Occupational Therapy for Women & Mothers

Because how you feel, function and care for yourself matters.

How I can support you…

At my practice, I offer integrated occupational therapy support that can include both physical and mental health care. This might involve working together on things like:

  • Managing stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm

  • Supporting recovery after birth or injury

  • Rebuilding routines, roles, and identity through life transitions

  • Hands-on therapy for pelvic health or physical rehabilitation

  • Supporting nervous system regulation and body awareness

I provide services to women, mothers and parents to support;

  • Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or in the thick of early parenting, this support focuses on your emotional wellbeing, parent-infant connection, and support for co-occupations. We can explore how shared activities like feeding, soothing and play are built on mutual connection - and rebuilding these when they feel hard.

  • Becoming a mother changes everything — your identity, relationships, priorities, and even how you experience your body and time. This support offers space to explore and make sense of these changes, honouring the psychological and emotional shifts of matrescence.

    Together, we look at what has changed for you, what you want to hold onto, and what you may need to let go of. Using body-based practices, values clarification, and occupational therapy tools, we gently support the reconstruction of your identity, routines, and sense of self.

    You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of your matrescence story, more clarity about what matters now, and practical ways to move forward with self-compassion and confidence.

  • For sensory sensitive, neurodivergent women, mothers and parents

    This support is tailored for women and parents with sensory sensitivity, neurodivergence, or nervous system overwhelm — including those navigating ADHD, autism, or trauma. Together, we explore what helps you feel safe, settled, and resourced, and co-create strategies that work with (not against) your natural rhythms.

    We might work on regulating routines around sleep, meals, and transitions; creating sensory maps or sensory-informed birth/postpartum plans; or identifying patterns of shutdown, overload, or masking.

    You’ll leave with practical tools and deeper insight into your nervous system, so daily life feels more manageable, predictable, and attuned to you.

  • Utilising a range of sensory, trauma informed, emotional regulation and eating disorder approaches alongside HAES principles to help you reconnect with your body through meaningful activities, fostering healthier habits and self awareness.

  • Support for general movement, fatigue, sleep, continence, and intimate occupations — helping you reconnect with your body and feel more at ease in daily life. This includes care for pelvic pain, periods, perimenopause, and the physical impacts of life transitions. Grounded in trauma-informed pelvic health OT, this work supports comfort, connection, and confidence in your everyday.

  • Learn to tune into your child’s emotional needs while building your confidence as a parent. A powerful, evidence-based program focused on secure attachment and strengthening the caregiver-child bond.

    Dates for upcoming courses are available here

  • Understand how parenthood shifts your relationships — with yourself and your partner. Explore emotional safety, communication, and mutual care through this developmental relationship model.

Ready to take the next step?

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Fees & Funding Options available

Because I support the whole person—mind and body—there are a number of ways to access and fund your sessions depending on your needs and situation.

Not Sure What You’re Eligible For? It can feel a bit overwhelming working out how to fund your care—please don’t worry. I’m happy to talk you through your options in a way that makes sense for you. Just reach out, and we can figure it out together.

Here’s a breakdown of the most common options:

  • You can book directly without needing a referral. This gives you immediate access to support without needing to go through a GP.

    $194 per 50-60min session

  • Depending on your extras cover, you might recieve a rebate for Occupational Therapy sessions.

    • Each fund is different, so it’s best to check with your provider

  • If emotional or mental health support is your main concern, your GP or psychiatrist can create a Mental Health Care Plan:

    • Up to 10 sessions per year

    • Medicare rebate of $87.25 per session

    • You pay upfront ($194/hr + travel if applicable) and claim back the rebate

    If you have a GP Mental Health care plan please book here

  • For people with complex or ongoing health needs (mental or physical), your GP may prepare a Team Care Arrangement:

    • Up to 5 allied health sessions per year

    • Can be used for physical, mental, or combined OT support

    • Medicare rebate available is $61.20

    If you have a GP referral for a TCA please book here

  • If you’re an NDIS participant, and need support for Occupational Therapy, Assessment or documentation, please complete or have your Support Coordinator complete the Service Request form - we can then provide a quote/service agreement for a possible service.

    NDIS services are charged as per the relevant price guide - currently $193.99 per hour.

  • If you hold a Gold Card (or eligible White Card), you may be able to access fully funded occupational therapy:

    • Includes both mental health and physical health support

    • Referral from your GP or specialist is needed

    If you have a copy of your D904, please upload here and we will be in touch to make a booking.

  • If you have been injured at work, physically, psychologically, or both - you may be eligible for therapy under Workcover Queensland.

    • I can provide supports for Occupational Therapy services

    • Referral is required and approval from your case manager.

    Please have your case manager email us directly with a referral at support@hollieswanton.com.au

  • I believe everyone deserves access to meaningful care. I offer a limited number of places at a reduced fee for people experiencing financial stress.

    Let’s have a conversation if that’s you.

    For Perinatal and Infant Mental Health clients - Bulk billing services are available every Tuesday with Gidget Foundation. You will require a referral from your GP. You can request to book in directly with Hollie at the time of making your appointment.