Support to understand yourself and create a life that fits
I provide one-to-one mental health occupational therapy for neurodivergent adolescent girls, young women and gender-diverse people. Together, we explore how your brain, body, identity, environment and everyday life interact—and what may help life feel more meaningful and sustainable.
All appointments are delivered by telehealth.
Who this service is for
I primarily support neurodivergent adolescents and young adults.
This is not a general paediatric or early-childhood OT service.
Autism, ADHD and self-understanding
Identity and belonging
Sensory needs
Nervous-system and emotional regulation
Executive functioning
Routines and daily living
Burnout, energy and capacity
Communication and self-advocacy
Relationships
Education, work and life transitions
Meaningful participation
Tessa’s approach
My service is neuroaffirming, LGBTQIA+ and queer-affirming, trauma-informed, strengths-based, identity-aware, and occupation-focused. I work collaboratively and with deep respect for your autonomy, ensuring that the support provided is shaped by your own priorities and goals. We focus on understanding how your brain, body, and identity interact with the world around you. The goal is never to make you appear more neurotypical, compliant, or productive by standard measures, but to empower you to live authentically. Together, we develop strategies, routines, and environments that actually fit you—moving away from deficit-based models toward a life that feels genuinely sustainable and meaningful on your own terms.
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Sessions are tailored to your unique interests and needs. We might focus on:
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Collaboration with family or other professionals (when consented to)
- Exploring current challenges and priorities
- Understanding patterns of overwhelm and sensory needs
- Mapping routines, demands, and your seasonal capacity
- Developing practical, sustainable strategies
- Exploring neurodivergent identity and core values
- Planning for study, work, or significant life transitions
- Building self-advocacy and communication skills
- Optional creative or arts-based activities
Fees, funding and how to begin
Fees and funding
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Appointments are telehealth only; telehealth will not suit everyone. This is not an emergency or crisis service.
Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee acceptance; current availability and waitlist times may change.
Eligible clients may use: self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding; Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plans; GP Chronic Condition Management Plans; private payment; private health insurance depending on their cover.
How to begin
1. Submit an enquiry
Your journey starts with a simple step via our enquiry form.
2. Suitability reviewed
Your enquiry is reviewed for suitability to ensure our service fits your needs.
3. Introductory call
If appropriate, you are invited to a free 15-minute introductory call.
4. Intake forms
You complete secure intake forms to share your preferences and history.
5. Appointment offer
You receive an appointment offer or join the waitlist if spaces are full.