Mental Health Clinician and Occupational Therapist specialising in mental health and chronic pain and other conditions

Occupational Therapist/ Director of Shorachi Health Group. Mr Adeel Al-Shorachi is a highly skilled occupational therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults, and their families using a range of evidence-based approaches, tailoring the approach to the client and their therapeutic needs and goals. Such approaches include but are not limited to a range of therapeutic approaches. Adeel specialises in home modifications and assistive technology for private clients, NDIS and aged care participants. Before becoming an occupational therapist, Adeel completed 1000 hours of clinical placements in different settings including public hospitals and private community organisations. As such, he has extensive experience with a cognitively and emotionally diverse range of presentations, such as Autism, intellectual impairment, and disability and he is able to provide support and intervention with parents, teens and adults. Adeel loves working with young people and families, and having the opportunity to help make a positive difference in their lives. He focuses on creating an environment of trust and safety to support young people and their families to share their stories and speak about the joys and challenges of their lives.

Mental Health Occupational Therapist who is passionate about empowering people who want to improve their emotional and mental wellbeing, and live a full and satisfying life.

Honours degree in Occupational Therapy

Fiona is an experienced Occupational Therapist, Teacher and University Lecturer. She is passionate about improving peoples lives through the use of sensory modalities including nature based activities, art therapy and resistance work such as pilates. Her years of experience teaching enables her to instruct therapy groups with ease and deliver excellent therapy to individuals and group. Fiona's warm welcoming nature enables our clients to perform at the best.

Occupational therapist with over 25 years experience; supporting healthy aging for older adults and people with disabilities being the best you can be at any age.

Specialising in the management of Lymphoedema, Complex Oedema and Scarring

Occupational Therapist I Advanced Lymphoedema Practitioner

Emily is an experienced occupational therapist with a strong background in functional capacity assessments, complex home modifications, and assistive technology (AT) applications. She has worked across acute, sub-acute, and community settings, providing tailored occupational therapy solutions to improve independence and quality of life for her clients. Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) – Emily has extensive experience conducting comprehensive assessments for clients requiring support through NDIS, aged care, and compensable schemes. Skilled in evaluating daily living skills, mobility needs, and cognitive function to determine appropriate interventions and funding recommendations. Emily has extensive experience in completing applications for NDIS, Home Care Packages and TAC. Complex Home Modifications – Expertise in assessing environmental barriers, designing home modifications, and working closely with builders and funding bodies to ensure safe and accessible living environments. Special focus on bathroom modifications, ramp access, and structural changes for individuals with mobility limitations. Assistive Technology & Equipment Prescription – Expertise in prescribing wheelchairs, pressure care seating, powered mobility devices, and adaptive equipment. Experienced in completing funding applications for AT provision. Aged Care & Neurological Rehabilitation – Extensive experience supporting older adults and individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis to improve function, safety, and independence at home and in the community.

Becca is an experienced mental health occupational therapist and holds full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is an active member of the Occupational Therapy Australia Association (OTA) and the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA). With a special interest in working with clients with ADHD, Becca brings extensive experience from diverse settings, such as forensic inpatient units, prisons, and private practice. She works with clients aged 12 and up, providing tailored support to meet their unique needs and challenges. Becca supports clients to gain a deeper understanding of ADHD and how symptoms might impact them. She employs a variety of therapeutic approaches in her practice and works collaboratively with clients to help them achieve practical and meaningful goals to enhance their functioning in work, study and/or home. Therapy presentations: Clients aged 12 and up with ADHD, anxiety or sleep disorder looking for support to improve function across work/study/home. Specific interventions might include support with time management, planning/prioritising/organisation, sleep hygiene, communication skills, stress management/emotion regulation, study skills.

As an occupational therapist, Better Access to Mental Health Provider, coach, educator and organisational change consultant, Jodie has spent the last 25 years empowering individuals, couples, families, schools and organisations to become the change they seek. Renewal from the inside out results in better life choices that reflect hope, resilience and doing well by doing good.

Founder of Reach Life. Mental health occupational therapist graduated in 1997 with postgraduate endorsements in focused psychological strategies enabling rebates via Better Access to mental health care via Medicare. Frameworks include EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT, CBT, ACT and Somatic Psychotherapy. I have a special interest in PTSD, perinatal and postnatal mental health, complex childhood trauma, grief and loss. I work with clients across the lifespan.

Hi, I’m Georgina. I grew up on the beautiful Bribie Island and have always had a strong passion for helping others live meaningful and fulfilling lives. This passion led me to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I graduated from the Australian Catholic University (Brisbane) in 2019 and have since had the privilege of working with individuals across the lifespan. My experience includes supporting people with a wide range of conditions and disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, always striving to grow as a therapist. My approach is person-centred, and I take pride in working collaboratively with clients to empower them to live their best lives. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and exploring new places, spending quality time with family and friends, and keeping up with my energetic puppy, Freya.

Specialist in acute, rehabilitation and community Occupational Therapy services. Trained in OT management for neurological, orthopaedic, geriatric, cardiovascular, oncology, musculoskeletal, paediatric patients. Certified with neurological upper limb training, wheelchair prescription, home visit and home modification, SWEP prescriber. OT Practice since 1999.

Tess is a occupational therapist with a special focus in women's health. In particular, she provides support to mothers navigating the early years (0-8). She offers antenatal & postnatal support, mental health services via the Better Access to Mental Health scheme, functional capacity assessment reports for eligible NDIS participants and facilitates Circle of Security Parenting programs online.

Louisa holds a Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy and has over 10 years’ experience working with adults with various mental health conditions, in a variety of settings from inpatient to community, as well as rehabilitation. Louisa is passionate about empowering adults to lead their own recovery journey in line with their goals, promoting independence and community participation. She brings to the team knowledge, skills and passion to achieve service delivery outcomes. She is an Endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist, and available under the Better Access to Mental Health Medicare items Louisa can provide assessment and intervention services in the following areas: Sensory Modulation Independent Living Skills Goal Setting Routine development ADHD and ASD Louisa is currently able to receive referrals for private clients and under Medicare for GP Mental Health Care Plans, Chronic Disease Management, and other OT Medicare items. Louisa can also see people under NDIS (Self, Plan and Agency Managed) As at 1/7/2023: Rebate for Medicare Mental Health Care Plan – Occupational Therapy $81.90 Rebate for Medicare Team Care Arrangement for Chronic Disease Management $58.00 FEE Schedule $240 per hour (after hours rate) for fully Private, Medicare or Private Health Fund (2 business days full fee cancellation policy) Both Face To Face & Telehealth Available

Senior Mental Health Accredited Occupational Therapist & Founder They/Them/Us Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing LGBTQIA+, ND & TGD Affirming Practice: Allies Welcome! Mon & Wed 9.30-5.00pm Onsite at Northside Clinic or Telehealth Appointments available Fridays- 9.30-5.00pm: Telehealth Only Currently accepting Medicare Referrals. MHCP, ED & CDP GP/Psychiatrist Referral required prior to Session in order to retrieve Medicare Rebate Private Health- Please view your Policy to see whether you are covered Private Fee also available They/Them/Us is a culturally sensitive & inclusive service for adults of all abilities, Cultural backgrounds, Diagnoses, Gender Expressions, Race, Sexualities and Spiritualities. They/Them/Us is a non-judgmental practice which celebrates diversity and individual expression. Abby (They/them) identifies as gender diverse and are part of the LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent Communities. They have personally and professionally experienced and observed discrimination, intimidation, misgendering and pathologisation associated with Mental Health distress. Therefore, they aim to provide a safe affirming space for individuals to work towards recovery in a non-judgemental way which celebrates diversity and uniqueness. Abby offers LGBTQIA+, ND, TGD affirming care and uses a client centered, culturally sensitive and inclusive, holistic & trauma informed lens to deliver Psychological and Positive Behaviour Therapies and Sensory & Interoception interventions to enhance your sense of emotional, physical and psychological safety. Enhances your sense of body, self and time and improves your Window of Tolerance and accessing your Executive Cognitive Functioning, Which in turn assists with emotional regulation, impulse control, improve social engagement and occupational performance to complete purposeful and meaningful activities. Abby also delivers - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) (Auditory Hallucinations/ Voice Hearers, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, TGD Affirming for individuals who experience anxiety, Chronic pain, intrusive thoughts, OCD and for behaviour change and activation e.g. Eating, Substance Use, Exercise.) Professional Experience- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) & Neurodivergent Friendly DBT Somatic Interventions- Trauma Sensitive Yoga Clinical Practice, Body Scans, Breathing Techniques and Progressive Muscle Relaxation to support interoception or our 8th sense- Awareness of self, body and time and connecting emotions which our physical sensations and bodily movement. This can assist with Alexithymia, releasing and working through deeply entrenched traumatic memories and emotions and increasing Mental and Physical Health and engaging with others and our environment in meaningful ways

I am a Paediatric Occupational Therapist passionate about children's well-being and optimal development. My focus is on parent coaching and mentoring therapists. CoordiKids offers online exercise courses for children to empower minds, strengthen bodies, and inspire movement—available online, anywhere, at any time. The developmentally sequenced courses enhance skills and competence towards optimal functioning.

Experience in treating a wide range of lymphoedema conditions

Sarah Ashton OT is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist supporting mothers with: Mental Health; Transitioning to parenthood; Overwhelm and dysregulation; Lack of control & stability; Navigating neurodiversity in motherhood; Changed identity, roles and relationships; Grief, loss and trauma; Parenting / Attachment Coaching; Self-efficacy & Self-Esteem; Matrescence coaching.

Emma (she/her) is a Accredited Mental Health Occupational Therapist, EMDR Therapist and Intake Clinician at Mindful Living. She brings over a decade of experience across various mental health domains including; psychosocial, youth, acute, forensic, hospital and community clinics. Emma is a LGBTQIA+ ally as well as welcoming First Nations, CALD and neurodiverse individuals. Having grown up in a small farming town Emma is passionate about down to earth and genuine connections when working on healing. Emma also believes that breaking the cycle of trauma and getting support is one of the most courageous things you can do. Emma has experience in supporting diagnosis such as psychosis, anxiety, depression, trauma, separation and grief and loss. Emma also has a special interest area of working with neurodiverse individuals experiencing endometriosis and/or PMDD. Emma's therapeutic approach is accepting, warm, motivating and compassionate. She utilises various therapeutic modalities including; EMDR, CBT, motivational interviewing, sensory modulation and narrative therapy. When not in the office you can find Emma listening to podcasts, attending music festivals and going on nature walks with her greyhound Donny.

Senior mental health occupational therapist, experienced in support and treatment of eating disorders and emotional dysregulation. Tania also provides clinical supervision in psychological strategies for treatment of disordered eating, identity development and DBT approaches.

Anthea sees adults (18+) values creating a warm and respectful environment, empowering clients to navigate challenges and transitions with kindness. Anthea practices from a strengths-based model of care, working collaboratively with clients to help them identify their own treatment goals. Anthea has more than 12 years of experience working across inpatient, community, helpline and private mental health settings, supporting individuals, parents and infants with complex mental health and attachment related difficulties. Anthea integrates various models of evidence-based therapy into her practice including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. She is particularly interested in Attachment Theory and is a Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator. Anthea provides clinical services to adolescents (aged 15+), adults and older adults and her interests include: Depression and anxiety Grief and loss Post traumatic stress disorder (complex and single incident) Perinatal mental health (perinatal depression and anxiety, fertility, adjustment to pregnancy, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, bonding and attachment, adjustment to parenthood) Parenting (children aged up to 5) Stress management Interpersonal and relationship issues Life transitions Gender diversity Anthea is an Endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist with additional training in Psychological Sciences. Clients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan are eligible for a Medicare rebate when they see Anthea.

Occupational Therapist

Mental health occupational therapist with a masters in brain and mind science, approved provider of Fossussed Psychological Strategies under Medicare Better Access to Mental Health.

Liz is New Zealand born, but raised as a proud Australian citizen. Liz studied Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at James Cook University. Liz then worked in rehabilitation, acute, community outreach and Paediatrics, before taking on complex case management. Liz enjoys finding creative solutions for people to make the most out of life! When Liz is away from the office she is raising her 5 children.

Jane in a perinatal occuptional therapist supporting women to adjust to the demands of motherhood. By exploring the changes that you experience in your motherhood journey, Jane will support you in living a satisfied and fulfilling life. Together, you will understand what is getting in the way of you doing the things you want and need to do and find solutions to promote your performance and participation, and your overall well-being and mental health. She is accreddited under the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Care scheme, providing subsidised mental health support.

Occupational Therapist

Karenza is a mental health occupational therapist in Perth, W.A. that has a passion for providing neuro-affirming, trauma-informed support and assessment for autistic people and families.

Menopause Coaching, Women's Health, Occupational Therapy

Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Psychosexual Therapist

I have over 25 years experience as an Occupational Therapist, providing family centred support for children with a range of developmental, neurological and emotional difficulties. During this time I have gained particular skills in the fields of ASD, ADHD, trauma/attachment and complex behavioural difficulties.I have worked as a clinical leader for ASD and ADHD regional networks in London and for specialist organisations including Evolve Behaviour Support (Department of Child Safety) and the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health. My practice is informed by in-depth knowledge of many therapy approaches, including sensory processing, positive behaviour support, motor learning and attachment theories. I aim to integrate these approaches in order to deliver holistic and practical support for the child and their family. In 2009 I co-authored and published a book titled 'Helping Kids and Teens with ADHD at School', which is distributed internationally and has been translated in multiple languages. I have also worked in a range of additional roles including university lecturer and a clinical education leader for QLD Health. I am regularly asked to provide training for fellow health professionals and educators, as well as parents and community members. This includes being an approved training provider for the Workforce Council and in 2015 I conducted a statewide tour with 22 workshops delivered to staff in the early childhood education sector. I also provide guest lecturing to multiple university programs and mentor a number of therapists.

Occupational Therapist

*** Travis is unable to take on any new patients at the moment. Please contact the clinic if you want to make an initial appointment *** Travis Jenkins is an Occupational Therapist who has worked in the area of Soft Tissue Rehabilitation since 2002. He has completed over 10 000 treatment sessions and is extremely passionate about helping people manage their pain, improve their performance and most importantly move better.