Jill Martin
Jill is a highly experienced and qualified Occupational Therapist, with over 30 years of clinical practice. She has worked extensively across both the NHS and private sectors and is deeply committed to promoting best practice and raising awareness in this vital area of therapeutic care.
Since 2017, Jill has been working in the private sector and, in 2020, she co-founded Purpose People Ltd, a values-driven organisation. Together with her business partner Nicky Green, she has cultivated a strong culture of community within their team. Jill is passionate about supporting the emotional wellbeing and professional development of her colleagues, drawing on her leadership skills to foster a supportive and reflective workplace environment. Their practice promotes internal regulation through peer support, structured supervision, frequent in-house training events, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Alongside her clinical work, Jill is a trained public speaker, certified Hypnotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner, and Life Coach. She works in close partnership with her clients, specialising in emotional wellbeing and lifestyle management, and helps them build practical, personalised steps to unlock inner resources and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Jill graduated from St. Loye’s School of Occupational Therapy in 1993. Her NHS career included diverse roles in both community and hospital-based mental health services, including general psychiatry, addictions, older adults, eating disorders, and child and adolescent care.
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), a member of the International Coach Federation, and an associate member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, adhering to its strict professional code of conduct.
Jill is also a regular speaker at professional events, corporate workshops, and seminars. Her practice blends the principles of Occupational Therapy with coaching and solution-focused approaches to deliver dynamic, client-centred care.