Occupational Therapy
Support for everyday skills, confidence and independence.
At Brilliant Minds Psychology, our Occupational Therapists support infants, children, adolescents and adults to build practical skills for daily life, including self-care, movement, sensory regulation, routines, learning and participation at home, school, work and in the community.
How OT can help
Practical support for daily life
Practical support for daily life
Occupational Therapy may support:
- Fine motor skills, including handwriting, drawing and using small objects
- Gross motor skills, including balance, coordination and strength
- Sensory processing and emotional regulation
- Self-care skills, including dressing, grooming, toileting and hygiene
- Play, social participation and confidence
- Attention, organisation and executive functioning
- School readiness, learning support and daily routines
- Environmental adjustments and equipment recommendations
- Independence, life skills and functional capacity
- Lifestyle balance, fatigue management and stress
Who we support
Occupational Therapy for different ages and needs
At Brilliant Minds Psychology, we understand how important the early years are for your child’s development. Our Occupational Therapists provide gentle, play-based support to help your little one build the foundations for learning, movement, and connection. We work closely with parents and caregivers to give you the tools and confidence to support your child’s progress at home.
How We Can Help:
Infants and Toddlers
Gentle, play-based support for early development, including movement, sensory processing, social interaction, settling, feeding, sleep, play and daily routines.
We also work closely with parents and caregivers, providing practical strategies that can be used at home.
Children and Adolescents
Support for children and teenagers who may be experiencing difficulties with daily tasks, emotional regulation, sensory needs, handwriting, play, school participation, self-care, movement, routines or independence.
Therapy is tailored to the young person’s needs and focused on practical everyday skills.
Adults
Support for adults who want to improve independence, wellbeing and daily functioning.
This may include sensory or emotional regulation, executive functioning, home or workplace adjustments, fatigue management, stress, lifestyle balance or functional capacity.
For parents and carers
When to consider Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy may be helpful if your child:
- Struggles with dressing, toileting, brushing teeth or other self-care tasks
- Avoids handwriting or has difficulty with fine motor tasks
- Finds climbing, jumping, running or coordination difficult
- Has trouble with emotional regulation
- Finds certain sounds, textures, sensations or environments challenging
- Has difficulty with play, social interaction or daily routines
- Has been recommended for OT by a teacher, paediatrician or other health professional
Therapy and assessments
Not sure which support you need?
Occupational Therapy can involve ongoing therapy, practical skill-building and support strategies.
If you are looking for a formal OT assessment rather than therapy, Brilliant Minds Psychology also offers assessment services.
Our clinic environment
A calm and comfortable space
Our therapy rooms are designed to feel calm, welcoming and comfortable, with adjustable lighting, individual air-conditioning controls and refreshments available.
