MEET THE TEAM

Conor is a psychologist with five years of clinical experience and a recent transition into private practice. He previously worked as a school psychologist, supporting children of all ages, as well as their families and school staff, to promote positive learning and wellbeing outcomes. In this role, he provided a range of psychological interventions and conducted both psychometric and behavioural assessments.

Conor is particularly interested in the power of restorative and positive relationships in therapy. He draws on evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to support his clients in developing insight, resilience, and meaningful change. Before completing his postgraduate training, Conor worked as a youth worker with young people experiencing complex and at-risk circumstances, an experience that continues to inform his empathetic and strengths-based approach.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) – University of Wollongong

Master of Professional Psychology (School Psychology) – University of Wollongong

Available: Monday–Friday

Luci is an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of practice in the Illawarra and South Coast region. She supports NDIS participants (late teens to adults), focusing on enhancing independence, participation, and quality of life through evidence-based, personalised interventions. Her expertise lies in complex disability, including physical, neurological, cognitive, intellectual, and psychosocial conditions.

Luci provides a comprehensive range of Occupational Therapy services tailored to the needs of NDIS participants. Her work includes Functional Capacity Assessments, Assistive Technology (AT) prescription - from low-cost daily living aids to complex, customised equipment—minor home modifications, and capacity-building therapy focused on individual goals. She also conducts sensory assessments and interventions, Home and Living assessments (SDA/SIL), and manual handling assessments with corresponding care plans. Luci is experienced in working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to support clients with complex needs.

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Erin is a passionate and dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist who strives to support children in developing the skills they need to thrive in their everyday lives. She has experience working with children across a range of developmental areas, including sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, and daily living skills. She enjoys creating fun, play-based sessions that motivate children to build confidence and independence in their abilities. Erin loves connecting with children and their families to ensure therapy strategies extend beyond the clinic and into everyday life. 

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Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shelby is a compassionate and dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a passion to helping children reach their fullest potential in all areas of development. She has experience working with children with a wide range of diagnoses, providing evidence-based interventions tailored to each child’s unique strength and needs from early childhood through to adolescence. She brings warmth, creativity, and expertise to therapy, to create fun and meaningful sessions and utilises a family-centred and play-based approach to empower children to build confidence, independence, and engagement in everyday activities. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, ACU

Available: Monday to Friday 

Aanya is a dedicated Speech Pathologist who is passionate about supporting people of all ages experiencing communication difficulties. Within her current role, she has gained clinical experience in clinic-based, educational, community, and healthcare settings, across the practice areas of speech, language, fluency, voice, literacy and pragmatics. Aanya enjoys creating evidence-based therapy sessions that are engaging and creatively tailored to each individual’s goals, and she values collaborating with families, caregivers, and other professionals to support meaningful and lasting positive outcomes for her clients. Driven by her commitment to lifelong learning, Aanya continues to expand her skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality care and make a positive impact in her clients’ lives.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Available: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Laura is the Wollongong Manager and a passionate Occupational Therapist with a strong desire to help children and their families to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. She is skilled in supporting children with their overall physical development, self-care independence, social / play skills, sensory integration and emotional regulation. Laura conducts ongoing therapy sessions within the clinic, home and school environments. Laura also has extensive skills in Functional Capacity Assessments, Complex case management and Assistive Technology prescription. She has prescribed a range of paediatric equipment including wheelchairs, indoor seating, shower commodes, adjustable beds, pressure care mattresses and sleep systems. Laura adopts a family-centred, neuro-affirming approach in order to celebrate the individual’s strengths, provide parent coaching and support. These principles are utilised to support skill acquisition across all occupations & environments thus supporting her clients to achieve their goals. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Western Sydney University)

Available:  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & every 2nd Tuesday 

Tahlia is a qualified Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. She has a strong passion for working with children and their families to help them make meaningful progress toward the goals that matter most to them.

Using a client-centred approach, Tahlia supports children in developing skills across a range of areas, including self-care, emotional regulation, and sensory processing management, among many others. Her service delivery is guided by evidence-based strategies and a commitment to best practice, ensuring every child feels supported, confident, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Available:

Monday - Friday