Call on 0330 024 9910

Call for more information and costs or if you are enquiring for yourself or a family member you can use our online cost guide for individuals.

Private occupational therapy in London

More about The OT Practice

Jan

London

With over 25 years’ experience, Jan is a highly skilled OT providing specialist assessments and interventions. She specialises in Neurological, Vocational, and Functional Rehabilitation, visiting clients within the London area including Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wanstead, and Redbridge.

By providing clients with high quality treatment programmes, Jan aims to help her client regain their independence and enable them to achieve their goals. This includes helping clients return back to work or find new employment/volunteering opportunities. She is equipped to assess and treat clients with a range of injuries and conditions, as well as specialising in fatigue, anxiety, and stress management. In addition, she has specialist knowledge in falls prevention, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Jan maintains active professional development through her membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Sections for Independent Practice, Work, and Neurology. She also regularly attends conferences and exhibitions, and has completed post-qualification training in the psychological management of anxiety and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Essex, London - Central, London - East

Specialisms

Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI

Jo

London

Jo is a physiotherapist specialising in paediatric assessments and treatment. She is based in Hillingdon, visiting children in both home and school settings across London, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. With over ten years of experience, Jo has worked in many different settings including at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Jo delivers assessments and treatment of developmental, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions with particular expertise in complex motor disorders and neurological dysfunction. She works with children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, post Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, muscular dystrophies, developmental delay, and Down Syndrome. Jo supports children and their families with gross motor skill development, splinting, and school-based therapy.

Jo is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists and undertakes regular professional development activities to ensure her clinical knowledge and practice is up-to-date.

Read more View profile

Profession

Physiotherapy

Regions covered

London, South East of England, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, London - West

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

BOBATH

Specialist skills

Gross motor skills, School Based Therapy/Support

Zandri

London

Working as a Paediatric OT for over 10 years, Zandri specialises in Sensory Integration, visiting children at home, school, or nursery. Zandri has worked with children with a broad range of conditions such as, autism, dyspraxia, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy, learning difficulties, and more. Her assessments and flexible treatment programmes focus on identifying the child’s individual needs, frequently regarding confidence building, balance and coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and visual perception.

Zandri works with children to help them develop independence, regain and maintain the ability to play sport and activities, and confidently complete daily self-care tasks. This includes dressing, using cutlery, and writing. In a school setting, Zandri helps children with shyness and class participation, enabling them to build confidence and overcome challenges. Zandri ensures that a child’s every need is addressed and that there is appropriate support in place at home and school.

Zandri is a member of RCOT and regularly undertakes additional training in Sensory Integration and Therapeutic Listening.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, The Listening Programme

Specialist skills

Sensory integration, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, School Based Therapy/Support

Julia

London

Julia is an expert Occupational Therapist based in London. She delivers holistic assessments and specialist treatments for clients across the city, supporting with a wide range of physical and neurological conditions. Julia has expertise working with soft tissue injuries, orthopaedic injuries, and mild to severe traumatic brain injuries.

Having graduated from Queen's University in Canada, Julia has developed her skills and expertise working across community and private settings in both Canada and the UK. She is skilled at delivering community home health and safety assessments, mobility equipment prescriptions, work place assessments and return to work programs, and school place assessments.

Julia further advanced her skills whilst working in the UK for community rehabilitation and reablement teams. She developed expertise working with clients with Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, dementia, and general elderly care. Julia is also particularly interested in supporting those with chronic pain as a result of injury, as well as fatigue management.

Julia has completed professional development courses in concussion management, concussion in sports, cognitive rehabilitation, and is formally certified to complete Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) and Brain Fx assessments and administration.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI

Georgia

London

OT Georgia has a wealth of experience in vocational and functional rehabilitation, as well as expertise in seating and postural management, and moving and handling. Georgia's professional reach extends across London and Kent, where she dedicates her skills to supporting individuals facing challenges related to progressive neurological conditions.

With a focus on holistic care, Georgia engages in complex assessments encompassing physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Her cognitive assessments cover memory, information processing, and executive functioning skills. Georgia's proficiency extends to crafting individual fatigue management programs, employing detailed assessments and effective treatment strategies.

With an impressive 30 years of overall experience and 14 years specifically in a Community Neuro Team, Georgia specializes in treating complex neurological conditions, including brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and Motor Neuron Disease. Her extensive background underscores her commitment to providing high-quality care and making a meaningful impact on the lives of those she serves.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Kent

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation, Anxiety management & relaxation

Esther

London

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Esther works in London with clients with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down's syndrome, Profound and Multiple Learning disabilities, Sensory Integration difficulties to improve Fine and Gross Motor skills, Balance and Co-ordination, the Planning and execution of activities, and Self care tasks, (such as dressing, feeding and meal preparation).

Esther is passionate about improving Function through meaningful occupation and she is experienced in providing in depth assessments for individuals with complex needs, as well as creating motivating treatment plans and recommendations to address specific areas of difficulty.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Lisa

London

In London and Surrey, Lisa, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, moving and handling, and Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments. Qualifying in 1993, Lisa has dedicated her expertise to working with complex adults who have undergone rehabilitation and reablement services. Her extensive experience includes working with a diverse range of conditions, such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, neurological conditions, orthopedic and trauma cases, learning difficulties, Parkinson's disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's disease, dementia/Alzheimer's, stroke, amputations, and osteoporosis. Lisa's holistic approach and wealth of knowledge allow her to provide tailored occupational therapy support, addressing the unique needs of individuals facing various health challenges in the communities of London and Surrey.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Surrey

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments

Gabrielle

London

Gabrielle Smith is a registered Occupational Therapist with nearly a decade of experience, specialising in Paediatrics. Operating primarily in North West London, Gabrielle works with a diverse range of conditions, including Developmental Delays, Birth Defects, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Neurological Deficits, Hand Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Burns, Amputations, and Psychiatric Conditions.

Gabrielle is passionate about paediatrics and has worked with high-risk babies and children facing developmental delays and neurological challenges. She is dedicated to assessing functional difficulties, providing tailored equipment and adaptation advice, and implementing therapeutic interventions that enhance independence and improve the quality of life for her young clients and their families. Her holistic approach emphasises collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and support.

Gabrielle is committed to ongoing professional development, and is registered with the HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She has presented at several notable conferences, including the OTASA Congress in 2024, where she discussed "The Integration of Occupational Therapy into Perinatal Mental Health Care." She also presented at the Rural Health Conference in 2018, focusing on the importance of investing in rural mental health. Gabrielle’s academic contributions also include her Master’s thesis on “Access to Mental Health Services in Rural Areas: Barriers and Recommendations”.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Sylvia

London

Sylvia is an experienced Occupational Therapist specializing in comprehensive assessments, including rehabilitation, moving and handling, housing and equipment, seating, and activities of daily living. She is passionate about helping adults and older people in North London and Hertfordshire live more independent and fulfilling lives. Her expertise also extends to Mental Capacity Assessments, working with adult and elderly patients to ensure they receive the appropriate care and support.

With over a decade of experience across diverse health and social care settings, Sylvia has built a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in occupational therapy. She is committed to delivering high-quality care and continuously improves her professional competencies by maintaining a development portfolio. A member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), she remains updated on the latest advancements in her field.

In her role as an Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist, Sylvia broadened her knowledge by completing adapted rehousing reports, as well as evaluating and recommending essential daily living equipment. She is proficient in suggesting and overseeing minor and major adaptations, such as the installation of stair lifts, ramps, and level access shower facilities.

Sylvia brings extensive expertise to every client she works with.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Hertfordshire, London - Central, London - North, London - East

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

Lara

Hertfordshire, London

OT Lara provides Neurological and Vocational Rehabilitation to clients in South East England: Hertfordshire, London/North London and Essex. She supports a client’s Fatigue, Behaviour and Postural Management/Seating; ADLs, Community access, Gross and Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting and Visual perception. Lara enjoys working in Neurology (Brain and Spinal injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease) and with Genetic conditions and Dementia. Also, Lara provides recommendations for Equipment and Adaptations, and is trained in Motivational interviewing.

Lara qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2010, and now works to provides specialist rehabilitation that enables individuals to achieve their goals. Lara believes everyone needs a unique path for rehabilitation and therefore operates with a person-centred approach.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, South East of England, Essex, Hertfordshire, London - Central, London - North

Specialisms

Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation, TBI

Ziggy

Kent, London

Ziggy, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, alongside moving and handling. Operating in London, Kent, and the Southeast of England, including Essex, Ziggy focuses on assisting clients with routine planning, activities of daily living, community access, and self-care. With a dedicated commitment to fostering independence, Ziggy excels in detailed planning and execution. Her expertise extends to enriching the quality of life, providing tailored support to meet each client's unique needs. Ziggy's role is crucial in offering expert guidance to navigate daily challenges, ensuring significant and enduring outcomes for individuals under her care.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, South East of England, Essex, Kent, London - South

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care

Stella

Kent, London

Specialising in Housing and Equipment, Functional Rehabilitation, and Moving and Handling, Stella is an experienced Occupational Therapist covering London and Kent. With over a decade of clinical experience, she works primarily with adults and the elderly, employing tailored interventions to address various dysfunctions. Stella's expertise includes Neurological Rehabilitation, Fatigue Management, Activities of Daily Living, and serving as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) for local authorities regarding Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) renewals.

Since qualifying in 2014 from Canterbury Christ Church University, Stella has gained extensive experience in health and social care settings. This diverse background has equipped her with strong occupational therapy skills essential for complex discharge planning.

Stella is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and her commitment to patient welfare has been recognised with awards such as the Star of the Quarter for outstanding customer service and the Compassion in Action award in 2023 for her unwavering dedication to helping patients settle safely at home.

She actively maintains her professional development through regular training, conferences, and seminars to enhance her practice, consistently upholding the core values of occupational therapy. She is HCPC registered, ensuring compliance with professional standards in her practice.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

BIA

Specialist skills

Financial management

Debra

Middlesex, London

Debra provides expert Occupational Therapy to clients in London and the neighbouring counties of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Middlesex. She specialises in Housing & Equipment, Moving & Handling, and Seating & Postural Management for both children and adults. Working collaboratively with the client, their family and carers, Debra provides a tailored treatment programme which aims to increase independence and improve quality of life.

With over 15 years’ experience, Debra has worked in a variety of health and social care settings including inpatient, community, and the private sector. She has provided care to clients with various physical and neurological conditions such as brain injury, cerebral palsy, arthritis, stroke, and dementia.

Visiting the client in their home environment, Debra is able to identify the individual’s needs and can recommend minor or major adaptations as appropriate. This could include facilities such as wet rooms, wheelchair accessible kitchens, ramps, through floor lifts or hoist systems, as well as grab rails, stairlifts, and adaptive equipment. She works closely with carers, surveyors, architects, and contractors to ensure that the adaptations meet the current and future needs of the client and to reduce the risk of injury and falls.

Alongside housing and equipment, Debra also provides expert advice and guidance on seating & postural management. Debra prescribes chairs with specialist accessories and functions such as a vertical lift, riser function, recline function or tilt in space. She encourages and advises on good seating support, training carers and families on the risks of poor skin integrity and pressure sores, as well as safe manual handling and transfers in the home.

Through her work, Debra aims to promote independence and reduce risk by enabling the client to have safe access to all essential facilities and to be safe within their home.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Anglia, London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex

Specialisms

Moving and Handling, Seating and Postural management, Housing and Equipment

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Self care

Deborah

Middlesex, London

Debbie is a specialist Speech and Language Therapist, providing expert assessment and treatment to children and young adults at home, in school, or at nursery. She visits children and their families in the London area, working collaboratively with parents and carers to ensure the child reaches their maximum potential.

Having gained experience working in the NHS and private sector, Debbie provides therapy to children of all ages with mild, moderate, and severe communication needs. She supports children with the development of speech, as well as focusing on attention, listening, and social skills. She provides fun and motivating therapy, working with a child to maximise their speech and language use and increase their independence. Therapy includes sensory stimulation, intensive interaction strategies, and building on self-esteem.

Working holistically, Debbie provides training to parents, teachers and teaching assistants so they feel confident communicating with children and young adults with additional needs. She is also a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Read more View profile

Profession

Speech and Language Therapy

Regions covered

London, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, London - Central, London - North

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Specialist skills

School Based Therapy/Support

Miriam

Middlesex, London

Miriam is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist based in Edgeware. She visits clients across London, Hertfordshire, Essex, and Bedfordshire offering tailored interventions to suit a client’s individual needs. She is experienced supporting adults of all ages with a wide range of conditions and injuries including cardio-respiratory conditions, elderly care and frailty, dementia, orthopaedics and trauma, progressive neurological conditions, stroke, brain injury, learning difficulties, cancer, palliative and end of life care.

Miriam provides comprehensive assessments and implements client-centred treatment programmes, reducing risks in the home, optimising functional independence, and building confidence in the community. She helps clients with a range of physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments through a focus on activities of daily living, fatigue and pain management. Miriam also advises on appropriate needs at home, recommending suitable equipment and adaptations to promote safety and independence.

With a career spanning over 10 years, Miriam has gained experience across a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, rehabilitation, and outpatient clinic settings. She is currently a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and their Specialist Section for Independent Practice.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Anglia, London, South East of England, Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, London - Central, London - North, London - East, London - West

Specialisms

Seating and Postural management, Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management

Elizabeth

London - Central, London

Based in London, Elizabeth is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist who has specialised in supporting children and their families with major and minor housing adaptations. She also provides assessments for specialist paediatric equipment to assist with postural management, moving and handling, personal care, and improving the quality of life of each child.

Elizabeth is committed to ensuring that any recommended adaptions and equipment meet her client's individual requirements whilst taking into account the needs of the family as a whole. Elizabeth has worked with children of all ages with physical and neurological conditions including cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, and sensory needs.

Elizabeth's previous clinical experience, together with her dedication to deliver the highest possible standard of service delivery, has led her into private practice. She works collaboratively with each child, their family, case managers, architects, surveyors, and the child's wider MDT team to ensure the best possible outcome for each of her young client's.

Elizabeth is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists including the Children, Young People & Families Specialist Section and the Housing Specialist Section.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Moving and Handling, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Postural management

Azade

London - Central, London

Azade is a dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in Sensory Integration. Based in London, she delivers expert care to children in and around the city, working with conditions such as Developmental Coordination Disorder, Autism, Attention Deficits, and Motor Skill difficulties. Her practice emphasises collaboration with doctors, teachers, and families to ensure comprehensive support.

Azade qualified as an Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor’s in Health Science in 2015. Since then, she has gained extensive experience working in rehabilitation centers and private practices across the United Kingdom and Turkey. Azade is highly skilled in interventions for children with various developmental challenges and her specialisms include Sensory Integration difficulties, Gross and Fine Motor skills, Dexterity and Handwriting difficulties, Visual Perception, Balance and Coordination, and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

Her approach includes working within multidisciplinary teams, often collaborating with other healthcare professionals and educators to create holistic care plans.

Throughout her career, Azade has consistently enhanced her skills through practical experience, continuous learning, and specialised training, including the completion of all modules in Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI). She also has a keen interest in Floortime/DIR, a relationship-based therapy for children on the autism spectrum.

As a member of the Health Care Professions Council, Azade actively maintains her continuing professional development. Her high level of clinical reasoning and expertise is invaluable when assessing and treating children with complex needs, and she regularly provides expert opinions to other professionals, clients, and families.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Khatira

London - Central, London

Fluent in Hindi, Persian, and Urdu, Khatira, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in housing and equipment, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling. She is an expert in fatigue management, pain management, daily living skills, and mental health. Living and working in London, Khatira is dedicated to delivering person-centred care that addresses the unique needs of her clients. Her proficiency in multiple languages enhances her ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring effective communication and culturally sensitive occupational therapy support.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care

Shira

London - Central, Middlesex

Trained in Sensory Integration techniques, Shira helps families by treating children at home and school. Shira is one of our Paediatric OTs based in London, offering specialist assessments and treatments for children with a wide range of needs. This includes challenges with gross and fine motor skills, handwriting, visual perception, balance and coordination, and postural management.

Shira works with children to develop creative and bespoke therapy plans, focusing on self-care skills such as dressing and washing, organisation and planning skills, and confidence building. Shira aims to help every child meet their full potential, building the strength and coordination to undertake physical activities and independent play. She also specialises in fine motor skills such as handwriting, helping a child to strengthen hand muscles and improve dexterity. Shira also helps to develop a child’s social interaction skills, supporting them to build friendships and access community activities.

Shira is also experienced providing wheelchair assessments, supporting children and their families decide on the best option to suit their mobility and comfort needs.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Middlesex, London - North, London - East, London - West

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Therapeutic listening

Specialist skills

Sensory integration, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, School Based Therapy/Support

Emma

London - Central, Middlesex

Functional Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist Emma specialises in fatigue and pain management and daily living skills. Emma works across Central, East, North, South and West London. She has extensive experience in pressure ulcer management, seating, moving & handling, home adaptations & equipment. She also has experience in daily living skills, including meal preparation, dressing, and bathing.

Emma has worked with a wide range of conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Pneumonia, Parkinson's disease, Diabetes, Heart disease and failure, Chronic kidney disease, Urinary Tract Infections, Sepsis, Cancer Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoporosis, Upper and lower limb fractures, Falls, Frailty, COVID-19, Postural Hypotension, Stroke, Delirium, Visual and Hearing impairment, Anxiety, Depression, Incontinence, Multiple Sclerosis, and Chronic pain.

Emma's approach is client-centred, and she tailors her services to the individual needs of her clients. She has a wealth of experience in providing personalised support and assistance to clients with a variety of conditions, empowering them to manage their symptoms and live more independent and fulfilling lives.

Emma offers a range of evidence-based interventions to help her clients manage their symptoms. Her experience with a variety of conditions means that she can provide specialist advice and guidance to clients with complex needs.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Middlesex, London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West

Specialisms

Seating and Postural management, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care

Cheryle

London - South, London

Cheryle is a professional and experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping patients achieve their maximum potential. She specialises in the field of adults with physical disabilities and elderly care having developed her expertise across many different settings including rehabilitation, housing, adaptations, community, discharge planning, older people, elective and trauma orthopaedics, and acute hospital settings. Cheryle is based in Bromley and visits clients across London.

Utilising her community experience, Cheryle provides assessments within the client’s home covering activities of daily living, manual handling, cognitive needs, and equipment needs to maximise the patient's independence and safety. During the COVID-19 pandemic she also worked at the London Nightingale Hospital and as a Specialist Discharge OT in hubs across East London.

Cheryle has developed her professional capabilities through practical experience, ongoing professional development, training courses and supervision. This has helped to develop quality assessment techniques and expert clinical reasoning which is necessary when treating patients with complex needs and when liaising with their family and wider agencies.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Joni

London - South, London

Joni, an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for pediatrics, sensory integration, and therapeutic listening, is dedicated to making a positive impact in London. Specializing in improving fine and gross motor skills, visual perception, and handwriting, Joni has successfully worked with diverse conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sensory Integration difficulties, and Learning difficulties. Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2012, Joni has consistently demonstrated a commitment to adapting intervention approaches to individual needs, fostering meaningful participation for children under her care.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London , London - Central, London - South, London - West

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, Therapeutic listening

Specialist skills

Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Jessica

London - South, London

Jessica Smith is an accomplished Occupational Therapist from London specialising in Functional Rehabilitation and Neurological Rehabilitation. With expertise in a wide range of conditions such as Spasticity, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke. Upper Limb rehabilitation for adults and young people.

She is dedicated to helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life. Jessica takes a patient-centred and holistic approach, working collaboratively with clients to develop personalised treatment plans that address their unique challenges. She empowers her clients to maximise their functional abilities and enhance their overall well-being.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Self care, Splinting

Lucy

London - South, London

Lucy is an Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of experience, specialising in neurological rehabilitation. Based in London, she has a vast expertise in working with a diverse range of conditions and populations.

Her extensive background includes working with the elderly, individuals with mental health concerns, amputees, and those seeking pain management. Lucy has also provided care and support to clients with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, spinal injuries and cerebral palsy, stroke recovery, and brain injury. She excels in supporting clients with community access, behavior management, visual perception, and planning and executing daily activities.

Lucy is dedicated to helping individuals enhance their self-care abilities. With her compassionate approach, Lucy strives to deeply understand and empathise with her clients, providing personalised care that supports them in achieving their goals and improving their overall well-being.

Read more View profile

Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Postural management, Splinting, TBI

Our private OT’s in London

The OT Practice provides private occupational therapy services in and around the capital, as well as throughout the rest of the UK.

Occupational therapists work to break down the barriers which hold back individuals in carrying out their day to day activities. OTs not only look at the physical effects of ageing, injury or disease, but also address the psycho-social, community and environmental factors that influence functional ability.

Our expert therapists cover every area of OT, including paediatrics, housing & equipment, seating & postural management, neurological or functional rehabilitation, and hand therapy. For a free initial consultation over the telephone, please call one of our dedicated client managers who will be able to find you the right OT. You can also learn more about some of the private therapists in our London team from their profiles above. Being independent practitioners, there are no waiting lists for our services - we are completely flexible around the needs of our clients, and can arrange weekend or evening appointments as necessary.

We also have a dedicated paediatrics team at The OT Practice, so if you are considering referring a child then please visit the OT Practice Kids section of our website to learn more.

Our OT’s are helping people throughout London deal with a variety of difficulties. If you would like to find out more visit our pages dedicated to explaining how our occupational therapists can help with common difficulties, covering adults and children. The most common difficulties we see are shown below, alternatively just call us on 0330 024 9910 for a free over-the-phone consultation.

Common difficulties we can help with

Organisation skills

A child's ability to organise their body and environment to perform daily activities such as sitting correctly and arranging a desk

Read more

Self-care skills

A child’s ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutlery

Read more

Forgetfulness & memory problems

Memory loss following diagnoses of dementia or brain injuries, as well as normal ageing process or during periods of unusual stress

Read more

Gross motor skills

Difficulties with gross motor skills cause clumsy or uncoordinated movement, leading to problems with tasks such as dressing, running or riding a bike

Read more

Seating - wheelchairs & comfy chairs

Practical advice and solutions for seating including wheelchairs and comfy seating

Read more

Moving around the home

Home activities can become a challenge with age or after an accident, illness or diagnosis leading to reduced independence and confidence

Read more

Visual perceptual skills

A child’s ability to process what they see and respond with meaningful movement

Read more

Getting out & about – scooters, chairs & cars

Purchasing and learning to use specialist equipment and vehicles for reduced mobility due to accident, ill health or old age

Read more

Children with complex needs

Practical support and advice for children with multiple or complex needs such as equipment, seating, splinting or housing

Read more

Access in & out of the home

Solutions for when an accident, illness or age makes access in and out of the home a challenge

Read more

Planning activities

Planning and performing activities as part of a fulfilling and meaningful daily routine

Read more

Children's handwriting difficulties

Practical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidence

Read more

Cooking & household activities

Practical techniques to maximise independence at home following a medical diagnosis, accident or period of recuperation

Read more

Disabling tiredness

Addressing the debilitating effect of fatigue to improve motivation, energy and engagement with day-to-day life

Read more

Low motivation (strategies)

Strategies to address persistently low motivation causing under-performance at work, problems at home or in relationships

Read more

Balance & coordination

Children with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sport

Read more

Fine motor skills

Small movements of the hand and fingers that allow a child to write and draw, as well as manipulate buttons, zips and shoelaces

Read more

Getting back to work or remaining in work

Addressing barriers to work following an accident or period of illness

Read more

Mobility & falls

As we age or after an illness or accident, it is common for mobility to deteriorate, leading to falls, loss of confidence and reduced independence

Read more

Personal care & dressing

Restoring skills for personal care such as washing and dressing after accident, illness or with advancing age

Read more

Confidence

Equipping children struggling with class participation and friendships due to shyness or faltering self-confidence, with the skills & self-belief they need.

Read more

Standing & self support

Assisting with standing and self-support following an illness, accident, or with advancing age

Read more

Can we help?

Call our client managers on 0330 024 9910
Or email enquiries@theotpractice.co.uk

Some companies & organisations we have worked with

Culloden Primary School
Sheringham Primary School
Grand Union
Invictus Health
Daubeney Academy
Architects Benevolent Society
Bank Workers Charity
CCMS
Riverwalk School
Leicestershire County Council
Bush & Company Rehabilitation
Fashion, Textile, Childrens Trust
Care Tech
Licensed Trade Charity
British Nuclear Test Veterans Association
Family Focused Case Management
Wandsworth
Sunrise
Meridian High School
Newlife Charity
Guildford Borough Council
Anchor
Baston House School
Grayshott Spa
Orleans Primary School
The Royal Marines Charity
Runnymede Borough Council
Plymouth City Council
Masons
Richmond
Bracknell Forest Council
Haringey
Chartered Accountants’ Benevolent Association
HCML
The Nuclear Community Charity Fund
Clergy Support Trust
Viavi
Waverley Borough Council
The Royal British Legion
AJM Healthcare
Help For Heros
Papworth Trust
SSAFA Charity
RAFBF
More Than Mobility
The Good Care Group
Springhallow School
Allenby Primary School
UK Case Management
Aspire Housing
Hillingdon Autistic Care
Britannia Education Trust
Mole Valley District Council
Help & Care
Tania Brown
L&Q
Proclaim Care
Believe Housing
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Lawray Architects

Client feedback