Mental Health Occupational Therapy naturally incorporates a coaching approach. This provides a powerful combination that brings together the clinical knowledge and depth of therapy with evidence-based coaching.
Occupational Therapy (OT) is an evidence-based health and social care profession regulated by the Health Care Professions Council and has been integral within our NHS and Social Services for decades. As such, it can be found in health facilities across the globe. Trained in all areas of physical, developmental, and mental health it is arguably the most holistic of the therapeutic professions and is centred on moving you forward into living a fulfilled life with a focus on activity.
This can range from putting in place organisational tools to help you make your bed, brush your teeth, formulate a meal plan or identify passions or setting longer-term life goals such as independent living and getting a job.
This is where we can help. Together we will make a plan, and then, more importantly, help you to implement it. Together we can move forward.
Over the past 100 years, our clinical profession has brought together the pillars of good mental health; psychology, movement, nutrition, environment and sleep alongside bespoke activity as a way of treating and managing the full spectrum of mental health challenges. Our mission is to collaborate with you to provide compassionate, solution-focused therapy that smashes through the negative feedback loop and brings about sustainable positive change. We take therapy off the couch and into the real world. We are a London-based practice with branches throughout the UK. If you are feeling stuck and you can’t get going – get in touch. We can help.
THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DESCRIBES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:
“OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT) is a science, degree-based, health and social care profession, regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council. Occupational therapy takes a “whole-person” approach to both mental and physical health and wellbeing, and enables individuals to achieve their full potential. Occupational Therapy provides practical support to empower people to facilitate recovery and overcome barriers, preventing them from doing the activities (or occupations) that matter to them. This support increases people’s independence and satisfaction in al aspects of life. “Occupation” as a term refers to practical and purposeful activities that allow people to live independently and have a sense of identity. This could be essential day-to-day tasks such as self-care, work or leisure.”
We founded Purpose People because we recognised an urgent need to make Mental Health Occupational Therapy accessible beyond the NHS — bringing this evidence-based, recovery-focused approach into the private sector.
We know that Mental Health OTs are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between insight and action. We help people turn therapeutic understanding into meaningful change in their daily lives — at home, at work, in relationships, and in the community.
We combine psychological insight with practical rehabilitation. Our approach restores function, builds confidence, and supports people to live with greater independence and purpose.
We feel genuinely privileged to do this work — helping people move from surviving to thriving, and supporting lasting, meaningful recovery for you or your loved one.
Purpose People and Nicky have been brilliant with my son, getting him to a stage where he is able to do things that a year ago I really didn’t think would ever be possible.
HELEN CLEARY
How we work
Our Assessment Process
Our Treatment Process
Our OTA team brings together a diverse range of talents, skills and ages this means we can offer a broad range of targeted help according to individual needs.
Your lead OT remains integral to your treatment because we know that working together is more likely to produce the best possible outcome.
Together we can ignite a new passion for life, full of activity and progress.
Our prices
Initial Consultation
For those who are unsure whether mental health occupational therapy is right for them, we offer a one-hour online initial consultation at £175. This is a focused, lower-commitment starting point that gives you the opportunity to explore your needs with a registered OT and gain a clearer sense of how occupational therapy could help. Afterwards you will receive a brief letter outlining broad recommendations for further OT intervention, included in the cost.
Full Initial Assessment - Two- Part Process
A comprehensive assessment conducted across two sessions with your registered Occupational Therapist. Part one is a 1.5-hour in-person session (£350), followed by a one-hour follow-up to complete your assessment and agree your treatment plan (£200). Following part two you will receive your comprehensive OT report and personalised treatment plan. An additional charge of £50 applies to assessments conducted at home, though this does not apply to treatment sessions.
Sensory Assessment with specialist Occupational Therapist
1.5 hours including your report £600
Ongoing Treatment Plan Reviews
Treatment plan reviews: every 8 weeks with your registered occupational Therapist. 1 hour
Fee: £200 per session
Fee: £200 per session
Treatment session with registered Occupational Therapist
£180 per hour
Treatment session with an OT Assistant
£150 per hour
Case Management
Coordinating other professionals involved and planning around the needs of the client
£150 per hour
£150 per hour
OT Groups
prices vary, contact us for details.
I have had the pleasure of working with Nicky and Jill for some time now and they have been invaluable to clients as key team players providing specialist Occupational Therapy (mostly mental health) and so much more including advice and support with nutrition, employment and vocational skills. Their scope of expertise and flexibility is a rare find in the industry – a phenomenal double act complete with a sense of humour!
LOUISE ORPIN
BESPOKE CASE MANAGEMENT
Get In Touch
Whilst talking it over and planning our goals is important, here at Purpose People we think there’s more to it. Get in touch and allow us to guide you into living out your plans and goals.