The people who make the DTC what it is

Lauren is a paediatric occupational therapist and the director of the DTC. As someone with dyslexia and ADHD herself, Lauren has a personal and profound understanding of what specialist intervention can mean for a child and their family.

Lauren founded My OT in 2018 with the aim of building a reliable network of specialist therapists passionate about helping people reach their full potential. When Jo Petty gave her the opportunity to carry the DTC forward, she knew the two were a natural fit.

Her aim is simply to continue and grow the beautiful work that already exists here, so that every child who comes through the door leaves feeling confident, understood, and equipped with skills for life.

Tyla is an Australia-trained paediatric OT committed to helping children and young people with emotional regulation and sensory processing.

Having worked with children both privately and in the NHS for 10 years, she is creative in using her vast toolbox to help clients discover their strengths and sense of self.

Tyla's main aim is to ensure her clients feel empowered and leave with a smile on their face!

Charlene has worked with children and families for over 15 years. She has specialist training in Ayres Sensory Integration and experience supporting children with complex learning needs, including autism, ADHD, developmental differences, sensory processing difficulties and fine and gross motor challenges.

Taking a warm, child-centred approach, she works closely with families to understand each child and provide practical, meaningful strategies to support them in everyday life.

Charlene is a passionate and mindful occupational therapist, dedicated to helping children feel confident, understood and able to take part in the things that matter to them.

Stephanie is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over four years of experience supporting children and young people across school and clinic-based settings. She holds an MSc in Occupational Therapy and has experience working with children with a range of developmental and neurodevelopmental needs, including autism, ADHD, developmental coordination disorder, global developmental delay and Down syndrome.

Stephanie is experienced in delivering occupational therapy assessments and interventions, working collaboratively with families, school staff and multidisciplinary teams to support children's participation and independence in everyday activities. Her experience also includes staff training, clinical leadership and student supervision.

She has undertaken specialist training in the SOS Approach to Feeding, interoception and developmental coordination disorder, and is passionate about providing practical, child-centred support that enables children and young people to thrive.

Michal is experienced in working with infants and children from birth to 12 years, having worked in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and child development centres.

She has worked with children with a wide range of neurodevelopmental differences, including autism, ADHD, DCD, fine motor and handwriting difficulties, and sensory regulation challenges. During her time in the NICU, she expanded her expertise into breastfeeding support and infant massage.

Michal's approach is child- and family-centred. She believes that building a meaningful, trusting relationship with the child and their family is the foundation for creating positive change. She is fluent in Hebrew, English and Spanish.

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Georgia obtained her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Derby in 2020, having previously studied Psychology and Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Since qualifying, Georgia has worked with children and young people in clinics, mainstream nurseries and primary and secondary schools. She currently works primarily with children with learning disorders, autism and sensory processing difficulties, creating customised therapy plans that focus on each child's unique strengths and goals.

Georgia has a special interest in Sensory Integration and is passionate about working collaboratively with parents and caregivers to set meaningful, individualised therapy goals.

Katie is an experienced children's physiotherapist with a background across both the NHS and private sector. She brings a warm, child-centred approach to her sessions and works closely with families to support children's physical development and wellbeing.

Sarah is a specialist Speech and Language Therapist with extensive experience supporting children across nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. She brings a collaborative and child-centred approach, partnering closely with families and school teams to ensure children receive consistent, joined-up support.

Kelly is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with experience supporting children and young people across clinics, primary and secondary school settings.

She follows a creative, child-led, and neuroaffirming therapy approach and is passionate about working collaboratively with families, educators, and professionals to ensure consistent support across all environments.

Rinay is a South African-trained Speech and Language Therapist with over six years of experience working across the UK and South Africa. She has worked in the NHS, private clinics, schools and universities, in both clinical and leadership roles.

Rinay works with children and adults who experience a range of communication and swallowing difficulties, including Social Communication Differences, Autism Spectrum Conditions, Developmental Language Disorder, Cerebral Palsy and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. She also has specialist skills in feeding and swallowing and uses Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to support those with complex communication needs.

Her approach is grounded in child-led and neuro-affirming practice. She believes therapy should respect each person's unique identity, autonomy and sensory profile, and focuses on building trusting relationships where children and families feel empowered and heard.

Sabine is an artist and art teacher with over 35 years of experience working with children and young people, including within specialist educational settings. Alongside GCSE and A-level Art and Design tuition, she provides art therapeutic sessions for children and young people with a range of emotional, learning and neurodevelopmental needs.

Her creative, child-centred and holistic approach uses art to encourage self-expression, confidence and emotional wellbeing. Where appropriate, Sabine works closely with families, schools and other professionals.

Ages: 5 years to adult. Languages: English and Dutch (fluent); French (conversational).

Caroline is an integrative counsellor with over 25 years of NHS CAMHS experience across a range of specialities, including eating disorders, paediatric liaison and inner-city CAMHS, where she held a Lead Nurse position. Her training spans play and arts-based therapy, CBT, trauma-informed attachment approaches, psychodynamic thinking and family systemic work, which she integrates according to each client's needs.

At the heart of her practice is the relationship between counsellor and client — she is passionate about creating a space where young people feel truly listened to, trusted and understood. Caroline also offers parent-only sessions, group and individual supervision, and holds the SEN Governor role at a local primary school.

Isabel is a BACP-registered, person-centred counsellor with over three years of experience working with children of all ages and adults across schools, private practice, care and hospital settings.

She has worked closely with neurodivergent clients, developing a thoughtful attunement to how neurodivergence can impact a child's wellbeing. Isabel works creatively through the arts and play, tailoring her space to each child's individual needs.

She encourages clients to come exactly as they are, and her approach centres on empowering children to feel confident, heard and understood.

Christina is a child counsellor and specialist SEN teacher with over 20 years of experience supporting children and young people.

In schools she has worked as a class teacher, specialist SEN teacher, child counsellor, SENCo and Head of Whole School Mental Health. In private practice she has offered personalised academic tuition, educational advice, and play and arts-based therapy.

Her dual expertise in emotional wellbeing and educational development makes her uniquely placed to support neurodiverse learners and children facing emotional or behavioural challenges.

Sophie has over 20 years' experience teaching children with specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyscalculia and ADHD. She holds a Level 7 teaching qualification, is an associate member of the Dyslexia Guild and PATOSS, and is on the British Psychological Society's roll of educational test-users.

Sophie has taught literacy and maths at the DTC since 2009. Her lessons use multi-sensory methods to follow a tailored, structured programme with plenty of opportunities for consolidation. She is passionate about building children's confidence and giving them the tools to meet their potential.

Aina is a Level 5 qualified Dyslexia Specialist Teacher who has been working at the DTC for almost five years. She provides tailored support in literacy and mathematics and is passionate about creating engaging, enjoyable lessons where students feel motivated to learn.

Her lessons are multisensory and incorporate physical movement wherever possible, helping students stay focused while making learning memorable. Aina recognises that every student has their own individual learning journey and aims to provide the right balance of support and challenge.

Above all, she strives to nurture independence, self-confidence and self-esteem, creating a positive environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes, celebrating their successes and recognising their own abilities.

Francesca Lynch is a fully qualified SEN specialist teacher with over 20 years' experience in education, working with children and families across both British and international settings. She holds a BA (Hons) from King's College London, a PGCE from the Institute of Education, University of London, and a Level 5 Fairley House Certificate.

Francesca is the co-founder of Education Consultants Ambrose Lynch and spent more than a decade teaching in a leading London preparatory school within the Learning Support Department. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of neurodiversity, shaped by her professional practice and her personal experience as a parent of neurodivergent children.

She is passionately committed to guiding children and families with empathy, insight and practical strategies, helping every child to thrive academically and emotionally.

Louise is a Level 5 Specialist Teacher in Specific Learning Difficulties with over 17 years of teaching experience. After spending 10 years as a class teacher in a London preparatory school, she has dedicated the past seven years to specialist one-to-one tuition for children aged 5 to 13.

Louise specialises in English and Maths, supporting children with dyslexia, learning differences and a lack of confidence. Her lessons are carefully tailored to each child, building on their strengths while addressing gaps in learning.

Parents often find that their child begins to look forward to lessons, feels happier about school and becomes much more confident in their own abilities.

Louise is a Level 5 Specialist Teacher who supports children across Key Stages 1 and 2 with literacy and learning needs. She works one-to-one with pupils with dyslexia, ADHD and ASD, creating personalised, multi-sensory lessons that reflect each child's individual strengths, needs and learning style.

Louise is passionate about helping children feel confident and positive about learning. She believes that every child can succeed when given the right support and the opportunity to discover how they learn best. Through her warm and encouraging approach, she builds strong relationships with pupils and their families, creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can enjoy learning and celebrate their progress.

Swetha is a Level 5 Specialist Teacher in Specific Learning Difficulties with 10 years of experience teaching children aged 6 to 11.

She is passionate about helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to become successful, independent learners. Her specialist teaching focuses on reading, spelling, writing and comprehension, using a structured, multisensory and child-centred approach.

Swetha particularly enjoys helping children discover strategies that work for them, building their confidence and celebrating those moments when something finally clicks.

Clara has over nine years of teaching experience in the independent prep school sector, where she progressed to Head of Year 2 and led the 7+ entrance examination process. She subsequently led Year 1 for a further three years before taking time to raise her family, during which she continued private tutoring to keep her practice current.

Throughout her career Clara has worked with a wide range of learners and developed a strong interest in specific learning differences and special educational needs. She finds it particularly rewarding to help children overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential, and is currently completing her Level 5 Diploma in SEN to deepen her expertise further.