Emma Holloway

Emma is deeply committed to a child-centred approach, working in close partnership with children, young people, their families, and carers to set meaningful, achievable goals that promote independence and participation. She takes pride in truly listening and understanding the unique needs of each child she supports. Her practice is grounded in a strengths-based philosophy, focusing on what each child can do. She celebrates their successes, big and small, to build confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. Emma uses affirming, inclusive language to foster acceptance and understanding, and works holistically to help children engage more fully in their everyday lives.

Emma is passionate about evidence-based practice and applies strong clinical reasoning to ensure her assessments and interventions lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes. She brings integrity, a positive attitude, and high levels of motivation to her work, consistently building trust and rapport with families and professionals alike. Achieving positive, lasting outcomes for the children and young people she supports is at the heart of everything she does.

Emma is a highly experienced occupational therapist who qualified in 2013 and has dedicated her career to supporting children, young people, and their families since 2016. Her practice spans a wide range of settings including the NHS, private clinics, mainstream schools, and specialist education environments.

In her NHS role, Emma served as the team lead across Cardiff’s special schools, delivering expert support to children with complex learning needs. She has extensive experience working with neurodiverse children and those with neurological conditions, providing tailored interventions that promote independence and engagement.

Emma is skilled in assessing and prescribing specialist equipment such as seating, beds, and aids for personal care tasks; ensuring children can participate fully in daily life with dignity and comfort.

Her clinical expertise includes working with children aged 3–18 who face challenges in:
• Sensory integration and processing
• Emotional regulation and attachment
• Learning differences
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Activities of daily living (ADLs)

Emma holds a Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration (2020) and brings advanced clinical skills in assessing and treating sensory processing differences. Her approach is thorough, evidence-based, and always child-centred.

Currently, Emma works part-time with Helping Kids Shine Limited, a Bridgend-based therapy service with national reach across the UK. Her work continues to empower children and families through personalised, meaningful occupational therapy.

Emma currently completes assessments and treatment for children and young people who need support engaging in their day-to-day activities. Emma also works alongside Case Managers as treating therapist for some children, particularly working with sensory and or complex needs.

Emma is a registered Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council and is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Emma ensures that she engages in Continuing Professional Development and meet all standards laid down by the Health and Care Professions Council.

Emma’s formal education includes MSc Health Through Occupations, through the University of Brighton awarded in 2013, and a BSc in Human Biosciences from the University of Plymouth.