An Advanced Practitioner OT with over 18 years of dual paediatric and adult experience, specialising in neurodevelopmental conditions and Postgraduate Certified Sensory Integration. Lorna joined The OT Centre in 2026 and provides specialist services for children, young people, and adults for Medico-Legal cases, Private Clients and families, Schools & Colleges, Local Authorities, and Statutory Services.
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"Lorna is super professional and very highly experienced—her level of expertise really stands out. She was very clear and articulate about her practice and what she brings to the team, which speaks to her clinical maturity and self-awareness. With her depth of experience across both paediatric and adult neurodiversity services, Lorna is a real asset to our team.."
Helen Spencer
Clinical Director
Specialist skills for a Client's specific needs
Established in 2010 to provide high quality OT and SI Services
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Adult and Paediatric Occupational Therapist
BSc Occupational Therapy with PsychologyÂ
Glasgow (Glasgow City)
Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh)
Dunfermline (Fife)
Falkirk (Falkirk)
Stirling (Stirling)
Motherwell (North Lanarkshire)
Coatbridge (North Lanarkshire)
Airdrie (North Lanarkshire)
Cumbernauld (North Lanarkshire)
Paisley (Renfrewshire)
Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire)
Livingston (West Lothian)
Lorna is an Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist with over 18 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults and families across NHS, local authority, education and community settings. Her extensive experience across both paediatric and adult services allows her to provide a holistic, neuro-affirming and highly individualised approach tailored to each person’s unique strengths, needs and goals.
Lorna currently plays a key role in establishing the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service local to her, and continues to lead on complex ASD diagnostic assessments using gold standard tools including the ADOS-2, ADI-R and ACIA. She has significant experience supporting individuals with ASD and those with sensory processing differences, ADHD, mental health needs and complex presentations, and works collaboratively with families, educators, care providers and multidisciplinary teams to create practical and meaningful outcomes.
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As a Postgraduate Certified SI Practitioner, Lorna has advanced skills in sensory assessment, SI intervention and the development of personalised sensory strategies and sensory diets. Lorna was also involved in the Scottish normative data collection for The Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration® (EASI), reflecting her ongoing commitment to evidence-based practice and the continued development of SI assessment and intervention.
Alongside her clinical practice, Lorna designs and delivers specialist training relating to autism, sensory processing and neurodevelopmental differences for a wide range of audiences including families, education staff, health professionals, local authority teams and care providers. She is passionate about empowering others through accessible, practical and evidence-based training that increases understanding and supports positive change across everyday environments.
Lorna is known for her warm, compassionate and collaborative approach. She places strong importance on building trusting relationships and ensuring individuals and families feel genuinely heard, understood and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. Through her clinical expertise, creativity and dedication, she strives to help people develop confidence, independence and improved quality of life.
Anxiety Management, Challenging Behaviours Management & Support, Functional Skills Training: Independent Living Skills (ILS), Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Community Access, Mental Health, Motor Skills - Fine or Gross, Practitioner Level #3: can Assess & Treat, Sensory Processing, Sleep Hygiene, SMART Goal Setting & Reporting, Social Difficulties, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Special Educational Needs (SEN): EHCP (Education Health & Care Plan), Individual Education Plan (IEP), Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Individual Development Plan (IDP), Coordinated Support Plan (CSP), Individualised Educational Programme (IEP), Training, Vocational support: Return to Work or Education, Work-Site Assessments
Challenging Behaviours Management & Support, Sensory Processing
Learning Difficulties OT, Mental Health & Neurodivergence OT, Neurorehabilitation OT, Paediatrics OT, Sensory Integration Practitioner
Developmental
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD, Autism/Autistic Spectrum Disorder ASD, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) / Dyspraxia, Down Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay GDD, Learning Disability, Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities PMLD
Psychological
Anxiety Disorders incl Agoraphobia, Panic, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Phobia, Bi-polar, Depression, Schizophrenia
Sensory
Sensory Processing Disorder SPD, Sensory Modulation Disorder SMD, Sensory-Based Motor Disorder SBMD, Sensory Discrimination Disorder
Other
Substance Use Disorders
Case Managers & Medicolegal, Private Clients, Individuals & Families, Schools & Colleges, Housing Associations, Local Authorities/Statutory Services, Primary Care, Businesses & Charities
HCPC Registration: OT57606
RCOT Membership: BT0234404
"Lorna is an exceptional Occupational Therapist whose clinical knowledge and practice is matched only by her approachability, personal integrity and empathetic, professional character. She provides an exemplary, caring and competent service that can unlock people's potential while offering evidence informed, safe and personalised solutions that work for people, their families and others involved in the supported person's life."
Roger Kincaid Â
OT Team Leader, NHS
Occupational Therapists vetted by our Clinical Director as specialists in their field.
Working with Case Managers, Solicitors and the Client MDT since 2010
Remaining a family owned, family run practice putting clinical services, quality and integrity before profit.
Direct access to your OT via Mobile Phone and online Call-Back Booking Service.
Secure Online Access to all aspects of our work, including Professional Reports, SMARTAAR Goal Plans, Goal-Scored Client Sessions and Client Appointment Schedules.
Fully Costed Proposals for fixed periods of SMARTAAR goal-driven outcome focused therapy.
Quantifiable clinically justifiable interventions through Session by Session scored Outcome Reports and End-Term Treatment Review Reports.
Best use of tools and technologies to provide a first-class service for our clients and our customers.
Custom built Apps make it easy for your OT to manage your client case, documentation, goal plans and reports, providing a clear framework for their clinical work.
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