Andrea Matthews
Andrea qualified with an MSc in Occupational Therapy in 2011 and has gone on to complete post-graduate training to become an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. She also holds a degree in psychology.
She is a Rebound Therapy Practitioner, trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding, The Interoception Curriculum, and The Just Right State Programme for adolescents and adults.
Andrea has worked in clients’ homes, schools, workplaces and rehabilitation services, and has consulted on projects for the NHS and other services. She is experienced in leading teams and developing services, and working as part of interdisciplinary therapy teams.
My Dad had a serious brain injury when I was 16 years old which inspired me to learn more about the brain. I started working in the care sector at the age of 18 and since then have grown my knowledge and experience through working with a wide range of client groups of all ages. I was drawn to Occupational Therapy because it focuses on supporting people to achieve what is important to them. I love helping my clients to problem solve, to help them remove barriers that are getting in the way of them achieving what they want.