About Us
Who we are
PEOPLES Occupational Therapy is a neurodiversity‑affirming, evidence‑informed service supporting people across the lifespan. Founded by Dr Teresa Joyce, we focus on enabling meaningful participation in everyday life through collaborative, strengths‑based practice.
How We Work
We partner with individuals and the people around them, families, educators, workplaces and communities, to understand what matters most and co‑create practical, sustainable solutions. Our approach is grounded in occupational therapy theory and informed by current research, lived experience and neurodivergent voices.
Our Professional Commitment
Alongside our clinical and academic work, we contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy profession through teaching, research and knowledge sharing. Our team has held academic fellowships, secured research grants, published peer‑reviewed papers and presented at national and international conferences.
Our Purpose
We are dedicated to supporting neurodivergent people of all ages to participate fully in life in ways that feel authentic, meaningful and aligned with their strengths.
Leadership Team
Dr Teresa Joyce —Director and Occupational Therapy Lead
Teresa is an Occupational Therapist whose clinical work is informed by her academic, practical and lived experience of neurodiversity. She founded PEOPLES Occupational Therapy to create a service that is collaborative, evidence‑informed and grounded in neurodiversity‑affirming values. Alongside her clinical work, Teresa contributes to the development of the profession through teaching, research and publication, holding academic fellowships and presenting at national and international conferences. You can read her most recent research here in British Journal of Occupational Therapy.
Dr Daniel Hayward — Director of Scientific Communications
Daniel is a scientist, medical writer and experienced academic with a background in university teaching, scientific writing and research. Before moving into medical communications, he held research and lecturing roles at the University of Oxford and King’s College London. His expertise in evidence translation and clear communication helps ensure that PEOPLES OT’s information and services remain accessible, accurate and aligned with our values.