Belong OT
Occupational therapy in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary
Belong OT supports children, adults, families, schools and education settings to understand what is making everyday life harder and identify practical next steps.
Based in Ardnacrusha. In-person support is available across Clare, Limerick and Tipperary where appropriate. Online consultations are available across Ireland.
- CORU Registered
- AOTI Member
- 20+ Years’ Experience
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Eva Duggan Award Recipient
Find the right place to begin
Choose the section most relevant to you
Start with the person or setting you are seeking support for.
Birth to around six years
Early Years
Support for movement, play, feeding, sensory needs, sleep, self-care and participation in family or preschool routines.
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School-age children and teenagers
Children and Young People
Support with routines, regulation, movement, self-care, handwriting, typing, school participation, organisation and independence.
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Adults
Adult Occupational Therapy
Practical support with routines, planning, organisation, sensory needs, fatigue, motor coordination, study, work and independent living.
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Settings and teams
Schools, Early Years and Education Settings
Consultation, training and guidance around access, routines, regulation, inclusive environments, sensory spaces and reasonable support.
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Individual support begins with an Initial Consultation
This €120 appointment helps clarify your priorities and practical next steps. Schools and education settings should send an enquiry first.
You receive a brief written Initial Consultation Summary and Plan with practical recommendations and suggested next steps.
What may happen next
The pathway is matched to what would be useful
After your consultation, we agree whether assessment, practical support or another service would help.
What the Initial Consultation includes
The Initial Consultation includes review of your intake information, a 60-minute online appointment and a brief written summary and plan. It helps decide whether practical support, assessment, setting consultation, signposting or another next step is most appropriate. Read about the Initial Consultation.
Assessment, when it adds useful information
Assessment explores routines, movement, sensory needs and environments in more detail when this would strengthen your plan. View assessment options.
Goal-Focused OT Support
Work on agreed everyday goals through coaching, activities, environmental changes and personalised resources. Read about Goal-Focused Support.
The Belong OT approach
Support that makes sense in real life
We consider the person, the activity and the environment to understand what helps and what needs to change.
Belong OT is led by Déarbhla O’Reilly Malone, a CORU-registered Occupational Therapist and AOTI member with more than 20 years of clinical experience.
- Practical and evidence-informed
- Strengths-based and neuroaffirming
- Focused on everyday participation
Looking for information first?
Helpful places to start
Read a short guide, explore practical information or learn more before deciding whether you need individual occupational therapy support.
Guide
What is Occupational Therapy?
A plain-English guide to occupation, everyday activities, participation and the person, activity and environment approach.
Read the occupational therapy guidePractical information
Understanding Self-Regulation
Learn how sensory, emotional, physical and environmental factors affect regulation across everyday routines.
Read about self-regulationResource hub
Belong OT Resources
Explore articles, guides and practical resources for families, adults, education teams and organisations.
Browse Belong OT resourcesCommon questions
Questions people often ask
Where should I start?
Individuals start with an Initial Consultation. Schools and education settings start with an enquiry. You do not need to choose an assessment or support programme first.
Do I need a diagnosis or referral?
No. Families, adults, schools and education settings may contact Belong OT directly. A diagnosis is not required. Support focuses on strengths, everyday needs, participation and practical next steps.
Are appointments online or in person?
The Initial Consultation is completed online as standard. Some assessment, goal-focused support or setting consultation may take place in person where appropriate. Suitability and location are discussed before an in-person appointment is arranged.
Who does Belong OT support?
Babies, children, teenagers and adults, alongside their families and education settings. Explore the audience pages above for examples of support.
Your next step
Not sure what support you need?
The Initial Consultation provides a clear starting point. Send a brief enquiry instead if you are unsure whether Belong OT is the right service for you.
Prefer to review fees first? View Pricing. Belong OT aims to respond to website enquiries within 3 working days.