Mental Health Occupational Therapy

Experience compassionate and expert support tailored to your mental health needs with our online occupational therapy services. Overcome challenges and improve your quality of life from the comfort of your home.

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Flexible Scheduling

Book appointments that fit your lifestyle.

Australia-Wide Reach

Access top-quality care, wherever you are.

Comfort of Home

Sessions in your familiar environment.

Proven Effectiveness

Evidence-based online therapy.

Our Online Mental Health Occupational Therapy Services

At Goal Coach, we understand the unique challenges mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities bring and are dedicated to providing empathetic, expert support through our online occupational therapy services. Our mental health occupational therapy is designed to help you manage mood, energy, and motivation, improve cognitive performance, and develop organisational and social skills. We tailor our approach to find solutions for your specific challenges, ensuring you get personalised support. If you’re facing everyday difficulties, our experienced therapists are ready to help you with online appointments, providing expert care from the comfort of your home.

Join the many NDIS participants who have benefited from our personalised telehealth occupational therapy services.

Benefits of Mental Health Occupational Therapy

Managing Mood and Energy Levels

Develop strategies to balance your mood and maintain energy levels throughout the day.

Enhancing Cognitive Performance

Improve your cognitive functions with tailored techniques and exercises.

Building Motivation

Understand and support your motivation to engage in daily activities and achieve your goals.

Developing Organisational and Time Management Skills

Enhance your ability to manage time, budgeting, tasks and responsibilities effectively.

Improving Social and Communication Skills

Strengthen your interactions and relationships through targeted social and communication skills training.

Identifying the Right Aids

Find and implement assistive technologies or equipment that can support your mental health needs.

Meet Our Mental Health Occupational Therapists

Meet our friendly and dedicated occupational therapists who specialise in mental health. Committed to supporting you every step of the way, we’ll match you with a mental health OT who understands your journey and helps you achieve your goals.

Senior Team Lead | Coach Manager
Coach | Coordinator
Coach | Coordinator
Coach | Counsellor
Coach
Occupational Therapist

How It Works

1. Book a Free Online Chat

Start with a free 15-minute session with one of our senior practitioners. We will review your NDIS plan, understand your goals, and ensure the technology works smoothly.

2. Meet Your Occupational Therapist

In your first session, you’ll meet your dedicated mental health occupational therapist. We’ll work closely with you to discuss your challenges and develop a personalised therapy plan tailored to your needs.

3. Ongoing Support and Progress

Your therapist will provide continuous support, helping you build skills and adjust your therapy plan as needed to ensure continuous progress.

“These tips really made daily living activities more manageable—even becoming enjoyable. I didn’t know how much it made an impact on me until I called my doctor for an appointment and realised I didn’t feel anxiety over it.”
Camille, Perth

FAQ

Mental health occupational therapists support individuals in managing mental health conditions by developing strategies to improve daily function. They assist with self-care, coping mechanisms, and creating routines that promote mental well-being. Occupational therapists working in mental health settings focus on enhancing clients’ skills to navigate everyday activities, manage stress, and engage in their community effectively.

Mental health occupational therapists support individuals in managing mental health conditions by developing strategies to improve daily function. They assist with self-care, coping mechanisms, and creating routines that promote mental well-being. Occupational therapists working in mental health settings focus on enhancing clients’ skills to navigate everyday activities, manage stress, and engage in their community effectively.

Mental health occupational therapy helps you manage mental health issues by providing tailored strategies to improve daily activities, develop coping skills, and enhance mental well-being. Our occupational therapists work with you to address psychological challenges, improve self-care routines, and support you in achieving your life goals. Our therapists can also collaborate with other qualified mental health professionals to provide a comprehensive, recovery-focused approach.

If your mental health affects your ability to function in everyday life, we are here to support you through it.

Occupational therapists can assist people experiencing mental health conditions or mental illness, including anxiety, depression, psychosocial disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and intellectual disability. Our mental health OTs develop personalised strategies to help you manage symptoms, improve daily function, and enhance your quality of life.”

Our online occupational therapy services are funded by the NDIS under the Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living) category. Services are charged at the current standard NDIS price of $193.99 per hour (as of July 2024). If you have NDIS funding for this category, you can access our services at no out-of-pocket expense. Contact us to learn more about utilising your NDIS plan for occupational therapy.

Yes, we welcome all clients, with or without an NDIS plan. Reach out to us to learn how our online mental health occupational therapy services can support you in improving your mental wellbeing and daily function.

Start with a free 15-minute session with one of our senior practitioners. Find a comfortable, quiet space and use a device with a good internet connection. We will review your NDIS plan, understand your goals, and ensure the technology works smoothly to connect you with a dedicated mental health occupational therapist. We will match you with a therapist who listens to your needs and works with you to achieve your goals.

In addition to Mental health OT, Goal Coach offers a variety of online NDIS services to support you:

If you are unsure which service is right for you, contact our team, and we can guide you to find the help you need.

Jana

Book Your Free Session

Speak directly with Jana, our senior practitioner, who will confirm your mental health occupational therapy needs and answer any questions you may have.

Simone

Senior Team Lead | Coach Manager

Simone is a very vibrant and passionate practitioner. She has obtained a Bachelor of Health Science and has worked in the Mental Health and AOD sector for the past 8 years. Simone has helped many people create a new outlook on life.

She has worked with adults and young people to deliver both group and individualised sessions.

Since 2018, Simone has assisted many individuals to transition to the NDIS. She has supported people to obtain the best possible outcomes from their plan.

Simone’s sessions are focused on creating a wonderful balance between self motivation and encouragement.

Simone takes great pride in helping others reach their optimal health and well-being goals.

In her free time, Simone will often be roaming around the beach, soaking in the sunlight and fresh air.  She believes that life is all about balance.

Dove

Coach | Coordinator

Dove is a social worker of ten years with experience working in both the public health sector and the NDIS. She has worked as a hospital social worker in mental health and more recently provided support coordination and specialist support coordination to rural and remote participants of the NDIS.

Her passion is working within the mental health space using a trauma informed, person centered approach that is conducive to recovery. She loves yoga, dogs and travel.

Kara

Coach | Coordinator 

Kara has over 10 years’ experience in the mental health field and has worked as a Support Coordinator. With a blend of strengths-based, trauma informed and person-centered approaches, Kara is passionate about building relationships with clients and cheering them on for the little things and the big things.

In her free time, she’ll be found browsing bookstores, doing jigsaw puzzles or trying to pat all the dogs.

Brittany

Coach | Counsellor

Brittany is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Brittany has worked within the Community Service and Disability sectors for the last decade, including as a Support Coordinator and Recovery Coach.

Brittany believes in the power of empathy and understanding, to assist individuals to maximise their wellness and thrive. It is important to Brittany to support empowerment, whilst utilising a holistic lens, to support each unique individual’s own personal recovery.

Becky

Coach

Becky is a devoted mother and social worker with over five years of experience in disability and therapeutic services. Her focus has been on adults with mental and physical disabilities, as well as children and young people transitioning out of care and towards independent living.

She strongly believes in a holistic, person-centred approach, valuing each individual’s unique tools for success in life. Her passion lies in understanding and empowering people, enriching lives, and fostering meaningful connections.

Kate

Occupational Therapist

Kate is a passionate Occupational Therapist with over three years experience working in the NDIS sector. Kate has worked with both adults and children throughout her career and is committed to empowering individuals and families to reach their goals in order to maximise their health and well-being. Kate has experience creating client centred intervention plans, high-quality functional capacity reports and delivering therapy services. In her free time she enjoys going for walks near the beach, reading and yoga.