Believe and Become
152-158 Remembrance Driveway, Tahmoor NSW 2573
- Clinic
About Believe and Become
Believe and Become is a locally and family owned private paediatric Occupational Therapy and Play Therapy Clinic in Tahmoor, passionate about helping families access therapy services locally in Wollondilly. They are strengths focused, neurodiversity affirming and trauma-informed, and partner with Life Tree Wellbeing to provide affirming Psychology assessments and interventions specialising in neurodivergence.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Believe and Become lists
- Occupational Therapy for Children and Young People
- Supporting children, young people and their families to achieve their goals and reach their potential.
- Play Therapy
- Giving children the freedom to process their emotions and struggles in a safe place.
- Kids School Holiday Small Group Programs
- Having fun while building important skills in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Peer Support Groups
- Community support services for families.
- Education, Training and Professional Development
- Delivering education or professional development to schools, early education centres, workplaces, community organisations or peer support groups.
- Psychology Assessments and Interventions
- Affirming psychology assessments and interventions specialising in neurodivergence, including multidisciplinary autism diagnostic and functional capacity assessments.
Fees
Neuro-affirming affirmation card set
Available in clinic for $33/set or contact for postage within Australia
$33
From Believe and Become's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.
Get to know Believe and Become
From Believe and Become's website.
Our approach
Believe and Become uses a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed approach that celebrates the authentic selves of children and young people. Sessions draw on occupational therapy and play therapy, helping children to understand their world, express themselves, and develop skills in areas that matter to them. The clinic offers individual occupational therapy sessions, play therapy, and various therapeutic approaches including AutPlay Therapy and Digital Play Therapy, with the therapeutic relationship itself built on acceptance, safety, and trust. Your child is supported to discover their own strengths, develop self-regulation and emotional awareness, and work towards meaningful goals tailored to their individual needs and interests.
Working with families
Family involvement is integral to the therapeutic process at Believe and Become. Parents and carers receive psychoeducation and education about their child's needs, and the team works collaboratively with families to understand and support their child's journey. The clinic also offers neurodiversity-affirming parenting sessions focused on enhancing the parent-child relationship, where parents are supported to explore their own needs and build on existing skills in a non-judgemental space. Parent and peer support groups (including monthly mums' groups, a dads' group, and crafty connections peer groups) provide opportunities for parents and carers to connect, learn from each other, and access professional support in a shared community setting.
Meet the team
The team includes Dr Nicole Sharp (Clinical Director and Occupational Therapist with a PhD in Disability Studies and extensive experience in neurodivergent-affirming practice), Ally Dodd (Senior Occupational Therapist with expertise in developmental and mental health needs), Melissa Engel and Sophie Giannetta (both registered Occupational Therapists), Bree Barker (Occupational Therapy Assistant with qualifications in play therapy and child/adolescent counselling), and Sarah D'Arcangelo (Occupational Therapy Assistant). Life Tree Wellbeing (providing psychology assessments and interventions) is co-located at the clinic. The team is characterised by qualifications in occupational therapy, play therapy, counselling, and disability studies, with many members having lived experience of neurodivergence.
Locations & areas served
Tahmoor
152-158 Remembrance Driveway, Tahmoor NSW 2573
Get directions to Tahmoor (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 5:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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