Belong OT
Practical occupational therapy support for everyday life
Belong OT supports children, adults, families, schools and organisations 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
You do not need to know which occupational therapy service you need. Start with the page that best matches who 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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Primary school to young adulthood
Children and Young People
Support with routines, regulation, movement, self-care, handwriting, typing, school participation, organisation and independence.
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Adults
Everyday Function and Neurodiversity
Practical support with routines, planning, organisation, sensory needs, fatigue, motor coordination, study, work and independent living.
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Settings and teams
Schools, Workplaces and Organisations
Consultation, training and guidance around access, routines, regulation, inclusive environments, sensory spaces and reasonable support.
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Support begins with an Initial Consultation
This focused first stage helps clarify your concerns, priorities and the parts of everyday life where support is needed.
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
Assessment is not automatic, and people do not follow one fixed route. The recommendation depends on what will add useful information or practical support.
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
A fuller occupational therapy assessment may be recommended where more detail about routines, participation, movement, sensory needs, performance or environments would strengthen the plan. Assessment is used only where it adds value. View assessment options.
Goal-Focused OT Support
Goal-Focused OT Support provides practical input around agreed everyday goals. Sessions may include strategies, coaching, activity ideas, environmental changes and personalised resources for home, education, work or community life. Read about Goal-Focused Support.
The Belong OT approach
Support that makes sense in real life
Belong OT looks at the person, the activity and the environment. This helps identify what is already working, what is getting in the way and what changes would make everyday participation more manageable or meaningful.
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?
Start with an Initial Consultation if you are new to Belong OT. You do not need to decide whether you need assessment or ongoing support before booking. The consultation helps clarify the most useful next step.
Do I need a diagnosis or referral?
No. Families, adults, schools and organisations 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?
Belong OT supports babies and young children, school-aged children, teenagers, adults, families, schools, workplaces and organisations where occupational therapy is the right fit. Support focuses on daily routines, access, regulation, movement, self-care, organisation, independence and meaningful participation.
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.