Hello

Hi, I'm Alice — and supporting children to learn, grow and flourish is what I love to do. With a particular passion for neurodevelopment and special educational needs, I've spent my career finding new and meaningful ways to help young people thrive.

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My Background in Education

I bring over 16 years of experience in education, having held leadership roles including Head of Year and Head of Design Technology. My career began in the creative world — after graduating with a BA (Hons) in Textile Design from Nottingham Trent University, I worked as a textiles designer specialising in children's fashion before following my passion for working with young people into teaching.

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During my time in the classroom, I completed a Master's degree in Advanced Educational Practice at University College London (2018), specialising in SEND for my final thesis — deepening my understanding of the challenges many children face and the difference the right support can make.

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My Journey into Therapy

My path into neurodevelopmental therapy began close to home — with my own two children.

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My daughter was struggling in the classroom environment. The demands placed on her led to anxiety, shyness, emotional immaturity and behavioural challenges. My son's experience looked very different on the surface — he was able to mask his difficulties at school — but at home he was dysregulated, emotionally overwhelmed and frequently distressed.

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After having them both assessed for retained primitive reflexes, they each followed tailored programmes combining skin stimulation, movement and Johansen IAS. The difference it made to their lives was truly remarkable. They are now happy, confident and genuinely thriving.

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It was witnessing that transformation that inspired me to train as a therapist myself, so I could offer the same life-changing support to other children and families.

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My Therapy Training

I trained with Jo Rodhouse Neuro Developmental Therapy — a highly respected practitioner with over 17 years of experience, who was trained by Bob Allen. Bob has been working in neuro developmental therapy since 1994. I am also a trained Johansen Individualised Auditory Stimulation (JIAS) provider.

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My approach is always gentle, non-invasive and tailored to each individual child — helping them build the foundations they need for learning, confidence and overall wellbeing.

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I am situated near Witney in Oxford, however, I also deliver therapy remotely.