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NDIS Mental Health Occupational Therapist Knoxfield
Mental Health Occupational Therapy
NDIS Provider Servicing Knoxfield and the Local Region
PotentialMe provides mental health occupational therapy for people living in Knoxfield. We support NDIS participants with mental illness (psychosocial disability), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Intellectual Disability (ID).
Our work focuses on daily life. We help you manage routines, build skills, and take part in your community. Support is available for children, teens, and adults across Knoxfield and nearby suburbs.
Occupational Therapy Services
Unlock Your Potential
Mental health challenges often affect the basics. Getting started feels hard. Meals are skipped. Money becomes stressful. Cleaning feels impossible. Self-care drops away. Days lose structure. Social plans stop.
We look at what’s happening in your day. We identify what makes things harder. Then we work with you to build simple, realistic ways forward.
Support is practical. Progress is steady. Nothing is rushed.
Functional Capacity Assessments
We assess how mental health affects daily tasks, routines, and independence. Reports are clear and written for NDIS use.
Therapy Focused on Real Goals
Goals are based on what you want to change. This may include daily routines, confidence, or returning to work or study.
Working With the People Around You
We liaise with support workers, family, and other professionals to keep support consistent.
Reviews and Adjustments
Support changes as life changes. We review progress and update plans when needed.
Our Key Areas of Focus
Mobile Mental Health Occupational Therapy
Wellbeing is our focus. We support people with psychosocial disability to live fulfilling lives. Our mental health occupational therapists travel across Knoxfield. We visit your home at a time that suits you and your family.
Building Motivation
When motivation is low, even small tasks feel heavy. We break tasks down and rebuild daily structure step by step.
Managing Mood
Mood is influenced by routines, environment, and stress. We explore what affects you and introduce practical supports.
Confidence and Self-Worth
Mental health can affect how you see yourself. We focus on strengths and skill development over time.
Sensory Support
Some environments feel too much. We help you recognise triggers and use strategies that support calm and focus.
Social Confidence
Connecting with others takes practice. We support communication skills and social participation within the Knoxfield community.
Independent Living Skills
This may include cooking, budgeting, planning meals, or managing appointments. Skills are practised in real-life settings.
Organisation and Time Skills
We support planning, prioritising, and task follow-through using simple tools that fit your day.
Emotional Skills
Strong emotions can disrupt routines. We teach ways to respond safely and effectively.
Community Access
Knoxfield has shops, services, and transport links. We support safe use of public transport and local facilities.
Personal Care
Daily self-care routines are supported in a respectful and practical way.
Household Tasks
Managing a home involves many steps. We introduce simple systems to reduce overwhelm.
Our Knoxfield occupational therapists work alongside you to create a support plan that fits your life.
Practice Specialty
What is Mental Health Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy supports people through everyday activities. These include self-care, home tasks, work, learning, and social life.
Mental health occupational therapy focuses on how mental health affects daily function. The aim is participation. We support you to engage in daily activities in ways that feel manageable and meaningful.
Our therapists are trained to work with psychosocial disability, ASD, and ID. Support is practical, structured, and focused on daily life.
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 in Knoxfield
PotentialMe provides local NDIS support across Knoxfield. Our team understands the local area and community.
Support focuses on daily function. Over time, routines improve. Confidence builds. Independence increases. Community involvement becomes easier.
What Our Participants Say
In Their Own Words
If you’d like more information about our services in Knoxfield, contact PotentialMe. We support you through each stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between mental health therapy and occupational therapy?
Mental health therapy often focuses on talking through thoughts and feelings. Occupational therapy focuses on daily life. It looks at how you manage routines, tasks, and responsibilities at home, work, study, and in the community. Mental health occupational therapy applies these practical supports to improve function, confidence, and participation.
What does an OT do for mental health?
A mental health OT helps you manage everyday life. This may include building routines, improving organisation, and developing coping skills. Support aims to reduce stress, increase motivation, and improve daily function and wellbeing.
Can NDIS fund mental health OT?
Yes. Mental health occupational therapy can be funded through the NDIS. This may fall under Capacity Building or Core Supports. Funding depends on your plan and goals. Support is linked to your NDIS outcomes.
Do you provide Functional Capacity Assessments?
Yes. Our mental health occupational therapists complete Functional Capacity Assessments. These assessments explain how mental health affects daily function. Reports support NDIS planning, reviews, and funding decisions.
What conditions do you support?
We work with people experiencing psychosocial disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Intellectual Disability (ID). We also support people who struggle with daily routines, motivation, emotional regulation, and independence.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions are delivered in person. Our service is mobile. Support takes place in your Knoxfield home or within the local community.
How often will I see my occupational therapist?
This depends on your goals and NDIS plan. Some people benefit from weekly sessions. Others prefer fortnightly or monthly support. Frequency is reviewed as needs change.
Can you help with cooking or budgeting?
Yes. Support may include meal planning, cooking skills, budgeting, paying bills, and managing household tasks. Skills are practised in real-life settings.
Do you work with other support providers?
Yes. We work alongside support workers, psychologists, medical professionals, and family members. Clear communication helps create consistent and effective support.
