Occupational Therapy

At Insights Psychology, our Occupational Therapy services support individuals across the lifespan to build confidence, independence, and wellbeing. Grounded in a neuroaffirmative and strengths-based approach, we celebrate each person’s unique sensory, emotional, and cognitive profile. Our therapists work collaboratively to create practical, empowering strategies that help clients thrive at home, school, work, and in the community.

Supporting Wellbeing, Regulation, and Everyday Living

At Insights Psychology, our Occupational Therapy (OT) team provides compassionate, evidence-based support to help individuals of all ages thrive in their daily lives.

Our approach is neuroaffirming, person-centred, and strengths-based — recognizing that every person’s sensory, emotional, and cognitive profile is unique. Occupational Therapy focuses on enhancing participation, independence, and wellbeing in meaningful life activities — at home, at school, at work, and in the community. We aim not only to build skills but also to nurture self-understanding, confidence, and balance through tailored strategies that align with each person’s goals and environment.

Who We Support

Our licensed Occupational Therapists work with:

Children and adolescents experiencing developmental, sensory, motor, or emotional regulation challenges
Adults navigating neurodivergence, sensory sensitivities, workplace challenges, or daily life skills
Families and caregivers seeking guidance to support regulation, independence, and emotional wellbeing

The Occupational Therapy Process

Parent Consultation & Information Gathering

Assessment with the Young Person

Collating Outcome & Report

Feedback to Family & School

Initial Consultation:

Every therapy journey begins with an Initial Consultation.

For children and adolescents, this meeting is with parents or caregivers only, allowing time to discuss developmental history, current challenges, and family goals.
For adults, the consultation is a chance to explore the issues that brought you to therapy, discuss your sensory and emotional experiences, and set personal goals for daily life, work, or relationships.

The Therapist gathers relevant information to design a personalized plan and may suggest further assessments or collaboration with schools, workplaces, or family members.

Bespoke Therapy Pathway

After the consultation, your therapist will develop a personalized therapy plan, often structured in 10-session blocks with regular reviews.

The plan may include:

Individual therapy sessions (focused on emotional regulation, sensory processing, motor skills, executive functioning, or life skills)
Parent or caregiver training sessions to support strategies at home
Teacher or workplace consultations to promote understanding and inclusion
Community visits or advocacy sessions to generalize skills in real-life settings
Regulation Support Plans to document sensory and emotional needs across home and school environments

Therapy sessions are designed to be engaging, affirming, and practical — helping clients build skills and confidence that translate into their everyday life.

Review and Next Steps

At the end of each therapy block, progress is reviewed collaboratively.

The Therapist discusses what’s working well, what still feels challenging, and possible next steps. These may include:

Continuing with another block of therapy
Taking a break to consolidate skills
Transitioning to community-based support
Joining a group therapy programme
Discharge, when goals have been achieved and strategies are established

The Regulation Support Plan (RSP)

It is not always possible for young people to attend therapy regularly at our clinic. Further, for some people that have already completed a block of therapy sessions, the next step may be to generalize their new skills in their everyday environment. A Regulation Support Plan is a structured tool developed by an Occupational Therapist to help individuals, particularly children and young people, to understand and manage their sensory and emotional regulation needs in their everyday environment.
The plan is designed to:

Identify strengths, sensory preferences, and triggers
Explain how sensory and emotional systems interact
Provide practical strategies for home, school, and community settings
Encourage collaboration between families, teachers, and Therapists

The process involves an Initial Parent Consultation, school observation, and sensory profile mapping, followed by a written plan and feedback meeting. This plan helps ensure that environments are supportive and consistent, reducing distress and promoting regulation across settings.

Typical Reasons for Referral

Families and adults reach out to our Occupational Therapy team for support with:

Sensory processing differences (seeking, avoiding, or sensitivity to sensory input)
Emotional regulation and coping with overwhelm or transitions
Executive functioning challenges (organisation, attention, planning, or focus)
Fine and gross motor coordination difficulties
Daily living and self-care skills
School, work, or community participation challenges
Self-advocacy, confidence, and independence
Adjusting to or understanding a neurodivergent identity

Our Commitment

At Insights, we believe that Occupational Therapy is not just about developing skills, it is about empowering individuals to live authentically and comfortably. Our therapists work with care, creativity, and collaboration to help clients feel safe, capable, and understood, while ensuring families and communities have the knowledge to provide meaningful support. Together, we help each person find balance, build resilience, and engage fully in the life that feels right for them.