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Hello!

I’m Rach. Mama to a spirited toddler, wife to a brilliant woman and fur-parent to an extremely needy sausage dog.

I am a neuro-affirming mental health occupational therapist, exclusively supporting women and mothers (and their babies). My vision is to provide education and support to mothers as they navigate their new ‘occupation’ of motherhood: facilitating occupational balance, re-establishing identity, and nurturing the mother-baby dyad. I am devoted to empowering mothers to overcome the occupational challenges that arise during this critical time. I take a holistic approach, addressing the physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of each individual's experience. I use an integrated approach of psychological, somatic, and sensory practices, which are applied through a trauma-informed lens. My therapy is rooted in attachment, guided by biologically normal infant and maternal development, and honours maternal wisdom.

I can’t wait to meet you.

Love, Rach xxx

HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU?

Perinatal Occupational Therapy is a combination of developmental and attachment theories, psychological and sociological therapies, and Matrescence - all considered through the occupational therapy lens.

What can you receive support for and what might we/ can we explore during the therapy process?

  • Pre-natal and post-natal anxiety and depression support

  • Adjusting to motherhood

  • Sensory processing and modulation support

  • Neurodivergent parenting - parenting as a neurodiverse mother or with a neurodiverse child

  • Complex and/or traumatic pregnancy or birth support

  • Infant sleep, feeding, and settling (Possums/Neuroprotective Developmental Care informed)

  • Attachment and bonding with your infant

  • Parenting support (Circle of Security and Aware Parenting informed)

Ready to receive support now? Use this link to book.

How can you access funding for support?

The most common way to access mental health and perinatal occupational therapy support is through a Mental Health Care Plan (via GP referral). I also accept funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), as well as most Private Health funds (please check with your individual health fund prior to booking). 

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

I’d love to connect with you.