What do I offer?

Occupational Therapy with a focus on wellbeing, self-management and meaningful activity, supporting adults to live well with chronic physical illnesses and various types of neurodivergence.

Individual sessions, groups and workshops providing support around things like: meaningful activity and interests, roles and routines, getting clear on values, problem solving and troubleshooting existing strategies, learning new tools for supporting wellbeing and self-management, developing sensory strategies, self-advocacy, community connection, mindfulness, self-compassion, sleep, movement - or anything else you’d like to focus on!

Who am I?

Kia ora, ko Rebecca taku ingoa. I'm a multiply neurodivergent Occupational Therapist/Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau with lived experience of chronic illnesses. I was born in Nelson and have lived in many places in New Zealand. I have also lived in Australia and Thailand.

Who are you?

An adult with chronic illness or mental health challenges who is wanting to make some changes to make life more meaningful and manageable and wants to work in a collaborative way with someone who understands the complexity of managing multiple conditions.

Where are services available?

Golden Bay, New Zealand - for in person sessions and workshops.

All over New Zealand and Australia - for online occupational therapy services.

All over the world - for online groups, workshops and mentoring.

Why work with me?

• I bring a unique perspective to this work, being both a qualified health professional and a person with lived experience of chronic illness and neurodivergence.

• I am non-judgemental, compassionate and supportive, and understand the complexity of living with and managing multiple conditions.

• I am truly passionate about supporting other people to improve their wellbeing and live meaningful lives, while also holding space for the tough stuff that comes up.