Life isn't always designed with neurodivergent people in mind. Alongside my professional experience as an Occupational Therapist, I understand the questions, relief, grief and self-discovery that can accompany recognising or receiving a late neurodivergence diagnosis.
Many adults spend years wondering why everyday life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else. Some have recently received an Autism or ADHD diagnosis. Others are beginning to explore whether neurodivergence may explain lifelong experiences. Many are simply exhausted from trying to keep up.
If you've spent years feeling "too much", "too sensitive" or like you're constantly working harder than everyone else just to get through the day, you're not alone.
At Whale Shark Therapy Services, I provide neurodiversity-affirming Occupational Therapy for adults across Perth. Together, we'll explore how your brain works, build on your strengths, and develop practical strategies that support the life you want to live, not the life you feel you "should" be living.
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Many adults delay seeking support because they feel that someone else needs it more, or because they've managed to get by for years.
But surviving isn't the same as thriving.
You don't need to wait until you're completely burnt out, receive a diagnosis, or reach a crisis point before asking for support.
Occupational Therapy isn't about changing who you are or teaching you to fit into a world that wasn't designed for your brain.
It's about understanding yourself, recognising your strengths, reducing barriers, and finding ways to participate in everyday life that feel sustainable and authentic.
For every person, those activities look different. Therapy begins by understanding what matters most to you.
For adults, this may include:
Therapy is collaborative, individualised and guided by your goals, not by assumptions about what your life should look like.
Many adults seek Occupational Therapy because they:
You don't need a diagnosis to benefit from Occupational Therapy.
My approach to Occupational Therapy is coaching- and counselling-informed, grounded in neurodiversity-affirming practice.
Rather than focusing on "fixing" behaviours or teaching people to mask, we take time to understand:
Therapy is built on curiosity rather than judgement.
Together, we'll develop practical strategies that work with your brain, your strengths and the life you want to build.
I believe the best outcomes happen when people feel understood, not when they feel pressured to become someone they're not.
Depending on your goals, therapy may include support with:
No two people are the same, so therapy is always individualised.
Body doubling is a concept developed within the neurodivergent community.
It involves another person being present while you complete a task that feels difficult to start or finish.
Many people find that simply having someone alongside them improves motivation, focus and accountability.
Where appropriate, body doubling can be incorporated into Occupational Therapy sessions to support:
Sometimes, having someone quietly alongside you is all that's needed to get started. Body doubling isn't about someone doing the task for you. It's about creating the conditions that make getting started feel more achievable.
Many Autistic and ADHD adults experience sensory differences that influence everyday life, often without realising just how much energy they're spending managing them.
A sensory assessment explores how your sensory preferences and sensitivities may be affecting areas such as:
Following the assessment, I provide practical, personalised recommendations that may include environmental modifications, sensory regulation strategies and supports tailored to your individual sensory profile.
For some people, sitting across from someone in a clinic can feel formal or confronting.
Walk-and-talk therapy combines Occupational Therapy with gentle movement in an outdoor environment.
Many adults find that walking side-by-side makes conversations feel more natural and less pressured. Gentle movement can also support emotional regulation, problem-solving and clearer thinking.
Walk-and-talk therapy may be particularly helpful if you:
Appointments are always tailored to your comfort, goals and abilities.
Many neurodivergent adults work incredibly hard simply to keep up with workplace expectations.
Sometimes small changes can make a significant difference.
I can work with you to identify practical workplace accommodations that support your wellbeing, productivity and long-term sustainability.
Recommendations may include:
The goal is to reduce unnecessary barriers so you can work in a way that is sustainable, productive and authentic to you.
Every person brings a unique story, set of experiences and goals.
Our first appointment is about getting to know you.
Together, we'll explore what's working well, what's feeling difficult, and what you would like life to look like moving forward.
There is no pressure to have everything figured out.
Therapy is collaborative, flexible and guided by what feels most important to you.
Seeking support isn't about changing who you are.
It's about understanding yourself more deeply, building on your strengths, and creating a life that works for you.
Whether you've recently received a diagnosis, are exploring neurodivergence for the first time, or simply want everyday life to feel more manageable, I'd love to support you.
If you're unsure whether Occupational Therapy is the right fit, please get in touch. I'm always happy to answer your questions.
You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. We can figure it out together.
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