Occupational therapy involves working with people so that they can better handle any mental, physical or social problem which they may have. Therapists work with clients in individual or group sessions. There are some who have clients throughout their lifetime or just for a couple months; depending on their progress or need.
Their clients include people who have depression, eating or weight disorders, mental and physical disabilities, brought on by a birth defect or physical accident. They assist or teach their clients how to do daily living activities, employ coping techniques for managing stress. They may move from one location to the next like health centres, rehabilitation clinics or operate from an office.
An Occupational therapist usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Teaching clients coping techniques
• Helping clients get over their injuries
• Monitoring clients development
• Talking with and educating family and friends
• Motivating clients
• Keeping and updating client record

• Being intuitive and creative
• Flexibility and good will
• Listening and teaching
• Organisation and administration
• Patience and motivation
• Prioritising and communication
• Professionalism and diversity
• Stress management and teamwork
• Time and patient management
• Tolerance and efficiency
• Writing reports and keeping records

Any programme pursued in Occupational Therapy must be approved by the Health Professionals Council. These courses should be degree level, like a Bachelors, Masters or Post Graduate degree. There is even a College of Occupational Therapists that is aligned with the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Persons who are not able to start at the degree level may begin as Assistants and support workers. First they may gain training and certification from the relevant HNC, BTEC, or NVQ course. Students will need to cover areas in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Communication, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Care Management, or Therapeutic Interventions.