I’m an occupational therapist
Elevate your neuroaffirming practice through my supervision and resources.
Our Mindful Youth
Supporting neurodivergent women and gender-diverse people to participate in the world in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable.
Supporting meaningful lives through therapy, support and education.
Online Mental Health Occupational Therapy for young women & gender-diverse people
I'm a dedicated mental health occupational therapist who supports neurodivergent adolescent girls, young women, and gender-diverse individuals. I empowers clients to understand their nervous systems and cultivate meaningful, sustainable ways to navigate daily life and participation.
OT Courses & Professional Supervision
I support occupational therapists to deepen their neuro-affirming, arts-based practice. Through a nervous system-informed lens, I facilitate a space that feels safe, creative, and human-led, moving away from the clinical and towards a practice that honours the heart of our work.
Tailored 1:1 Support
I provide 1:1 mental health OT that respects your autonomy and helps you thrive daily.
Identity exploration
My work focuses on self-understanding and creative ways to navigate a world not built for us.
Advocacy & Energy
Learn to advocate for your sensory needs and manage your energy for a truly sustainable life.
Safer Spaces
Consultation to help schools and workspaces become sensory-safe and genuinely inclusive environments.
Full Discovery
I offer neuroaffirming assessments that celebrate your strengths and navigate NDIS requirements.
Inclusive Care
I work directly with you to build skills that matter to you, grounded in your unique identity.
Clinical Mentoring
Supervision for OTs wanting to deepen their expertise in mental health and neuroaffirming care.
Meet Tessa
I’m Tessa, a mental health occupational therapist dedicated to creating safe, affirming spaces for neurodivergent adolescent girls, young women, and gender-diverse people. My practice is built on a foundation of neuroaffirming and arts-based care, ensuring that every session feels like a sanctuary rather than a clinic.
Combining clinical expertise with a deep commitment to LGBTQIA+ affirming care, I help you explore your identity, understand your nervous system, and develop sustainable ways to move through the world. We focus on belonging and autonomy, using creative expression to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
NDIS Support
I support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants through my practice, focusing on sustainable participation and identity support.
Rebate Access
Medicare rebates are available via a Mental Health Care Plan or Chronic Disease Management plan with a GP referral. I also welcome self-funding clients and those with private health insurance.
Telehealth 1:1 support
I see clients in-person in Melbourne and provide nationwide telehealth for individuals, families, and professionals across Australia.
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