My first experience of what an Occupational Therapist does was from a neuro-affirming practitioner. Seeing how comfortable and safe she made the people she worked with feel, as well as the advocacy from the neurodivergent community for neuro-affirming care, solidified my desire to work in this area of Occupational Therapy.

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I am a recent graduate from the University of Canberra and through my degree gained clinical experience in paediatric, acute mental health and youth justice settings. I have since been asked to present a lecture to current Occupational Therapy students on my work in youth justice. As an Occupational Therapist, I aim to support children, adolescents and their families through creating a safe and responsive therapeutic relationship and environment that enables the people I am working with to lead their sessions. Strategies implemented in sessions, at home and at school are based on the individual's strengths and values.

I am passionate about understanding individuals' physical and social environments and how these impact participation in occupation. Through this understanding, I can advocate alongside the people I am working with to support their aspirations. Lastly, I aim to empower the people I am working with so they feel able to explore their occupations in ways that align with their strengths and values.

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THERAPY STYLES

• Neurodiverse affirming 

• Occupation focused

• Family centred

• Strengths based

• Guided by neurodivergent-led research and the neurodivergent community

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EXPERTISE & INTEREST: ​

• Neurodiversity 

• Sensory modulation and helping increase awareness of sensory preferences

• Co-regulation and self-regulation 

• Interoception 

• Motor coordination 

• Environmental adaptation 

• Nature-based Occupational Therapy

• Group Occupational Therapy

• Advocacy