Mental Health Occupational Therapy

Mental health can affect every part of daily life - how you think, feel, connect with others, and manage everyday tasks. Mental Health Occupational Therapy focuses on helping you build the skills, structure, and confidence needed to live a meaningful and independent life.

Our Occupational Therapists take a holistic, person-centred approach. We work with you to understand how your mental health impacts your routines, roles, and goals, and support you to make practical, lasting changes.

How We Can Help

Our mental health OTs work with you to develop skills that improve your day-to-day life. We focus on:

• Self-care and daily routines - sleep, hygiene, nutrition, and structure

• Work and study support - focus, organisation, and productivity

• Self-management skills - planning, memory, and time management

• Mental health management - coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and low mood

• Social skills and relationships - communication and confidence

• Community participation - increasing independence and engagement

We use a range of interventions, including:

• Emotional regulation and anxiety management strategies

• Routine building and habit formation

• Sensory processing strategies

• Environmental supports and modifications

• Goal setting and functional skill development

Who We Support

We work with adolescents and adults (14 to 65+) experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges, including:

• Stress and burnout

• Depression

• Anxiety disorders

• Schizophrenia and psychosis

• Eating disorders

• Bipolar disorder

• PTSD and Complex PTSD

• Cognitive decline

• Personality disorders

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• ADHD

NDIS Mental Health Occupational Therapy

Our mental health OTs provide support to NDIS participants in Perth (typically within a 30min radius of Carine), supporting individuals with psychosocial and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Our services can assist with:

• Functional capacity assessments

• Skill-building for independent living

• Support with NDIS goals and plan outcomes

• Community access and participation

• Routine development and daily structure

We work with:

• Self-managed participants

• Plan-managed participants

Funding Options

We offer flexible service options and accept:

• NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed)

• Medicare

• Chronic Disease Management Plans

• Private health insurance

• Private paying clients

What Is a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)?

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is a comprehensive evaluation used in the NDIS to understand how your condition impacts your ability to manage everyday life. It looks at how you function across six key domains including:

• Mobility & Motor Skills - movement, coordination, physical function

• Communication - expressing needs, understanding others

• Self-Care - personal hygiene, dressing, eating,

• Self-Management - organisation, routines, decision-making

• Learning - ability to acquire and apply new skills

• Social Interaction - relationships, community engagement

What to Expect During Your Assessment

Your Occupational Therapist will work with you to understand how you manage everyday life and what support you may need.

The assessment process includes:

• Three sessions (up to 1.5 hours each):

• 1 in-clinic session to discuss your goals and needs

• 2 sessions in your home or community

• Observation of daily activities

• Input from your supports (with your consent), such as family, support workers, or other allied health

• Standardised assessment tools to better understand your strengths and challenges

Your Report

Your Functional Capacity Assessment report provides a clear understanding of your current abilities and the supports you may need to reach your goals.

Preparing your report typically takes 10-15 hours, depending on the complexity of your needs.

Your report includes:

• A summary of your daily functioning and abilities

• Identification of areas where support is needed

• Clear recommendations for NDIS funding and services