Laura McGovern is a Specialist Occupational Therapist and completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy at London South Bank University in 2007. She is registered with the Health Professionals Council and is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She holds an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring) certificate.  With a broad range of clinical experience, Laura has worked extensively in both in-patient and community settings with individuals with complex mental and physical health and neurological conditions. Her experience includes in-patient Dementia care, Neuro Rehabilitation, Adult Mental Health (in-patient and community), Learning Disabilities, Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective). She has worked in the charity sector supporting people with Brain Tumours and their families.

Laura is experienced in assessing motor and process (cognitive) skills, communication and interaction skills, daily routines, motivation and the impact of the environment on a person’s ability to carry out self-care, productivity and leisure activities. She collaborates with clients and their carers to set goals and plan treatment. Laura can prescribe specialist equipment, sensory modulation techniques and environmental adaptations, activity grading, and compensatory or rehabilitative strategies to help her clients to structure and maintain meaningful daily routines, access vocational or productive activities and enhance and maintain daily living skills. 

Laura maintains a high standard of professionalism through her commitment to continuing professional development, evidence-based practice and knowledge of relevant best practice and NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines. She is trained in clinical risk assessment and management, ensuring the safety and well-being of her clients. She has completed recent training in formal assessment and therapeutic intervention tools including MOHO ExpLOR, Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS), Champagne Sensory Modulation Profile, Pool Activity Level (PAL) Checklist, MOHO Residential Environmental Impact Scale (REIS), and the Volitional Questionnaire (VQ).

Laura has strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working collaboratively with clients, their families and carers and other professionals. Through her client-centred approach and up to date knowledge and expertise in assessment and intervention, she consistently strives to make a positive impact on her clients’ lives.