Occupational Therapy
At bMindful Psychology, we offer expert sensory assessments, personalised sensory profiles, and practical support plans to help children and young people who may struggle with focus, sensory sensitivities, or regulation. Using the gold-standard Sensory Processing Measure – Second Edition (SPM-2), we assess sensory integration across environments and provide an easy-to-understand Sensory Profile and Passport, complete with tailored strategies and sensory diet suggestions.
Our support includes 1:1 interventions, environmental adaptations, staff/parent training, and guidance for EHCPs or care plans. This service is ideal for schools, foster/residential care, CAMHS pathways, and parents/carers seeking clarity and strategies. As one parent shared, “Since the sensory profile, school now understands my son’s needs – and he’s thriving!”​
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What We Assess​
We conduct comprehensive assessments across key areas:​
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Daily Activities: Self-care, school tasks, play, and sleep.
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Emotional Regulation: Coping strategies, mood, anxiety, and stress triggers.
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Sensory Processing: Sensitivities, integration challenges, and calming strategies.
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Motor Skills: Fine and gross motor abilities affecting participation and confidence.
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Executive Functioning: Organisation, focus, memory, and problem-solving.
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Routines & Structure: Daily habits and their impact on wellbeing.
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Social Skills: Communication, empathy, and peer interaction.
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Environment: Home, school, and community influences.
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Strengths & Interests: Personal motivators to support therapy goals.
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Risk & Safety: Behavioural risks and safety awareness.
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We use evidence-based tools like MOHOST, Sensory Profile, COPM, and conduct observations, interviews, and school visits.​​
Our Specialist Clinics
Stress Management Clinic for Children & Young People
Delivered by Specialist Occupational Therapists, this clinic supports young people aged 7–18 with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and anxiety-related needs. We help children and teens manage stress, build resilience, and improve emotional regulation through personalised assessments and practical interventions such as sensory calming techniques, mindfulness, and emotional toolkits. Sessions can be delivered in-clinic, at home, or online, with collaborative support for families and schools.
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Weighted Blanket Assessment Clinic
This clinic offers safe, evidence-based assessments for children and young people (ages 3–18) with sensory, SEMH, and neurodevelopmental needs. Our Occupational Therapists evaluate the suitability of weighted blankets through supervised trials and provide personalised care plans to ensure safe and effective use. The clinic supports issues such as sensory processing, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
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Executive Functioning Support Clinic
Designed for children and young people with ADHD, ASD, learning differences, and SEMH needs, this clinic helps develop key skills like organisation, planning, working memory, and emotional control. The programme includes an initial assessment, structured therapy sessions (in-clinic, at home, or online), and a tailored executive functioning plan to support academic performance, daily life, and independence.
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Sleep Clinic
Our Sleep Clinics provide specialist support for children, young people, and families experiencing sleep difficulties. Led by experienced clinicians, we help identify the underlying causes of sleep challenges and offer practical, evidence-based strategies to improve routines, reduce stress, and restore healthy rest. With tailored guidance and ongoing support, our clinics empower families to achieve better sleep—and the many benefits that come with it.
How Occupational Therapy Helps
Our tailored interventions may include:
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Emotional & Sensory Support: Mindfulness, co-regulation, and calming strategies.
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Building Independence: Developing life skills through step-by-step guidance.
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Social Skills Development: Role-play, structured interactions, and social stories.
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School Engagement: Focus, handwriting, and environment adaptations.
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Family Support: Practical tools for routines, communication, and behaviour.
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Confidence & Self-Esteem: Strengths-based activities and fostering autonomy.
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Executive Functioning: Planning, organisation, and visual tools.
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Transitions & Resilience: Support through change and building long-term coping strategies.
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School & Educational Settings
Empowering Students to Learn, Engage, and Thrive
Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively with schools to support children and adolescents facing emotional, behavioural, sensory, and developmental challenges. We aim to enhance student participation, learning outcomes, and wellbeing across the school environment.
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Care Settings
Empowering Young People to Heal, Grow, and Thrive
Our Occupational Therapists partner with residential care staff to support children and young people with complex needs. We deliver trauma-informed, relationship-based interventions to improve daily functioning, emotional health, and long-term independence.
Our Assessments
Sensory Based Environmental Assessments
Our Sensory-Based Environmental Assessments, delivered by experienced Occupational Therapists, provide organisations, schools, and families with practical solutions to create calmer, more inclusive, and productive spaces. By evaluating environments through a sensory lens, we identify potential stressors - such as lighting, sound, or layout - and offer tailored, low-cost recommendations that make a meaningful difference.
Whether in classrooms, offices, community settings, or homes, our assessments enhance wellbeing, focus, and participation, particularly for individuals with sensory sensitivities or neurodivergent needs. With flexible packages ranging from one-off audits to ongoing staff training, we support you in building environments that truly work for everyone.​
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Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
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Why contact us: Helps us understand what activities your child finds most important or challenging.
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How it helps: Identifies goals and measures progress in daily life, from school tasks to hobbies, so therapy targets what matters most to your child.
Sensory Profile 2
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Why contact us: Evaluates how your child responds to sights, sounds, touch, movement, and other sensory experiences.
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How it helps: Guides strategies to manage sensory sensitivities or avoidances, making daily routines, school, and play more comfortable and enjoyable.
Movement ABC (Motor Coordination Assessment)
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Why contact us: Measures your child’s coordination and movement skills.
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How it helps: Supports development of fine and gross motor skills, helping with handwriting, sports, self-care, and confidence in physical tasks.
Beery Visual-Motor Integration (Beery VMI)
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Why contact us: Assesses how your child coordinates what they see with hand movements.
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How it helps: Improves skills like writing, drawing, and other classroom or daily activities requiring hand-eye coordination.
DASH (Handwriting Assessment)
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Why contact us: Checks speed, accuracy, and comfort with handwriting.
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How it helps: Identifies difficulties and provides tailored strategies to improve handwriting for school and personal tasks.
Functional / Participation Assessment
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Why contact us: Observes how your child manages daily activities at home, school, and play.
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How it helps: Highlights strengths and challenges, guiding practical solutions, equipment, or adaptations to support independence and confidence.
EHCP Supportive Reports
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Why contact us: We can provide specialist Occupational Therapy reports to support Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) applications or reviews.
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How it helps: Gives schools, local authorities, and families clear, evidence-based recommendations for your child’s needs, helping secure the right support in school and beyond.
Child Occupational Self-Assessment (COSA – MOHO-based)
Why contact us: Lets your child self-report what they enjoy, find important, and where they experience challenges.
How it helps: Empowers your child to participate in goal setting and therapy planning, improving engagement and motivation.
