"Thanks Margaret for ironing out my crumpled thoughts so expertly and thanks for patiently listening to me again today. It really does help to talk things through. Your support and guidance has helped to keep me sane during the crazy times at Hamara and kept me on the OT tracks."
Elizabeth
Band 6 Ocupational Therapist
Specialist Vocational Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Leeds, West Yorkshire
What OTs say
For over 25 years, occupational therapists have been telling me this after our sessions
Despite being at different stages of their careers, in different areas of practice, the things they describe are remarkably consistent.
They talk about clarity, perspective and confidence. About realising what they already know, hearing their own thinking and finding a way forward.
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occupational therapists currently in supervision
I really value my time in supervison with Margaret. She brings clarity, focus and perspective to challeging situations which feel overwhelming. Margaret also brings a wealth of experience, information, perspective and humour to challeging clinical and managerial situations.
Bev Scholefield
Band 7 Occupational Therapist
Specialist in Aquired Brain Injury.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Margaret has been an invaluable support as I transitioned into independent practice and built my business over the last couple of years. Having Margaret as a sounding board reminds me that I do have the skill set to achieve what I want
Kinman Jones
Independent Occupational Therapist and Yoga Teacher
London
I cannot recommend Margaret enough. Her wealth of experience has helped me to make sense of challeging work situations and find realistic solutions. Her knowledge of current OT practice has supported me in developing a service I am proud of.
Kim Howard
Head Occupational Therapist
Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
Cygnet Hospital, Bradford.
"Thank you so much for your skilled, generous and supportive supervision.
I also appreciate that you asked me questions which have stayed with me and kept me thinking."
Jane Griffiths
Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Transgender Clinic, Sheffield
The first thing that struck me about working with Margaret was her enthusiasm for the contribution we can make as therapists. She also has an easy going nature which instantly puts you at ease.
Paul Withington
Band 7 Occupational Therapist
Housing and Adaptions
You have a non-judgemental, empathetic approach.
In tough times you have helped me to see the lighter side of life. You do not restrict supervision to work, life outside work is important and you are accepting that the two interact.
Michelle Hinde
Occupational Therapist. Band 8a Clinical Manager
South Yorkshire Eating Disorder Association.
Margaret has been invaluable within my transition from student to practitioner. The external supervision I gained from Margaret provided me with
confidence within my practice and to address and arising
issues with management
Jenny Rimmer
Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Beechwood.
Starting and developing an OT service within a company without OT can be a challenging experience. I'm four years down the line in developing the service from scratch and now have a thriving OT service which is ever changing and developing for the better. The supervision I have had from Margaret has been integral to this. Supervision has kept me sane.
Tracy Smith
Head Occupational Therapist
Forensic Learning Disabilities
Exemplar Healthcare, Doncaster
Receiving clinical supervision from Margaret is a bit like going in as economy
concentrated OJ..
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...and coming away as freshly squeezed Valentia Orange Juice with juicy bits in a fancy glass and a cocktail unberella!
It has been enriching, refreshing, rewarding and enlightening. Margaret supported me through an incredibly challeging time in a minority role working where OT was massively undervalued and misunderstood. She helped me to keep clarity and remain composed, recognised my skills and achievements and restore my faith and kept me going.
Hannah Bedford
Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Having someone external to listen and validate my concerns as well as always championing me to be the best OT I can be. I love your thoughts and thank you again for everything. Honestly, I would not have got through the three months without your sound advice and support!
Tara Whiteford
Band 7 Occupational Therapist and Paediatrics Developer. Look Hear Australia
You have made me feel so much better in myself and I love how passionate you are about OT and you have given me the confidence to move forward and believe in myself again, you are a breath of fresh air. I love working with you.
Rachel
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Hospice at Home
"Every OT needs a Margaret Spencer in their career!"
Annie Connor
Occupational Therapist
Forensic Mental Health
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