Our Team
At Hopscotch, our multidisciplinary team of therapists and client support professionals is united by a shared mission: to help every child thrive. With expertise across occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, and client care, we work collaboratively to deliver personalised, evidence-based support tailored to each child’s unique needs. Get to know the passionate individuals behind our care.
Occupational Therapists
Dimitrios Mylonadis
BSc (Hons) | MScOT | PGCert | PGDip
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dimitrios has been a Paediatric Occupational Therapist since 2001, earning his degree from the Technological Educational Institution of Athens and a Master’s in Paediatric Occupational Therapy (with distinction) from the University of East London. He holds post-graduate qualifications in Sensory Integration from both Sensory Integration International (USA) and the Sensory Integration Network UK & Ireland.
​Dimitrios has worked with children with learning difficulties and autism, establishing a specialist Sensory Integration Service in a London primary school. He has also served on the executive committee of the SI Network UK & Ireland and lectured at Brunel University. His additional studies include the Anthropology of Childhood & Child Development and Neurosciences at King’s College London. ​
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Alex Shepherd
BSc (Hons)
Senior Occupational Therapist
Alex holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Western Sydney University. Throughout his career, Alex has held leadership positions where he mentored junior therapists, provided advanced clinical guidance on complex cases, and developed client-centred therapy programmes that deliver measurable outcomes.
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With experience managing diverse caseloads of children aged 3–19, Alex has developed particular expertise in supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, developmental coordination disorder (DCD), genetic syndromes, and sensory processing challenges.
His approach is grounded in Ayres Sensory Integration principles, using play-based, child-led interventions to support regulation, motor development, attention, and functional participation across home, school, and community settings.
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Andrea Rebelo
BSc (Hons)
Senior Occupational Therapist
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, is HCPC registered, and is a proud member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She joined Hopscotch in January 2025 from a West London SEND school where she was an Occupational Therapist, managing a diverse caseload of 140 students. Her role includes one-on-one interventions, group sessions, and collaborating with educators to incorporate occupational therapy principles into the curriculum.
With her extensive experience, Andrea has become highly skilled in supporting children with various needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, sensory processing challenges, and developmental delays. She’s dedicated to providing individualised, holistic care that empowers both families and educators with the tools and strategies to support children’s development at home and school.​​
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Chara Sermpeniadi
BSc (Hons) | MSc Education & Child Studies
Occupational Therapist
Chara is a paediatric Occupational Therapist with international experience and a passion for holistic, child-centred care. She holds an MSc in Education and Child Studies from the University of Leiden and a BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of West Attica.
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Chara's work focuses on supporting children’s motor, sensory, emotional, and social development, particularly those with Autism, ADHD, and learning differences. She has delivered therapy in schools and clinics, collaborating with families and educators to build confidence and independence.
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Chara is trained in tools like Beery VMI, DASH, Sensory Profile, MVPT, and Movement ABC, and has completed specialist training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism. Her warm, thoughtful approach makes her a valued part of the Hopscotch team.
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Mahmud Rahaman
BSc (Hons)
Occupational Therapist
Mahmud is a dedicated pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience. He earned his BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from Dhaka University and is a HCPC Registered therapist and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. He also holds postgraduate qualifications in Sensory Integration from Sheffield Hallam University.
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Since joining Hopscotch, Mahmud has focused on helping children overcome developmental challenges, improve motor skills, and enhance daily living abilities. Prior to this, he worked in Bangladesh at a special needs school and rehabilitation centre, where he provided tailored interventions for children with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
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Mahmud takes a holistic, child-centered approach, working closely with families to plan for effective therapy that promote independence, confidence, and growth.
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Graeme Collins
BSc (Hons)
Occupational Therapist
Graeme brings over five years of post-qualification experience as a paediatric occupational therapist, with a background spanning specialist SEN education, neuro-rehabilitation, and community settings. He has worked extensively with children and young people presenting with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and complex needs, holding specialist OT roles at Meadow High School and Young Epilepsy prior to joining Hopscotch.
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Holding a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from Brunel University London and registered with the HCPC, Graeme's clinical work encompasses sensory regulation, functional skills, EHCP assessments and annual reviews, and the supervision and training of therapy assistants. His additional MSc in Sport and Exercise Performance Psychology adds a distinctive dimension to his practice, particularly in supporting children's engagement, motivation, and self-regulation.
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Graeme is also a qualified Rebound Therapy Trainer (Level 2) and has delivered postgraduate teaching at Brunel University London specialising in paediatric OT. He brings warmth, clinical rigour, and a genuine commitment to occupation-centred therapy that makes a real difference in children's everyday lives.
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Rose Holdsworth Moore
BSc (Hons) | SpLD
Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Rose brings a unique combination of expertise in both communication and literacy, supporting children with DLD, autism, speech sound disorders, and dyslexia. With a First-Class Honours degree in SLT and postgraduate training in dyslexia intervention, Rose has worked as a Team Lead across mainstream and specialist settings.
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She has a strong track record of collaborative practice, working alongside Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, SENCOs, and teaching teams, as well as delivering whole-school training and workshops for staff and parents. Rose has also supervised qualified therapists and supported university students on clinical placement.
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At Hopscotch, Rose is committed to holistic, child-centred therapy that empowers children to communicate, read, and thrive and will be primarily focusing on assessments
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Chelsea Goliath
BSc (Hons)
Speech & Language Therapist
Chelsea is a specialist paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with extensive experience across the UK and South Africa. She works with children with a wide range of communication, language, and feeding needs, bringing particular expertise in specialist dysphagia, neuro-rehabilitation, and SEN school-based intervention.
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Chelsea holds a BSc in Speech, Language and Hearing Therapy from Stellenbosch University and is registered with the HCPC and RCSLT. She has worked within multidisciplinary teams throughout her career, collaborating closely with Occupational Therapists, educators, and families to deliver therapy that is meaningful, functional, and child-led.
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Known for her warm and approachable style, Chelsea is committed to empowering both children and their families, helping every child find their voice and reach their potential.
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