Nicholas Burton

Meet Nicholas

Occupational Therapist

(Across The Lifespan - Neuroaffirming )

Great match for:

  • NDIS participants requiring Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs)
  • Individuals needing SIL assessments and supporting reports
  • Participants wanting support with independence and daily living skills
  • Children, adults, and older individuals needing practical OT support
  • Individuals requiring assistive technology or home modification recommendations
  • Families looking for a highly organised and outcome-focused Occupational Therapist

Looking for an Occupational Therapist who is highly organised, practical, and passionate about helping participants access the right supports? Nicholas is a fantastic fit.

Nicholas is a detail-driven and compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience across paediatrics, aged care, and the NDIS. He supports individuals across the lifespan to build independence, improve everyday functioning, and work toward meaningful goals with therapy that is structured, practical, and tailored to the individual.

Nicholas has extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing:

  • Functional independence challenges
  • Daily living and self-care difficulties
  • Motor skill and coordination difficulties
  • Social confidence and participation challenges
  • Capacity-building and routine development needs
  • Physical and age-related functional decline
  • Psychosocial and disability-related support needs
  • Environmental and accessibility challenges
  • SIL and supported accommodation needs

Nicholas supports participants using:

  • Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs)
  • Supported Independent Living (SIL) reports
  • Assistive Technology (AT) recommendations
  • Home modification assessments
  • Functional rehabilitation approaches
  • Daily routine and independence-building strategies
  • Goal-focused therapy interventions
  • Structured and strengths-based support approaches

Nicholas has a strong passion for detailed assessment work and thorough documentation, helping participants access the funding, supports, and accommodations they need to improve their quality of life and independence. His love for FCA and SIL reporting ensures participants receive comprehensive, well-structured recommendations that genuinely reflect their needs and goals.

He also has a keen interest in assistive technology and home modifications, ensuring participants’ environments are supportive, functional, and set up for success — whether at home, in the workplace, or within the community.

With experience supporting individuals across all stages of life, Nicholas understands that everyone’s goals, challenges, and support needs are unique. Known for his problem-solving skills, organisation, and calm approach, he helps make therapy feel clear, achievable, and empowering for the people he works with.

Nicholas is the kind of Occupational Therapist who combines structure and professionalism with genuine care — helping participants feel supported, capable, and confident in moving toward greater independence.

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Psychologist & Behavioural Support Practitioner

Shannon Wrigley
Complex Behaviours Across The Life Span

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