Weronika Bielinska

Professional qualifications, accreditations and memberships

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Occupational Therapist
• RCOT – Member of RCOT (Royal College of Occupational Therapy)

Professional statement

Weronika Bielinska is an occupational therapist who has worked with individuals and groups in various settings such as forensic services and locked rehabilitation. She currently works at Nightingale Hospital, providing therapeutic support for patients on the  OCD and related disorders inpatient unit. 

Personal statement

Weronika has worked with patients presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, and OCD. She also has experience working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities and dementia.

As an occupational therapist, Weronika undertakes a person-centred approach and is passionate about supporting individuals in living their life to the fullest. She does this by:

– Identifying meaning and purpose in the individual’s everyday life
– Supporting the individual with establishing a positive identity
– Regaining / Leaning new skills in all aspects of activities of daily living and promoting functional independence to improve quality of life.
– Improving socialisation and interpersonal skills
– Supporting individuals with creating a positive and structured routine consisting of balanced meaningful occupations
– Supporting individuals with exploring vocational and educational opportunities
– Implementing coping skills to deal with day-to-day challenges
– Breaking down / grading tasks in order to make them more manageable for the individual