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
Kerry Delaney
Occupational Therapist
Specialist Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner with over 20 years experience in the health and social care sectors. I work with parents/carers and schools to enable children and young people to overcome barriers to education, including sensory processing difficulties, movement and coordination difficulties, attention and learning and handwriting difficulties. I also assess adults and children for Dyspraxia.
Barnsley, S75 4SG
Kim Emery
Occupational Therapist
Neuro Rehabilitation, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Physical Disability, Standardised and Functional Assessment, Vocational Rehabilitation. Driving Assessments
Worthing, BN11 4HP
Kim Griffin Paediatric OT
Occupational Therapist
Hi! I'm Kim, a paediatric OT with 20 years' experience supporting children, their schools and families. I DO NOT have capacity to provide in-person assessments or sessions. I provide online sensory screens via my website GriffinOT.com and follow-up parent coaching. My online membership includes training and ideas to support sensory, fine motor and handwriting needs. Please head to my website for assessment pricing information for sensory screens. https://www.griffinot.com/sensory-proces
London, TW5 0LG
Kiran Maisuria
Occupational Therapist
Independent Occupational Therapist specialising in children and young people. HCPC registered, RCOT member. Based near Chorley.
Chorley, PR7 7GG
Kirsteen Chassels BSc 1st class PGCert
Occupational Therapist
Kirsteen Chassels has extensive experience of working as an Occupational Therapist across many settings in specialist Autism team, acute physical care including cardiology, respiratory, oncology, renal, haematology orthopaedics, recovery from surgery, community rehabilitation, supporting nursing/residential care homes, community case management in adult care. Personal experience of neurodevelopmental conditions . Speciality areas include sensory integration therapy in Autism teens into adulthood
Falkirk, FK2 0NZ
Kirsty Stanley
Occupational Therapist
Offering a range of innovative and occupation based services to individuals and groups/businesses. Fatigue Management including MS and Long Covid. Vocational assessment and employment support. Personal Health and Wellbeing Coordinator. Carer Support. Support through life transitions: school, university, parenting, retirement, illness or disability. OT Mentoring/Supervision. 20+ years experience in physical rehabilitation, neurology and Higher Education. Life and Legacy Writing. Bibliother
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH178TS
Laura Dunger
Occupational Therapist
Neurodivergent OT with experience in Paediatrics, Child/Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) and Learning Disability. Working with people regardless of age and condition to help with the things (occupations) they need/want to do. Working in schools, community, homes and our own clinic space in Southampton.
Southampton, SO19 4DA
Laura Jepson
Occupational Therapist
I am an Occupational Therapist with 18 years of experience, specialising in neurological rehabilitation and neurodiversity assessment and intervention. I predominantly work with children and young people in their own environment or school. I aim to build connections with the children, offer individualised, engaging, and fun sessions, be a place for them to express and learn about themselves, and, importantly, be themselves.
Mid Suffolk, IP30 9SD
Lauren Besser
Occupational Therapist
Lauren is an experienced community occupational therapist and founder of My OT, a specialist team of healthcare professionals committed to helping both adults and children participate independently in everyday activities. With a uniquely client-centred and holistic approach, My OT supports individuals of all ages and with a range of needs.
London, N3 1XE
Lauren Downes
Occupational Therapist
Independent Occupational Therapist specialising in children and young people. HCPC registered, RCOT member. Based near Cheshire West and Chester.
Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 8EP
Lauren Osborne
Occupational Therapist
I provide independent posture and wheelchair assessments. This could be for a first wheelchair, to review existing equipment, to support with NHS assessment and Personal Wheelchair Budget process. I work with anyone who requires a wheelchair; all ages, all disabilities/conditions.
East Hertfordshire, SG12 0ER
Lisa Heywood
Occupational Therapist
Specialist Occupational Therapist with almost 20 years experience in Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Services. Qualified Sensory Integration Practitioner who is able to apply this approach alongside emotional regulation to support children and young people to participate in daily tasks and achieve their potential.
Stratford-on-Avon, CV47 0HZ
Lisa Thacker
Occupational Therapist
I have over 30 years experience of working with children and adolescents with a range of neurological, neurodiverse, catastophic and acquired injury. I am sensory integration trained and accustomed to working in a range of educational settings. I am confident to actively contribute to EHCPs and fulfil the OT recommendations.
Telford and Wrekin, TF3 3BA
Liverpool ASD (Autism) Training Team
Occupational Therapist
Liverpool ASD (Autism) Training Team is a occupational therapist based in Liverpool. They support children and young people with autism, semh, sensory processing and speech delay.
L3 1AH
Liverpool Occupational Therapy Services Ltd. (LOTS)
Occupational Therapist
Liverpool Occupational Therapy Services Ltd. (LOTS) is a occupational therapist based in Liverpool. They support children and young people with autism, physical disability, sensory processing and speech delay.
L14 5NX
Lottie Harrison
Occupational Therapist
Paediatric Occupational Therapist with extensive experience working in schools, clinics, online and in the home. I'm passionate to work with children, families and school staff to ensure children reach their potential. Based in West London, please contact me on 07985386417 or lottieharrison.ot@gmail.com
London, W10 4HY
Louise Church
Occupational Therapist
Independent Occupational Therapist specialising in children and young people. HCPC registered, RCOT member. Based near Mid Sussex.
Mid Sussex, BN6 8YD
Louise Howlett
Occupational Therapist
I specialise in helping neurodiverse children and adults to develop the skills to overcome everyday life skill challenges. I work in schools, colleges, universities, as well as the person's home environment. Although I specialise in neurodiversity, I have worked with people with a range of difficulties. I hold a post-graduate Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration. I have also trained with Dyspraxia UK regarding assessing for Dyspraxia (Developmental Co-ordination Disorder).
Rochford, SS5 6LU
Louise Sharp
Occupational Therapist
Louise is a paediatric OT who provides a child centred assessment and intervention service for children with physical and learning disabilities to promote independence and safety at home. Louise specialises in adaptations, equipment, moving and handling, property searches and case management. Louise has a specialist interest in palliative care and complex care.
Cardiff, CF14 4LS
Lucinda Pollard
Occupational Therapist
ADHD/Autism assessments ADHD Anxiety Autism Bereavement Codependency Coping Skills Depression Divorce Dual Diagnosis Emotional Dysregulation Executive Function Life Transitions Peer/Romantic/Family Relationships Post Diagnostic Support (Autism/ADHD) School/Education difficulties Self-Harm/Suicidal Ideation Sleep or Insomnia Stress Work/Reasonable adjustments Profession: Consultancy Professional Supervision Mentoring Training
Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV10 0FD
Lucy Bates
Occupational Therapist
Paediatric OT using a child and family centred approach specialising in Dyspraxia (DCD), ASD and Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Neurological Impairments, Brain Injury. Sensory Integration Practitioner. Able to offer assessment, therapy and advice. Trained in using the SOS approach for children with feeding difficulties. Experience in equipment assessment and provision.
Wyre Forest, DY11 6PH
Lucy Brown
Occupational Therapist
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist with experience in Community NHS and CAMHS services, education settings and independent practice. Lucy is qualified and experienced to offer sensory integration intervention therapy and assessment. Lucy completes post adoption multidisciplinary and therapeutic needs assessments. Training for schools and alternative settings.
Brighton and Hove, BN1 4NQ
Lucy Griffiths
Occupational Therapist
Children's Occupational Therapist & Sensory Integration Practitioner
Cheshire East, SK10 5PT
Lucy Leonard
Occupational Therapist
I have extensive assessment skills in equipment and adaptations and work with adults with a range of physical and mental health issues to produce comprehensive reports with expert recommendations. I also carry out vocational assessments including work site assessments and functional capacity evaluations.
Wyre, PR3 6DH
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.