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Emma Thomson, Occupational Therapist at Allied Therapy

Emma Thomson

Occupational Therapist
Clinical Lead- Occupational Therapy

Discipline Occupational Therapist

Credentials

  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MScOT) — Dalhousie University

  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences — Dalhousie University

  • Registered Occupational Therapist OT Reg. (NS) #1367


Experience

4 years of clinical experience


Regulatory College / Licence

Registered Occupational Therapist — Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator (NSOTR)


Professional Memberships

  • Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)


Areas of Focus

Populations Served

  • Children

  • Adults

  • Neurodivergent individuals

  • Individuals seeking support with accessibility and daily functioning

  • Individuals seeking support with regulation, routines, executive functioning, or independence

  • Parents and caregivers


Languages

🇨🇦 English


About Emma

Emma Thomson is a Registered Occupational Therapist who supports children and adults in finding practical ways to participate more fully in everyday life. She helps clients understand what may be making an activity, routine, or environment difficult and works collaboratively with them to develop strategies that support their individual goals.


Emma has a particular interest in community accessibility, nervous system regulation, and creating environments that are more inclusive and easier for people to navigate. Her work can include executive functioning, sensory processing and regulation, daily living skills, routines, accessibility, and participation in meaningful activities at home and in the community.


Problem-solving is central to Emma's approach to Occupational Therapy. She enjoys looking beyond a single challenge to understand the whole picture; the person, their environment, their routines, their strengths, and the systems surrounding them. From there, she works with clients to identify practical changes that can make everyday activities more efficient, successful, accessible, or independent.


Emma has a strong interest in creating systems that work better for the people using them. Whether that means developing a more manageable routine, adapting an environment, changing how a task is approached, or creating a workflow that reduces unnecessary barriers, she looks for solutions that fit the person's actual life rather than expecting the person to fit the system.


Emma wants more people to understand the breadth of Occupational Therapy: OTs are problem-solvers. Because Occupational Therapists look at the whole person and the activities and environments around them, OT can help people work through a wide range of challenges affecting everyday participation and independence.


Her approach is curious, direct, and collaborative. Emma likes to ask questions so she can understand what is really happening before making recommendations. Her goal is not simply to provide strategies, but to help clients find approaches that make sense for them and move toward goals that are meaningful in their lives.


Most importantly, Emma wants clients to leave their time with her feeling safe and supported. She recognizes that effective therapy starts with understanding the person in front of her and creating an environment where they can participate openly in identifying what they need and what they want to work toward.


Outside of work, Emma enjoys exploring new places, trying new food, creative projects, and spending time outdoors with her puppy, Leo.


Advanced Training & Certifications

Emma has pursued additional professional development in ADHD, mental health, crisis intervention, and child and youth Occupational Therapy.


Additional Clinical & Professional Training

Professional & Community Contributions

Emma contributes to community education and accessibility initiatives that extend Occupational Therapy beyond individual clinical sessions.


Her community involvement has included:

  • Daycare screening initiatives

  • Chebucto Family Centre community groups

  • Parenting and Pregnancy Expo — 2025

  • Mommy Market community booths

  • Allied Therapy parent education sessions


Emma has also contributed to family mental health education through two publications for TeenMentalHealth.org, now Mental Health Literacy:

  • Parenting Your Teen

  • Teening Your Parent

View family resources from Mental Health Literacy


Within Allied Therapy, Emma has contributed to the development of resources and systems, including:

  • Animal Antics

  • Clinical assessment templates

  • Report and letter templates

  • Clinical documentation templates

  • Client and family handouts


Accessing Services

Emma provides Occupational Therapy services through Allied Therapy for children, adults, families, and caregivers.


She provides:

  • In-person services at Allied Therapy's Bedford clinic

  • Community-based services in the Halifax area

  • Virtual Occupational Therapy support across Nova Scotia


Emma's holistic, problem-solving approach may be particularly helpful for individuals and families looking for support with regulation, executive functioning, accessibility, routines, daily activities, independence, or environments that do not currently work well for them.


Insurance & Benefits

Occupational Therapy services may be eligible for reimbursement through private health and employer benefit plans, including plans administered by providers such as Blue Cross.


Coverage varies by individual plan. Clients should confirm Occupational Therapy coverage and applicable requirements with their insurer or benefits provider.


Book with Emma

If you're looking for support with nervous system regulation, executive functioning, sensory processing, accessibility, daily routines, independence, or making everyday environments and activities work better for you or your child, Emma can help you explore practical next steps.


Book an Occupational Therapy Session with Emma


Not sure whether Occupational Therapy is the right place to start? Contact Allied Therapy and our team can help you determine an appropriate next step.

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