Anna Chalmers

Occupational Therapy

Specialising in Paediatrics and Neurological Occupational Therapy

Based in the North Cotswolds,

covering Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.

Paediatric and Neuro Occupational Therapy

(Near Cheltenham)

I am Anna, an independent occupational therapist providing assessment and therapy for children and adults across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. I support children with ADHD, autism, sensory processing and coordination difficulties, and adults following brain injury or stroke.

How I can help?

For Children

  • School anxiety and emotional regulation

  • Handwriting and organisation difficulties

  • Coordination and motor skill challenges.

  • Sensory sensitivities and overwhelm.

  • Behavioural challenges

  • Daily routines at home and school.

  • Fatigue and cognitive rehabilitation after neurological injury.

  • Return to everyday activities, education and work

  • Standardised assessments such as motor assessments, handwriting assessments and sensory assessments as required.)

    For Adults

    I provide neurological rehabilitation following brain injury or stroke, including:

  • Fatigue management,

  • Cognitive rehabilitation

  • Executive functioning support to

  • Rebuild independence in daily life.

  • Physical rehabilitation

  • Vocational support

    Assessments and reports

    I carry out functional assessments and provide clear recommendations, including EHCP assessment reports for families across Cheltenham and surrounding areas. I can also write reports suitable for tribunals.

    Areas covered Costs

    Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Oxford, Swindon and nearby locations.

    Costs

    Assessments and therapy costs vary. Please contact me to find out more.

    Enquiry

    If you could like to discuss whether occupational therapy would help, please get in touch via the enquiry button below.

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About Me

I qualified as an occupational therapist in 2003 and I have worked across hospitals, community services, schools and workplaces before moving into independent practice in 2013.

I have specialised in both Neuro Rehabilitation and Paediatrics for over 20 years and I have expertise knowledge and skills enabling me to provide the highest level of support to children, adults and their families.

I am very effective at developing a rapport with children and adults and making therapy fun and enjoyable, whilst still achieving results.

My approach is collaborative and professional, whilst being practical and focusing on achieving change in real-life environments.

Some people come to see me because they want a clear understanding of what’s going on. Others already know the difficulties and just want practical help to make daily life easier. We decide together what feels most useful.

An assessment is usually the starting point. I spend time getting to know how things are working day-to-day — at home, school, work or out in the community. I may watch tasks, try activities and talk things through so I can see what’s getting in the way and what will actually help.

Afterwards you receive clear recommendations you can use straight away. This might be small changes to routines, ways to reduce overwhelm, adapting tasks, sensory ideas, or guidance you can share with school or work. I can also provide formal written reports for schools, written in a format suitable for EHCP processes if needed.

Some families and adults just need a plan that they can take forward themselves. Others prefer a few follow-up sessions so we can try strategies together, adjust them and build confidence gradually.

Sessions take place where life happens — usually home, school, community settings or workplace — so the advice fits real situations rather than a clinic room.

All intervention is goal focussed and client led, with regular reviews and progress updates.

If you’re unsure what you need, you’re welcome to arrange an enquiry call and we can talk it through without pressure.

If you would like to discuss options for occupational therapy a complimentary enquiry call can be arranged.

Services

Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Anna Chalmers Occupational Therapy provides specialist OT assessments for children and young adults with ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia, sensory challenges and anxiety, alongside motor co-ordination, handwriting and behavioural challenges. I provide assessments and treatment both at home and at school.

Neuro Occupational Therapy

Anna Chalmers Occupational Therapy provides specialised OT assessments for adults and children recovering from brain injury, and other neurological conditions. Interventions include standardised assessments where required with a report and recommendations for on-going treatment.

Individualised Resource Packs

For people with a limited budget, or for families that want to get started straight away, Anna Chalmers Occupational Therapy is able to provide individualised resource packs for you to work through at home or at school in your own time.

Please contact me via email on enqueriesannachalmersot@gmail.com for more information.

Remote Therapy

Remote sessions provide practical support wherever you are. Ideal for families further afield, with busy schedules, or children more comfortable at home.

Sessions focus on tailored strategies and guided practice within everyday routines.

Specialist Assessment and Reports for EHCP Applications or Tribunals.

Anna Chalmers Occupational Therapy provides detailed reports for EHCP applications, EHCP reviews and SEND Tribunals. Reports are structured in accordance with statutory guidance.

Online Support Sessions

If you suspect that you, or your child, would benefit from Occupational Therapy but you're not sure how OT can help, Anna Chalmers Occupational Therapy can provide online support sessions. This is a cost effective option for you to discuss your concerns and seek tailored advice.

Costs for all interventions are available upon request.

Paediatric Occupational Therapy

I work with children and young people both at home and in school so that support fits naturally into everyday routines. I regularly liaise with teachers and SENCOs and can provide practical advice that can be delivered throughout the school day as well as at home.

I support children with sensory differences, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia and physical conditions such as cerebral palsy. Sessions are active and engaging, with a focus on building confidence and helping children succeed in the activities that matter to them.

I can help with:

  • Everyday skills

  • Dressing, organisation and independence

  • Managing routines and transitions

  • Building confidence in daily activities

  • Learning and classroom participation

  • Handwriting and recording work

  • Attention, planning and task completion

  • Classroom observations and school strategies

  • Advice and training for teachers and support staff

  • Movement and coordination

  • Gross and fine motor skills

  • Dyspraxia and motor planning

  • Upper limb function and equipment needs

  • Sensory and emotional regulation

  • Sensory sensitivities and overwhelm

  • Emotional regulation and anxiety

  • Practical strategies for home and school

  • Assessment and reports

  • Functional and standardised assessments

  • EHCP advice and written reports suitable for EHCP processes.

Neuro Occupational Therapy

I am an occupational therapist with over 20 years’ experience in neurological rehabilitation, specialising in brain injury, and stroke rehabilitation. I work with adults who are experiencing cognitive, physical and behavioural changes affecting independence at home, in the community and at work.

My role is to understand how the injury affects day-to-day function and to develop practical rehabilitation plans that support meaningful recovery. This may include cognitive rehabilitation, fatigue management, executive functioning strategies, behavioural support and graded return to everyday activities.

I carry out both standardised and functional assessments and provide clear rehabilitation recommendations. Intervention may include therapy programmes, equipment provision, environmental adaptation and workplace assessment to support safe independence and return to employment where appropriate.

I use a goal-focused, holistic approach and regularly work alongside case managers, solicitors and the wider multidisciplinary team. I also provide education and training for clients, families and support staff to ensure strategies are carried through in daily life.

I have experience working as an occupational therapy expert within legal processes and understand the requirements of medico-legal reporting and rehabilitation planning.

Areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Cognitive and executive functioning rehabilitation

  • Fatigue and behavioural management following brain injury

  • Activities of daily living and independence training

  • Vocational rehabilitation and return to work

  • Upper limb rehabilitation

  • Equipment assessment and environmental adaptation

  • Standardised functional assessment and observations

Online Support Sessions

If you think you or your child would benefit from occupational therapy but you don't know where to start,  or what support you require, I can offer online support sessions to get you started. 

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  This includes completing a pre-assessment questionnaire and discussing you or your child's current challenges from the comfort of your own home. 

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I am able to provide personalised therapy programmes to address the areas highlighted, and provide regular check in session as required.

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 This is a great option if you have a busy schedule, you experience high levels of anxiety or if you want to keep costs low.

I offer affordable 30 mins or 60 mins online sessions.

Professional Resources

Resource Packs for parents, teachers and other professionals are available to purchase on request.

Core strength, postural stability and motor co-ordination resource pack.

Available now

Help your child with Handwriting resource pack.

Available now

Sensory Regulation Toolkit

Coming soon ….

Contact me for more information.

Submit an enquiry

If you would like to find out more about how occupational therapy can help,

please submit an enquiry using the button below.

Enquire now

Testimonials

  • "Thank you for the time and support you have given us helping Esme with insight and coping strategies to move forward in her life. We felt so lost until you helped us,  I cannot thank you enough."

    Victoria

  • "Thanks so much for all you have done. Your energy and enthusiasm have been a big boost for us both."

    Barrie

  • "Thank you so much for all your help. I only wish I'd contacted you sooner."

    Bonnie

  • "My time with you was so helpful, you helped me to understand more about myself and your advice has been imperative in helping me move forward."

    Baillie

  • "OT input with Anna has helped me to regain my independence and has given me hope for the future. I am now moving into my own house, something that I thought would never be possible after my accident."

    Stephen

  • "I can't thank Anna enough for giving us the answers to my son's needs. She was kind, friendly and patient, and my son keeps asking if we can go and see her again."

    Gina