Senior Occupational Therapist

Angela is an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 20 years supporting children, adults, and families across community, clinical, and early intervention settings. She has expertise in regulation, sensory processing, functional participation, and everyday routines, supporting people of all ages to thrive at home, at work, and in the community.

Angela is known for her warm, compassionate approach and works collaboratively with individuals and families to build confidence, identify strengths, and develop practical strategies. She has a special interest in women’s health across the lifespan, including perinatal mental health, and in supporting adults and children with developmental differences through strengths-based, goal-focused care.

Capacity: Angela has upcoming capacity across the Perth Metro area.

Soofia has experience working within the NDIS, supporting individuals with a wide range of physical and cognitive needs, including intellectual disabilities, ADHD, and mental health conditions.

Soofia is passionate about providing the highest quality, person-centred support and is committed to ensuring her clients gain the most from their therapy sessions. She values building genuine, collaborative relationships and supporting individuals to achieve meaningful goals that enhance their independence and quality of life.

Outside of work, Soofia enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, connecting with nature through hiking, and unwinding through baking.

Capacity: Soofia has immediate capacity for female clients across Perth Metro.

Occupational Therapist

Nyajima has experience working within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and has worked with both children and adults. She has supported individuals with a wide range of diagnoses, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and intellectual disabilities, as well as adults facing complex mental health challenges.

Nyajima completed her Occupational Therapy training at Edith Cowan University. She is a dedicated Occupational Therapist, passionate about providing client-centred care and empowering her clients to live as independently as possible.

Nyajima has developed a special interest in mental health occupational therapy, chronic pain management, and assistive technology assessments. 

Capacity: Jima has limited capacity for North of the River.

Occupational Therapist

Claire has a passion for learning more about the quirks of the human brain, including understanding the experiences of neurodiverse folks. She practices from a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed lens, which she is constantly working to develop. She aims to be flexible and adapt her approach to the individuals she works with wherever possible.

Claire enjoys advocating for her participants when required and supporting them to dream big with their goals. She has experience providing skill-building and documentation to participants with a range of neurodiverse presentations, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

When she's not working, you can usually find Claire drawing, figure skating, video gaming, spending time with her dog Gypsy, or immersed in a table-top roleplaying game with friends.

Capacity: Claire is currently at capacity for South of the River

Occupational Therapist & Co-Founder

Seb has worked in disability since 2007, when he graduated as an occupational therapist. He also holds a degree in Behavioural Science, and has taught Occupational Therapy in the area of disability to students at ECU.

Seb is comfortable working directly across a dining table with an adult as well as on the floor with young kids and their parents. He works with people of all ages. Seb enjoys meeting diverse people, understanding their motivations, and working with their support teams to find effective solutions.

Capacity: Seb is currently at capacity.

Co-Director & Client Experience

Rhys takes his background in support work, and support coordination and ministry and applies his person-centred entered approach to client engagement and experience.

When you come on board with us for Occupational Therapy, Rhys will most likely be the first person you hear from. He’ll find out about your goals and availability and assist in booking in your first meeting with your OT.

Despite his busy professional life, Rhys remains grounded in his family values and cherishes quality time with his young family.