Ellie Barret
Ellie Barrett is a UK-trained Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting children and families across school, home, clinic, hospital and residential settings. She has worked in both the UK (NHS) and the UAE across government and private sectors.
Ellie focuses on building strong, trusting and supportive relationships not only with each child but also with the team around them including parents, teachers and other professionals. Her mission is to help every child thrive at school, at home and in their community.
She is dedicated to equipping families and schools with creative and practical strategies that can be embedded into daily routines to support meaningful and lasting outcomes. She has trained in several evidence-based approaches including the Zones of Regulation, Handwriting Without Tears and DIR® Floortime and is currently completing training in Ayres Sensory Integration.
Above all, Ellie is passionate about helping children thrive in every environment — at home, at school, and in their communities.
Age Range
2 – 18 years
Years of Experience
11+ Years
Nationality
British
Languages
English
Education
- BSC (Hons) Occupational Therapy (Coventry University)
Licensing Body
- DHA
Areas of Expertise
- Sensory processing diUiculties
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Dyslexia
- Downs Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Handwriting development
- Fine and gross motor skill challenges
- Emotional regulation and behavioural needs
- Classroom participation
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Cognitive skills and executive functioning
- Self-care skills – toileting, dressing, personal hygiene and eating/ drinking skills.