Based in Falkirk and serving Edinburgh and Central Scotland, Kirsteen offers a truly unique perspective on functional independence through Activate OT Ltd. With a First Class Honours degree in Occupational Therapy and a background in Interior Design, Kirsteen offers a truly unique perspective on functional independence. As the founder of Activate OT Ltd, she combines clinical excellence with a specialist Post Graduate Certificate (with Distinction) in Ayres Sensory Integration® to support clients across the lifespan in overcoming sensory and environmental barriers.

The Sensory-Environmental Specialist
Kirsteen’s unique background in Design and Craft allows her to analyze the "world" a client lives in just as deeply as the challenges they face. She specializes in:

• Ayres Sensory Integration® Therapy: Providing high-level assessment and intervention for those with sensory processing differences.
• Environmental Adaptation: Using her design expertise to recommend meaningful changes to home and school environments that reduce stress and promote engagement.
• Lifespan Support: Extensive experience working with children, teenagers, and adults to navigate neurodivergent profiles (Autism/ADHD).

Clinical Support & Wellbeing
Kirsteen uses the "therapeutic self" to build strong, trusting relationships with her clients, addressing:

• Mental Health & Regulation: Practical strategies for managing depression, anxiety, and stress-related difficulties.
• Long-Term Condition Management: Helping clients in the community navigate pain, fatigue, and persistent health challenges.
• Complex Behavior: Specialist support for those whose sensory needs may manifest as "challenging" behavior, refocusing on regulation and safety.

Professional Consultancy & Mentoring
Beyond direct therapy, Kirsteen supports the wider professional community through:

• Professional Supervision: Offering clinical guidance and mentoring for other Occupational Therapists.
• CPD & Audit Support: Providing expert advice on HCPC audit requirements and continuous professional development.
• Education & Training: Working with schools and organizations to foster sensory-aware environments.

Qualifications & Professional Standing

• BSc (1st Class Hons) Occupational Therapy – Robert Gordon University.
• PgCert (Distinction) Sensory Integration Therapy – Ulster University.
• BA Design and Craft (Interiors) – Specialist environmental design background.
• Fully Registered: Accredited by the HCPC.

"My goal is to help you flourish in your world. By understanding the interaction between your unique sensory profile and the spaces you inhabit, we can unlock new levels of independence and joy."