How can I Help?
I'm Morven — an occupational therapist with over thirty years of experience, based in East Lothian. My work is about helping people rebuild confidence, restore function, and reconnect with the activities that make life feel like theirs again.
Different people need different routes to get there, so I offer a range of approaches. Some clients come for a single piece of practical OT advice. Others work with me over months, combining therapy sessions with time in the company of horses, or a weekly class. If you're not sure what you need, that's completely normal — get in touch and we'll work it out together.
Equine Facilitated Therapy
A unique way of combining the therapeutic power of horses with occupational therapy training.
I qualified as an Equine Facilitated Therapist in 2023, and it's become one of the most rewarding parts of my practice. Working alongside horses — often from the ground, with no riding experience needed — can reach people that talking-based approaches don't.
Horses respond honestly to what's actually happening in you rather than what you're saying, which makes them remarkable partners for building emotional regulation, confidence, and self-awareness. Sessions are particularly valuable for people who haven't got what they needed from more traditional approaches.
I'm a member of Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy UK (EAOT-UK).
Assessment £180 · Therapy sessions £70 per hour · 10% discount on block bookings
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Functional Independence Programme
A downloadable programme you can work through at your own pace, from home.
My online library of worksheets and video demonstrations, designed to help you build strength, balance and confidence in everyday activities — from safe bath transfers to dressing and personal care. Useful if you're outside my area, waiting for an appointment, or would simply rather work through things in your own time.
Chair Based Movement & Meditation
Gentle, accessible sessions designed to build calm and connection.
These classes combine slow, mindful movement with breath awareness and meditation. They were designed for people who want to feel steadier in body and mind but who may not be able to take part in a standard exercise class — and every session is adapted to the people in the room.
Mondays, 4:00–5:00pm, Gullane Recreation Hall · £5 per class, or 6 for the price of 5
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Yin Yoga
Slow, restorative classes to support both body and mind — running weekly in Gullane.
Yin yoga works with the deep connective tissues rather than the muscles: poses are held for several minutes at a time, letting the body settle and release. It's quiet, it's unhurried, and it's a genuine antidote to a busy week.
Classes are open to all abilities and every pose can be adapted, whether you're on a mat or in a chair.
Mondays, 6:00–7:00pm, Gullane Recreation Hall · £10 per class, or 6 for the price of 5
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Putting Confidence: The Equine Experience
We are delighted to introduce our Putting and Ponies programme to the heart of Scotland’s Golf Coast...a unique golf psychology & equine therapy experience in Scotland.
If you'd like to be part of an innovative new collaboration and
If you struggle with your putting, feel you can perform better on the course and need a fresh approach, then this is for you!
Just in case you are wondering, no horse experience is necessary and you will not be asked to ride a horse to benefit from this unique experience. Cowboy boots are optional 🙂
Putting Confidence: The Equine Experience
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Practical, person-centred support to help you regain independence in daily life.
Occupational therapy starts with a simple question: what do you want to be able to do that you can't do easily right now? That might be getting in and out of the bath safely, returning to work after illness, managing fatigue through the day, or getting back to a hobby you've had to give up.
From there I assess what's getting in the way — physical, environmental, or practical — and we build a plan around it. That can include rehabilitation, equipment and adaptation recommendations, energy management, or changes to how a task is done.
I work with people living with long-term conditions, injury, disability, and the effects of illness and surgery. As someone who has lived with a long-term condition since I was thirteen, I understand what it's like when your world becomes smaller overnight.
Assessment £180 · Rehabilitation sessions £70 per hour · Advice and recommendations £60 per hour
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Reiki Connect
Complementary energy therapy to support relaxation and wellbeing.
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive practice that many people find deeply relaxing. I began my reiki training in 2019 and hold Reiki Master qualification. I often use it alongside occupational therapy goals rather than instead of them.
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Where I work
I'm based in East Lothian and see clients across East Lothian and Edinburgh. I offer home visits / online initial appointments on request and where appropriate. I also work from the paddock in North Berwick if we are working with our equines.
Travel is charged at 55p per mile plus £30 per hour of travel time.
Not sure where to start?
You don't need a referral from your GP. Get in touch and tell me a little about what's going on, and I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right person to help.
