Sophie is a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with over 14 years of clinical experience in mental health and community wellbeing. She works with Adults in the mental health space. Her approach is centred around empowering individuals to build on their existing strengths and live meaningful, independent lives—rather than focusing solely on impairments. Sophie is committed to delivering patient-centred care, working collaboratively with participants to help them achieve their personal goals in everyday living.
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.
She brings a warm, calm presence to her work and is especially skilled at building trust with individuals experiencing complex mental health challenges. In the NDIS community setting, Sophie applies her expertise to help participants engage more confidently in daily life, access community supports, and build routines that enhance wellbeing.
Areas of Clinical Specialty:
- Mental health recovery and psychosocial disability
- Functional assessment and support planning
- Perinatal mental health
- Trauma-informed practice and emotional distress
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Community re-engagement and social participation
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy – University of the West of England (First Class Honours). Completion date June 2011
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Geography with Architectural Design – University of Derby. Completion June 2002
- Ongoing statutory, clinical, and leadership training in both Australian and UK healthcare settings
Sophie’s therapeutic approach is respectful, inclusive, and grounded in evidence-based occupational therapy. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and capable—and about co-creating solutions that support long-term functional outcomes in community living.