Initial OT Consultation — €120

Who is it for?

The Initial Consultation is the usual first appointment for a new individual client. You do not need a diagnosis to book.

Parents and carers: discuss your baby, child or young person’s everyday activities, such as play, dressing, mealtimes, school routines, coordination or sensory needs.

Adults: discuss routines, planning, sensory needs, fatigue, coordination or independence at home, in study, at work or in the community.

Schools and education settings: send an enquiry so we can discuss the setting’s needs and agree the scope and fee. Family and Adult Initial Consultations are for individual clients.

What happens?

Before

Complete a short intake questionnaire through WriteUpp. This is reviewed before the appointment so we can focus on your main questions.

During

We discuss what matters to you, what is going well and where everyday activities are difficult. We consider routines, tasks and environments, then agree priorities and suitable next steps.

After

You receive a brief written Summary and Plan covering the main points, practical recommendations and the next steps agreed with you.

Is this a full assessment?

The consultation is the first part of the assessment process and may also be useful on its own. It builds an initial understanding of your situation; it is not a full occupational therapy assessment.

It does not include standardised testing, observation in a home or education setting, a full assessment report or a dedicated therapy session. It is not a diagnostic appointment, and Belong OT does not provide autism or ADHD diagnostic assessment.

What might follow?

No further appointment: the guidance from the consultation may be enough for now.

Goal-Focused OT Support to work on practical everyday goals.

Further OT assessment where a fuller understanding would help guide recommendations.

Another service: guidance on other suitable options where Belong OT is not the right fit.

Further appointments are agreed with you and charged separately. You do not need to commit to an assessment or ongoing support when booking. See Pricing for further service fees and assessment stages.

Practical questions

Does my child need to attend?

A parent, legal guardian or main caregiver usually attends. Babies and younger children do not usually need to be present. Older children and young people may take part where helpful and appropriate.

What if an online appointment is difficult for me?

Contact Belong OT before booking to discuss your access needs. An in-person consultation may be considered by prior agreement where clinically appropriate.