Abbie

Meet Abbie

Newcastle based Occupational Therapist

(Great with Adults)

Great match for:

  • Children, adolescents, adults, and older individuals needing Occupational Therapy support
  • Neurodivergent individuals wanting a warm and highly approachable therapist
  • Families looking for a compassionate OT who genuinely loves working with all walks of life
  • Participants requiring Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and NDIS reports
  • Individuals needing support with emotional regulation, independence, and daily living skills
  • Participants looking for weekend Occupational Therapy appointments

Looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with weekend availability who is warm, approachable, and genuinely passionate about helping people from all walks of life? Abbie is an incredible fit.

Abbie is a compassionate and highly dedicated Occupational Therapist with experience across paediatrics, rehabilitation, hospital, and NDIS settings. She supports individuals across the lifespan and is passionate about helping people build confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in everyday life through practical, person-centred therapy.

Known for her approachable nature, strong communication skills, and genuine care for others, Abbie creates a supportive environment where participants feel comfortable, understood, and empowered throughout their therapy journey.

Abbie has extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Functional independence challenges
  • School participation and developmental difficulties
  • Psychosocial and mental health presentations
  • Neurological and rehabilitation needs
  • Daily living and self-care challenges
  • Capacity-building and community participation needs
  • Physical and functional support needs across the lifespan

Abbie supports participants using:

  • Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs)
  • Capacity-building interventions
  • Neuroaffirming and strengths-based approaches
  • Emotional regulation supports
  • Functional rehabilitation strategies
  • Goal-focused Occupational Therapy interventions
  • Collaborative family-centred therapy
  • Assistive Technology recommendations
  • Detailed clinical report writing and NDIS documentation

Abbie has strong experience working collaboratively with participants, families, support coordinators, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver therapy that is meaningful, practical, and tailored to each individual’s goals and lifestyle. She is also highly experienced in completing comprehensive clinical documentation and NDIS reports, including Functional Capacity Assessments, progress reports, assistive technology recommendations, and supporting evidence for funding reviews.

Her experience spans paediatric therapy, occupational rehabilitation, hospital settings, and community-based Occupational Therapy, giving her a well-rounded understanding of participant needs across all stages of life.

What truly stands out about Abbie is her passion for working with people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Whether supporting a child to engage more confidently at school, assisting an adult to build independence, or helping families navigate the NDIS, Abbie brings warmth, enthusiasm, professionalism, and genuine compassion into every interaction.

Abbie is available for weekend appointments, helping provide flexible support options for individuals and families needing therapy outside standard weekday hours.

Abbie is the kind of Occupational Therapist who makes people feel supported not just clinically, but personally – helping participants and families feel heard, empowered, and confident every step of the way.

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Rebekah
Kind, Compassionate & Proactive
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Psychologist & Behavioural Support Practitioner

Shannon Wrigley
Complex Behaviours Across The Life Span

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