Peninsula Community Physiotherapy

12/10/2025

Post 5 of 5 – Building Connection and Confidence
Connection is essential for wellbeing — but it isn’t always easy.
Sophie supports people to develop social and communication skills, build confidence, and strengthen their sense of self.
She also works with families to better understand mental health conditions and advocates for the needs of people living with psychosocial disabilities.
💬 “Recovery looks different for everyone. My role is to help people find what feels meaningful and achievable for them.” – Sophie

10/10/2025

Post 4 of 5 – Environment and Sensory Support
Ever felt that certain sounds, lights, or spaces make you feel “off”?
Sophie works with people to adjust their sensory and physical environments to reduce stress and overwhelm — especially for those with sensory sensitivities.
🕯️ This might mean small changes at home, like softer lighting, creating quiet zones, or adjusting textures and sounds that affect comfort and focus.
Your environment can be a powerful tool in supporting mental wellbeing.

09/10/2025

Post 3 of 5 – Routines that Support Wellbeing
Our daily habits shape how we feel. Sophie helps people build healthy routines that support mental health — from improving sleep hygiene to structuring meaningful daily activities.
💡 Occupational therapy isn’t just about what you do, but how it supports your sense of purpose and balance.
A consistent routine can reduce anxiety, boost motivation, and make everyday life feel more manageable.

09/10/2025

Post 2 of 5 – Managing Emotions and Stress
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally flat?
As a Mental Health OT, Sophie helps people learn practical coping strategies — like mindfulness, grounding techniques, and sensory modulation — to manage emotions, stress, and anxiety day-to-day.
These are tools that empower people to navigate life’s challenges with more confidence and calm.
✨ Tip from Sophie: “You don’t have to control your emotions — just understand them. That’s where real change starts.”

08/10/2025

Post 1 of 5 – What does a Mental Health OT do?
👋 Meet Sophie, our Mental Health Occupational Therapist.
She supports people living with a range of psychosocial conditions including anxiety, depression, psychosis, PTSD, alcohol and other drug use disorder, and neurodivergence such as ADHD, sensory processing differences, and autism.
Sophie works alongside people to explore what’s most important to them — and the barriers that make daily life harder. Together, they find practical, evidence-based ways to improve wellbeing and function.
💬 Got a question about how OT can support your mental health journey? Comment, email, or call us!

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18/08/2025

Steph has experience in acute and subacute hospital settings, providing cognitive, physical, and daily living assessments, interventions, and support. Passionate about helping individuals maximise their independence and enhance their quality of life, she has embraced community occupational therapy, working across the NDIS and My Aged Care, as well as assisting with AT funding applications, wheelchair and equipment prescription.

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16/08/2025

Taylor has experience conducting functional and cognitive assessments, rehabilitation planning, and equipment prescription to ensure safe and effective discharge planning. Managing a small caseload in community mental health, he helps clients access support networks, assistive equipment, and therapeutic programs to facilitate long-term well-being.

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14/08/2025

After completing his Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Damian spent several years working as a Disability Support Worker and Allied Health Assistant, where he gained frontline experience supporting children and young people with complex developmental, behavioural, and physical needs. This foundation has given Damian a deep understanding of the day-to-day realities faced by families navigating disability, and informs his practical, collaborative, and empathetic approach to therapy. Damian has focused
exclusively on working with
children and adolescents aged
1–18 years across a wide
range of developmental
presentations.

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or
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25/07/2025

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Jake is a physiotherapist with experience working across neurological rehabilitation, paediatrics, and aged care. He has worked in both hospital and community settings, providing tailored therapy to support mobility, independence, and overall well-being for clients of all ages.

24/07/2025

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Emily is an experienced occupational therapist with a strong background in functional capacity assessments, complex home modifications, and assistive technology (AT) applications. She has worked across acute, sub-acute, and community settings, providing tailored occupational therapy solutions to improve independence and quality of life for her clients.

24/07/2025

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Sophie is a Therapist with 14 Years of experience. Sophie has worked across a wide range of mental health settings, both in Australia and the UK, including acute mental health, perinatal mental health, criminal justice, tertiary education, and adult mental health. Her leadership and clinical supervision roles have equipped her with deep insight into service delivery, evidence-based practice, and trauma-informed care.

-Extensive experience in Public Mental Health
-Strength Focused
-Complex Mental Health