Hi, I’m Rachel!

[Image Description: Rachel is a woman with long brown hair, blue eyes and fair skin. She is wearing a black short sleeve dress, and is standing against a brick wall. She is smiling and looking to the side.]

“I’m an occupational therapist who gets a little too excited talking about group work!

Why? Because deep down I think we all want to feel accepted for who we are, to have a sense of belonging, and the knowledge that we are not alone. I believe that no amount of 1:1 therapy can provide that as well as a supportive group experience.  

Here are some things that make my eyes sparkle: watching a great movie or TV series, long days at the beach, drinking coffee, and spending time with my friends and family. I have three amazing kids, several *unfinished* craft projects and books lying around, and a few too many house plants!”

Clinical Experience

Rachel started working with young people as a disability support worker before becoming an occupational therapist. She has since dedicated the past 18 years to supporting teens and adults with their mental health.

Rachel has worked across public and private health settings in a variety of clinical, teaching, supervisory and consultation roles. She has worked with young people experiencing a range of difficulties with their mental health, including mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, personality disorder, substance use disorders, as well as with young people who have experienced trauma and those who are engaging in self harm.

Rachel has specialist skills in facilitating group work for young people and their families, delivering training and supervision for professionals and consulting with community care systems. She has a keen interest in disability inclusion and neuro-affirmative practice.

(The Boring Bits)

Rachel holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons) and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science.

She is a registered OT and is endorsed by Medicare as a BAMH (Better Access to Mental Health) provider.

Rachel is a member of Occupational Therapy Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.