Why the name?
Bethelle not only is the combination of our names, but actually means 'house of sanctuary', which we thought was a fitting descritpion of OT therapy sessions. A place where people can find a safe, supportive place to talk freely and confidentially about life's issues.
We aim to empower individuals by equipping them with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to build greater independence and self‑efficacy.
Our partnership was forged over a decade working together in the NHS. During those years, we developed a shared commitment to improving patient care. Our conversations, often sparked by the challenges we saw firsthand, consistently grew into thoughtful, creative discussions about how to do better, think differently, and support people more effectively.
That same curiosity, compassion, and drive to improve lives now fuels the work we do today.
Michelle Hannay is a highly experienced Occupational
Therapist who has dedicated 30 years of her
career to the National Health Service (NHS).
Her professional background predominantly
encompasses in-patient clinical settings, in
addition to conducting private assessments,
both functional and cognitive, for individuals
within their own homes.
Michelle possesses substantial expertise in
the field of mental health, providing support
to adults and their families, and has also
contributed significantly to Higher Education
by assisting students.
More recently, Michelle has focused her
efforts on helping individuals understand their
diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD), with an emphasis on
developing effective strategies and
transforming perceived 'differences' into
valuable 'strengths'.
Beth Gardiner is a registered Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in mental health. She is also trained in Creative Arts Therapy and accredited in approaches such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and ADHD coaching.
Beth supports adults and young people (14 plus) with challenges including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD. She works as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor at De Montfort University and has worked privately with the award winning Wellbeing Therapy Solutions, offering one‑to‑one support, group sessions, and workplace assessments.
Beth is passionate about helping people build confidence, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful personal goals. Outside of work, she enjoys countryside walks with her dog and spending time with her two children.
If you need support with the following, we can help!
- Anxiety / Stress Management
- Emotional Regulation
- Relaxation
- Self-identity
- Relationship Management
- Body Awareness
- Organising and Structuring Time
- Daily Living Skills
- Self Care
- Sensory Awareness
- Work/life balance