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
Sarah Lacey
Occupational Therapist
I have extensive experience working with children and young people with physical disabilities, and their families, as well as with adults with neurological conditions. I specialise in upper limb and cognitive rehabilitation, moving and handling, fatigue management, and postural management. I also provide clinical supervision for Occupational Therapists in practice.
Sheffield, S6 2PG
Sarah Shaw
Occupational Therapist
Consultant level OT with 30 years experience (NHS - Head OT level, mental health; independently - expert witness, working with case managers, producing medico-legal reports). Confident in assessing/treating a range of physical disabilities and increasing safety with equipment; and expert in vocational rehabilitation for individuals/companies. And having overcome CRPS.
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7HD
Sarah Skinner
Occupational Therapist
Paediatric OT with 20 years experience working with children with a wide variety of conditions and difficulties, including Cerebral Palsy, Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing difficulties. Bobath and Sensory Integration trained and I use my training and experience to offer an eclectic assessment and intervention package.
North Tyneside, NE30 4PH
Sarah Wright
Occupational Therapist
Promoting, supporting, enabling and maintaining health and wellbeing. A unique blend of Herbal Medicine and 17 years of traditional occupational therapy approaches including and not limited to: Palliative Care, Neurological Rehabilitation and Long Term Condition management.
North Hertfordshire, SG5 3ED
Shaaron O'Driscoll
Occupational Therapist
Child or adolescent Paediatric disability assessments, parental support Neurological conditions Assessment, advice, and support Autism Cerebral Palsy Therapy for handwriting difficulties OT Assessments and interventions on behalf of a case manager Specific treatment interventions for a case manager Feeding difficulties Developmental Coordination disorder General functional difficulties Early years development
London, KT6 7JW
Shannon Douglas-Henry
Occupational Therapist
Located in the New Forest, Hampshire, I am an Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner with over 20 years experience, helping children with diverse needs. I offer comprehensive assessments and tailored programs and therapy to help young people with challenges like ASD, ADHD, and dyspraxia reach their full potential.
New Forest, BH24 4AD
Sharon Craighead OT PGcASI
Occupational Therapist
I qualified in 1993 as an Occupational Therapist and have worked both here in the UK and in the USA as an Occupational Therapist. I have worked within the local authority; NHS and private sector. I have experience of working in a number of clinical specialties including psychiatry, social services, forensic services and paediatrics. I have my practitioner status as a Sensory Integrative therapist and committed to continuing towards my Master’s degree in this field. I specialise in supporting in
North Lanarkshire, ML6 8GA
Shelly Saunders
Occupational Therapist
Sensory, SI, EHCP, autism, learning disability, neurodiverse, neurodivergent, child, teenager, Staffordshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Cheshire, East Midlands, training, anxiety, attachment, ASC, ADHD, OCD, support, family
Liverpool
Sian Holder
Occupational Therapist
Learning Disability Paediatric Trauma and attachment Supported living Sensory based interventions Independent Living Skills Functional Assessments Dyspraxia/DCD Legal Aid Supervision/Mentoring ASC Sensory Integration Assessment and profiling Schools EASI ASI
Birmingham, B31 2GB
Starjumpz | Jo Brett
Occupational Therapist
The Starjumpz team of Paediatric Occupational Therapists work with a holistic multi-disciplinary team offering specialist assessment, therapy, training and support services in Kent, East Sussex, Brighton and Hove and across the South East. Sensory Integration Therapy is available on-site in Crowborough and in Brighton and Hove.
Wealden, TN6 1UP
Stefanie Boyce
Occupational Therapist
Working holistically with children with diagnoses of Autism, ADHD and other diagnoses. I provide occupational therapy assessment, ongoing sessions and sensory integration, supporting children to develop awareness of their emotional and sensory needs, empowering them to develop strategies/coping skills and develop gross, fine motor and visual skills and handwriting skills.
New Forest, SO40 2TD
Stevie Stratford
Occupational Therapist
children young people Devon ASD autism physical disability cerebral palsy preterm baby training mentor supervision assessment education health care plan neurology seating
East Devon, EX8 4HP
Stuart Brown
Occupational Therapist
Stuart offers expert support to children and adults with complex needs. He excels in functional assessment and person-centred interventions, aiming to maximise independence and wellbeing. His career spans multiple UK regions and sectors, with a commitment to empowerment and removing barriers for fulfilling, inclusive lives.
North Tyneside, NE30 3JQ
Susanne Crichton
Occupational Therapist
VARSS (Vocational Assessment and Rehabilitation Service Scotland) offers vocational assessment and case management to support people to remain in or return to work following injury. We offer expert assessment of work demands and capacity, vocational profiling, transferable skills analysis and career redirection support.
East Lothian, EH39 5PX
Tanya de Beer
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapist working with children, young people (6 months to 25 years old) and their families. Based in Northampton, supporting children with neurological and physical difficulties, Down syndrome, Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties. Developmental Coordination Disorder and children without a formal diagnosis.
West Northamptonshire, NN4 0RD
Taya Phillips
Occupational Therapist
Taya is a Specialist Occupational Therapist, ASI1 Sensory Integration trained. Available for independent assessments and intervention, working with individuals with profiles including ASC, ADHD, Sensory Processing Difficulties, EBSA, Chronic Pain and eating disorders, including AFRID. Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and adults to enhance independence and participation in meaningful activities.
Salford, M5 4YN
The Brain Charity
Occupational Therapist
The Brain Charity is a occupational therapist based in Liverpool. They support children and young people with dyslexia.
L3 8LR
The Sensory Hive
Occupational Therapist
The Sensory Hive is a occupational therapist based in Liverpool. They support children and young people with physical disability and sensory processing.
L35 2YW
TheraBee
Occupational Therapist
Client-centered Pediatric Occupational therapy services in the child natural environments-School, home or community. Working with Case managers. Rehabilitation, Neurological disorders, Learning Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, ADHD,DCD, Sensory processing difficulties etc.) Acquired Brain Injury, Visual impairments to name a few.
Manchester, M8 4NP
TPC Therapy Ltd
Occupational Therapist
TPC Therapy Ltd is a occupational therapist based in Liverpool. They support children and young people with semh.
SK8 5AU
Vicky Ruffle
Occupational Therapist
Jigsaw Occupational Therapy Limited is a specialist provider for children and young people living in the South East of England. Our dedicated occupational therapy centre includes assessment and sensory integration facilities and is the first and only one of it's kind in Sussex.
Mid Sussex, RH15 9NF
Viktoriya Gallacher
Occupational Therapist
Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist/ Dialectical Behavioural Therapist/ Brainspotting Practitioner Supporting clients with Autism and ADHD to effectively navigate employment and education, develop communication and social skills, develop emotional regulation and anxiety management skills, build confidence and self- esteem, learn about sensory needs and preferences. Autism and ADHD awareness training
Tunbridge Wells, TN12 6HD
Wendy Allonby
Occupational Therapist
Housing Adaptations/Re-housing/Design( incl DFG funding) , specialist equipment ( inc Charities). Tackle local authority waiting list. A.D.L/Functional Assessments including Insurance companies Mental Health specialist and Dementia Care Excel in Care Standards inspection : Residential/ Nursing Home sector Return to Work specialist Disability Benefit Appeals O.T Coach/Mentor
Lewes, TN22 3QE
Yana Albino
Occupational Therapist
Highly Specialised in Neuro rehabilitation, complex disability, brain injury, postural management, prescription and training in postural seating, wheelchairs and night-time support to enhance function and moving and handling. In addition Yana works with children at home and in specialist schools with sensory processing needs such as cerebral Palsy and neurodiversity (ASC and ADHD).
Cherwell, OX27 7JU
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.