ABOUT
Achieve Occupational Therapy Ltd provides private, holistic occupational therapy services to children from birth through young adulthood across the United Kingdom—especially the East of England—and internationally. We assess and treat a wide range of difficulties and diagnoses with the aim of enabling each child to “Achieve” their potential across all areas of daily life.
We specialise in care for children with cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury, attachment disorders, multi‑sensory impairment and other acquired or genetic conditions that cause developmental delay, learning differences and sensory integration needs. Our clinicians address trauma at universal, targeted and intensive levels, creating safe, competence‑building environments that foster positive social connection, learning and healing. With expertise in the cognitive, social, emotional and sensory components of activity, our occupational therapists make a measurable impact on behaviour and recovery and are valued members of multidisciplinary mental health teams.
Led by Claire, our team of skilled occupational therapy assistants and associate therapists combine advanced therapeutic use of self, self‑regulation strategies and excellent communication to read body language and physiological signs of stress, build trusted relationships with families, and support meaningful developmental progress.
CLAIRE GINTY
Consultant Occupational Therapist
Claire Ginty is an experienced occupational therapist with 20 years’ experience, specialising in attachment, trauma, and sensory integration. She holds an MSc in Attachment Studies, a postgraduate certificate in Sensory Integration and a certificate in Systemic Family Therapy, with training also in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. Claire has contributed to research on physiological regulation and attachment, supported EASI and a range of studies, and collaborated with university programmes both in the UK and abroad. An international lecturer and conference presenter, she mentors students and clinicians, advocates for OT in policy and education in Romania and the UK, and maintains accredited advanced training in sensory, attachment, trauma, feeding, and neurodevelopmental approaches. Claire is committed to multidisciplinary practice and ongoing professional development including.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy
- MSc (Psychology) in Attachment Studies, University of Roehampton
- Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration, University of Ulster
- BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, University of Northampton
- BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing),
- Numerous advanced and accredited training courses including:
- Sensory Integration and Emotional Regulation
- DIR Floortime
- ATTACH Level 2 Assessment for Trauma and Attachment
- Janina Fisher’s Trauma Treatment Certification Training
- Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry in Action
- Advanced Training in BdT Trauma Recovery Focused Model
- Safe and Sound Protocol by Dr. Stephen Porges
- Developmental Trauma, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Attachment and Trauma courses
- Advanced Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration
- Multiple courses on feeding/oral motor, neurodevelopmental rehabilitation, postural care, and upper limb management
- Extensive range of additional courses on child development, safeguarding, communication, autism, mental health first aid, housing adaptations, and more spanning from 2002 to present.
Mary Challis
Occupational Therapist
Mary is a qualified Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatric sensory integration, trauma and attachment, primitive reflex integration, and parent–child relationships. With formal training including ATTACh Trauma & Attachment Levels 1 & 2, Virtual Schools Recovery Through Relationships, Parent‑Child Relationships, Therapeutic Listening, and the “Discover Sensory Processing and Integration” course with Sensory Integration Education, she blends evidence-informed techniques with a relationship-focused, trauma‑sensitive approach.
Mary’s clinical experience spans paediatric trauma, attachment and sensory integration (Achieve OT); paediatric sensory integration therapy (Sensi); paediatric outpatient clinics (James Paget NHS Foundation Trust); intensive care (Addenbrooke’s Hospital); adult social care and older people’s mental health (Suffolk County Council; Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust); and general medical wards (Ipswich Hospital). She has also supported community health initiatives and emergency response shadowing.
Mary offers holistic assessments and personalised intervention plans that empower children and families, prioritise safety and regulation, and support functional participation at home, school and in the community. She welcomes enquiries from families and professionals seeking collaborative, compassionate care.
Sophie Patten
Occupational Therapy Apprentice
Sophie is an Occupational Therapy Assistant currently completing a degree apprenticeship to qualify as an Occupational Therapist. She is dedicated to supporting children to achieve their full potential and finds it deeply rewarding to witness the progress they make over time. Sophie’s commitment to paediatrics began during her GCSE and A‑Level studies in Child Development and Health and Social Care, where she developed a strong interest in child-centred practice and developmental support.
Sophie has undertaken specialist training including Level 3 Understanding Autism and additional coursework in early childhood trauma. These qualifications, together with hands‑on clinical experience, have strengthened her clinical knowledge and enhanced her ability to deliver compassionate, evidence‑informed interventions for children with a wide range of developmental, sensory and social‑emotional needs.
Sophie is skilled in building collaborative relationships with families and multidisciplinary teams, conducting practical assessments, and delivering tailored activity‑based programmes to promote independence, participation, and confidence. She brings a calm, empathetic approach and a focus on practical, measurable outcomes to every child she supports.
Michelle Quail
Workspace Collaboration Coordinator / Administrative Support
Michelle provides term-time administrative and coordination support, ensuring smooth communication and efficient operations for families and professionals. With more than a decade of experience supporting children and families in the SEND community, she combines professional expertise with lived experience as a parent carer.
As a parent of four, including two children with additional needs, Michelle brings first‑hand insight into the challenges families face and the importance of clear, compassionate communication. She is committed to making processes straightforward and easy to navigate, with a particular focus on young lives, parenting and SEND law.
Michelle has completed training in autism and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and is actively expanding her expertise through ongoing Open University studies and Level 3 SEND law and practice training with IPSEA.