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Background: Client-centred practice is well established as a core foundation of occupational therapy; however, there is little research evidence concerning the client experience. Objectives: To understand client-centred practice from the perspective of adults with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) participating in community-based occupational therapy. Methods: Six adults with a moderate–severe TBI participated in two semi-structured, qualitative interviews each. In total 12 interview transcripts and additional data were coded using constructivist grounded theory methods. Results: Data analysis produced three main themes and sub-themes: (i) Experiencing the client–therapist relationship: Seeing me as the person I was; Getting to know me in the now; Making a positive connection; (ii) Actively participating in therapy: Valuing the therapist; Being partners in therapy; and (iii) Finding my place in life: Adjusting to who I am …