Kerri-Leigh

Hi, I'm Kerri, and I'm an Occupational Therapist at Children's Therapy Solutions.

As a neurodivergent parent of children who are also neurodivergent, my journey into Occupational Therapy has been shaped by lived experience and discovering just how powerful OT can be in everyday life. I know first-hand that the world isn't always designed with everyone's needs in mind, and how even small changes can make a huge difference. It was these experiences that inspired me to pursue a career in paediatric Occupational Therapy.

My approach is collaborative, relationship-focused and strengths-based, grounded in the belief that children do well if they can. I believe in working alongside children and families, recognising their strengths and finding practical, meaningful ways to identify and remove barriers to participation, rather than expecting children to change who they are.

Through my training and clinical experience, I've developed a particular passion for supporting children and young people with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and sensory processing differences. I love getting to the why behind things, understanding what's beneath the surface and what we can change to make things easier. I'm particularly interested in sensory processing, neurodiversity-affirming practice and how our environments shape what we can do each day.

I'm excited to be beginning my journey at CTS, bringing my knowledge, creativity and lived experience to the team, while continuing to grow my skills. Most importantly, I can't wait to get to know the children and families I'll be supporting, working alongside them to make a meaningful difference in their everyday lives.

Outside of work, I love camping, family festivals and adventures, but I'm equally happy curled up with a feel-good film! I enjoy sewing and crafting, and love bringing that creativity into my OT practice too.

Change the environment, not the flower.