Bloom Therapy Co Occupational Therapy for children

Get to know Bloom Therapy Co Occupational Therapy for children

From Bloom Therapy Co Occupational Therapy for children's website.

• Our approach

  Bloom Therapy Co adopts a neuro-affirmative approach that celebrates and nurtures each child's strengths and interests rather than focusing solely on limitations. Sessions focus on helping children fully immerse themselves in everyday activities and working toward specific, achievable goals in engaging and creative ways. During typical OT sessions, the therapist works with the child on skills related to their individual needs, which may include fine motor, gross motor, or sensory processing activities. Therapy is available in clinic locations, at home, or at school to suit your family's lifestyle and schedule. The environment is designed to be supportive and inspiring, with parents as active partners in the therapy process.

• Working with families

  Parents are central to the therapy process at Bloom Therapy Co and are guided on how to support their child's progress outside of sessions. The therapist provides regular progress updates and tracks your child's performance on specific skills and goals, with transparent communication throughout. You receive a detailed initial report following the assessment phase that is reviewed together to ensure you understand all recommendations. Parents are empowered with tools and strategies needed to help their children thrive, and the team aims to create an environment where parents feel understood, supported, and equipped to help their child reach their full potential.

• Meet the team

  Corina Younis is a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist who graduated from Australian Catholic University with experience in both private hospital and community settings. She holds certifications in DIR® Floortime approach, behaviour support, Polyvagal Theory, and Interoception & Emotional Integration, and has a Diploma in Mental Health Studies. Corina is committed to ongoing professional development and is an active member of Occupational Therapy Australia. As a mother to two young daughters, she understands the importance of finding practical solutions and strategies that work for each family.

• Your first visit

  The first stage involves completing an intake form, after which the therapist will email to organise a 30-minute phone call to discuss your information and explain next steps. You'll then have a 45-minute initial consultation with the primary parent or caregiver without the child present, which is found to be more comfortable and effective for both the parent and child. Over the next two therapy sessions, the occupational therapist will conduct various assessments and observations to evaluate different areas of development and identify your child's strengths and weaknesses, while you may be asked to complete formal assessments independently. Following these initial three consultations, a detailed report is prepared, reviewed with you, and a clear therapy plan with specific goals is created to move forward.