Calm Occupational Therapy
Alison NSW 2259
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About Calm Occupational Therapy
Calm Occupational Therapy provides evidence-based, goal-driven occupational therapy with over 30 years of clinical knowledge specializing in children, young people, and adults' mental health. They work with a calm, creative, and strength-based approach to support success and wellbeing in learning, relationships, work, community connection, and play.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Home or school visits
Services provided
Calm Occupational Therapy lists
- Occupational Therapy Assessments
- Comprehensive in-home Functional Capacity Assessments with clear, concise reports identifying support needs for NDIS plans and recommendations to maximize potential.
- Mood Regulation & Problem Solving
- Individualized therapy exploring personalized strategies to manage stress, anxiety, psychosis, and interpersonal difficulties, including sensory interventions, physical activity, and meditation.
- Achieving Goals
- Collaborative goal-setting and pathway planning to help clients clarify priorities and accomplish key objectives for independence, social connection, and daily living.
- Community Participation
- Practical, hands-on opportunities to develop social connections and engage in community activities such as school, uni, social skills groups, and public transport use.
- Individual Therapy Sessions
- One-on-one therapy following initial assessment, with goals established collaboratively and focus on developing daily living skills and mental health support.
- Telehealth Service
- Remote therapy sessions delivered via WIFI and smartphone or computer for convenience and accessibility.
Get to know Calm Occupational Therapy
From Calm Occupational Therapy's website.
Our approach
Calm Occupational Therapy uses a calm, creative and evidence-based approach to support children's success and wellbeing across learning, relationships, play and community connection. Sessions are individualised and strength-based, helping young people understand their mental health or diagnosis while developing practical coping skills. Interventions may include goal setting, sensory activities, meditation, play-based social skills learning, identifying triggers, and building daily routines. The therapist works flexibly across clinic, home, school and community settings, adapting to what works best for each child and family. Whether through individual sessions or group opportunities, the focus is on helping children participate more fully in their daily lives and enjoy meaningful activities.
Working with families
The therapist involves parents and carers as an active part of the therapy process, with discussion with family considered necessary to understand the best way to meet your child's individual needs. Functional assessments include input from carers and family members, and the initial therapy goals are established together with you. Marian brings family-focused practice to all her work, and the website states "we will be with you every step of the way," emphasising ongoing partnership. Regular communication and collaboration with families help ensure that therapy is tailored to your child's real-world environment and priorities.
Meet the team
Marian is a Senior Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of experience in mental health, working with children, young people and adults. She holds current APHRA registration and Working with Children Check (WWCC) and brings extensive clinical expertise across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of both individual and group therapy programs. Her background includes early intervention work with children aged 5–8 years, paediatric occupational therapy for ages 3–19 years with developmental and behavioural concerns, first-episode psychosis support for young people, and work with older persons mental health. She is dedicated to providing high-quality, informative reports and remains engaged in ongoing professional development.
Your first visit
An initial assessment involves standardised assessments, discussion with the child, carers and family, and observations of the child in their own environment. The therapist gathers information about the child's current functioning and support needs to understand the best way to meet your family's needs. Following this assessment, therapy goals are established together with you, and the therapist takes a strengths-based approach to help your child understand their diagnosis or challenges. Education and intervention then focus on developing practical skills to support daily life and maximise your child's potential to participate more fully at home, school or in the community.
Locations & areas served
Alison
Alison NSW 2259
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