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NDIS Mental Health Occupational Therapist St Albans
Mental Health Occupational Therapy
NDIS Provider Servicing Delahey and Surrounds
Delahey is a quiet, established family suburb, with cul-de-sacs, local parks and Delahey Village close to home. Many people living with psychosocial disability (mental illness) here live with family, and while that support matters, it can also make it hard to know where to start with doing more for yourself.
PotentialMe's mental health occupational therapists visit participants across Delahey at home and in the community. We support people living with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, OCD and personality disorders to build the everyday skills, routines and confidence that lead to greater independence.
Occupational Therapy Services
Support That Fits
Psychosocial disability can make it harder to take on everyday responsibilities. Budgeting, paying bills, planning and cooking meals, household jobs, self-care, managing time, work or study, and building a social life of your own can all feel out of reach.
At PotentialMe, our occupational therapists specialise in mental illness (psychosocial disability), including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, OCD and personality disorders. We get to know you and your household, then shape our support around your goals and the life you want to build.
We help you take on more, one practical step at a time.
Functional Capacity Assessments
We assess what you manage now and where building skills would help most.
Goal Focused Therapy and Rehabilitation
We work towards goals you set and build your capacity at your own pace.
Care Team Collaboration
We create care plans and can guide family and support workers on how to help.
Evaluation, Review and Reassessment
We start with a full assessment and review progress as your needs change.
Our Key Areas of Focus
Mobile Mental Health OT in Delahey
We want participants to feel more capable, more confident and more independent in daily life. Our mobile mental health occupational therapists visit you at home in Delahey or meet you nearby, at a time that suits you and your family.
Improving Motivation and Achieving Goals
Find what motivates you and set goals that are truly your own.
Mood Management and Improvement
Understand your mood and build habits that support more independence.
Strengthening Identity and Self-Esteem
See yourself as capable, not just someone who needs looking after.
Sensory Regulation
Calming strategies for when stress or overwhelm starts to build.
Improving Social Skills and Relationships
Build friendships and a social life beyond your household.
Independent Living Skills
Learn to manage everyday tasks for yourself.
Executive Functions
Plan your week and keep track of commitments.
Emotional Regulation
Find steadier ways to respond to strong emotions at home.
Travel and Community Integration
Get confident catching buses to the train and shops.
Personal Care
Personal care routines you can manage on your own.
Household Activities
Take on cooking, cleaning and laundry step by step.
Your OT works with you, and your family if you'd like, on a plan built around your goals for independence.
Explore Our OT Services
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Our paediatric occupational therapists work with children and families on fine motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, self-care and school readiness through play, with telehealth available to families across Melbourne.
NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment
Our mental health OTs complete thorough FCA reports describing how psychosocial disability affects your daily life, including what family currently helps with, so the NDIS has the full picture.
Telehealth Mental Health OT
Telehealth makes it easy to keep sessions going, and family can join from wherever they are. We offer secure online OT across Melbourne, regional Victoria and Australia-wide.
Practice Specialty
What Is Mental Health Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy helps people do the everyday activities that matter to them, known as “occupations”. These include looking after yourself, cooking, managing money, working, studying and spending time with others.
Mental health occupational therapy looks at how mental illness affects those activities. When family members have stepped in to help with meals, money or appointments, it can be hard to know how to start taking some of that back. An OT works with you to build skills gradually, such as cooking a few simple meals, managing a weekly budget or catching the bus on your own, so independence grows at a pace that feels safe.
Our OTs ask “What matters to you?” rather than “What's the matter with you?” OT is different from psychology or counselling. It focuses on daily function and works well alongside both.
NDIS support workers offer daily support, emotional steadiness, and care that helps you feel seen and supported. Learn more about them and what they do in this blog.
Areas We Service
Local NDIS Support
Our occupational therapists support people living with mental illness, psychiatric conditions and psychosocial disability across Delahey and nearby suburbs in Brimbank. We help participants build independence, manage everyday responsibilities and stay connected with their community, with practical support that respects the role family plays at home.
What Participants Say
In Their Own Words
Hear from participants and families who have worked with our team. If you'd like to talk about mental health OT for yourself or a family member, we're always happy to chat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you visit participants at home in Delahey?
Yes. Our OTs are mobile, so we visit you at home or meet you in the community, such as at the local shops or a park. We also offer telehealth, and many participants combine the two.
Can an OT help me become more independent from my family?
Yes. Your OT can help you build skills step by step, such as cooking, budgeting, managing appointments and using public transport, so you rely less on family for everyday tasks. We go at a pace that feels right for you.
How can my family support me without taking over?
With your permission, your OT can involve family members, explain your goals and share strategies they can use. Often that means stepping back gradually as your skills and confidence grow.
What's the difference between OT and psychology?
A psychologist mainly works with thoughts, feelings and behaviour through talk therapy. An OT focuses on daily function, helping you build practical skills and routines. Many participants see both.
Can my NDIS plan fund mental health OT?
If therapy supports are included in your plan, mental health OT can usually be funded. It's often funded under Capacity Building, and sometimes Core, depending on your goals. We can go through your plan with you.
Do you complete Functional Capacity Assessments?
Yes. Our OTs complete FCAs for participants with psychosocial disability. The report describes how your mental health affects daily life, including the help you currently get, and can be used as evidence for a plan reassessment.
How often will I see my OT?
That depends on your plan and goals. Some participants start with weekly sessions while building new skills, then move to fortnightly or monthly sessions as things settle.
How do I get started?
Call us, send an enquiry through our website or ask your support coordinator, LAC or health professional to refer you. We'll talk about your goals and arrange for an OT to visit you in Delahey.
