Independent Private Occupational Therapist (RCOTSSIP) based in Perthshire, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Bsc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (1998)

Ba (Hons) Mental Health (2003)

Hello, my name is Sarah Hatton an Occupational Therapist with 25 years experience. I returned to Scotland in 2004 after practising as an NHS Occupational Therapist for 15 years latterly managing a Mental Health Assertive Outreach Team. I moved to Brig O' Turk, near Callander in 2006 to set up my company Thriving Minds Ltd for two reasons. Firstly living in rural Scotland, I noticed that mental health services were limited with long waiting lists and finding an Occupational Therapist proved very difficult. Secondly with the emphasis on vocational rehabilitation in Scotland and I felt my company could make a difference.

I have worked in adult mental health services in hospital, forensic and community settings. I have specialist knowledge in assessment and rehabilitation of clients and families with short term and chronic illness such as anxiety, depression, psychosis and schizophrenia. Many clients also experience physical, traumatic, addictive, neurodiversity issues that reflect the holistic approach offered. I have a particular interest in practising cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques and sensory profiling.

I am a skilled case manager working with insurance companies and solicitors rehabilitating clients who have experienced accidents at home, work and on the road.This has involved working with orthopaedic and head injuries as well as dealing with post traumatic stress symptoms.

I have expanded my training and research and I am now an experienced assessor of adults with dyspraxia and other neurodiverse conditions.

Sarah is also a qualified life coach and mentor and offers a mentoring service to OT's.

Sarah is a member of RCOTSSIP 'Occupational Therapists in Independent Practice'.RCOT The Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Thriving Minds Ltd is based in central Scotland, but undertakes work in other parts the UK if feasible.

Health Professional Council Registration No: OT28710 www.hpc-uk.org

Enhanced Disclosure Scotland No: 120100021649845

Please find my current Curriculum Vitae for your perusal.