Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists help children with everyday skills — handwriting, getting dressed, managing sensory overload, and building coordination.
Typical cost
£60 – £100 per session
NHS wait
6 – 18 months
Session length
45 – 60 minutes
240 providers found
Dr Lynda Foulder-Hughes
Occupational Therapist
I am a Consultant Psychotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and author My work has appeared on television, radio, newspapers , magazines, books, and in peer reviewed journals /articles. In 2015 I was named as one of Newsweek Magazine's 21st Century Professionals. I work holistically and integratively.
Somerset, TA12 6AU
Abbie Hancock
Occupational Therapist
I am a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist that supports families privately, including assessment and therapy in my clinic, at your home and/or in a range of educations settings in Sevenoaks and surrounding areas (max 30 mins drive). My specialist areas are children (3-13 years old) with special educational needs or neurological disorders including ASD, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Developmental Delay, Social Communication Difficulties and Sensory Integration. I also supervise other pa
Sevenoaks, TN13 3UE
Abbie Sinfield
Occupational Therapist
Abbie specialises in providing Occupational Therapy to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Abbie is an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner, passionate about supporting children to learn, play and look after themselves through meaningful and playful Occupational Therapy.
Huntingdonshire, PE275JU
Achieve Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Claire Ginty, is a HCPC / RCOT registered Occupational Therapist with extensive experience within Health, Education and Social Care. Claire is an Advanced Bobath and Sensory Integration therapist, with special interest in early intervention; and extensive training within other areas including feeding, multi-sensory impairment, equipment and moving and handling.
Bedford, PE19 5HP
Aeron Gates
Occupational Therapist
Offering sensory processing packages for children and adolescences. Packages may include assessment, support, advice and intervention planning.
Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 5LQ
Agnès Nemytov
Occupational Therapist
I am a Paediatrics Occupational Therapist and am dedicated to the well-being of children and their families. I am interested in the role that Sensory Processing and Relationships play in helping children develop a healthy sense of self. I have worked with children with ADHD, ASC, SI Needs, dyspraxia, etc.
Oxford, OX4 3EH
Ajay Taware
Occupational Therapist
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Milton Keynes, MK8 9EL
Alan Meyrick
Occupational Therapist
I am a highly experienced and motivated occupational therapist with over 15 years experience in paediatric and adult services. I am a director at Ocean City Therapy and we are able to provide hoilistic assessments, therapeutic interventions, manual handling advice and training, wheelchair, seating and 24hr postural management advice and equipment. We work with individuals and case managers with the aim to identify goals with clients and maximise independence.
Plymouth, PL4 7HQ
Ali Neal
Occupational Therapist
Paediatrics including Dyspraxia (DCD), Autism and Aspergers Syndrome, Learning difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury. Advanced Practitioner in Sensory Integration Therapy and provides mentoring to OT's undertaking SI training. Training is also available to schools, day or residential services etc regarding sensory integration/sensory processing disorders.
East Staffordshire, DE13 9LW
Alison Cairns
Occupational Therapist
A highly specialised Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service covering Hampshire, Berkshire, & Surrey (including Reading, Basingstoke, Guildford, and Farnham) Assessment and treatment of children with developmental, neurological, and chromosomal disorders, including: Autism (ASD), - Downs Syndrome, - ADHD / ADD, - Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), - Dyspraxia, - Sensory Processing Disorders,
Hart, GU10 5DT
Alison O'Donnell
Occupational Therapist
Alison is a highly specialist Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of paediatric experience in Canada and England. Her independent practice focuses on: major and minor adaptations, specialist equipment, moving and handling for children and young adults, 1:1 therapy sessions for clients with catastrophic injuries ( including spinal cord) and medical negligence clients.
Waverley, GU9 9HB
Amanda Davie
Occupational Therapist
I am a highly experienced Children's Occupational Therapist and have worked with children and their families in homes, schools and clinical settings since 1989. I have a developed an advanced knowledge of working with children with Cerebral Palsy, as well as Sensory Integration difficulties. I am also able to advise on equipment and environmental adaptations.
Derby, DE73 5UD
Amanda Hunter
Occupational Therapist
I work with children and young people with a range of physical and learning difficulties. Specialist area of expertise is sensory integration assessments and therapy. Assessments are completed in the setting that the child or young adult is, not a clinic setting, so that it is relevant and appropriate, i.e. education setting, home environment. Other areas of speciality are coordination difficulties, ADHD, autism, and emotional and behavioural difficulties
Darlington, DL2 2HY
Amie Hood
Occupational Therapist
Amie is a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist with post-graduate training in Ayres Sensory Integration. She works with children, young people and adults who experience sensory processing difficulties and functional challenges, providing thorough assessment and evidence-informed intervention to support regulation, participation and meaningful engagement in daily life.
Somerset, BA3 5DY
Amy Blake - Super Kids Therapy
Occupational Therapist
I'm a highly experienced children's occupational therapist, after graduating in 2004 I have exclusively worked with children. I offer a free thirty minute initial call and have availability at the moment.
Somerset, TA2 6Db
Amy Pretorius
Occupational Therapist
Amy is a HCPC and RCOT registered Occupational Therapist. She provides specialist support for children and families, including sensory integration, motor skill interventions, sensory attachment intervention, and EHCP assessments and interventions. With expertise in attachment, trauma, and neurodiversity, Amy helps children thrive in education and daily life through collaborative, family-centred practice.
East Hampshire, GU33 7EF
Ana Santo
Occupational Therapist
Highly experienced Paediatric OT. I will travel across London and the South East, seeing children either in their own homes or in educational settings.
Eastbourne, BN20 8BG
Andrea Moncur
Occupational Therapist
I offer emotional, sensory and mental health support to young people ages 10-25 as well as professional supervision to OT's. My interests include challenges associated with Autism, ADHD and Dyspraxia, interoception and low mood/anxiety.
Edinburgh, EH10 5TE
Aneli Starks
Occupational Therapist
Children's Occupational Therapist specialising in motor planning and motor development difficulties such as DCD, dyspraxia and developmental delay. My passion is for children to reach their full potential, regardless of disability or difficulty My outcome-based approach focusses on children achieving tasks and activities they want or need to achieve These can include: handwriting, riding bikes, tying shoelaces, cooking, toileting, dressing, following routines, self-care and self-regulation.
Eastleigh, SO53 2NL
Anita
Occupational Therapist
38 years experience as an OT - working independently for the last 17 years. Working with all ages; offering assessment and intervention / advice for conditions ranging from mental health to mobility and functional difficulties in daily living; and expert witness for orthopaedic trauma and mental health conditions.
West Devon, PL20 6HJ
Ann-Marie Baker
Occupational Therapist
Function First Occupational Therapy offers assessment, treatment and consultation services for children of all ages in the community. The focus can include the following areas: Handwriting, Fine/Gross Motor Coordination, Sensory Processing, Learning Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
North Somerset, BS48 4RJ
Anna Chalmers Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Paediatric Occupational Therapist near Cheltenham supporting children and teenagers with ADHD, Autism, handwriting difficulties, dyspraxia, sensory processing, and school anxiety. I provide functional assessments, practical strategies and EHCP assessment reports for families across Cheltenham, Gloucester and surrounding areas. I also work with adults following brain injury or stroke, supporting fatigue management, cognitive rehabilitation and return to everyday activities, work and independence
Cotswold, GL54 3QQ
Anna Hamlet - My World Therapy
Occupational Therapist
My World Therapy offers private Paediatric Occupational Therapy across East Hertfordshire, West Essex and North London. We specialise in assessing and supporting Autistic children and children with diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Developmental Delay and Developmental Coordination Disorder.
Broxbourne, EN10 6SA
Anna Mitchell (McCoubrey)
Occupational Therapist
Anna is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Farnham, Surrey. She works with children with a wide variety of difficulties including sensory processing and sensory motor difficulties, autism, and cerebral palsy.
Waverley, GU9 8PN
Finding the right occupational therapist
Occupational therapists (OTs) help children develop the practical skills they need for everyday life and school. If your child struggles with handwriting, finds it hard to sit still, is oversensitive to textures or sounds, or has difficulty with tasks like getting dressed or using cutlery, an OT can help identify why and put strategies in place.
What they do
Paediatric OTs assess fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, visual perception, and self-care abilities. They create tailored programmes that might include exercises to build hand strength, sensory diets to help children regulate, or adapted techniques for daily tasks. Many OTs also work with schools to adjust classroom environments.
When to seek help
Common signs that an OT assessment might help include messy or laboured handwriting, difficulty with buttons and zips, avoiding certain textures or foods, poor balance or coordination, trouble sitting still in class, or meltdowns triggered by sensory overload. If your child has a diagnosis of dyspraxia, autism, or sensory processing disorder, OT is often a core part of their support.
What to expect
An assessment typically lasts 1 to 2 hours. The OT will observe your child doing various activities and may use standardised assessments like the Beery VMI or Sensory Profile questionnaire. You'll receive a report with clear recommendations. Therapy is often delivered in blocks of 6 to 8 sessions, with a home programme to continue between appointments.
Typical costs
Private OT assessments range from £300 to £600, with follow-up sessions around £60 to £100 per hour. NHS OT provision is free but can have very long waits, and some areas only offer group sessions. A private assessment can be used to support EHCP applications.