Sensory Integration Therapy

Making Sense of Sensory – Understanding sensory experiences; strengths, challenges and using sensory strategies to manage our emotions (regulation)

All humans experience the sensory world in their own unique way. Sensory sensitivities (e.g. noises feel louder, discomfort with touch), and/or difficulties with sensory-motor (e.g. co-ordination, spatial awareness etc), can significantly impact on our ability to accurately interpret and regulate our emotional responses and to manage the things we need and want to do. Sensory related difficulties are sometimes labelled Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or Dyspraxia, recognised as part of the neuro-diverse profile and/or because of childhood trauma. It is important to highlight that these sensory differences also provide strengths and skills, such as artist, musical abilities, and attention to detail.

If this is something which you struggle with, our specialist Occupational Therapist (OT), Lisa Paxman can work collaboratively with you to better understand your unique sensory profile, how the sensory systems work and the use of sensory input to support you to manage the challenges of everyday life.

“The most immediate thing I felt was how relaxed I felt talking about myself for over one hour, considering I was very anxious prior to the appointment. Another immediate benefit was, that I’ve slept soundly every night since the first appointment and sleep is something which has been a debilitating problem for me, for years. This diagnosis has given me closure and I now feel happy within myself. I can now look forward to a brighter future, without analysing myself 24 hours a day.”

“I can’t thank the team enough for all their efforts, expertise and empathy before, during and after my Autism / ADHD assessment. They massively helped me navigate and bounce back from the hardest period of my life. I am forever in their debt. I live in Northern Ireland, but I did my research on neurodiverse specialist therapy / assessment providers who offer online sessions. I found the St. Andrew’s Practice to stand out from the crowd due to the range, depth and bespoke nature of the assessments and interventions their team collectively provide. I would highly recommend the St Andrew’s Practice to anyone that believes they may be neurodiverse, and wishes the insight that diagnosis and treatment brings, and the tools that the expert Occupational Therapist helps teach you to make practical life-improving changes.”

“The clinicians are fantastic – I felt truly listened to, understood and validated. I felt challenged but in a compassionate sense. I’m really glad I attended in person – both clinicians made me feel at ease and encouraged a really collaborative assessment space.”

Sensory Integration Therapy

Making Sense of Sensory – Understanding sensory experiences; strengths, challenges and using sensory strategies to manage our emotions (regulation)

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