How We Work
A clear, caring pathway from your first contact with us through to meaningful, lasting recovery — every step designed around you.
Rooted in evidence.
Centred on you.
Our approach follows the strong principles of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and the Recovery Model — two frameworks that place your goals, your identity, and your environment at the heart of every decision.
We believe developing and maintaining a secure occupational identity — with meaningful roles, self-empowerment, and resilience — is the foundation of lasting recovery. We also recognise that every challenge affects not just the individual, but their family, carers, and community. Our approach is holistic, bespoke, and always collaborative.
Start Your Journey
Your Three-Step Journey
From your first appointment through to discharge, every stage is transparent, collaborative, and focused on your progress.
Initial Assessment
A comprehensive 90-minute appointment to complete the full initial assessment process. This includes a functional age assessment (The REAL Assessment), clinical observations, a sensory assessment appropriate to age, and gathering feedback from parents, carers, and the young person themselves.
We build a rich picture of the person's occupational identity — their interests, habits, hobbies, and performance — to inform a truly personalised plan. School contact may be made if additional information is needed.
OT report with results and recommendations delivered within 4 weeks.
Evaluation & Care Planning
A free 30-minute meeting with parents or carers to discuss assessment results and agree therapeutic goals together. You don't need to wait for the full report — a summary letter is provided for immediate goal discussion and agreement.
Treatment may include any combination of the following:
- Handwriting strategies
- Gross & fine motor skills
- Organisation & planning
- Memory & prioritisation
- Communication & social skills
- School attendance skills
- Feeding & self-care
- Sensory processing strategies
- Parenting skills
Treatment, Review & Completion
We recommend a minimum of 6–8 weeks of OT intervention. Progress is reviewed collaboratively throughout, and when goals are achieved, discharge is mutually agreed.
After discharge, OT reviews can be scheduled 6-monthly or annually to support continued progress. A full care plan summary and future recommendations are provided upon completion.
6-monthly or annual review appointments available post-discharge.
How We Think About Recovery
Our clinical approach is grounded in two powerful models that see the whole person — not just their diagnosis.
Model of Human Occupation
MOHO places the person's values, roles, habits, and environment at the centre of every intervention — enabling truly personalised care.
The Recovery Model
Recovery is not about a cure — it's about building a meaningful life. We support individuals to find purpose, hope, and identity beyond their challenges.
Holistic Approach
We address the whole person — their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs — never treating a symptom in isolation from the rest of their life.
Co-Production
Every goal, plan, and decision is made together — with the individual, their family, and their support network fully involved throughout.
What to Expect
Clarity from the very start — here's what working with Life-OT looks like in practice.
Flexible Scheduling
Sessions available evenings and weekends. We work around your commitments, not the other way around.
Your Preferred Setting
Sessions can take place at our clinic, your home, school, workplace, or virtually — you choose what works best.
Written Report
A detailed OT report with results and recommendations is delivered within 4 weeks of questionnaire completion.
Family Involvement
Parents, carers, and family members are included at every stage — a complimentary goal-setting meeting is part of every pathway.
Regular Progress Reviews
We review progress throughout the intervention, adjusting the plan to ensure you're always moving toward your goals.
Discharge & Aftercare
A full care plan summary and future recommendations are provided on discharge. 6-monthly or annual reviews available.
Ready to take the first step?
Your recovery pathway starts with a single appointment. Reach out today and our team will guide you through everything.