Butterflies Occupational Therapist Team, Leeds

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

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 Meditation:

• 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.

Hello, I’m Claire!

I am an Occupational Therapist having spent most of my career to date working in recruitment. Whilst at university, I completed a variety of placements in different settings, including my final placement which was at a specialist college working with students that had complex physical needs and/or autism.

I’m excited to embark on a career at Butterflies Holistic Occupational Therapy where I can work with children to help them to fulfil their potential. I will be spending my time in both schools and in the studio.

Claire is working towards her qualification in Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy.

Likes: Going on adventures and explore new places with my children. I also like to go to the gym, walking in the countryside and spending time with my friends.

Dislikes: None!

Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) Registration Number: OT088713

Has up to date DBS.