Welcome to our online directory. This directory is produced by The College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section - Independent Practice.

Before searching the directory, please read the information about How to use the Directory and Selecting an Occupational Therapist.

We hope that you will be able to find easily an occupational therapist providing the service that you require in the geographic area in which you require it. If you have any difficulties locating a therapist please contact our Enquiry Line on 0800 389 4873. Messages left on this number are checked regularly and we try to then contact you within 24 hours (weekdays).

All the occupational therapists in this directory are Registered by the Health Professions Council (HPC) and are members of the Specialist Section - Independent Practice. They are all also covered by professional indemnity insurance to carry out their business. As members of Independent practice, all the entrants in this directory have been provided with our Code of Business Practice and, through our regular Bulletins, are kept up to date with statutory requirements relevant to their work. However, inclusion within this directory is without liability to Independent Practice and confers no recommendation.

Some of the occupational therapists listed within this directory will work within organisations, or in groups of associates or in partnerships, whilst others will be sole traders. Where occupational therapists work single-handed or without a supporting organisation, Independent Practice recommends at least 5 years' post-registration experience.

It is possible that you may be able to receive the occupational therapy service that you require free of charge from the NHS or your local authority. We have a responsibility to draw your attention to these statutory services. It is also possible that you have already approached these services but discovered that you do not qualify for some reason or that there is a waiting list. If this is the case we hope that you will find the assistance that you require from this Directory.