Booking Information
This page explains how occupational therapy sessions are booked, including appointment availability, payment and fees.
Where do therapy sessions take place?
Occupational therapy sessions are provided at our Ruislip clinic. We do not offer home-based therapy sessions.
Therapy is arranged following a consultation or assessment, with a regular appointment schedule based on the child’s needs and clinic availability.
How are therapy sessions booked?
Sessions are booked in blocks of 4 or 6, generally weekly or twice weekly according to the recommended frequency.
A regular appointment time is reserved for the duration of the paid block. Sessions are not booked on an ad-hoc basis.
How are appointment times allocated?
Appointments are offered according to availability, the child’s age and developmental needs, and the recommended frequency of therapy.
Morning and early afternoon appointments are generally preferred for younger children. Specific days or times cannot be guaranteed outside the clinic’s available schedule.
Can we keep the same appointment time for the next block?
Where further therapy is recommended, continuity of the existing appointment time is preferred, subject to availability and confirmation of the next booking.
Requests to change the regular appointment time are subject to availability. Unconfirmed slots cannot be held indefinitely.
How are therapy bookings confirmed?
An invoice is issued for the full block of 4 or 6 sessions. Payment is required in advance to confirm the booking.
Offered appointments are held for 48 hours from the time the invoice is issued. If payment is not received within this period, the appointments may be released to other families.
Payment reminders may be sent as a courtesy, but payment remains the family’s responsibility.
What happens at the end of a therapy block?
Towards the end of the block, the therapist will share observations and discuss the child’s responses to therapy.
Where appropriate, further therapy may be recommended, taking account of the child’s needs and the family’s priorities and expectations. Parents can then decide whether they wish to continue.
How much do therapy sessions cost?
Each occupational therapy session lasts 45 minutes.
- Weekday sessions: £85 per session
- Saturday sessions: £90 per session
Sessions are paid for in advance in blocks of 4 or 6. The total cost is confirmed before booking.
What happens if we arrive late?
Sessions finish at the scheduled time, even if a family arrives late. The 45-minute appointment cannot be extended.