Meet Rachel

Rachel Allison

Role

Occupational Therapist, Child and Young Person Engagement Lead

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Fashion and Clothing Design, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Memberships

HCPC Number: OT091415
RCOT Number: BT0827389

Special Interests

Sensory Integration
Sensory Informed Intervention in Schools

What I do at Juniper Tree Therapy

I started with Juniper Tree in December 2024 after working within a physical healthcare setting. I work within Specialist Education Needs schools providing Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions which aim to enhance and improve an individual’s function and engagement in activities that are meaningful to them. I use a sensory-informed approach to support people with sensory processing difficulties that are impacting on their wellbeing and ability to participate in activities which are important to them.

About me

I have always had an interest in working with children and young people.
Whilst completing my Occupational Therapy degree I volunteered on a care farm
supporting young people with learning disabilities to participate and contribute
towards the running of the farm. I have also volunteered with charities supporting
vulnerable families in Leeds and providing mental health support to those in crisis.
I enjoy problem-solving and finding creative ways of working to help support the
people I am working with.

Training

I am currently advancing through my Sensory Integration training and sensory-based approaches. I have completed the Sensory Attachment Intervention Foundation module, and the Child Attachment and Play Assessment (CAPA).

Testimonials for Rachel

"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."