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.
Dimitrios Mylonadis
BSc (Hons) | MScOT | PGCert | PGDip
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
I have been a Paediatric Occupational Therapist since 2001, earning my degree from the Technological Educational Institution of Athens and a Master’s in Paediatric Occupational Therapy (with distinction) from the University of East London. I hold post-graduate qualifications in Sensory Integration from both Sensory Integration International (USA) and the Sensory Integration Network UK & Ireland.
I’ve worked with children with learning difficulties and autism, establishing a specialist Sensory Integration Service in a London primary school. I’ve also served on the executive committee of the SI Network UK & Ireland and lectured at Brunel University. Since joining Hopscotch in 2005, I became its director in 2006. My additional studies include the Anthropology of Childhood & Child Development and Neurosciences at King’s College London.
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.
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.
Her work focuses on supporting children’s motor, sensory, emotional, and social development, particularly those with Autism, ADHD, and learning differences. Chara has delivered therapy in schools and clinics, collaborating with families and educators to build confidence and independence.
She 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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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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Elena Chrysostomou
BSc (Hons)
Occupational Therapist
Elena is a highly motivated and dedicated occupational therapist with a passion
for promoting holistic health and well-being in children. She holds a BSc in Occupational
Therapy (First Class Honours) from Cardiff University and is a HCPC-registered practitioner.
Currently, she is furthering her expertise by pursuing an MSc in Advancing Practice Sensory Integration at Ulster University.
Elena joined Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre in 2023, where she provides specialized
Sensory Integration therapy to children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental coordination disorder, and sensory processing difficulties.
She continues to be mentored, supervised, and trained by Dimitrios Mylonadis since September 2023, gaining valuable experience and insight into advanced Sensory Integration techniques under his guidance.
Md 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, specialising in supporting children with sensory processing difficulties in both modules 1-3.
Since joining us in 2021, 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.
Mahmud is passionate about empowering children to reach their full potential. He takes a holistic, child-centered approach, working closely with families to plan for effective therapy that promote independence, confidence, and growth.
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.
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.
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.
Rose Holdsworth Moore
BSc (Hons) SpLD
Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Rose Holdsworth Moore — our Senior Speech & Language Therapist and Dyslexia Specialist!
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.
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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