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Our therapists
The OT Practice brings together an experienced, fully vetted, team of over 300 occupational therapists who are experts in their specialist field of practice. Each chosen for their track record of professional excellence and integrity.
Every therapist in our network
has been qualified for at least five years
is registered with HCPC
is a member of the British Association of OTs
is a member of the Royal College of OTs
has been enhanced DBS checked
is a specialist in their chosen field of OT
is governed by our professional standards policies
is fully insured
has been through our strict selection & registration process
Our therapist network
Located all over the UK, we have the leading dedicated network of therapists. We can provide an individual therapist for private treatment or assemble a team of therapists for long or short-term contracts here or abroad.
Our therapists are backed by our office-based, practice team and each case has a dedicated client-manager.
Call us on 0330 024 9910 to speak to one of the team so we can find the the right therapist for you.
Louise
Derby, Derbyshire
Based in Derby, Louise provides expert Occupational Therapy helping clients with Housing & Equipment and Neurological Rehabilitation.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, London, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Channel Islands, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation
Helen
Birmingham, West Midlands
Based in the West Midlands, Helen helps adults maximise independence through specialist Occupational Therapy, rehabilitation and equipment assessments.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West Midlands, Warwickshire, West Midlands
Specialisms
Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health
Emily
Cornwall, West and South West of England
Emily is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a specialization in pediatrics, she works in the West and Southwest of England.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Community access, Fine motor skills, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability
Leane
Birmingham, West Midlands
Leane, an Occupational Therapist in Birmingham, specialises in Housing & Equipment, Paediatrics, and Moving & Handling.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West Midlands, West Midlands, Birmingham
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment
Specialist skills
Community access
Samantha
Southampton, Hampshire
Samantha is a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist working across Hampshire supporting children with diverse developmental, sensory, and behavioural challenges.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, South of England
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability, Mental Health
Leisa
London
Based in London, Leisa is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in sensory integration, emotional regulation and school-based Occupational Therapy.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, Kent
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration
Darragh
Dorset, South of England
Darragh is a highly specialist Occupational Therapist who practices in Major Trauma & Orthopaedics & Neurotherapy.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, South of England, South East of England, Dorset, Hampshire, Southampton
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
Certificate in Education
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Behaviour management, Planning & execution, Self care
Sylwia
Surrey, South of England
Sylwia works in Surrey delivering Paediatric services and is familiar with a variety of conditions.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South East of England, Surrey
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Specialist skills
Daily living skills
Eva
Bristol, West and South West of England
Trained in Sensory Integration, specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Eva supports children with neurodiverse needs across the South West of England.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration
Clare
Swindon, Wiltshire
Specialising in Housing & Equipment, Clare is an OT based in Buckinghamshire delivering assessments for clients across the South East.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, South East of England, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation
Further qualifications
BIA, Train the trainer
Rebecca
Edinburgh, Scotland
Specialising in Neurological and Functional Rehabilitation, expert Occupational Therapist Rebecca offers holistic care for complex conditions across Northumberland and Scotland.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Scotland, Northumberland
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Daily living skills
Natalie
Cheshire, North West England
Natalie has over 30 years’ Occupational Therapy experience, specialising in housing adaptations, equipment, functional rehabilitation and moving and handling.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Shropshire, Liverpool, Manchester
Specialisms
Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Housing and Equipment
Specialist skills
Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation
Claire
Liverpool, Greater Manchester
Specialising in Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, and Functional Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist Claire works across North West England.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, Wales
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability
Anna
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Based in Northern Ireland, Anna specialises in Neurological Rehabilitation, Housing & Equipment, and Seating & Postural Management.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Northern Ireland, Antrim, Down, Londonderry, Tyrone, Belfast
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation
Further qualifications
BOBATH
Specialist skills
TBI
Zoe
London - South, Surrey
Experienced Occupational Therapist and EMDR Therapist, Zoe supports children and young people with complex mental health, trauma and neurodiversity needs.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, South East of England, Surrey, London - South, London - West
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation
Further qualifications
Train the trainer
Specialist skills
Counselling, Motivational issues, Behaviour management, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability, Mental Health
Alex
West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Alex is an expert OT specialising in the field of Neurological Rehabilitation, covering Yorkshire and the North of England.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Wakefield
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, Splinting, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Hayley
Norfolk, East Anglia
Hayley is an experienced OT who delivers expert Functional Rehabilitation to clients across East Anglia.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
East Anglia, Norfolk, Suffolk
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation
Stacey
Kent, South East of England
Based in Canterbury, Stacey is an expert OT providing assessments and interventions for adults with physical and neurological conditions.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South East of England, Kent
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Self care, Postural management, TBI
Liz
Liverpool, Merseyside
Liz is a therapist specialising in Functional Rehabilitation & Housing and Equipment for pain conditions and more.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Cheshire, Merseyside
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, Counselling, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health
Rachel
Hertfordshire, South of England
Rachel is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist supporting children in the South of England with diverse developmental, behavioural, and learning challenges.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, South of England, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Paediatrics
Specialist skills
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health
Tenille
London - Central, London
Ayres Sensory Integration trained, Tenille helps children in London build confidence, independence and participation through specialist paediatric occupational therapy.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London , London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration, Therapeutic listening
Specialist skills
Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability
Michael
Merseyside, North West England
Housing & equipment, and functional rehabilitation OT Michael operates in the North West of England.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, West Midlands, Flintshire, Wrexham
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation
Further qualifications
Ergonomics
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, PIPs, Routine planning, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Balance, Planning & execution
Jessica
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Jess supports children and adults with functional rehabilitation, equipment adaptations, moving and handling, and complex paediatrics clients.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North East England
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Paediatrics
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Dysphagia management
Michelle
Surrey, South East of England
Helping children thrive through Certified Sensory Integration therapy, Michelle specialises in sensory processing, autism, ADHD and everyday independence.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South East of England, Surrey, London - South, London - West
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration, The Listening Programme
Specialist skills
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation
Cath
Somerset, West and South West of England
Based in Somerset, Cath is a highly skilled Paediatric OT working with children in their own homes and schools.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Somerset
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Seating and Postural management
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Postural management, TBI
Kyla
London - South, Surrey
Kyla is an experienced Occupational Therapist supporting children and adults with neurological, physical and developmental needs across Surrey and London.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, South East of England, Surrey, London - Central, London - South, London - West
Specialisms
Neurological rehabilitation, Paediatrics
Roxanne
Bath, Avon
Roxanne is a skilled Occupational Therapist, specialising in rehabilitation, adaptations, and paediatrics, supporting diverse needs across South West England.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Avon, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation
Further qualifications
AMPS
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, School Based Therapy/Support, Wheelchair accreditation, Learning disability, Mental Health
Natalie
Cambridgeshire, East Anglia
Occupational Therapist Natalie specialises in rehabilitation, equipment provision, housing modifications, and paediatrics, supporting client independence through tailored assessments and interventions.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
East Midlands, East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration
Specialist skills
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation
Karina
London - West, London
Specialising in Seating and Postural Management, Functional Rehabilitation and Moving and Handling, Karina provides occupational therapy services in London.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London
Specialisms
Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Planning & execution, Postural management
Louella
Buckinghamshire, South East of England
Specialising in Housing & Equipment for adult and paediatric clients, Louella is a highly skilled OT based in Buckinghamshire.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South East of England, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands
Specialisms
Moving and Handling, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Postural management, Sign Language
Jacqui
Flintshire, Wales
Based in Flintshire, Jacqui is an experienced OT specialising in Functional & Neurological Rehabilitation.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Wales, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Shropshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Neurological rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Further qualifications
BIA
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation, Learning disability
Kate
Warwickshire, West Midlands
Kate is an experienced OT based in Stratford-upon-Avon, specialising in Housing & Equipment and Moving & Handling with adult clients.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West Midlands, East Midlands, West and South West of England, South of England, South East of England, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Coventry
Specialisms
Moving and Handling, Housing and Equipment
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Self care, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation
Fateha
London - East, London
Fateha is a Senior Occupational Therapist in London specialising in neurological rehabilitation, functional assessments, equipment provision and moving and handling.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, South East of England, Essex, London - Central, London - East
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Lucy
Cambridgeshire, East Anglia
Lucy delivers expert Functional Rehabilitation and Housing & Equipment assessments for clients across East Anglia.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
East Midlands, East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Suffolk
Specialisms
Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation
Further qualifications
AMPS, Train the trainer
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Behaviour management, Co-ordination, Self care, Social integration
Robyn
London - East, London
Occupational Therapist Robyn is a Paediatrics specialist working in London (Bow, Mile End, Stratford, Bethnal Green).
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London , London - Central, London - North, London - East
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration, Sensory Attachment Therapy
Specialist skills
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Sensory attachment intervention, Learning disability
Jennifer
West Sussex, South East of England
Trained in Sensory Integration, Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Jennie, offers services to paediatric clients in Surrey, Sussex, Southampton and Portsmouth.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South East of England, East Sussex, Surrey, West Sussex
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration, CO-OP Practitioner
Specialist skills
Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support
Jo
Buckinghamshire, South East of England
Experienced Occupational Therapist Jo specialises in Neurological Rehabilitation, supporting adults with various conditions across the South East of England.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South East of England, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire
Specialisms
Hand Therapy, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
Train the trainer, Certificate in Education
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Balance, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Splinting, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Angela
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Angela is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation. She visits clients across North-West England and Scotland.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Scotland, Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway
Specialisms
Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Planning & execution, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation
Sarah
West Sussex, South East of England
Sarah is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in functional rehabilitation, moving and handling, orthopaedics and amputee rehabilitation.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South East of England, East Sussex, West Sussex
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills
Tina
Plymouth, Devon
Operating in west and south west England (Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Plymouth) Tina specialises in Functional, Neurological and Vocational Rehabilitation.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Plymouth
Specialisms
Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation
Further qualifications
BIA
Specialist skills
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Splinting, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Judith
West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Judith is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in housing adaptations, equipment, seating and postural management across West and North Yorkshire.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment
Tom
Greater Manchester, North West England
Based in Manchester, Tom provides specialist paediatric Occupational Therapy across North West England for children and young people.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Greater Manchester
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Further qualifications
Train the trainer
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Sensory integration
Katie
Dorset, West and South West of England
Visiting clients across the South-West, Katie is an OT with expertise in Housing & Equipment, Seating, and Moving & Handling.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, PIPs, Fatigue management, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation
Claire
Brighton, East Sussex
Claire is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in supporting children with developmental, behavioural, and sensory challenges across the South East.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, South East of England, East Sussex, Essex, Kent, London - Central, London - South, London - East, London - West, Brighton
Specialisms
Paediatrics
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration
Specialist skills
Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Self care, Learning disability
Chia-Chien
London - South, Surrey
Chia is an occupational therapist fluent in Mandarin who specialises in paediatrics and neurology.
Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London , London - North, London - South, London - West
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Splinting, Sensory attachment intervention, Learning disability, TBI
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