3a/352 South Street O’Connor WA 6163 | (08) 93376460
3a/352 South Street O’Connor WA 6163 | (08) 93376460
At Next Wave Therapy, our mental health occupational therapy service is delivered by our principal occupational therapist, Sasha Wray and Senior Mental Health OT Annabel Poulsen.
Together, they have many years of experience delivering mental health OT to people who are overwhelmed with their lives and need assistance to overcome one or more personal challenges.
Depending on your needs, Sasha and Annabel will help you deal with stress and strong emotions, cope with grief and loss, improve your social skills, develop independent living skills, self confidence or manage your day-to-day tasks.
| Service | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation | 60 min | $220 |
| Follow-up Consultation | 60 min | $220 |
| Follow-up Consultation | 45 min | $180 |
| Follow-up Consultation | 30 min | $120 |
Our mental health occupational therapists provide therapy for those struggling with mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety and depression to understand their situation, improve coping skills and enhance quality of life.
Our services include:
When emotional challenges, stress, or trauma are affecting your wellbeing — or when pain has started to impact your mental health — it’s time to seek support that understands both mind and body.
At Next Wave Therapy in Fremantle, our psychological therapy services provide professional, personalised care to help you manage mental health concerns, develop practical coping strategies, and improve your overall quality of life.
Many people experience anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms alongside chronic pain or injury. Standard therapy often treats these separately — but our integrated model ensures both the emotional and physical aspects of your health are supported.
Our therapy can help with:
Our mental health occupational therapists provide therapy for people with complex and chronic pain.
Mental health OT is well indicated to address factors which contribute to pain persisting such as stress, anxiety, sleep disorder, depression, trauma and low self esteem.
Mental health OT for chronic pain is delivered in person in the clinic, via telehealth or at home.
Our highly trained, skilled and experienced occupational therapists also provide occupational therapy for adults or adolescents struggling with stress, anxiety or depression.
Therapy is delivered on an individual basis and is designed based on a persons needs.
Occupational therapy can have a significant positive impact on an individual’s ability to live a meaningful life, at home, work or in leisure pursuits.
At Next Wave Therapy, our mental health occupational therapy (OT) is designed to support individuals experiencing:
Our OT services aim to help you:
We’re here to empower you to live a fulfilling and independent life, while managing daily challenges with confidence.
practical tools that help you feel better now — while building the resilience to face future challenges.
Key benefits include:
Yes, both Sasha and Annabel are registered providers of Medicare’s BAMH initiative.
If you need urgent support out of office hours, you can contact any of the below:
Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or non-attendance are billed at 50% of the consult fee and do not qualify for a rebate.
A doctor’s referral is generally not required unless your condition is associated with Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Injury, Veterans Affairs, or a Medicare Mental Health Care plan. In most cases, you can directly schedule an appointment since all our physiotherapists are primary contact practitioners capable of providing comprehensive care without a referral.
To access occupational therapy services through Medicare, you must have a referral from your GP under the Chronic Disease Management Plan (EPC) or a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). This plan is necessary for Medicare coverage when seeing an occupational therapist. For more information on eligibility and how to claim, refer to our schedule of fees explaining how Medicare can be used for occupational therapy.
As a person seeking healthcare in WA, you have the right to access, safety, respect, partnership, information, privacy, and the ability to provide feedback. For more detailed information on your rights, review the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights.
We prioritise your privacy. Our strict privacy policy ensures the confidentiality of your personal information, using it solely for your healthcare. If you have any privacy concerns or questions, please reach out, and we’ll address them promptly. Your trust is crucial to us. Review our privacy policy here.
No referral is necessary, but you may choose to see your GP for a mental health care plan which can offer Medicare rebates.
Our therapists work as part of a multidisciplinary clinic, meaning your care can be integrated with physical rehab, occupational therapy, and naturopathy for a complete approach.
Yes — our therapists are experienced in trauma-informed care, providing a safe, supportive space for recovery.
Yes, we provide both in-person and online therapy sessions for flexibility and accessibility.
