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Our Lens
Capability is what someone can do. Capacity is whether they can do it sustainably, reliably, across contexts.
Many neurodivergent people have capability without capacity. That isn't a problem to fix. It tells us where the foundations need support.
We build capacity, not resilience.
We understand needs, not deficits.
We focus on the whole picture, not a segmented child.
How We Work
1
Enquire
Submit an enquiry. We match you to the right package or clinician.
2
Assess and plan
Once you book, we send intake forms and confirm your assessment. Most assessments take place within 4 weeks of confirmation.
3
Report and feedback
A detailed, practical report tailored to you, followed by a remote feedback meeting to talk it through.
About Katie Simons
Founder and Director, Specialist Occupational Therapist
I am a neurodivergent occupational therapist with 22 years of cross-system clinical experience across the NHS, independent practice, education, and secure mental health.
I built KTA Practice because the services I needed when I was younger did not exist. I have multiple diagnoses myself. I know what it is to have capability without capacity. I know what happens when developmental foundations are missed and have to be rebuilt later. I know how it feels to be misunderstood by the professionals who are meant to help.
That is the lens this practice runs on. Every package, every assessment, every conversation runs through one question: what is this person actually able to engage with, and what is getting in the way?
For complex case formulation, integrative reasoning, and specialist consultancy work, I also work through Diversi Valley.
About Helen Buteux
Associate Occupational Therapist
Helen is an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 13 years' experience supporting children and families across the NHS and community settings.
Her work focuses on helping young people with complex needs participate fully in the daily activities that matter most to them. Helen specialises in supporting children with neurological, neuromuscular and neurodivergent conditions, dyspraxia/DCD, and sensory processing differences, drawing on a strong background in sensory integration, postural care, specialist equipment, and early intervention.
Having worked across early years, school-aged services, and multidisciplinary teams, Helen brings a wealth of experience alongside a calm, proactive, and solutions-focused approach. She is passionate about clear communication, collaborative working, and empowering families throughout every step of a child's development.
Beyond her clinical work, Helen has led service improvements, delivered training workshops, contributed to professional publications, and supported staff development within her field.
Above all, Helen values building strong, trusting relationships with families to create meaningful and sustainable change — bringing a compassionate, evidence-informed approach to every child and family she works with.
Registered members of:
A regulator of health and care professions in the UK. Their role is to protect the public. By law, people must be registered with HCPC to work in the UK.
Therapists trained under Sensory Integration Education, have successfully completed rigorous postgraduate qualifications accredited by Sheffield Hallam University - one of the largest allied health professions education providers in the UK
The professional body and registered charity
for occupational therapists in the United Kingdom