I wanted to become an OT because I wanted a career where I could make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Since becoming an OT, I have supported both children and adults with different strengths, challenges and goals. This has taught me how important
it is to get to know the person first, build a genuine connection and find what is important and what works for them.
I’ve particularly enjoyed working with neurodivergent children and adults. I love supporting people to become more independent, whether that’s through everyday living skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning or community participation. My clients describe me as calm, patient, friendly and easy going. I like my sessions to feel relaxed and fun and I often use humour, movement and a person’s interests to help build rapport and make therapy feel less clinical.
My favourite part of being an OT is the variety. I enjoy getting to know different people, having a laugh along the way and seeing someone become more confident and independent in the things that matter to them.
