AHPRA-registered OTs supporting the functional impact of mental health on daily routines, work, self-care and community participation.
Mental health conditions can affect how we manage daily routines, care for ourselves, engage with work, maintain relationships and participate in the community. Our mobile OTs work with adults to support the functional skills affected by mental health challenges, visiting you at home or in the community settings where those skills are actually needed. We take a practical, person-centred approach, and work alongside your psychiatrist, psychologist and GP.
You'll speak with one of our AHPRA-registered OTs.
We usually call back within one business day.
Mental health OT for adults across four states
Mental health OT is a distinct discipline. We don't treat the condition itself, that's the role of your psychiatrist, psychologist or GP. Our focus is on the everyday functional impact of mental health: the routines that fall apart, the energy that isn't there, the work or study you've pulled back from, the basic self-care that got hard. Our OTs work with you in the environments where those things actually happen, and we build plans that hold up on harder days, not just the good ones.
When motivation is low or energy is inconsistent, daily routines become fragile. Your OT helps rebuild routines that hold up in better and harder weeks, so the essentials get done without willpower being the only thing keeping them going.
Depression, anxiety, PTSD and many mental health conditions come with fatigue that doesn't respond to rest in the usual way. Your OT introduces pacing strategies, activity scheduling and energy-mapping so the important things get done when you have capacity.
OT is one of the few disciplines focused specifically on participation. Whether that's returning to work after a breakdown, restarting study, or reconnecting with social and community activities, your OT assesses what's getting in the way and builds a graded plan.
Sensory overwhelm plays a real role in anxiety, PTSD and autistic mental health presentations. Your OT can identify sensory triggers in your environment and build regulation strategies (movement, pressure, rhythm, quiet spaces) that work where you live, not just in a clinic.
When mental health drops, the basics go first: eating regularly, showering, sleep hygiene, household management, keeping on top of admin. Your OT works through the mechanics without judgement, breaking tasks down to what's achievable right now.
OT is one part of a mental health support network. With your consent, we liaise with your psychiatrist, psychologist, GP and case manager so you're not repeating your story, your supports stay aligned, and everyone is working on the same goals.
If you're in crisis or need urgent support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000. OT supports the longer functional work that sits alongside acute mental health care, not in place of it.
Whether NDIS, aged care, DVA or private, the admin can feel complicated. We handle the paperwork and explain the funding options in plain English so you can focus on the person, not the process.
Phone (07) 3477 9366 or drop your details in the form. Our intake team usually responds within one business day. We'll ask about age, goals, funding and where you're based.
We pair you with an AHPRA-registered OT experienced in your context: paediatric, adult, older adult, rehab or reports. You know who's coming, and why they're the right fit.
Your OT visits you at home, at school, at work or in the community. We build a personalised plan, document progress, and coordinate with your supports, GP or support coordinator.
Our Occupational Therapists are AHPRA-registered, supported by OT assistants, a psychologist, a speech pathologist and a warm admin team who'll be your first point of contact. Small enough to know your name, big enough to match you with someone whose experience fits your goals.
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AHPRA-registered
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AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
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AHPRA-registered
Psychologist
AHPRA-registered
Speech Pathologist
SPA Certified Practising
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Under OT supervision
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Under OT supervision
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Under OT supervision
Speech Therapy Assistant
Under SPA supervision
Client Intake Coordinator
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Tell us your preferences: gender, language, cultural background, clinical experience. We'll match you with a clinician who fits.
We can't list fixed prices publicly. What you pay depends on your funding stream, the service, and your location. But every Astrad client gets the same three things, in writing, before any visit is booked.
Request a written quoteEvery client gets a clear written quote setting out session rates, expected travel time and any reports, before we schedule a single visit.
For NDIS participants we bill within the limits set out in the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. No surprises at invoice time.
Travel and non-face-to-face time are always quoted in writing, at the rates allowed for your funding stream. What you see is what you pay.
Our Occupational Therapists travel to you. At home, at school, at work or in the community. We cover metro and many regional areas across Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. Not sure if we reach your postcode? Ask us. We usually confirm within one business day.
Check availabilityBrisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Toowoomba
Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong, Newcastle
Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat
Hobart, Launceston, Devonport
Can't see your question? Call us and we'll answer it directly.
OT for mental health focuses on the functional impact of the condition, specifically how it affects daily activities, self-care, work, study, relationships and community participation. Our OTs do not treat the mental health condition itself, but they work on supporting the skills and structures that mental health challenges can erode: daily routines, sleep habits, meal preparation, personal hygiene, time management, social engagement and work readiness.
Psychologists and psychiatrists work on the mental health condition through therapy or medication management. OTs work on the functional consequences of that condition in everyday life. The roles are complementary and our OTs often work alongside your existing mental health team rather than replacing them.
Yes. Our OTs work with adults managing the functional impact of a range of conditions including anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum conditions and personality disorders. Our role is functional, not diagnostic, and we work within the scope of AHPRA-registered OT practice.
For mental health OT, in-home visits are often clinically more effective and practically more accessible. For someone managing depression or severe anxiety, getting to a clinic can itself be a major barrier. Working with you at home means we can assess and support the real environment where daily functioning is either working or breaking down.
NDIS (self- and plan-managed) is available for participants whose mental health condition constitutes a permanent disability and has functional impacts. DVA covers eligible veterans, including those with PTSD and other service-related mental health conditions. Private health insurance (extras cover) may contribute depending on your fund. Medicare does not routinely cover OT sessions, but a GP-initiated Chronic Disease Management plan may provide a limited Medicare contribution for eligible clients.
You do not need a referral to contact us directly. However, if you are accessing Medicare-subsidised sessions via a Chronic Disease Management plan, your GP will need to prepare the plan and referral. For NDIS, no referral is needed. We'll confirm the right pathway for your situation when you call.
Sessions vary depending on your goals but might include: developing or restoring a daily routine, working on self-care tasks, practising strategies for managing energy or motivation, supporting re-engagement with work or study, or gradual exposure to community activities. Sessions are practical and goal-directed. Your OT will discuss what areas matter most to you and build a plan from there.
Our mobile OTs support adults managing the functional impact of mental health challenges through NDIS, DVA and private funding. We visit you at home and in the community across QLD, NSW, VIC and TAS, working alongside your existing mental health team. Call us or request a callback.
We usually call back within one business day.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Brisbane time
