Occupational Therapy

Welcome to The Children’s Place, a leading paediatric occupational therapy clinic in London, with locations in Marylebone and Clapham. We specialise in helping children build the essential motor, sensory, and self-care skills they need to participate confidently in everyday life, at home, at school, and in play.

At The Children’s Place, we understand that every child learns and processes the world differently. Our Occupational Therapists create individualised therapy plans that support a wide range of needs, including fine and gross motor development, sensory processing, attention and focus, emotional regulation, and daily living skills such as dressing, feeding, and handwriting.

Our multidisciplinary team works closely with families, teachers, and other professionals to make sure that progress in therapy translates into real-world success. Whether your child needs help with coordination, concentration, or confidence, we’re here to guide their growth step by step.

Discover Occupational Therapy the TCP way, where expertise meets empathy, and every child’s potential is supported through playful, purposeful, and evidence-based therapy.

Our Occupational Therapy service stands out for its integrated multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and behaviour analysts working collaboratively to support every aspect of a child’s development across Marylebone and Clapham.

Our team stays up to date with the latest research and evidence-based practices in Occupational Therapy, ensuring every session reflects the most innovative, effective approaches to developing children’s motor, sensory, and daily living skills.

Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to design highly personalised Occupational Therapy plans, tailored to each child’s motor, sensory, and functional goals, supporting their unique developmental journey.

Beyond building motor and sensory skills, our Occupational Therapy supports each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development, fostering confidence, independence, and overall well-being.

We emphasise the use of motor, sensory, and self-care skills in real-life settings, helping children apply what they learn in therapy to home routines, school activities, and everyday play with confidence and independence.

Our Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Behaviour Analysts work in continuous collaboration, sharing insights to create holistic, evidence-based therapy strategies that support every aspect of a child’s development.

We actively involve families in the therapy process, ensuring that care is holistic and extends beyond our sessions. Many families travel from across the UK and around the world to access our Occupational Therapy services in London, trusting our team to support their child’s growth with care, expertise, and collaboration.

Located in the heart of Clapham, our clinic is surrounded by leafy parks, vibrant community spaces, and family-friendly cafés, the perfect environment for children to learn, play, and grow.

Families love visiting us here, with easy transport links, nearby schools, and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere that reflects the warmth and care of our therapy approach.

Whether you’re local to the area or travelling from further afield, our Clapham clinic offers a calm, engaging setting where every child can thrive.

Nestled in the heart of Marylebone, our clinic offers a calm and welcoming space for families in central London. Surrounded by beautiful streets, excellent schools, and easy transport connections, it’s an ideal location for parents seeking high-quality therapy within reach of home, work, or school.

Our Marylebone clinic provides a professional yet nurturing environment where children can focus, learn, and grow — a quiet haven in the middle of the city, designed with families in mind.

Our HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists at The Children’s Place set the standard for excellence in paediatric motor, sensory, and functional development. Each therapist is fully qualified, experienced, and dedicated to delivering the latest evidence-based occupational therapy practices.

Specialising in the assessment and treatment of fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and daily living skills, our therapists create personalised, goal-oriented plans tailored to each child’s strengths, needs, and developmental profile.

Based in London, UK, with clinics in Marylebone and Clapham, we are committed to providing the highest quality Occupational Therapy services, helping every child gain confidence, independence, and success in everyday life — at home, in school, and beyond.

Occupational Therapy (OT) helps children develop the skills they need to participate fully in everyday activities, from getting dressed and writing, to playing, focusing in class, and managing emotions.

Our Occupational Therapists assess a child’s motor, sensory, emotional, and cognitive development, then design practical, play-based activities that build coordination, independence, and confidence in daily routines at home and school.

While both support physical development, they focus on different areas:

• Physiotherapy targets movement, muscle strength, and physical rehabilitation, often related to injury or medical conditions.
• Occupational Therapy, on the other hand, focuses on how children use those physical and sensory skills in daily life, such as handwriting, dressing, attention, and emotional regulation.

At The Children’s Place, our Occupational Therapists work closely with physiotherapists and other professionals to ensure every child receives well-rounded, coordinated care.

If your child struggles with tasks such as handwriting, using cutlery, getting dressed, focusing in class, or managing frustration and transitions, an Occupational Therapy assessment may help.

Early intervention can make a big difference. Our therapists identify the underlying causes of these challenges and create strategies to support your child’s independence and confidence across settings.

For children with autism, Occupational Therapy plays a vital role in supporting sensory processing, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
Our therapists help children understand and manage sensory input, build focus and flexibility, and develop the motor and self-care skills they need for greater independence.

Through structured, play-based sessions, OT can also enhance social participation, helping children feel calmer, more confident, and more capable in everyday life.

At The Children’s Place, our Occupational Therapy services are designed to help children build the practical, emotional, and sensory foundations they need to thrive in everyday life. Our HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists guide each family through a tailored process from assessment and planning to hands-on therapy and ongoing review, ensuring consistent progress at every step.

We understand that growth happens through doing. That’s why our sessions blend play, movement, and real-world activities to help children build the confidence and coordination needed for success at home, in school, and in the community.

Our Occupational Therapists

Our Occupational Therapists are experts in helping children develop independence and resilience through play and purposeful activity. Whether it’s supporting fine and gross motor skills, improving focus and self-regulation, or enhancing sensory processing and daily living skills, every plan is tailored to the child in front of us, their strengths, interests, and developmental goals.

Therapists work closely with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure each strategy is practical and achievable in real-world settings.

Say Hello With An Initial Phone Consultation

An initial phone consultation is an opportunity for you to discuss your concerns regarding your little one’s development. There is no pressure to come in and see us, so always feel free to call to say hello, ask questions and find out more about our services!

If The Children’s Place and you both agree this is the right place for you, an email with a welcome package will be sent to you. This is a chance for you to read more about The Children’s Place and fill out forms to help us learn more about your child. If requested, we will also set up a phone call to answer any of your questions after you read through the welcome package and set up an appointment for the initial assessment.

Initial Assessment

The assessment will consist of a parent interview and review of case history form, informal and formal assessment activities, determination and review of assessment conclusions and discussion of therapy recommendations. After the assessment, the therapist will develop a written report if requested and establish long and short-term strategic goals for your child to be reviewed with you.

Therapy

The length and amount of the weekly therapy sessions will be agreed upon. A mutually agreeable time will be established weekly for your children’s therapy session. A treatment plan with goals will be established, and as goals are mastered, new ones will be developed.

Activities and resources will be made available to families to carry over skills for practice. Goals are continually assessed informally and are re-evaluated every six months. Additional evaluations will be conducted as necessary to determine formal progress.

We provide therapy in our centres, in schools, nurseries or daycares, and in clients’ homes. At times, it is difficult for clients to travel to the clinic, and when possible, we are willing to try our best to accommodate home visits.