OUR TEAM
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Leanne Godwin
Owner and Occupational Therapist
Leanne has been specializing in early childhood development with children ages birth to school age since 1989.
She has both her Certificate and Diploma in Early-Childhood Development – specializing in children with special needs.
Leanne’s passion for helping children led her to complete a Bachelors of Occupational Therapy, from the University of Alberta in 2008.
Since that time, Leanne has developed a special interest in Sensory Regulation, Autism, and working from a family centred philosophy.
She finds working with children rewarding, challenging, and loves that the children are always excited to see her (and her toy bag).
Caitlin Thomson
Occupational Therapist
Hi, I’m Caitlin! I joined the Dreambig team in April 2021 and have been working as a pediatric occupational therapist since graduating from the University of York St John in England back in 2015.
My OT journey has taken me all over the world—I've worked at a private children’s center in India, completed a placement at a spinal injury unit in Portugal, supported kids with complex needs at a school in the UK, and now I’m proud to be practicing here after gaining my Canadian OT license.
I love being able to support children and families in creative, meaningful ways, both in the clinic and through at-home sessions. I’m often based in the North Thompson area, where I provide local in-home visits as well and I offer online therapy services and consultations to parents and children.
When I’m not working, you’ll probably find me out in the wild—camping, hiking, or whitewater kayaking. Being outdoors keeps me grounded and inspired!
Lesley N. Gurney
Speech Language Pathologist
Consulting SLP to staff
Lesley has been a practicing Speech Language Pathologist since 1981, working as a team member in hospitals, daycares, schools and clinics. Presently she works in private practice, fulfilling her deep desire to collaborate closely with other professionals while supporting families and kids through complex and challenging times. Since 2004 she has guided professionals and families who live with autism spectrum disorder to calmly strengthen their relationships while working to soothe out of control family dynamics.
In 2006, she trained in Texas at Connections Center as a Relationship Development Intervention Consultant. From that point on, her passion, as both instructor and therapist, has been to apply wholistic, relationship-based strategies to facilitate regulation through brain neuroplasticity. Using sensory integration and attachment theory, she seeks to help children and adults develop healthy perceptions of themselves as individuals, kin and as members of the larger community.
Lesley is a member of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, the British Columbia Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists and the College of Health & Care Professionals of BC. She received the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists Award of Recognition in 2012.
Sarah Sutherland
Occupational Therapy Assistant
My name is Sarah Sutherland, and I am excited to be a part of the Dream Big Therapy team. When my son attended Dream Big as a child, it was an amazing experience—so joining the team now feels like coming full circle.
I have spent over 20 years working with children in schools, group homes, and in their own homes. I am humbled and honored to be part of Dream Big Therapy and what it represents: supporting children and families, and watching them grow
Zoe Nelson
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hi, I’m Zoe! I’ve been working with children with complex needs since 2017 in a bunch of different roles. Originally from Squamish, I made the move to the Okanagan in 2024 and was so excited to join the Dream Big team as an OTA.
Being neurodiverse myself, this work means the world to me. Supporting kids in ways that truly honor who they are is something I’m really passionate about. I love connecting with the children I work with, making real friendships, and listening carefully to what they need. I try to create a safe, playful space where they can feel confident just being themselves. My goal? To help every child feel seen, capable, and totally empowered.
When I’m not working, I’m a bit of an arts-and-crafts enthusiast — especially when it comes to textiles like sewing, knitting, and beading. I also adore hanging out with my cat, Dewey (who definitely runs the house), and getting outside to explore nature.
I’m lucky to be part of this journey with each child and family, celebrating all the little victories along the way
