OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Occupational therapists provide assessment and therapy for children who are experiencing difficulties in their development and learning. The areas occupational therapists may assess include play skills, self-care skills, feeding skills, sensory processing, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, visual-motor coordination, visual perception, handwriting, social skills and self-esteem.

This indicates that the Occupational Therapist is registered with Medicare to provide rebated sessions via the Chronic Disease Management services with referral via GP

Metro - North of the River

OT to Your Door

Susanne Parker

P.O Box 817 Scarborough 6922

: 0481 590 089

Website: http://ottoyourdoor.com.au/

Susanne has over 20 years of experience as an OT working with children and can provide OT services in the comfort and convenience of your home. School appointments can also be arranged after the initial home visit. For children aged 2 -12 years and their families. Providing services within a 30 km radius of the Scarborough office. Telehealth services are also available. Providing support where children are experiencing difficulties with fine motor skills, handwriting, coordination, sensory processing/ emotional regulation, visual perception, and independence in daily activities.

Tom the Kids’ OT

Tom Burchfield

Mobile - NOR/SOR

: 0423989791

Tom the Kids’ OT is a mobile OT practice that specialises in working with primarily school-aged children. We work with both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, collaborating with families to support goals at school, home and in the community. We are particularly passionate about executive functioning and how this impacts daily living skills and school performance. Services include intervention, training and assessment - including DCD, Motor Dysgraphia, SCSA handwriting and standard assessments. We adopt a neuro-affirming, strength-based approach. Private and self/plan managed NDIS accepted.

Kidz OT Essentials

Rebecca Eley, Felicity Matthews, Natalie Lea

PO BOX 2418 CLARKSON WA 6030

: 0433 559 356

Website: http://www.kidzotessentials.com/

Providing school based occupational therapy services for primary school students. - Screening assessments (Kindergarten and Pre-Primary students) - Assessments of primary school students - Individual school based intervention services - School based group intervention - Parent information sessions - Teacher professional development sessions For additional service enquiries please contact Kidz OT Essentials.

Strive and Thrive Therapy

Mobile service

: 0400628868

Website: https://striveandthrivetherapy.com.au

Strive and Thrive Therapy is a mobile occupational therapy assessment service. We visit homes and schools in the Perth Metro area. We currently offer a range of assessments including a general developmental assessment, sensory profile assessment, functional capacity assessment, and autism diagnostic assessment (allied health component only, alongside a partnering speech pathology service). We are able to assess children privately or using NDIS funding (given funds are self-managed or plan-managed). Note that autism diagnostic assessments are not able to be funded by NDIS.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism

Step Ahead Occupational Therapy Services

Corene Wainstein

184 Hampden Road Nedlands 6009

: 0410651755

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.stepaheadot.com.au

Child and Family centred Paediatric Private Practice for babies, children and young adults up to the age of 13 years. Work closely with other Multi- Disciplinary Teams and Professionals. Experienced staff provide mainly clinic based individual and small group therapy sessions, and assessments to address individual needs. Gross and fine motor skills, sensory processing and regulation, modulation of attention and behaviours, learning/handwriting and self care skills to help children to develop the confidence and skills for activities they want to or need to do and to reach their potential.

Balance to Bloom

Isabelle Nash

PO Box 867, Innaloo WA 6918

: 0492 126 778

Website: https://www.balancetobloom.com.au

Balance to Bloom offers holistic and inclusive occupational therapy services for children 2-21 and their families across the Perth Region. We believe in providing trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming supports and solution that will work for your child and family in everyday settings. Balance to Bloom has therapists with additional training to support children with complex trauma, autistic children and families, LGBTQIA+, working with teens and more.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism

I Can! Occupational Therapy

Dianella

123 Walter Rd W Dianella WA 6059

: +61424290271

Secondary Email: [email protected]

I'm an occupational therapist, with 16+ years experience in paediatrics and disability. I love working with children and their families to achieve independence in every day tasks, like dressing, feeding, toileting, play and self regulation skills. I work with children and their caregivers on developing and improving the skills needed in all relevant environments eg home, school and day care. I am Medicare and private health fund registered, have working with children clearance and police clearance. I can work with NDIS self and plan managed clients.

Gymworks Occupational Therapy

Helen Cooper, Victoria Callaghan, Katy Rutter, Cooper Hamilton, Meg Cameron, Julia Dalgleish, Tegan Codd, Jessie Camillieri Seeber

1-100 Walters Drive Osborne Park WA 6017

: 6164 9631 or 0412 710 957

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.gymworksot.com.au

Gymworks OT offers assessment and a wide range of programs for children delivered by a very experienced team of OTs in excellent facilities. We believe in working hand in hand with families, teachers and other health professionals to help children reach their potential whether they have DCD, ASD, ADHD or a specific learning disorder such as dysgraphia or difficulties with fine motor skills. We have a number of allied health professionals on site including Bubbles Speech Pathology and Let's Go Physio. We accept self and plan managed NDIS clients.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Shine OT

Jen O'Shea

Wembley Downs, Perth, Western Australia

: 0406087656

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.shineot.com.au

Shine OT is a specialised paediatric Occupational Therapy practice offering services to children from 2 years of age onwards. Shine OT is a mobile service providing OT to clients North of the river. OT can be provided in the school, home or daycare setting. We provide expert knowledge and intervention in the following areas: Fine Motor, Gross motor, Sensory Processing, Self regulation, Visual Perception, Handwriting, School readiness. Shine OT also provides Kindy and Preprimary screening to schools.

Equip for Life

Fiona Kemp

West Leederville WA 6007

: 0412 901 754

Equip for Life is a private OT service providing a range of service to families that have a child with a disability, particularly those with complex or multiple disabilities. Services are provided within the home, school, day care or other relevant settings. Services can include: direct intervention, one off consultations, programme development, recreation options and programmes, equipment prescription, home modifications, staff training. Services are available for people of all ages and disabilities. Equip for Life is based in metro Perth, but visits to country areas can be arranged.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Spark Therapy

Samantha Watters

Unit 2 884 Beaufort street, Inglewood 6052

: 0484641509

A skilled therapist with 17 years experience in working with children in infancy, early childhood and adolescence. Spark Therapy will work towards meeting goals related to neurological impairment, fine motor skills (eg handwriting), gross motor skills (eg developmental coordination difficulties), play, sensory processing , challenging behaviour and self-help skills (eg mealtimes). With a comprehensive assessment battery and skilled intervention, we look forward to maximising your child's potential.

iShine Children's Occupational Therapy

Kimi Varsani

North of the River- WA 6025

: 0494100697

Website: https://www.ishineot.com/

We provide holistic mobile paediatric occupational therapy services for children aged 3-16 years. Services include: Individual Assessment, Individual Therapy (fine and gross motor skills, visual perceptual skills, sensory processing, regulation, emotional regulation, cognitive skills, self-care skills), School Readiness Screening, Functional Capacity Assessments, Parent & Teacher Consultations/Coaching Sessions. We provide services within the school, home, or community, servicing Perth's inner metro, northern, eastern, and coastal suburbs. Private & NDIS clients welcome.

Inscribe Occupational Therapy

Janet Richmond

63 Cheriton Drive Carramar WA 6031

: 0448337003

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: https://inscribeot.com/

Assessments, individual and group therapy for young people from birth to 18 years.

Ace Therapy Services

Fraser Clarke, Leesa Moran, Jijoe K Iykara

Stirling - Unit 9, 49 Cedric Street; Rockingham - Unit 11, 5 Goddard Street

: Stirling 0427 670 368 or Rockingham 0439 350 668

Website: https://acetherapy.com.au/

Ace Therapy provides therapy services throughout Perth, we have offices in - Stirling and Rockingham. We are passionate about helping children to improve their skills while also having fun We offer Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physiotherapy for children. Our team of therapists are selected for their experience and skills providing therapy and working with people to achieve the best outcomes.

  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Blossom Therapy WA

Emma Marpole

The Whitford Family Centre 21C Endeavour Road Hillarys, 6025

: 0405181196 or 0405181196

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.blossomtherapywa.com.au

We have 16 years experience working with children 0-18 years old with a variety of needs. We work from a clinic in Hillarys and also in schools, day care centres and in homes. We develop individualised plans, where the interventions are fun, evidence based, family friendly and focused on enhancing development and independence. Areas addressed include fine motor, gross motor, self-care and play skills. Also, Motor planning, sensory processing and attention skills. We are part of a multidisciplinary team providing occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology services.

AIM Therapy for Children

Jasmine Fong, Emma Lessing, Candice Thomas, Rinda Strydom, Thuy Anh McGrath, Shannon Jakovcevic

1b/228 Cambridge Street, Wembley WA 6014 1/101 Winton Rd, Joondalup WA 6027 8/83 Catalano Circuit Canning Vale WA 6155 2 Waldron Boulevard, Mandurah WA 6210

: 08 61508339 or 08 93003544

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.aimtherapy.com.au

At AIM Therapy we are passionate about helping children to improve their skills while also having fun! We offer Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and Physiotherapy for children. Our main premises are located in Perth including Wembley, Joondalup and Canning Vale, all providing multidisciplinary services. Our secondary premises are located in Rockingham and Mandurah, all providing Occupational Therapy services. We also provide home and school visits, ask us if we can come to you.

  • Registered for Better Access to Mental Health
  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

North Beach Occupational Therapy

Bernadette Wiegele

16 Millar Rd North Beach 6020

: 08 94488170 or 0466726896

Website: http://www.facebook.com/NorthBeachOccupationalTherapy

Over 25 years experience with assessment ant treatment of children up to 12 years. Individual sessions only. Treatment of sensory, postural control, attention/ concentration , organisation, fine and gross motor, visual perception, handwriting and self care needs. Uses play, music, sensory activities along with structured learning goals to enhance function at school and home. Bernadette works in a team with an experienced Speech Pathologist and Psychologist.Continues with ongoing training with Developmental Issues, ADHD, Sensory Processing, Sensory Integration, Handwriting, Literacy and Play

Perth Occupational Therapy

Camilla Holt

763 Canning Highway Applecross 6153 21/127 Herdsman Parade Wembley 6014

: 0468737848

Website: https://perthoccupationaltherapy.com.au/

Camilla Holt at Perth OT has clinics based in Applecross and Wembley. Her areas of expertise include handwriting and literacy. Camilla has over 20 years experience in assessing and treating children and young people (ages 4-18) with a variety of conditions, including joint hypermobility, and how it affects hand function. Personalised assessment and treatment are provided using a functional, skills based approach with a primary focus on educational outcomes.

West Coast Occupational Therapy Services

Rebecca Eley, Felicity Matthews

Unit 13/1 The Gateway Edgewater WA 6027

: 08 9301 0052

Website: http://www.westcoasttherapy.com

Private paediatric occupational therapy practice, offering assessment and intervention services to children aged 3-12 years of age. Areas of intervention include, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, sensory development, visual perceptual skills, core strength and stability, body awareness and coordination, attention, and self care skills. We believe in providing client centred practice, with close consultation with family, school and other key support people.

Metro - South of the River

Wize Therapy

Paula Buttigieg, Deborah Thomas, Andrea Brown, Tina Bransch, Dana Hooker

Booragoon Commercial Centre 175 Davy Street BOORAGOON WA 6154

: 93177932

Occupational therapy, speech pathology and physiotherapy services for children from birth to 25years of age. Family-centred individual and group services for clients with sensory processing challenges, neurological disorders, acquired brain injury, developmental disabilities and classroom difficulties at the clinic or in the community (child care, school or home). OTs trained in Therapeutic Listening, Integrated Listening Systems (ILS), Perceive Recall Plan Perform (PRPP) and Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA). Registered for NDIS, Helping Children with Autism, Better Start, PITS(Botox), Medicare

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Equip for Life

Fiona Kemp

West Leederville WA 6007

: 0412 901 754

Equip for Life is a private OT service providing a range of service to families that have a child with a disability, particularly those with complex or multiple disabilities. Services are provided within the home, school, day care or other relevant settings. Services can include: direct intervention, one off consultations, programme development, recreation options and programmes, equipment prescription, home modifications, staff training. Services are available for people of all ages and disabilities. Equip for Life is based in metro Perth, but visits to country areas can be arranged.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Tom the Kids’ OT

Tom Burchfield

Mobile - NOR/SOR

: 0423989791

Tom the Kids’ OT is a mobile OT practice that specialises in working with primarily school-aged children. We work with both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, collaborating with families to support goals at school, home and in the community. We are particularly passionate about executive functioning and how this impacts daily living skills and school performance. Services include intervention, training and assessment - including DCD, Motor Dysgraphia, SCSA handwriting and standard assessments. We adopt a neuro-affirming, strength-based approach. Private and self/plan managed NDIS accepted.

Balance to Bloom

Isabelle Nash

PO Box 867, Innaloo WA 6918

: 0492 126 778

Website: https://www.balancetobloom.com.au

Balance to Bloom offers holistic and inclusive occupational therapy services for children 2-21 and their families across the Perth Region. We believe in providing trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming supports and solution that will work for your child and family in everyday settings. Balance to Bloom has therapists with additional training to support children with complex trauma, autistic children and families, LGBTQIA+, working with teens and more.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism

Dyslexia Speld Foundation

Sarah Evans

10 Broome Street South Perth WA 6151

: 92172500

Website: http://www.dsf.net.au

The Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation (DSF) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services for individuals with persistent learning difficulties and disorders. As part of its range of clinical services, DSF offers comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for individuals identified with general fine motor, gross motor, visual motor, handwriting and/or coordination difficulties. Assessments include a report with detailed recommendations for remediation and accommodation. Please note that we do not offer ongoing therapy at present.

Ace Therapy Services

Fraser Clarke, Leesa Moran, Jijoe K Iykara

Stirling - Unit 9, 49 Cedric Street; Rockingham - Unit 11, 5 Goddard Street

: Stirling 0427 670 368 or Rockingham 0439 350 668

Website: https://acetherapy.com.au/

Ace Therapy provides therapy services throughout Perth, we have offices in - Stirling and Rockingham. We are passionate about helping children to improve their skills while also having fun We offer Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physiotherapy for children. Our team of therapists are selected for their experience and skills providing therapy and working with people to achieve the best outcomes.

  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Strive and Thrive Therapy

Mobile service

: 0400628868

Website: https://striveandthrivetherapy.com.au

Strive and Thrive Therapy is a mobile occupational therapy assessment service. We visit homes and schools in the Perth Metro area. We currently offer a range of assessments including a general developmental assessment, sensory profile assessment, functional capacity assessment, and autism diagnostic assessment (allied health component only, alongside a partnering speech pathology service). We are able to assess children privately or using NDIS funding (given funds are self-managed or plan-managed). Note that autism diagnostic assessments are not able to be funded by NDIS.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism

AIM Therapy for Children

Jasmine Fong, Emma Lessing, Candice Thomas, Rinda Strydom, Thuy Anh McGrath, Shannon Jakovcevic

1b/228 Cambridge Street, Wembley WA 6014 1/101 Winton Rd, Joondalup WA 6027 8/83 Catalano Circuit Canning Vale WA 6155 2 Waldron Boulevard, Mandurah WA 6210

: 08 61508339 or 08 93003544

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.aimtherapy.com.au

At AIM Therapy we are passionate about helping children to improve their skills while also having fun! We offer Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and Physiotherapy for children. Our main premises are located in Perth including Wembley, Joondalup and Canning Vale, all providing multidisciplinary services. Our secondary premises are located in Rockingham and Mandurah, all providing Occupational Therapy services. We also provide home and school visits, ask us if we can come to you.

  • Registered for Better Access to Mental Health
  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

OT to Your Door

Susanne Parker

P.O Box 817 Scarborough 6922

: 0481 590 089

Website: http://ottoyourdoor.com.au/

Susanne has over 20 years of experience as an OT working with children and can provide OT services in the comfort and convenience of your home. School appointments can also be arranged after the initial home visit. For children aged 2 -12 years and their families. Providing services within a 30 km radius of the Scarborough office. Telehealth services are also available. Providing support where children are experiencing difficulties with fine motor skills, handwriting, coordination, sensory processing/ emotional regulation, visual perception, and independence in daily activities.

RCOT Pty Ltd

Reid Chester

2/71 Leach Hwy, Willagee WA 6156

: 0431443828 or 0433476830

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.rcot.net.au

RCOT prides itself on family, client centred practice, communication and support beyond the funds a family/child have available to them, we value diversity and equality within the community. Supporting children from the age of 4 and young adults within the disability and LGBTQ+ communities, with substantial experience in helping those with ASD, PDA, GDD, Tourette’s, Neurological Dysfunction Disorder, Down Syndrome, Gender Identity and Mental Health support.

  • Registered for Better Access to Mental Health
  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Lil Peeps OT for Kids

Berry Johnston, Gemma Webb, Justine Morgan, Amanda Bell

18 Harmony Ave Atwell WA

: 0431 925 276

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.lil-peeps.com.au

Lil Peeps OT for Kids is a mobile OT service providing high quality therapy for children, their families and schools. Services are provided at the child's home or within their school or day care setting. Services include assessment and intervention, as well as family and school based consultation. Areas of specialty include handwriting, self regulation and sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, visual perception, school based participation and executive functioning. Registered for private health funds and medicare. Able to support self managed NDIS and plan managed participants.

Perth Occupational Therapy

Camilla Holt

763 Canning Highway Applecross 6153 21/127 Herdsman Parade Wembley 6014

: 0468737848

Website: https://perthoccupationaltherapy.com.au/

Camilla Holt at Perth OT has clinics based in Applecross and Wembley. Her areas of expertise include handwriting and literacy. Camilla has over 20 years experience in assessing and treating children and young people (ages 4-18) with a variety of conditions, including joint hypermobility, and how it affects hand function. Personalised assessment and treatment are provided using a functional, skills based approach with a primary focus on educational outcomes.

Country

Freshwater Therapy Services

Kirsty Whitehouse

Unit 2/45 Station Road Margaret River WA 6285

: (08)97476006

Website: http://www.freshwatertherapy.com.au

Located in the beautiful Margaret River Region, Freshwater Therapy Services is a developmental occupational therapy service for young people ages 0-18yrs. We have a warm and welcoming space with a small team of dedicated, experienced therapists in a well-resourced clinic. We focus on helping young people to build connections, support their development, and participate in the things that are important to them in a creative, fun and caring environment. We want families to feel respected, supported and cared for.

Balance to Bloom

Isabelle Nash

PO Box 867, Innaloo WA 6918

: 0492 126 778

Website: https://www.balancetobloom.com.au

Balance to Bloom offers holistic and inclusive occupational therapy services for children 2-21 and their families across the Perth Region. We believe in providing trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming supports and solution that will work for your child and family in everyday settings. Balance to Bloom has therapists with additional training to support children with complex trauma, autistic children and families, LGBTQIA+, working with teens and more.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism

Thrive Together Therapy

Aileen Mathyssen

Tom Price & Paraburdoo, WA 6754

: 0450230507

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: https://thrivetogethertherapy.au

Thrive Together Therapy is a strengths focused Allied Health therapy service, based in Paraburdoo, Western Australia. We support children, young people and their families to thrive, offering Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology services. We provide therapy support to kids and their families in building confidence, enhancing communication, and fostering independence — all through fun, engaging and neuroaffirming approaches. We service Paraburdoo, Tom Price and surrounding communities.

Equip for Life

Fiona Kemp

West Leederville WA 6007

: 0412 901 754

Equip for Life is a private OT service providing a range of service to families that have a child with a disability, particularly those with complex or multiple disabilities. Services are provided within the home, school, day care or other relevant settings. Services can include: direct intervention, one off consultations, programme development, recreation options and programmes, equipment prescription, home modifications, staff training. Services are available for people of all ages and disabilities. Equip for Life is based in metro Perth, but visits to country areas can be arranged.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

AIM Therapy for Children

Jasmine Fong, Emma Lessing, Candice Thomas, Rinda Strydom, Thuy Anh McGrath, Shannon Jakovcevic

1b/228 Cambridge Street, Wembley WA 6014 1/101 Winton Rd, Joondalup WA 6027 8/83 Catalano Circuit Canning Vale WA 6155 2 Waldron Boulevard, Mandurah WA 6210

: 08 61508339 or 08 93003544

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.aimtherapy.com.au

At AIM Therapy we are passionate about helping children to improve their skills while also having fun! We offer Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and Physiotherapy for children. Our main premises are located in Perth including Wembley, Joondalup and Canning Vale, all providing multidisciplinary services. Our secondary premises are located in Rockingham and Mandurah, all providing Occupational Therapy services. We also provide home and school visits, ask us if we can come to you.

  • Registered for Better Access to Mental Health
  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

OT to Your Door

Susanne Parker

P.O Box 817 Scarborough 6922

: 0481 590 089

Website: http://ottoyourdoor.com.au/

Susanne has over 20 years of experience as an OT working with children and can provide OT services in the comfort and convenience of your home. School appointments can also be arranged after the initial home visit. For children aged 2 -12 years and their families. Providing services within a 30 km radius of the Scarborough office. Telehealth services are also available. Providing support where children are experiencing difficulties with fine motor skills, handwriting, coordination, sensory processing/ emotional regulation, visual perception, and independence in daily activities.

Potential Therapy Services for Children

Hollie Rogan, Emily Warmington, Courtney Belstead

unit 3/30 Burler Drive VASSE Western Australia 6280

: (08)9754 3061 or 0431108400

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.potentialtherapyservices.com.au

Potential Therapy Services for Children is a Paediatric multidisciplinary allied health service in the South West. Our OT's work with children in areas incl. sensory processing/emotion regulation, attention and concentration, motor skills, visual perceptual skills, play, social competencies, feeding. We utilise a number of specialised programmes incl. Social Thinking Curriculum, S.O.S Approach to Feeding, DIR Floortime. We work from a client and family centred model with a focus on function in our clinic/sensory gym, at home, school or in the community. We are a registered NDIS Provider

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Updated: 17.08.2025