Andrea Moncur Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Andrea Moncur Mental Health Occupational Therapist I offer emotional, sensory and mental health support to young people ages 10-25 both in person and online. Who will I work with.

My name is Andrea and I am a Specialist Occupational Therapist. I have worked as an Occupational Therapist for the last 22 years in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) both in Edinburgh and Sydney. I am now starting my own private business in supporting children and young people who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, and low self esteem due to a variety of reasons. My core belief

in working with young people is the “doing” and how I can best support the young person to problem solve through their own routines, motivations, environment and skills to be who they want to be. I believe that building strong relationships underpins all the therapeutic work I do and allows the young person to make changes at their own pace. Many young people especially since lock down have become increasingly anxious and have struggled with a lack of routine and structure. Other young people have found attending school more difficult especially those who have underlying neurodevelopmental challenges. I can assess and recommend strategies to assist with sensory challenges and emotional regulation. I can carry out sensory assesments which can provide personalised strategies to manage self-care and sensory challenges at school, home and in the community. I can also help the young person link in with community activities and sign post to longer-term community supports. I can receive referrals for young people from age 12-21. Areas that I can support with include developing a routine and structure, help increase independent living skills, linking in with community activities, managing emotions, organisational skills, and transitions especially within education. I am also able to advocate on the young persons behalf and attend meetings with education if needed. I prefer to meet the young person face to face either at home, at school or in a community building, but can also offer on line sessions via zoom. I am happy to discuss any questions so please feel free to contact me at Motivateandrea@gmail.com

31/05/2026
30/05/2026

Looking to learn ways to deal with common problems like anxiety, low self-confidence, poor sleep and panic?

Then book on to the Step on Stress programme. It's free and open to anyone aged over 16 living or working in Forth Valley.

For more info and to book visit www.bookwhen.com/fvstress

28/05/2026

Love Football - Aged 16–21 and neurodivergent?
Join Team United’s 16+ project funded by The National Lottery, Young Start programme.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY COMPLETING THE FORM IN THIS LINK https://forms.gle/GQcv8Dc737oMj6Zx7
New sessions start July/August 2026

27/05/2026

'We can probably reduce those supports now?'

'No.'

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27/05/2026

We cannot embed self-love into our children ❤️ but we can give them the space to do it independently, because thats how strong they are!
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27/05/2026

Did you know sleep is regulation?
And for many kids, falling asleep (and staying asleep) is harder than it sounds.

That’s where occupational therapy can help.

OTs support sleep hygiene by helping children and families build habits and environments that support better sleep:

🛌 Creating predictable bedtime routines
🌙 Adjusting the environment (light, sound, temperature)
🤲 Addressing sensory sensitivities (like itchy pajamas or heavy blankets)
📵 Supporting healthy screen use and calming transitions
🧠 Teaching regulation tools to help calm the body and brain

Sleep struggles aren’t about laziness or bad behavior.
They’re often about unmet needs, unrecognized triggers, and routines that need support.

Here is information and resources on sleep: https://www.theottoolbox.com/sleep-hygiene-for-kids/

27/05/2026

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