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Butterflies Occupational Therapist Leeds

Hi! My name is Jenny Stephenson, owner of Butterflies holistic occupational therapy. Thank you for taking the time to look at my website and what l have to offer.


Jenny Stephenson

Specialist Occupational Therapist


Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner PG Dip

Occupational therapy (Pre Registration) MSc.

Applied Psychology PG Dip

Psychology BSc. (Hons)


HCPC number: 59184

BAOT number: BT0239175 

DBS number: 001608516589


I have received certifications and accreditations in the following areas:


Sensory Approach:

  • Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner PGDip, 
  • SAI Adults and Adolescents which includes the Just Right State (JRS),
  • Kelly Mahler – Autism and Eating Disorders - Dying to be thin Webinar,
  • ASI Wise: Trauma, the Senses and Mental Health,
  • Beacon House: Emotional Regulation.


  • I am working towards Ayres Sensory Integration Practitioner Status following the ASI WISE/CLASI modular training pathway which will enable me to assess Sensory Processing using the EASI assessment,
  • I am working towards Level 1 Certification for Practitioners SAI training.


Feeding Approach:

  • Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) feeding Approach.


Neuro-developmental Approach:

  • M.A.E.S therapy approach training and refresher, 
  • The Chailey Approach to Postural Management.


Mindfulness and Mediation:

  • Trained to teach, Paws. b Mindfulness in school project, 
  • The Zones of Regulation - A framework and related curriculum for building self-regulation skills, 
  • 3 Steps to improving Interoception, Mindfulness and Compassion L4 Teaching.


My main goal as an occupational therapist is to support parents / carers, families and children in anyway that l can. I do this by being a therapist who provides a holistic, personalised and flexible approach. I am a friendly, approachable and reliable occupational therapist who strongly believes in getting to know the children/families to make sure their needs are met. I use problem solving skills to plan suitable therapeutic intervention (through play and activity) to meet children’s goals to enable as independent functioning as possible to ensure positive well being for all involved. 


I have a  have a VAST amount of experience including adult and child mental health, equipment services, children's and neurological and inpatients / outpatients, which l draw upon to provide a tailored and holistic approach.


Some brief history of myself; I discovered occupational therapy whilst trekking for 4 days with an experienced occupational therapist through northern Thailand in 2004. I went on to qualify as an Occupational Therapist in 2009 with a MSc. Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) from Leeds Metropolitan University. I live in Leeds and have a small family consisting of a husband, two small children and two cats


Likes: Sandy beaches, spicy food, pizza, and giraffes.

Dislikes: Grey days and loud noises.

Assif Majid - Social Media Strategist and Support

We are very lucky to Assif on the team, he has a wealth of knowledge and expertise as a freelance digital storyteller and social media strategist. 


Likes: Leeds, Yorkshire Tea, and Pizza.

Dislikes: Mushrooms and public transport.

Jacqui Hodges - Office and Studio Support

We are very lucky to have Jacqui as part of our team. She is based within the studio and you will likely see her when you come in for the multitude of sessions / activities we provide.


Following a career in London and a few years teaching children in Thailand, Jacqui swapped the sun for the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and has been happily settled in Leeds, working as a Primary School Teacher until her son was born. Jacqui believes that everyone deserves the support and positivity to achieve their potential. She reports, 'It is great to be working at Butterflies, in an environment that is so invested in promoting children’s personal, physical and mental well-being'

  

Likes: Thai food, rainbows, cinnamon and waves.

Dislikes: Being late and feeling cold.

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