AT A GLANCE
Locations
Highgate Hill
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Area of Focus
Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, handwriting difficulties, attention challenges, motor coordination difficulties, self-care skills, learning challenges, social skills, emotional regulation challenges, sensory processing challenges
Services
Individual sessions, parent sessions, school visits, telehealth, phone consultations
Natasha is a fun and caring therapist who has a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families she supports. Natasha strongly values using a family-centred and evidence-based approach in her therapy practice. She believes in drawing upon a child’s strengths and capabilities to enable children and their families to achieve their goals.
Natasha graduated from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).
Natasha has experience working with children and their families in clinic, hospital and community settings, while working collaboratively with other professionals to provide integrated care to children and their families.
Natasha has experience with:
- Autism
- ADHD and attention skills
- Emotional regulation
- Social skills
- Anxiety
- Learning difficulties or delays
- Handwriting
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Self-care skills
• Collaborative and Proactive Solutions
• The Power of Attachment: utilising relationship-based, developmental and trauma informed approaches in Occupational Therapy
• Neurodiversity Affirming Practice: 1-Day Workshop for Allied Health Professionals
• Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving beyond medication
• ADHD Treatment for Children and Adults
• Executive Function, ADHD and Stress in the Classroom
• DIR Floortime 101: Introductory Course
• Learn to Play Therapy Introduction
• Co-Regulation and Sensory Safety: The Foundation of Successful Participation
• Interoception and Early Learners: Establishing Body Listening from an Early Age
• Modern Emotion Regulation Supports for Neurodivergent Learners: Are you Keeping With the Times?
• 3 Steps to Improving Interoception: An Evidence-Based Approach
• The Zones of Regulation: Basic Training to Support Regulation and Social-Emotional Learning Neurodiversity Affirming Practice for Allied Health Professionals
• Rhythm and Music for Self-Regulation (RAMSR)
Natasha uses a developmental approach in therapy, where she focuses on supporting children to develop strong foundations that will allow them to experience success in developing higher-level skills. She believes in the abilities of every child and aims to use and build upon a child’s strengths to support their success in every aspect of their life. She seeks to meet the child where they are at each session to ensure that the child is engaged and has fun, while also positively supporting their progress towards their goals. Natasha is very collaborative in her approach, meaning she works closely with parents, teachers and other health professionals to get the best outcomes for her clients.
Natasha grew up in Brisbane and is the oldest child of three siblings. She loves meeting new people and enjoys being active. Her care for others and playful nature is what drew her to working as an occupational therapist in paediatrics.
- Being active and outdoors (i.e. hiking, beach, horse riding)
- Travelling
- Spending time with friends and family
- Animals
Sometimes, despite our best efforts you or the therapist may find that you are not a good fit. If your therapist feels that he or she is not best suited to you, he/ she will discuss this with you and recommend a more appropriate therapist.
If you feel that your therapist is not a good fit within the first three sessions, simply discuss this with our admin team who will find a more suitable therapist.