Marianne is an asset to any team she works with, providing specialist services for children and young people for Medico-Legal cases, Private Clients and families, Schools & Colleges, Local Authorities, Statutory Services, Businesses, Charities and Housing Associations.
" Marianne joined The OT Centre in April 2024.Â
I have complete confidence in Marianne, she has an extraordinary wealth of clinical experience and a razor sharp mind which she effortlessly brings to bear in assessing situations and solutions. Her articulation and communication skills are suitably matched with her intellectual capabilities. "
Helen Spencer
Clinical Director
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Bristol (Bristol)
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Newport (Wales)
Swindon (Wiltshire)
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Marianne is a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in working with children and families facing complex mental health challenges and neurodiversity for Medico-Legal cases, Private individuals, Schools & Colleges, Local Authorities, Statutory Services, Businesses and Charities.
Marianne’s combined experience in CAMHS and social care has honed her skills in assessment, risk management, and intervention planning. She has experience of contributing to Education Health and Care Plans and participating in Community Education and Treatment Review (CETR) meetings for young people at risk of tier 4 admissions.
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Marianne is trained in level 1 Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), ADOS-2 assessment, and Sensory Attachment Intervention for Adults and Adolescents. At Bristol City Council (BCC), Marianne has trained in AMBIT (Advanced Mentalization-Based Integrative Treatment) with the Anna Freud Foundation and is an AMBIT training facilitator. Additionally, she has completed Beacon House Trauma training modules and was Therapeutic Practice lead of a team that addresses stability concerns within foster families in collaboration with social workers. She possesses a deep understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on sensory processing, behaviour and relationships. Marianne excels in communicating in high-pressure, emotive situations and uses AMBIT to work effectively with families in crisis; building trust and enhancing understanding within family systems and support networks.Â
During her final year at university, Marianne completed a placement with 1625 Independent People, a local youth homelessness organisation. This experience gave her a drive to work with care-experienced young people and fueled her passion for trauma-informed practice, advocacy for young people, and promoting equality and diversity. Marianne has made significant contributions in her field, particularly during her tenure at CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services). She played a pivotal role in the local early help panel, collaborating with social care and other agencies to provide comprehensive first line support. She also initiated a waiting list initiative by setting up assessment clinics and was instrumental in establishing joint ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) assessments with community paediatricians for young people with multifaceted needs.
Anxiety Management, Challenging Behaviours Management & Support,Fatigue Management, Functional Skills Training: Independent Living Skills (ILS), Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Community Access, Mental Health, 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
Sensory Processing, Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Mental Health & Neurodivergence OT, Paediatrics OT, Sensory Integration Practitioner
Developmental
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD, Autism/Autistic Spectrum Disorder ASD, Learning Disability
Psychological
Anxiety Disorders incl Agoraphobia, Panic, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Phobia, Eating Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Sensory
Sensory Processing Disorder SPD, Sensory Modulation Disorder SMD, Sensory-Based Motor Disorder SBMD, Sensory Discrimination Disorder
Case Managers & Medicolegal, Private Clients, Individuals & Families, Schools & Colleges, Housing Associations, Local Authorities/Statutory Services, Primary Care, Businesses & Charities
HCPC Registration: OT75317
RCOT Membership: BT0818536
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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