Child and Adolescent Mental Health Occupational Therapy
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Occupational Therapy
At OUR THERAPIES, we take time to understand the young person, their strengths, mental health and what matters to them. We consider the connection between the person, their occupations and their environment. Occupations include playing, learning, caring for themselves, developing friendships and participating in family life. Their environment includes the people, places, supports and expectations around them at home, school and in the community.
How We Work
Therapy is informed by the young person’s strengths, development, communication, interests and mental health needs. We work with the young person, their parents or both to understand why something works in one setting but is difficult in another. With appropriate consent, we can involve their school and treating professionals.
Sessions can include emotional regulation strategies, executive function strategies for planning and organising daily activities, participation in play and leisure, parent support and changes to routines or the environment.
We help apply strategies in everyday situations. This can mean developing skills, adapting activities or surroundings, adjusting expectations and preserving what already works for the young person and family.
Focussed Psychological Strategies · Parent and Family Support
What Occupational Therapy Might Support You with
Anxiety, emotional overwhelm or social difficulties can interrupt life at home, school and in the community. We explore what is happening, where difficulties arise and what support the young person needs.
- Anxiety makes attending school or joining activities difficult. We explore the demands involved and develop manageable steps and supports for participation.
- Emotional overwhelm disrupts routines or relationships. We help the young person and their parents recognise contributing factors and practise ways to respond.
- Noise, crowds or other sensory demands become overwhelming. We identify the demands and adjust activities or surroundings to support participation.
- Friendships or group activities are difficult to navigate. We explore the young person’s experiences and ways to make participation more comfortable and manageable.
- Sleep, morning routines or daily tasks are difficult to sustain. We identify barriers and develop routines and supports that fit the young person and family.
- Getting started, keeping track of tasks or managing time is difficult. We develop planning and organisation strategies, and adjust the demands and supports around daily activities.
Funding and Appointments
Better Access to Mental Health: Medicare rebates are available for eligible mental health treatment with an appropriate referral.
NDIS: We accept self-managed and plan-managed funding for eligible disability-related OT supports that address everyday functioning and participation.
Telehealth · Locations · Funding · Fees