Oak Tree Practice — Kilkenny

Oak Tree Practice is based in Kilkenny, at Upper Patrick Street in Deansground, so sessions take place at its premises. Before you book, ask whether it also sees clients from towns and areas beyond Kilkenny, and whether it offers home visits for children who find travel hard.

The price of occupational therapy from Oak Tree Practice depends on the kind of appointment you book, such as an assessment or a session, and on whether a home visit with a written report is needed. Child and adult appointments can also be priced differently. The Occupational Therapist price guide gives typical prices in Ireland, so you can compare any quote you receive with those typical prices.

Where the profession is regulated, an occupational therapist can only practise with CORU registration, so check that the practitioner holds it. Ask also whether they appear on the professional register that covers their training. You can check this yourself before the first session, and ask about their experience with children and families as well.

Ask the practice what an assessment includes, whether a written report follows, and how long each appointment usually lasts. Before the first session, check with your insurer whether your appointments can be reimbursed, as cover varies from one policy to another. Ask too whether a written plan is provided after the assessment.

Oak Tree Practice does not yet have a Google rating or Google reviews, so you can ask it for references from recent clients. Speak with families who have used its service recently about how sessions were run and how clearly the practitioner explained progress.

You can book with Oak Tree Practice through its website, or request contact through its Locufy page. When you get in touch, say why you are looking for occupational therapy, the age of the child or adult involved, and any reports or referral letters you already have.

Ask the practice what its deposit and cancellation policy is before you book, as these vary between providers. It is usual in Ireland for therapy practices to ask for notice of a cancellation and to explain any charge that applies, so you can plan ahead. Get the answer in writing if you can.

To compare Oak Tree Practice with other occupational therapists in Kilkenny on Locufy, look at the services each offers and what its assessment includes. Compare also the registration each provider holds and the experience each shows with children and families. A clear written quote from each provider will make the comparison easier.