Katy Dickson

Katy Dickson is an experienced Occupational Therapist and project manager specializing in mental health, with a career spanning over two decades. Katy has held various roles, including Senior Occupational Therapist, Ayurveda Massage Specialist, and Director of a freelance practice since 2020. Prior positions include Productive Services Coordinator and Quality Improvement Service Team Programme Manager at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, where extensive work was done on quality improvement programs. Katy has also contributed to project management in various healthcare contexts, such as the South East London Commissioning Strategy Programme and urgent care initiatives. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Occupational Therapy, an MSc in Systemic Leadership & Organizational Studies, and certifications in Ayurvedic Medicine and Polyvagal Theory. Currently, Katy serves as a Principal Occupational Therapist at Words First Ltd and continues to influence the field through ongoing education and leadership in quality improvement methodologies.