Hannah Avent

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Hannah Avent is a HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist who specialises in Sensory Attachment Intervention and Ayres Sensory Integration.

In her role as an OT, Hannah has supported a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service working alongside families and their children, helping understand what is being communicated through behaviour and exploring the sensory needs that may be at the root of these behaviours. Hannah adopts a holistic approach, valuing the whole person, and is dedicated to educating people on their nervous systems and how to regulate them.

Hannah loves the opportunity to take her clinical practice outside and has devised and introduced a successful Ecotherapy programme at a city farm for children aged 8-14 who experienced anxiety and low mood.  She is also trained as a Mindfulness in Schools Teacher, EcoSensory Therapy Practitioner and a Laughter Yoga Leader.

Specialism

Adoption and Fostering, Child Therapy

Locations Covered

Cornwall, Devon

As you may be aware, on the 14th April 2025 the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) announced changes to the Fair Access limit with a reduction of funding to £3000 and the discontinuation of the separate Fair Access Limit for specialist assessments.

We are currently working really hard to amend quotes for ongoing therapy work to fit within the new Fair Access Limit and working closely with Adopt South West and other local RAAs. We are also working closely with other specialist adoption support providers and therapeutic organisations including DDP connects and Theraplay UK to explore how we can continue to deliver specialist therapies within this limit.

If you are waiting for a new package of therapy please look out for correspondence from ASW or your regional adoption support agency, as they will need to regain your consent for the amended therapy contract.

If you are concerned about the impact of the delay on your family or have questions about the therapy or assessment you are waiting for please get in touch with Ellen or Jen and we will do our best to support you.

We will be contributing to a wider response to this and the following is a link to a petition requesting government action – Petition · Action Against ASGSF Changes (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund) – United Kingdom · Change.org