Short answer - No!

Longer answer: Whilst working with maternal + infant wellbeing throughout pregnancy and early motherhood is my area of special interest, many of the things I work on with mothers are also relevant to adults in general… maternal status aside.

General areas and skills we can work on include emotion regulation, somatic tools, attachment and relationships, sensory overload, overwhelm and burnout, and education about the nervous system and effects of trauma. If that sounds like it fits for you, you’re welcome to reach out to discuss further or simply book yourself in for an appointment. Previous clients are also welcome to re-engage at any point.

Yes, of course! My intention is to provide you support within the context of your mothering role - not conditional to you being able to “be away from” your little one. That being said, I would suggest babies in arms (pre-mobile) are often easier to have in session than once they’re on the move! Ultimately, you know your child and your situation best. Some mums prefer to have their baby with them, others feel that they would benefit from having another trusted carer be with the little one for the appointment duration. And if baby is with you, know that it is totally normal and expected that your baby will be a baby - feeds with happen, there will be pauses in our conversation, and we may need to stop and start a session as things arise- all of that is welcome.

Initial Session: $210 (90mins)
Follow-Up Sessions: $185 (50mins)

Private, self-funded sessions only - I do not currently provide NDIS or Medicare rebates. Some clients may be able to claim through private health insurance (extras) - please check with your provider.

I see clients via Telehealth (online) - that means you can access my services from anywhere. The platform I use for online sessions is Google Meet. Please note, availabilities are in AEST/AEDT (Sydney) timezone.

While we often work with similar concerns - stress, overwhelm, trauma, anxiety - Occupational Therapy (OT) and psychology/psychotherapy approach support in different ways. They are complementary fields that work together to provide holistic client-centred care.

Psychologists and psychotherapists focus primarily on the mind i.e. thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and patterns of behaviour. The work is often talk-based and centred on insight, meaning, and processing experiences.

Occupational Therapists, especially somatic and trauma-responsive OTs focusing on mental health, work from the body and the environment outward. We focus on how your nervous system, daily roles, routines, and sensory patterns affect the way you function, parent, cope, and connect. Instead of exploring the “why”, we look at “how is this showing up in your body and your life?” and “what supports your capacity?”.

As an occupational therapist, I blend nervous-system-regulation work, sensory processing, and practical, achievable strategies so you can feel more grounded in your body, confident in your roles, and supported in everyday life.

In short…

Psychology explores the mind.

Somatic, trauma-responsive Occupational Therapy supports the mind through the body, function, nervous system and environment.‍ ‍