Our Team

Rachel is an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist from London, UK, across hospitals, specialist and mainstream schools, clinics, nurseries, and community settings. She holds a BSc (Honours) in Occupational Therapy from Sheffield Hallam University and is registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK. She is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and professional networks including Communication Matters and the Upper Limb Rehabilitation Network.

Rachel has extensive experience supporting children with developmental, neurological, genetic, physical, and sensorimotor needs, including children with complex and multiple needs and those without a formal diagnosis. Her particular clinical interests include early intervention, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21), Upper Limb rehabilitation and bimanual therapy, developmental coordination difficulties, and rare or complex neurological and genetic conditions.

Prior to joining High Hopes, Rachel worked across a range of specialist pediatric services in the UK, including ‘Sheffield Children’s Hospital’ as the Lead Occupational Therapist for the Down Syndrome service and the ‘Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.’ Rachel has a particular clinical interest in early intervention and supporting children where differences in movement, coordination, upper-limb function, sensory processing, or development affect their ability to participate in everyday activities and everyday life.

Rachel’s practice is child-centered, strengths-based, neuroaffirming, and participation-focused. She believes that therapy should be meaningful and enjoyable and aims for children to experience sessions as opportunities to play, explore, problem-solve, and build confidence rather than “therapy”. Rachel works collaboratively with families, carers, educators, and multidisciplinary teams, recognizing that meaningful progress extends beyond the therapy room. She places strong emphasis on collaborative goal-setting, evidence-informed practice, and outcomes that reflect meaningful changes in children’s participation and quality of life. Rachel is actively involved in research interest groups and has experience delivering workshops and training for parents, carers, educators, and healthcare professionals. Rachel has a particular passion and interest inclusive design and creating accessible opportunities for children within their communities.