Paediatric Service

Occupational Therapy Assessment for Mental Health, Sensory Needs & Neurodivergence

Are you struggling to cope in your current home due to your mental health, sensory processing difficulties, or neurodivergent needs?

Our specialist Housing Assessment Service is designed to understand and evidence how your environment is impacting your ability to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

This service is delivered by a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, experienced in supporting individuals whose mental health and neurodivergence (such as Autism, ADHD, trauma histories, or emotional dysregulation) affect their daily functioning. We recognise that the home can be a source of overwhelm, anxiety, shutdown, or distress, and that a poorly matched environment can severely impact wellbeing.

To ensure emotional regulation, safety, and support throughout the visit, the assessment is carried out by both an Occupational Therapist and an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

What the service includes:

  • A 1.5-hour home visit by a Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • A full functional assessment focused on how your mental health, sensory regulation, and/or neurodivergenceare affected by your current living environment
  • Consideration of factors such as:
  • Overstimulation from noise, light, or clutter
  • Anxiety, low mood, or distress triggered by environmental conditions
  • Lack of privacy, space, or emotional safety
  • Difficulty maintaining routines or managing caregiving responsibilities (if applicable)
  • A professional Occupational Therapy report with clear recommendations to support:
  • Housing transfer applications
  • Requests for alternative accommodation
  • Multi-agency care planning

Although the primary focus is on mental health and neurodiversity, physical access and safety needs will also be considered where relevant.

Who is this for?

This service is suitable for individuals experiencing:

  • Ongoing mental health conditions (e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorder)
  • Neurodivergent traits (e.g. Autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, PDA)
  • Environmental stressors that worsen emotional wellbeing or cause distress
  • Struggles with routines, organisation, self-care or home management
  • Parenting or caring responsibilities made more difficult by the home environment
  • Previous trauma or safeguarding concerns linked to housing
  • Limited ability to advocate for housing change without professional evidence

Why choose us?

  • Led by a qualified Mental Health Occupational Therapist with a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approach
  • Supportive presence of an Occupational Therapy Assistant to ensure regulation and comfort during the visit
  • Deep understanding of how invisible disabilities and emotional needs affect daily life
  • Non-judgemental, respectful, and evidence-based reporting
  • Clear, actionable recommendations tailored to your lived experience

Pricing: £380, which includes a 1.5-hour home visit by two mental health professionals, a report with recommendations. 

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