At Therapy for Life, Occupational Therapy is centred around supporting adults to build the skills, capacity, and confidence they need to participate more fully in everyday life. Many clients come to us experiencing overwhelm, reduced function, or difficulty managing daily activities due to ADHD, Autism, chronic pain, hypermobility/EDS, psychosocial disability, or trauma-related challenges.

We take a neuroaffirming, trauma-aware approach that recognises that every brain and body works differently. Support is tailored, practical, and grounded in evidence-based OT practice.

✨ What to Expect at Therapy for Life –
Occupational Therapy

Our therapeutic approach combines:

Sensory modulation to improve regulation, attention, and transitions
ACT-informed tools to improve flexibility, values-based living, and coping
Nervous system education and mapping

Executive functioning support to build routines, organisation, planning, and follow-through
DBT-informed emotional regulation skills
Real-world, functional OT strategies to support participation in daily life

What your OT process looks like:

I. Comprehensive Assessment (1–2 sessions)

We begin with a detailed assessment to understand your history, strengths, challenges, environmental triggers, and goals. This time also helps build rapport and ensures you feel safe, understood, and supported.

II. Individualised
Capacity-Building Plan

Based on your assessment, we create a personalised OT plan that may include emotional regulation strategies, sensory tools, pacing and planning supports, daily living skill development, executive functioning strategies, and participation-focused goals.

III. Ongoing Therapy & Skill Building

Sessions are collaborative and paced to match your capacity. We focus on developing sustainable skills, improving independence, reducing overwhelm, and supporting meaningful participation in your home, work, study, and community life.