Meet Anna

Professional Background and Experience

With an initial background in psychology (BSc Hons), I began my career in public policy and strategy. However, a desire to work directly with people and make a difference to those experiencing difficulty in my community, led me to transition into health and social care.

Before completing a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2012, I worked for several years as an NHS Physiotherapy Assistant, whilst also undertaking voluntary Life Coaching with the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Diverse Sectors and Areas of Practice

Since then, I’ve gained experience supporting individuals in a broad range of settings, including the NHS, Adult Social Care, private, and voluntary sectors. I have worked across multiple areas of practice, incorporating reablement, falls prevention, end of life care, complex rehabilitation and case co-ordination, mental health care, and independent advocacy. 

In doing so, I have supported individuals with a wide range of needs including:

• • Adults experiencing acute and long-term physical health conditions

  • Individuals navigating mental health conditions

  • Neurodivergent individuals

  • People living with progressive and acquired neurological conditions

Current Practice and Collaborations

Through my varied experience and ongoing training, I have developed a flexible, integrative practice that draws on a wide range of approaches to meet an individual’s specific needs. 

Currently, I work as an independent Occupational Therapist and Personal Assistant within New Buds Support, often collaborating with other health and social care professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team. I also provide specialist rehabilitation as an Associate of Think Therapy 1st.