A Safe Space for Every Stage of Life.

Mental Health Occupational Therapy services to support and nurture your mental well-being across the lifespan. Specialising in neuro-affirming care for the neurodivergent community as well as supporting people with psychosocial disabilities to align with their unique self and family values.

A Safe Nesting Space for Every Stage of Life.

Mental Health Occupational Therapy services to support and nurture your mental well-being across the lifespan. Specialising in neuroaffirming care for the neurodivergent community as well as supporting people with psychosocial disabilities to align with their unique self and family values.

Nesting Space is a private Mental Health practice offering NDIS & Perinatal Services that not only nurtures and supports the mental well-being of an individual but also enriches their lives.

Our Services

At Nesting Space, we provide compassionate, neuro-affirming  mental health support for individuals and families across all life stages. Our personalised services are designed to help you navigate life’s challenges with care and understanding.

Maternal Mental Health Support

Mental Health Occupational Therapy in the perinatal context is a combination of developmental and attachment theories, psychological and sociological therapies, and Matrescence - all considered through the occupational therapy lens. Occupational Therapists focus on occupation and being a mother is an occupation. MHOT’s have a deep understanding of the sensory system which is typically completely overwhelmed in early parenthood and is the reason for hypervigilance and overwhelm.

Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Supporting children from 2-18 years old, Nesting Space Paediatric Occupational Therapists provide support and therapy that respects and celebrates the neurological differences of each child in their home or school environment. Rather than trying to "fix" or "normalise" a child’s behaviour or abilities, our neuroaffirming OT works to understand and support the child in a way that aligns with their unique self and family values. This approach fosters a sense of acceptance and empowerment for children, helping them to thrive by building on their individual strengths and needs.

Psychology / Counselling

The Counsellors at Nesting Space provide support, guidance, and therapy to participants dealing with emotional, psychological, or personal challenges related to their NDIS accepted diagnosis. Their role is to help participants navigate difficult situations, improve mental well-being, and develop coping strategies for managing life's stresses, relationships, and mental health concerns related to their NDIS diagnosis.

Adult Mental Health OT’s

The Mental Health clinicians at Nesting Space work with clients from 18 and above in their homes to improve their daily functioning, independence, and quality of life. Their focus is on enabling clients to participate in meaningful activities and engage in the community. By addressing functional limitations, a mental health OT empowers NDIS participants to gain greater independence, confidence, and engagement in their chosen life activities.

Mental Health OT supervision

I provide clinical supervision for anyone wanting support with building their Mental Health OT clinical skills with their NDIS caseload. I have worked as a Mental Health OT with the NDIS for over 8 years. Clinical supervision with me will be a semi-formal partnership guided by you. I adopt a growth mindset and a coaching approach, meeting each supervisee at their current professional stage without judgment or expectation of prior knowledge.

Our Philosophy

Empowering individuals with compassionate, expert care to enhance emotional well-being and resilience through every stage of their perinatal or mental health journey.

About Nesting Space

I have been a Mental Health OT for almost a decade and I am seriously passionate about my work. I understand firsthand the challenges of navigating mental health struggles during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

As a mental health clinician who has personally experienced the isolation of postnatal anxiety, rage and depression after a traumatic birth, I realised the profound impact of seeking help early. Work personally with me on your mental journey, where personalised care and compassionate support ensure you thrive. Together, we’ll navigate each step with confidence and warmth, making your experience as smooth and joyful as possible.

FAQ’s

  • Telehealth has many benefits for you including providing a service when you can’t physically attend leave the house as well as limiting person-to-person interactions in waiting rooms and with front desk staff. As a new mum or dad, telehealth can have even more benefits including flexible and convenient appointment times, ability to get support without having to leave home and possibly reducing the need to access childcare.

  • All appointments are scheduled for 50 minutes. You will be phoned or admitted to your Zoom meeting room by your clinician if you are attending via telehealth.

  • Each person attending therapy will have different needs. You will agree the frequency of your appointments with your clinician after an assessment phase and adjust this as necessary during your treatment. At the most frequent you would have weekly appointments. 

  • As above, each person attending therapy will have different needs. You will agree the number of sessions you require with your clinician after an assessment phase and adjust this as necessary during your treatment. At present, Medicare is funding up to 10 sessions through a Mental Health Care Plan.

  • In your first session, the clinician will ask you some questions to understand your current situation and what assistance and treatment may be beneficial for you. This might include topics like:

    • What is currently challenging for you – mood, sleep, eating patterns, behaviours, thoughts, relationships

    • Your mental health history

    • Who your family and current social supports

    • Your living situation

    Your clinician may also ask you to complete some assessments to assess your mental health. You will develop a treatment plan together and subsequent sessions will be spent working together on your goals.