Hello, I’m Alexandra.

I’m a Senior Occupational Therapist with a decade of experience supporting children and young people across specialist schools, colleges, and community settings. My work has always centred around helping learners build confidence, independence, and meaningful life-skills.

My Approach

I believe that every young person deserves:
🌿 a calm environment
🌿 clear, compassionate support
🌿 sensory-informed understanding
🌿 opportunities for meaningful participation
🌿 pathways that build towards independence

My practice is:
✔ person-centred
✔ collaborative
✔ strengths-focused
✔ neurodiversity-affirming
✔ grounded in evidence and experience

Professional Background

I have extensive experience working with:

• complex physical and learning needs

• neurodivergent young people

• sensory processing differences

• postural care and motor coordination needs

• transitions and independence planning

• supporting multi-disciplinary teams in residential and educational settings

I specialise in helping young people understand their sensory world, develop functional skills, and participate meaningfully in school, college, home and community life.

My Values

🌿 Respect
🌿 Inclusion
🌿 Co-production
🌿 Meaningful participation
🌿 Independence with dignity

Why Forest Pathways?

The Forest of Dean is a place of grounding, connection, and calm — and these values guide every part of my practice.
I want every learner and family I support to feel safe, understood and empowered.