With over two decades of experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) across Edinburgh and Sydney, Australia, Andrea offers a seasoned, compassionate approach to Occupational Therapy. She specializes in helping young people aged 10–25 navigate the complexities of emotional distress, neurodivergence, and mental health recovery.

Mental Health & Recovery Specialist
Andrea’s extensive career in high-acuity settings has given her deep expertise in supporting young people experiencing:

• Emotional & Psychological Distress: Specialized support for anxiety, low mood, and the transition through periods of psychosis.
• Neurodevelopmental Differences: Helping neurodivergent young people understand their distinct profiles and build strategies for success.
• Goal-Oriented Recovery: Whether it is a short-term hurdle or a long-term life goal, Andrea focuses on the practical steps needed to move forward.

Life Skills & Independence
The core of Andrea's work is functional independence. She helps young people bridge the gap between "feeling stuck" and "taking action" by increasing daily life skills, including:

• Routine & Regulation: Developing manageable daily structures that support mental wellbeing.
• Social & Community Engagement: Building the confidence to navigate social environments and public spaces.
• Self-Management: Empowering young people with the tools to manage their own mental health and sensory needs.

Flexible, Youth-Centered Support
Andrea meets young people where they are, both physically and emotionally:

• Face-to-Face: Available in private office space or within the comfort and safety of the young person's home in Edinburgh.
• Digital Outreach: Fully equipped to provide support via Microsoft Teams, phone, or even text—recognizing that traditional communication isn't always the easiest path for someone in distress.
• Professional Standards: Working in strict accordance with GDPR, HCPC, and ICO guidelines to ensure a safe, confidential therapeutic space.

Professional Qualifications

• BSc Occupational Therapy (2000)
• 26 Years Clinical Experience: Specialist in CAMHS (UK & Australia).
• Memberships: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).

"My passion is helping young people unlock their day-to-day potential. We work together to build the life skills that turn 'surviving' into 'thriving,' one manageable goal at a time."