Expert Witness Profile
Essex
Areas Covered: South East England (inc. London)
Fola Sutherland
Occupational Therapist (RCOT)
Occupational Therapist
Adult and Paediatric Mental Health
Primary/Community Nursing
Residential Care
Autism
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learning Difficulties
Psychiatric Inpatient Intensive Care
Nursing and Care Standards
Secure Environments
Safeguarding
Child Protection
Suicide
- Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration (2022)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (2013)
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (2009
- Health & Care Professions Council
- British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Association of Sensory Integration Practitioners
- 4 years’ experience as an Independent Occupational Therapist & Director at The OT Space specialising in the assessment and treatments of adults and children with a range of needs, including mental health, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and social, emotional needs.
- 3 years’ experience as an Independent Occupational Therapist at The Owl Therapy Centre where she Assessed a wide variety of adult and paediatric clients.
- 2 years’ experience as an Operations Manager at Havilah Homes, leading supported living service delivery for clients with a variety of mental health needs.
- 2 years’ experience as a Lead Occupational Therapist at St Andrews Healthcare Essex, spearheading the delivery of a comprehensive OT service.
- 16 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist, specialising in mental health and pediatrics.
- Extensive experience working with children with ASC, ADHD and SEMH needs.
I am a passionate professional, mum, and gym lover. I enjoy travelling, being with family and friends and am a lover of food!
- Palmer, K. (2020, June 9). The A Word: Why does Joe wear headphones? [Comment on “Express.co.uk”]. https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1287416/the-a-word-why-does-joe-wear-headphones-autism
- OT News. (2015, May - Vol 23). [Comment on “Graffiti: Vandalism or Art Form?”].