My Story
Welcome to The Octopational Therapist a Children’s Occupational Therapy service based in Aylesbury but working across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire!
My name is Jessica Kirton and I am a Children’s Occupational Therapist based in Aylesbury. Over the last 11 years I have worked across a range of settings including the NHS, private practice, special schools, mainstream schools and specialist intervention for early years. I have also completed some voluntary work overseas. I have set up OT services across schools and worked as a lead OT. I am now self-employed and pursuing my dream to set up my own practice.
About me
Mission Statement
‘To empower children to be able to do everything they want and need to do every day in a seamless and enjoyable way.’
‘To strive to achieve better for every child, parent or organisation I work with to provide assessments, treatments and training to all individuals who require help.’
‘To ensure adaptability, outcome-driven and evidence-based services are provided to allow children, parents and organisations to fulfil their potential.’
Qualifications and Experience
BSC Occupational Therapy with Southampton University
MSC Sensory Integration with the University of Ulster
Clinical Mentor for Sensory Integration Network
11 years experience as a children’s OT
Trained in the Alert Programme, Zones of Regulation, Interoception, Baby Sense, SOS Feeding, Sensory Attachment and Trauma, CO-OP Approach, Sleep Right and SCERTS.