologists amongst others. There are many different routes to diagnosis. This can feel daunting. I can help you to understand the diagnostic process if this is something that you want to move forward with. I can also help you to understand the pros and cons since the decision to go for a diagnosis isn’t an easy one to make. I advocate for power in self-identification, this means your experience as an ADHDer is valid regardless of if you have a diagnosis or not. If this is something you need additional support with, book a free introductory session and see how I can help you.
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Should I get medication for my ADHD?I cannot tell you which decision to make since it is a personal choice. As stated above I’m not a GP or a Psychiatrist either, however, if you are considering medication and want more information this is something I can support you with via coaching. I can help you by informing you about the pros and cons of getting medication for your ADHD so that you feel better able to make a decision. If you are considering medication but want more information about the potential side effects such as sleep disturbance and the potential changes to your appetite or libido please book a free introductory session and I can explain in more detail how I can help you.
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