Best Occupational Therapies York Near Me

4worldlovers: Occupational Therapy (OT) is commonly misconstrued as a purely a form of physical rehabilitation following injury or illness. This couldn’t be further from the truth as the foundations of Occupational Therapy lie firmly in mental health. An Occupational therapist’s role in mental health is to increase an individual’s ability to live as independently as possible, and to engage in a meaningful and satisfying life as defined by the person themselves.


I offer private and timely comprehensive assessment, treatment plans, advice and interventions.


I am happy to work with you at home, in the community, at work or support you during your stay in a care setting.

Following a comprehensive assessment, I am able to produce individualised treatment programmes which will target your specific areas of need in order to promote your independence and ensure you are reaching your full potential in all aspects of your life.


If you are an OT who is lone working, or an OT who would like some supervision which is independent of your workplace, I would love the opportunity to be there for you.

Allow me to support you post crisis by completing a holistic assessment using the stress model of crisis to guide, as well as provide a safe space to reflect on the crisis. This enables us to then understand, learn and develop coping strategies and techniques which will aim to reduce the risk of it reoccurring.

The Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) is a gold standard Activity of Daily Living (ADL) observational assessment. It allows for the simultaneous evaluation of motor & process skills & their effect on the ability of a person to perform complex/ instrumental and personal ADLs.

The assessment is highly evidence based and internationally standardised. It can be used by clients of all ages, with any diagnosis.

Are you struggling with work due to your mental health? Or are you an employer wishing to offer support to employees? I am able to support graded returns to work for people who have been off work due to their mental health.

I am a Specialist Occupational Therapist based in York. I am passionate about promoting independence and supporting the recovery of people who experience difficulties with their mental health.

In 2003 I qualified as an Occupational Therapist from York St John University. I have 15 years of experience working in mental health services, both as an occupational therapist and also in managerial roles. I have also worked as a Registered Manager and an Occupational Therapist in residential services for people with autism and complex needs. More recently I have worked with a student population as a Mental Health Advisor.

My experience is wide ranging, from supporting people with anxiety, depression and work related stress - to people with psychosis, drug induced psychosis, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, personality disorder and people with severe and enduring mental illness.

I am driven by the Recovery Approach and I have developed a Recovery College in a previous role, also taking the lead in introducing and promoting the Recovery Approach across a hospital. I am AMPS trained and more recently, have been awarded my APT level 2 in Solution Focused Therapy.

I am the author of an OT Competency Portfolio and a highly respected 16 week Mental Health Awareness Programme. I am highly proficient at service development, with examples including the development of a vocational rehabilitation service, real work opportunity service and a recovery college for people with mental illness.

" I just wanted to thank you for doing the assessment and report to support a member of our staff at such short notice.

The report is excellent and has some great action points, not only for our employee, but also for how we operate as a team."

"I have spoken with the employee post assessment and he found the session and subsequent report hugely beneficial.

We will certainly be in touch again if we need any further support ".

"Working with Katie was great. I feel that I got some useful advice to make daily living skills achievable, so that I can be independent when I move on from supported living. The support with activity planning has helped me understand how to pace myself and and how to break things down hour by hour. I've already purchased and had delivered the suggested equipment and I can't wait to see how much easier this will make my life, bot at home and when I go out and about.

I found my time with Katie and her functional assessment report to be an extremely positive experience and of great use! Thank you :) "

4worldlovers: Occupational therapy and sensory integration services covering countrywide, based in York

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We are an Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration business based in York. We work with individuals, families, children, local authorities, schools & education providers, case managers and solicitors. We pride ourselves on being experienced knowledgeable specialists within the field. Our therapists have got extensive experience within a wide range of organisations, including; NHS, Private, Educational and Charity settings. We have also had experience of tribunal cases.

Working together with families and education providers, we can help young people to overcome barriers, operate more independently and gain greater confidence benefiting them now and for years to come.

Activities of daily living – dressing, eating, sleeping, accessing the community, social skills.

Self-regulation – difficulties with understanding emotions and body signals, having anxiety, anger or frequently upset.

Academic skills – difficulties with handwriting, PE, not managing in the classroom environment

Play skills – difficulties with development in play skills and playing with others

“Being able to trust Lizzie has helped me feel safe, which allowed me to be more open. The sensory strategies we have developed together, have been life changing! I feel more positive and my life is back on track”

“My little boy (4 years old with an autism diagnosis) had a sensory assessment with Lizzie and Beverley last year, and then had a block of 18 sessions with Beverley over the last few months.

I cannot recommend OT4Me highly enough. My son was non verbal and pretty much in his own wee world when we had our initial assessment. The assessment gave me insights into my son that really changed how I interacted with him and approached his struggles. The report they wrote helped me to access other services and inform his EHCP.

After our 18 week block of sessions I can honestly say the progress my son has made is amazing. He is saying a few words. Eating a few new foods. Able to do physical tasks he wasn’t able to do before. I feel I have the tools and knowledge to support my son. And best of all, I have a son who is happy and regulated and able to learn new skills.

Can’t thank the team enough for what they’ve given our family”

‘The boys have really enjoyed the sessions, the attention and warmth both Eva and Jess showed the boys and ourselves was exceptional. When we first discussed the sessions we expected they may change, and I can say they did on recommendations of Jess and Eva. The move to completing work around emotions was really positive for the boys .‘

A parents feedback following a block of regulation sessions for her 2 sons, February 2023

‘Reading the report was amazing, thank you so so much for that. I felt so heard and understood when I read it after fighting for so long to try and get people to understand what’s going on for him.’

“Great service! Lizzie is fantastic with Jack who looks forward to every session. Highly recommended.”

Parent of a child who had a block of ASI therapy, July 2022

‘Lizzie has been amazing in helping us to understand the difficulties our child experiences, as well as the different ways in which we can help him. He loved his sessions with Lizzie and has made so much progress as a result.’

“I would highly recommend SensoryOT4me, upon speaking to Louise she advised that the whole process for assessing my son would not be relevant to him so Louise provided me with advise and coping strategies for us both really. Louise also helped me to get a better understanding of how my son is feeling with the sensory issues he has which made a lot of sense. I felt at ease speaking with Louise and would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone who is looking for an OT.”

4worldlovers:

My name is Rakesh Aggarwal. As a York based massage therapist with over 25 years experience, I offer clients a unique guarantee. Your guarantee is this: when you have your first massage from me I must significantly relieve or reduce the pain you’re in within 7 days…



(As well as pain relieving massages, I also offer relaxing massage – click here.)

I’m passionate about helping my clients lead pain free lives. This risk-free guarantee is in place in order to encourage you to come to my York practice for a massage, which may change your life.

I use techniques derived from Swedish massage, sports massage, Thai massage, acupressure and Reiki to give a deep but sensitive massage.

This type of massage allows tight, tense muscles to relax. As a result your tension and pain fades, leaving you more relaxed, happier and with an improved sense of well-being.

Just imagine being pain-free again. Imagine being able to get a good night’s sleep… work using your computer… play a sport… all without being in pain.

A one hour massage costs just £60 – and, of course, you have my no-risk guarantee.

So that you are able to receive the treatment that you require, I have massage appointments in York 7 days a week until 9pm.

So why put up with being in pain a single day longer than is necessary? Book your risk free massage in York today. Do it now while it’s fresh in your mind. The sooner you book your appointment, the sooner you’ll move towards being pain free. You have my unique guarantee. Guarantee valid for 30 days after first massage.

You may still be asking if I am any good at relieving painful, tight muscles. Here’s what just a few of my clients have to say about the results they’ve had from having a massage from me (for more testimonials from my many satisfied clients please see the “Testimonials” page on this website):

“I am happy with your massage and am grateful to you because I feel younger.” – Erasmo Hernandez, former chef to Che Guevara and Fidel Castro

“When you stand in the audience watching a band, and someone walks up to you and says ‘you have a painful knot in your neck on the left hand side’ it seems a little odd. When you have from time to time tried on that day to get rid of just such a knot; and have not actually seen or been seen by the man speaking to you, then you wonder how he can possibly know. But when that man is Rakesh Aggarwal, you have encountered an empath, an instinctive healer who can heal through the energy coming through his hands and heart when he listens to your body. This may come in the form of an instinctive massage. Highly recommended” – Arthur Brown, Rock Icon (The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown)

“With no knowledge of my history and injuries due to a severe accident Rakesh identified all my bad areas and carried out one of the best treatments I have ever had and would recommend him to anybody.” – Danny T, Property Developer

“My back and shoulders were very stiff and I felt quite lethargic, but after a massage session with Rakesh they were much more flexible and I came away with a lot more energy.” – Adrian L, NHS Manager (retired)

“Feel fantastic. Neck and shoulders more loose after massage – thank you.” – Carol S, Retired

“Got rid of tension in neck & shoulder. Thank you.” – Tracey B, Admin Clerk

“Rakesh helped to ease my neck and shoulder aches very efficiently.” – Alison O, Translator

“Great stress busting treatment. Picked up areas where I didn’t think I had tension. Very good massage treatment. Thank you.” Claire C

“Feeling much free movement in shoulders for first time in a week!” Debbie W

I have been massaging for over 25 years and use techniques derived from Swedish massage, sports massage, Thai massage, acupressure and Reiki to give a deep but sensitive massage. As well as relieving localised muscular tension, the massage therapy can help with your overall well-being. It can be extremely beneficial for physical and emotional issues. Appointments are available in York seven days a week until 9pm.

4worldlovers: Schoen Clinic York, on the ground floor of Minster Grange, offers highly specialised treatments for adults with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

We provide inpatient residential care, daycare treatment where patients are stable enough to return home each evening and one-to-one appointments.

Our eating disorder specialists work together as a multidisciplinary team (unique in private healthcare) which includes Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, occupational therapists, dietitians, social workers and specially trained mental health nurses.

Both inpatient and daycare treatments are devised and delivered in conjunction with each patient to be individualised to their needs.

Our treatment model is based on the principle that no single intervention is sufficient on its own to overcome an eating disorder. It consists of multiple components which all fit together.

An integrated approach is used to address all the aspects and impacts of an eating disorder including behaviour, emotions, consequences, the relationship to life events and the effect on loved ones.

At the core of this model is the multidisciplinary team (MDT). The MDT brings together all the different supports and interventions, considers how everything is working and enables the patient to share their views and plans for ongoing care once returning home.

Each patient is allocated to an MDT on admission and will be invited to weekly meetings, where they will be encouraged to participate and share their views.

Additionally, there will be a Care Programme Approach (CPA) every six to eight weeks, where treatment goals and care will be thoroughly reviewed, incorporating the patient's views. Family and carers are welcome to join these meetings and the community team will usually attend to ensure everyone is working together, treatment goals are clear and hospital admission is no longer than necessary.

Schoen Clinic York is proudly part of the Schoen Clinic UK Group, where all UK hospitals are rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission and is open all year round.

To get started with private treatment, simply fill out our online pre-screening questionnaire any time to suit you. Click here.