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Confident Occupational Therapists. Empowered Parents. Flourishing Children.
Hello, I'm Joanna.
I’m an Occupational Therapist with almost thirty years of clinical experience. My family is neurodivergent, so I truly understand what it’s like to navigate therapy and paediatrician appointments, school related anxiety, mental health challenges, juggling the needs of multiple family members, burnout, and a system that can feel exhausting.
With my children now young adults and teens, I have the benefit of perspective—I can see what really mattered, what was truly helpful, and what wasn't. Along the way, there were lighthouses of support: professionals and connections who guided, encouraged, and empowered our family. Those experiences shape the way I work today.
I am an experienced Occupational Therapy Supervisor, having worked in multi-disciplinary organisations, private practice, and as an external supervisor for therapists across Australia. I am committed to providing high-quality supervision, by engaging in supervision-specific training and ongoing supervision for myself. I also convene an Australian online peer support group for Occupational Therapy Supervisors and maintain a small private practice caseload in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
My hope is that by building the confidence of the parents and therapists who support children, I can help create strong “teams around the child.” Together, we can support children and families in ways that truly suit their neurodivergent needs, making therapy meaningful, sustainable, and empowering for everyone involved.
Shift Your Practice. Strengthen Your Impact. Work ALONGSIDE Parents.
The ALONGSIDE Framework Mentorship is a transformational professional experience for paediatric occupational therapists who want to fundamentally shift how they work with parents and families.
Drawing on over 25+ years of paediatric OT practice, supervision and personal parenting experience, the programme supports therapists to move beyond strategies and scripts, toward confident, relational, neurodiversity-affirming practice that feels ethical, sustainable, and effective.
Joanna invites OTs into a 1:1 mentorship where clinical reasoning, professional identity, and everyday practice are reshaped.
Participants are supported to develop a clear, embodied way of working alongside parents—reducing burnout, increasing impact, and strengthening occupation-focused therapy across early childhood through to adolescence.
Supervision and Tools for Confidence and Competence.
With over 25 years of experience as a paediatric OT, I offer professional 1:1 and small group supervision for Occupational Therapists as well as a range of practical tools and resources.
I’m an experienced OT supervisor, known for my friendly, considered approach, depth of knowledge and ability to navigate complex clinical situations. I create a safe, supportive space where supervisees feel seen and heard, helping them grow in confidence and skill.
My supervision blends neurodiversity-affirming practice and coaching approaches, with a focus on partnering effectively with parents and children.
Contact
Joanna is located in NSW, Australia. She works Mondays-Thursdays.
She is a member of the Bidgee OT Collective.