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NDIS Mental Health Occupational Therapist St Albans
Mental Health Occupational Therapy
NDIS Provider Servicing St Albans and Surrounds
St Albans is one of Melbourne's most diverse suburbs, with families from many cultures and backgrounds living side by side. For people living with psychosocial disability (mental illness), family and community are often a big part of recovery, and support works best when it respects that.
PotentialMe's mental health occupational therapists visit participants across St Albans at home and in the community. We support people living with schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, OCD and personality disorders to build daily routines and independence, and we're happy to involve family in the process.
Occupational Therapy Services
Support That Fits
Psychosocial disability can affect many parts of daily life. Budgeting, paying bills, planning and cooking meals, managing the household, self-care, time management, work or study, and spending time with family and friends can all become harder.
Our occupational therapists specialise in mental illness (psychosocial disability), including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, OCD and personality disorders. We respect your background, your culture and your family's role, and shape our support around your goals and the way your household works.
We work at your pace and focus on what matters most to you.
Functional Capacity Assessments
We assess your everyday functioning to understand your strengths and support needs.
Goal Focused Therapy and Rehabilitation
We work with you on meaningful goals and build your capacity along the way.
Care Team Collaboration
We create care plans and can train family and support workers to help you.
Evaluation, Review and Reassessment
We complete an initial assessment and reassess as your situation changes.
Our Key Areas of Focus
Mobile Mental Health OT in St Albans
We want participants to feel more confident, more capable and more connected to the people around them. Our mobile mental health occupational therapists visit you at home in St Albans or meet you in the community, at times that work for you and your family.
Improving Motivation and Achieving Goals
Find what motivates you and set goals that reflect your values and priorities.
Mood Management and Improvement
Understand what affects your mood and build routines that help you feel better.
Strengthening Identity and Self-Esteem
Build pride in who you are and confidence in what you can do.
Sensory Regulation
Learn ways to stay calm when stress, noise or busy places feel overwhelming.
Improving Social Skills and Relationships
Grow your confidence with family, friends and the wider community.
Independent Living Skills
Take on more of your daily tasks with confidence.
Executive Functions
Simple, practical tools for planning and managing time.
Emotional Regulation
Build ways to manage strong emotions at home, at work and in public.
Travel and Community Integration
Get confident using the train, buses and local services.
Personal Care
Develop personal care routines that fit your day and feel manageable.
Household Activities
Clear routines for household jobs that suit everyone.
Your OT works with you, and your family if you'd like, on a plan that reflects your goals and way of life.
Explore Our OT Services
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Our paediatric occupational therapists work closely with children and their families on fine motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, self-care and school readiness. Families can join sessions by telehealth from anywhere in Melbourne.
NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment
Our mental health OTs complete thorough FCA reports for participants with psychosocial disability. With your permission, family can share what daily life looks like at home.
Telehealth Mental Health OT
Telehealth makes it easier for family members to join in, wherever they are. We offer secure online OT across Greater Melbourne, regional Victoria and Australia-wide.
Practice Specialty
What Is Mental Health Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is about helping people do the everyday things that matter to them. These activities are called “occupations”, and include looking after yourself, cooking, managing money, working, studying, and taking part in family and community life.
Mental health occupational therapy focuses on how mental illness affects those activities. For someone living with schizophrenia, it might be hard to keep a regular routine or feel confident in social situations. For someone living with depression, keeping up with household responsibilities might feel impossible some days. An OT helps you build practical skills and routines, with family involved as much or as little as you'd like.
Our OTs ask “What matters to you?” rather than “What's the matter with you?” That means your goals, values and culture guide the support, and sessions take place in the settings that matter in your 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
Our occupational therapists support people living with mental illness, psychiatric conditions and psychosocial disability across St Albans and nearby suburbs in Brimbank. We help participants build independence, manage daily life and stay connected with family and community, with practical support that respects each person's background and household.
What Participants Say
In Their Own Words
Hear from participants and families who know our team best. If you'd like to talk about mental health OT for yourself or a family member, please reach out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer mental health OT in St Albans?
Yes. Our OTs are mobile, so we visit participants at home or meet them in the community. Telehealth sessions are also available, which can suit people who find it hard to leave home or have a busy household.
Can my family be involved in OT sessions?
Yes. With your permission, family members can join sessions, learn strategies and get guidance on how to support you without taking over. Many participants find it helps when everyone at home understands their goals.
What can an OT help with if I live with schizophrenia?
An OT focuses on daily function. That can include keeping a regular routine, cooking and shopping, budgeting, building social confidence, using public transport and getting back into activities you enjoy. We work towards goals you set.
How is OT different from seeing a counsellor or psychologist?
Counsellors and psychologists mainly focus on thoughts and feelings through talk therapy. OT focuses on everyday life, helping you build practical skills and routines. We're happy to work alongside your other supports.
Is mental health OT covered by the NDIS?
It can be, if therapy supports are part of your NDIS plan. Mental health OT is 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 and can help when your plan is reassessed.
How often will my OT visit?
That depends on your NDIS plan and your goals. Some participants start with weekly visits, then move to fortnightly or monthly sessions as their routines become more settled.
How do I get started with PotentialMe?
Give us a call, send an online enquiry 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 St Albans.
