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Health & Therapies Team

Introducing our Health & Therapies Team.

  • Katie

    Head of Health & Therapies

    I have been lucky to work within the SEND sector since 1998. I have been a support worker, teaching assistant and, after graduating from Bournemouth University in 2006, I have worked as a Registered Nurse (Child).

  • Margreet

    Therapeutic Colour Light Practitioner

    Originally a primary school teacher, I am a Eurythmy Therapist and Therapeutic Colour Light Practitioner.

  • Jenny

    Positive Behaviour Support Lead

    I have worked in various roles within the SEND sector since 2004. I started my career as a support worker, then supported in the classroom as a teaching assistant. I gained further experience as the manager of a house for young people aged 7-14. In 2011, I achieved a degree in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Hons) at the University of Kent – The Tizard Centre.

  • Kathy

    Arts Counsellor

    I am a transpersonal arts practitioner. After working for 9 years in a Camphill school for children and young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States, I came to the UK to train as an arts counsellor at Tobias School of Art and Therapy.

  • Jessie

    Eurythmy Trainee

    After graduating as a eurythmy teacher in 2005, I began teaching at St. Paul’s Steiner School (London) and Ringwood Waldorf School where I remained for 18 years.  I am currently enrolled in Eurythmy Therapy Training UK studying the ME in Eurythmy Therapy. I am reconnecting to a wish developed in my late teens to help others in wellbeing by strengthening and healing themselves through art. I especially enjoy the cultural and seasonal events and I enjoy contributing as eurythmist, speech artist and storyteller.

  • Martin

    Music Therapist

    I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered music therapist, additionally trained in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM). I’ve been practicing for over 20 years and working at the Sheiling since 2014.

  • Ali

    Speech and Language Therapist

    I am a Speech and Language Therapist, recently completing a masters in speech and language sciences at University College London. I am passionate about helping our students develop their communication skills and reaching their full potential within the Sheiling and their wider community.

  • Bobby

    Therapy Assistant

    I have been working in the SEND field for more than 15 years, with the last two years being at the Sheiling.

  • James

    Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

    After graduating from Anglia Ruskin University in 2005, I have worked in the education sector both as a teacher and manager. I have experience teaching both children and adults in the UK, Spain and China. The social nature of this work led me to working within care settings and I have worked at the Sheiling since 2018. I recently completed my level 4 BILD PBS qualification.

  • Rosa

    Massage Therapist

    I have been part of Camphill Communities for the past two decades, supporting people with special needs of different ages, backgrounds, and conditions; that time has included working as a House Manager at the Sheiling. I have a Diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy and I wish to continue supporting the journey of our young people through the power of touch.

  • Julie

    Speech and Language Therapist

    I qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist in 2006. Since then, I have worked in a variety of settings supporting people with disabilities both in children's and adult services. I have worked in special education, residential and community settings. I joined the team at the Sheiling in 2024.

  • Becca

    Occupational Therapist

    I have been a qualified Occupational Therapist since 2013 and since then, have been lucky to have worked in various roles supporting children within the NHS and in schools before joining the Sheiling in 2024. I am passionate about supporting children and young adults to be able to participate in activities that are meaningful to them in all areas of life.

  • Lindsay

    Health Administrator

    I am a dedicated health administrator focused on supporting the health needs of our students. I coordinate with all Sheiling departments and liaise with external organisations and parents to assist with student health requirements.