Meet the Team
Meet our dedicated team, committed to excellence and innovation.
Our staff and management team bring a wealth of experience and passion to ensure the best service for our clients.
Hayley Peden
Managing Director &
Teacher
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Hayley, a qualified English and Drama teacher, has over 18 years' experience in secondary education. She has extensive skills and experience working with neurodivergent and disabled children and young people.
Hayley is an Infant Massage Instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage and trained in the Curiosity Programme, Attention Autism Level 1, Makaton Levels 1and 2 and Lego-based therapy.
Caoimhe Hynes​
Occupational Therapist &
Sensory Integration Practitioner
Caoimhe qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2019 and is passionate about Children's OT. She is a certified Sensory Integration Practitioner, and has experience working in a statutory community sensory motor team, before taking an OT role at The Sensory Hive. She has experience working with children and young people with physical, cognitive and developmental delays, and a range of occupational performance problems. Driven by a passion for meaningful outcomes, Caoimhe uses evidence-based interventions to help clients build sensory-motor and everyday life skills, promoting confidence and independence.
Liberty Perry-Donnelly
Therapy Centre Supervisor & OT Assistant
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​​Liberty is experienced in caring for children and adults with additional needs, including those with complex conditions and neurodivergences. Such a rewarding role has deepened her passion for making a positive impact in the lives of our disabled community. Liberty is qualified in Attention Autism & Rebound Therapy and delivers 1:1 sessions to our clients.
Jeanie
Allport-Bryson
Occupational Therapist
studying an MSc in Advancing Practice Sensory Integration
Jeanie has extensive experience working with children and young people across both mainstream and specialist school settings. She is skilled in supporting a wide range of needs and disabilities, including Autism, ADHD, DCD, GDD, PMLD, medically complex conditions, and Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Jeanie has played a key role in establishing and maintaining OT services within educational settings. She has completed CLASI Sensory Integration Modules 1 and 2 and is currently pursuing an MSc in Advancing Practice in Sensory Integration at Sheffield Hallam University.
Jeanie is deeply committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of reaching their full potential.
Hollie Atherton
Business Administrator
Apprentice
Hollie joined The Sensory Hive in 2024 while studying for her A Levels and is now completing a Business Administration Apprenticeship. Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD in 2026, she brings both lived experience and a passion for creating an inclusive environment where children and young people feel understood and supported.
​Hollie is qualified in Rebound Therapy and delivers 1:1 sessions to our clients.
Helen Billington
Occupational Therapist
Studying an MSc in Advancing Practice Sensory Integration
Helen qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2012 and has experience across mental health, paediatrics and feeding therapy. She has supported children, young people and adults with a wide range of needs, including sensory differences, developmental delays and everyday functional challenges.Helen takes a calm, person-centred approach, focusing on building practical skills, confidence and independence in a way that works for each individual. She is also currently training as a Sensory Integration Practitioner at Sheffield Hallam University.
Sam Holder
Specialist Occupational Therapist in Neurology,
Health & Wellbeing
Sam is an experienced Occupational Therapist with nearly 20 years of practice across both NHS Trusts and private settings, where she has developed and delivered a wide range of occupational therapy services.
As an Associate OT at The Sensory Hive, Sam carries out comprehensive developmental and sensory assessments for individuals from birth through to adulthood. Her work plays a vital role in supporting smooth transitions into nursery, school, and broader life environments.
Sam is passionate about empowering individuals and their families, and is dedicated to providing thoughtful, person-centred support that helps each client thrive in their daily lives.
The Sensory Hive's
Therapy Centre Casual Staff
Nicole
Scarlett
Sophie
Kaitlin
Olivia
Isabel
Ruby
Honey