Meet Amelia

Amelia Hodgson

Role

Occupational Therapist, Family Engagement Lead

Qualifications

Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling and Mental Health, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Memberships

HCPC Number: OT091505
RCOT Number: BT0827342

Special Interests

Sensory Attachment Intervention
Sensory Integration informed interventions
How sensory systems impact on motor and process skills in relation to occupational performance.

What I do at Juniper Tree Therapy

I began my role with Juniper Tree Therapy in December 2024. I work across various Special Education Needs schools in Leeds. I provide Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to enhance performance and engagement in activities, which are meaningful to each person. Within this I use sensory based approaches, which look at how sensory processing impacts upon function and wellbeing in activities of daily living.

About me

My first experience working with children and young people was in my first job at 16 at my local soft play area- assisting with children’s birthday parties! I completed a Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling and Mental Health prior to my Occupational Therapy training. During this time, I also did some voluntary work at a befriending service for young adults during lockdown. Throughout my Occupational Therapy training, I completed a lot of sensory related work across both in physical and mental health settings.

I came across Occupational Therapy after some of my family members received OT input for various reasons, and through my Education – particularly my Psychology qualifications.

Training

I am currently advancing through my Sensory Integration training and sensory-based approaches.

Testimonials for Amelia

"Fantastic experience - Emma has been very approachable ever since our first meeting. Her professionalism, as well as knowledge and its application to what our sons needs has been excellent. Sensory processing issues and sensory integration is complex but Emma has a brilliant way of getting this across in a way that is clear and understandable."

"Emma has been a constant support, both virtually and physically, as we have continued on this journey with our daughter. She has allowed our daughter to progress and develop in her own time. Emma is very approachable and a great communicator, with both the children that she works with and their parents. She has made us see how complex our daughter is and how we can fully support her as she makes her way in the world. We are so thankful that the support and funding has been approved to allow her to continue under the care and supervision of Emma - Thank you :)"

"Emma is excellent, she is so knowledgeable in what she does and she has a very easy way of explaining quite a complex subject to people who have no experience in occupational therapy. All who attended the training were highly complementary of Emma, and look forward to further trainings. We all feel that we understood Sensory Attachment Intervention a little better and how important this intervention is with our children in care and foster care."