Occupational Therapy - Creating Pathways to Living with Purpose

Supporting people in the right way requires expertise, compassion, and dedication. Through occupational therapy and specialised care, we guide people to thrive, turning potential into independence and fulfilling daily experiences.

Shaping Therapy with Science and Purpose

Our approach combines evidence-based methods with holistic care, adapting to each person’s strengths and aspirations while evaluating progress every step of the way.

Through occupational therapy, we work to build and maintain functional abilities while prioritising safety and well-being.

Person

Physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional

Occupation

Self-care, leisure, productivity

Environment

Social, physical, institutional and legislation

Internal Multidisciplinary Support

Occupational therapy works hand-in-hand with families, schools, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to build a supportive network to ensure the best outcomes for people.

Our multidisciplinary team (MDT) brings together specialists in Occupational Therapy (OT), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) to ensure the proper support is provided at the right time and place.

Our approach includes:

  • Building meaningful therapeutic connections
  • Understanding and assessing each person’s unique strengths and challenges
  • Identifying personal motivations to encourage active engagement
  • Using strengths and motivations to improve daily living skills and overall wellbeing
  • Supporting informed decision-making and exploring therapeutic opportunities
  • Creating measurable, person-centred outcomes to shape ongoing care plans
  • Collaborating with families and teams to provide consistent and supportive care across environments
  • Developing educational resources and offering tailored occupational therapy strategies

Our Process, Step by Step

Referral

Gathering information about the person’s unique needs and background.

Initial Assessment

Evaluating the person’s abilities, challenges, and goals.

Further Assessment

Conducting a sensory profile, environment assessment, and interest checklist.

Care Plan Implementation

Developing and executing a personalised intervention plan.

Evaluation

Reviewing the effectiveness and outcomes of the care plan.

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Personalised Assessments

Through a range of assessment tools and approaches, we carefully tailor our process to each person’s individuality, including the history of trauma, the things they love, and the things that make them upset.

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Approaches to Intervention

Psychological

Physical

Sensory

Behavioural

Developmental

Cognitive

Social model

Supporting More Effective Care

Occupational therapy focuses on prevention and early intervention, supporting people's well-being and reducing the need for crisis interventions and restrictive practices.

Through person-centred interventions, we support people to maintain or develop their independence in activities of daily life living (ADLs).

With occupational therapy, people are supported to lead longer, healthier lives, reducing reliance on institutional care while fostering full citizenship and enhanced well-being.

Working in integrated health and care settings, occupational therapy helps achieve meaningful outcomes and contributes to a compassionate, sustainable care system that genuinely meets the needs of everyone.

Occupations are an essential human need, bringing meaning, purpose, and fulfillment to life.

The activities we engage in define our purpose, give us meaning, and bring structure to our lives. Through occupation, we discover our sense of belonging and find fulfilment in the simplest of moments. During times of change, when mental or physical challenges impact how people engage in daily activities, their sense of self and purpose can be affected. That is when occupational therapy steps in.

Supporting More Effective Care

Self-Care

Leisure

Productivity

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I feel there is a massive benefit to having an OT input within Catalyst Care Group. We can make a referral and gain support with this quick which is not normally possible when reaching out to external services. The impact this makes on the people we support is massively beneficial as they can access the support they need. Furthermore, this improves collaboration with their wider multi-disciplinary, there knowledge and understanding of the person we are supporting. Your skillset and knowledge allow up to implement different tasks and methods to enhance someone’s life.
I would like to say that it's really helpful to have the opportunity of having the support of an OT service. The service is responsive, and the advice given and assessments undertaken are thorough and really help with our care and goal planning ensuring that the support we give to the individuals in our service is appropriate and effective, enabling and optimizing their quality of life.
Having an OT within Catalyst Care Group has saved a lot of time and ensured that our families get help in a quicker and more responsive way than normal. For one of my families Ophelia managed to get all the information and report done within a month with the help of myself and the clinicians. This will benefit this family and get him the help and support he needs to live a rich and fulfilling life.
Leaf Complex Care
Leaf Complex CareBristol
We would like to thank you and recognise the input you have had so far with one of our families, there were a lot of questions relevant to getting the best understanding of him holistically and his sensory needs. We are looking forward to having your input and support with our other families. The presentation you shared with us, on the OT process was very informative and gave us a better understanding of the work you do and the overall OT process- thank you.
I just wanted to thank you for your hard work and dedication in supporting our team with supporting the Leaf families. It has been incredibly valuable to have an Occupational Therapist within the CCG family. Our families have received prompt support from the CCG OT with accommodation assessments, sensory assessments, community access, and restriction reviews. Ophelia has also joined the MDT to support the team by sharing professional opinions, providing recommendations, and offering assistance. She helps with creating support plans and upskilling staff as needed. Additionally, she maintains excellent communication with parents, regularly sharing updates with them. Thank you once again for everything you do!
The Occupational Therapy department is a massive boon to the provision that CCG can offer. It is professional, responsive and insightful. One of the quickest and most effective pathways for improving the quality of care that we can provide, understanding the complex journey of the supported person, and of course the quality of lives for the people that we support. Ophelia has been so collaborative and phenomenal at blue sky thinking, I feel that she could provide benefit to every person that we support.
The Occupational Therapy department is a massive boon to the provision that CCG can offer. It is professional, responsive and insightful. One of the quickest and most effective pathways for improving the quality of care that we can provide, understanding the complex journey of the supported person, and of course the quality of lives for the people that we support. Ophelia has been so collaborative and phenomenal at blue sky thinking, I feel that she could provide benefit to every person that we support.

For more information or to discuss how we can support you, please get in touch with:

Ophelia Xerri

Certified Occupational Therapist

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