Transforming Lives Through Play, Movement and Development
About Sensoryflex & Our Mission
Sensoryflex is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company providing specialist Occupational Therapy
for children and young people with sensory, motor and developmental needs.
We are committed to improving access to high-quality support,
reinvesting in our services to support families, schools and communities.
Our aim is to combine clinical expertise with practical, accessible approaches
that create meaningful and lasting change.
Sensoryflex was founded by William Westmancott,
a highly specialist paediatric Occupational Therapist with extensive experience
supporting children and young people with complex needs across Essex.
William has worked across a range of specialist services, including
challenging behaviour settings, where he supported families to reduce behaviours
that were often distressing, dangerous or self-injurious.
He has also worked within a leading special school
for children and young people with severe learning disabilities.
More recently, he has worked within specialist services delivering
Occupational Therapy for children and young people
with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in educational settings.
His work includes completing detailed tribunal assessments
and providing expert witness evidence in tribunal proceedings.
Why Sensoryflex Exists
"I have been fortunate to work within NHS services that provide support for sensory needs,
and I have seen first-hand the positive impact this can have.
However, I have also seen the significant gaps in provision.
Many children and families are left without the support they need,
often struggling with challenges that could be better understood and supported.
Sensoryflex was created to help bridge that gap to provide high-quality, specialist support
that is accessible, practical and truly makes a difference.”
Our Approach
We specialise in sensory processing, neurodevelopment and play, and the impact that early movement and development can have on regulation, behaviour, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.
Our approach focuses on understanding and addressing the underlying causes of difficulties,
rather than only managing surface behaviours.
By supporting the development of foundational skills, we aim to create meaningful, lasting change.
Sensory and developmental differences can be complex and challenging, and it is often difficult to know where to begin. While some strategies can provide immediate support, the most effective approaches work at a deeper level to support long-term development.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create an accessible, high-quality service that supports children and young people to thrive.
As a Community Interest Company, we reinvest in our services to improve access, support families and
develop innovative approaches to therapy, education and support.
We are committed to delivering excellent, evidence-informed care alongside practical, compassionate support
to help children and families build confidence, skills and independence over time.
Our Vision
To create lifelong positive change through excellence, innovation and a commitment to
helping every child reach their full potential.