About Me

Hi, I’m Orla Urquhart. I’m a Children’s Occupational Therapist (OT) with a passion for helping children build confidence, connection and joy through day-to-day play and sensory experiences. If you’ve found yourself worrying about your child’s sensory experiences, play skills or confidence, you’re not alone - and I’m glad you’re here.

I’m an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner, Certified Trauma-Informed Developmental Care Practitioner, and Clinical Specialist OT with 20 years experience working with babies and children, from birth in neonatal care, through to pre-school, primary school-age and beyond. I also support therapists and other professionals as a Clinical Mentor, Supervisor & Consultant, helping to nurture reflective and compassionate practice across our profession.

With an MSc in Sensory Integration, and experience working in the USA, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland, I bring global experience to understanding how each child’s sensory and emotional world shapes their development. Alongside my day-job as a paediatric OT manager, I work for Sensory Integration Education as a mentor on their post-graduate courses, and with Sheffield Hallam University as an Associate, to support students through their MSc journey.

At Orca OT my goal is simple - to help children, families and professionals navigate challenges, celebrate progress and make meaningful waves in their everyday lives. Working with children and families is my passion.

Contact me if you’d like to:
🐳 Build better confidence in daily routines
🐳 Get support navigating sensory challenges
🐳Have practical tools to use at home