About
Founder & Occupational Therapist
OT&U Founder Catharina, is an AHPRA board certified Occupational Therapist, a full member of Occupational Therapy Australia and a FIM Accredited practitioner.
Service Standard
Providing a standard of service aligned with our Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) and that of the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission.
Mission
To ensure people in our communities have the opportunity to access informed, quality and timely Occupational Therapy services.
To help individuals recover and improve occupational performance and function through neuro rehabilitation and creative pathways.
Home, work, social, community and leisure.
Approach
Holistic, inclusive, interactive, fun. Focused on goals, and based on strengths.
Experience, global rehabilitation guidelines, and clinical frameworks, delivered in context and through the Occupational lens – everything you do.
Person centred care and trauma informed practice principles are integral to our practice.
Values
Confidentiality, sensitivity, diversity, respect, and inclusion. 100%.
We value our profession.
Occupational therapy – is the only profession that considers the person, their environment and their life in context.
We are the experts in bringing it all together.
What to expect
Experience & Dedication
Measured by the years in clinical practice and informed by decades of diverse lived and life experiences. A winning combination informing the holistic scope of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation services.
Commitment
We are committed to helping people in regional and rural communities. We take the time to understand you, your goals, needs and the things that are important to you.
It’s about you!
Support
We are an integral allied health care service, a part of your support team. We support a holistic approach in clinical care and appreciate creativity in therapy. Helping you find the mindset, motivation and determination to achieve your therapy goals.
Transformation
We appreciate our role and how we can help others transform in life. We have seen the changes our clients go through – the ebb and flow of emotions, the hard work and the victories. The smallest of gains are all positive and celebrated!
Clients say…
“Your dedication, care and professionalism throughout the years is appreciated. We could not have succeeded at Tribunal without your expertise, patience, and excellent report”.
LinDee. (Kempsey)
“Thanks for taking the time to listen and understand my world. It’s great to be heard and not forgotten. Your knowledge and support helps me feel more confident about myself, thank you”.
Liz T. (Nambucca Heads)
“Living with PTSD has taken much of my life. You have given me hope; you didn’t judge me and now I have the tools I need to help me start living again. Forever grateful”.
Gillian (Gold Coast)
“I want to acknowledge how thorough, professional and kind you were in your home visit. The session was very valuable and helpful (our communication patterns and recognition of the barriers faced)”.
F.J.D (Perth)
“The help you gave us is appreciated. We waited for a long time for someone to help us and we are very glad that you could help and put us in contact with the right services”.
Ian C. (Coffs Harbour)
“We really appreciate you supporting clients in our region. We look forward to working with you again in 2026”.