Louise Andrews
OT
HCPC Registration No: OT40490
Hello, my name is Louise.
I am an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience. After qualifying from Canterbury Christ Church University in 2004 and spending many years working as a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, I returned to clinical practice with Words First, where I now support children and young people across a range of educational settings.
I am passionate about enabling children and young people to participate as fully as possible in everyday school and college life. My role involves working collaboratively with education staff, families and other professionals to identify barriers to participation and develop practical, meaningful strategies that promote independence, regulation, wellbeing and successful learning.
Since joining Words First, I have particularly enjoyed developing staff training, creating sensory-friendly environments, supporting multidisciplinary working and helping schools and colleges embed occupational therapy into everyday practice. I believe the greatest impact comes from empowering the adults around a child or young person, giving them the knowledge, confidence and practical strategies to create environments where every young person can thrive.
The Words First value that resonates most with me is collaboration and support. I believe that working together, sharing knowledge and drawing on the expertise of different professionals allows us to provide more holistic and meaningful support for children and young people.
