DIRECTOR | Occupational Therapist
Steph is the Director of The Nurtured OT, a Mum of 2 young girls, and a passionate paediatric and maternal health Occupational Therapist.
She brings a deeply compassionate, gentle and relational approach to her work — recognising that regulation, connection and development don’t happen in isolation. She believes in meeting families where they are, honouring each child’s and parents unique nervous system, and creating practical, nurturing supports that feel achievable in real life.
She brings a gentle, relational approach that honours the whole person — whether that’s a child learning to navigate their world or a parent finding their rhythm in motherhood.
Steph’s work weaves together the lenses of sensory processing, attachment, regulation, and attunement, recognising that every nervous system has its own rhythm. She aims to create a space where families feel safe, seen, and supported.
Steph works with parents (for parent consults), mothers (for maternal health services) and with children (for early intervention services), along with running many of the groups and workshops The Nurtured OT have to offer. She is also runs our paediatric sleep program.
Steph holds a Bachelors Degree in Science (Occupational Therapy) and is a certified Paediatric and Sleep Practitioner, a Circle of Security™ Facilitator and has completed her Level 1 EMDR training. She has also completed numerous clinical trainings and workshops in areas including trauma, sensory processing, regulation, childhood development, attachment and mental health since finishing university.
Steph holds her Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA, is a member of OT Australia, and has a valid First Aid certificate, Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance.
Meet Steph
Occupational Therapist
Laura is a paediatric Occupational Therapist and a Mum of 2 little boys.
She is passionate about working with families collaboratively to develop goals and strategies that are tailored to them, because no two families are the same.
Laura has worked in paediatrics in the private practice space for just over 5 years, with experience in supporting children in their home, school, daycare or in the therapy office to achieve their goals, whilst also supporting parents understanding and knowledge.
She aims to approach therapy in a neuro affirming way to support children to feel empowered in all aspects of their therapy. She finds joy in seeing children comfortable, engaged and meaningfully involved at home, school and the wider community.
Laura holds a Bachelors Degree in Science (Occupational Therapy) with Honours and has completed post-graduate training in Interoception, Emotional Regulation and Trauma Informed Practice.
Laura holds her Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA and has a valid First Aid certificate, Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance.
Laura currently works on a Thursday and Friday, between our Byford and Baldivis locations.
Meet Laura
Allied Health Assistant
Holly is our Therapy Assistant, and is currently studying Occupational Therapy at Curtin University. She has a passion for working in the paediatric space and is continually looking to upskill her knowledge..
Holly receives ongoing mentoring and support from her senior therapists on the team, and is keen to pursue further professional development in the paediatric area in the near future.
She loves engaging children in therapy sessions through fun games and activities, and is very creative with making exciting new resources to use during sessions!
Holly has a valid First Aid certificate, Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance.
Holly currently works on a Monday and Tuesday at our Byford location.
Meet Holly
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