ABOUT AUTHENTIC SELF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

I am a registered Occupational Therapist  (OT) specialising in working with late-discovered autistic and/or ADHDer adults. 

As an OT, I believe in the right of every person to engage in the doing of life, in their homes and communities, as this is how we learn, connect, become and express who we are.

I started Authentic Self Occupational Therapy in early 2023 to provide strengths-based support for neurodivergent (autistic and ADHD/VAST), and neuro-questioning adults, experiencing long-term,  often hidden difficulties with overwhelm, self-identity, executive functioning and relationships, impacting their capacity.

My approach is affirming, non-judgemental and compassionate, with a sense of fun. My focus is on a person's internal experience of their life, in building self-trust , not meeting social norms. I thrive on learning about and from my clients, as we work together to gently build participation in the life of your choosing.

I live in Melbourne, with my family including Rosie, the tiniest  pup. I value time with my people, and in nature 

My aim is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space to respectfully support late-discovered autistic and /or ADHD adults to live a satisfying life - your way.  

To effectively meet the particular needs of late discovery and the new lens to understand yourself, I offer an intensive, affirming face-to-face, one-to-one, program.

Understanding people experience, think and learn differently and that  some people benefit most from hands-on, visual learning, the program incorporates a self-development method designed by a gifted  neurodivergent person. This involves gentle teaching of foundational, abstract concepts, such as Time, Change, Emotion, Cause, Effect, Sequence, Relationship , that we need to think clearly with, to thrive in our lives, but are not actually explicitly taught.  

The program includes education and tailored strategies for activity pacing, meeting sensory needs, self-regulation and interoception.  At the completion of a program, participants are equipped with a framework and tools to make meaningful change.