About Us

Rachel

Rachel is a dedicated paediatric occupational therapist with a strong passion for early intervention, using a relationship-focused, play-based approach to support the development and well-being of young children. She believes in a neurodiversity-affirming practice, recognising and fostering each child’s individual strengths and needs within the context of a positive and supportive therapeutic relationship. Rachel has extensive experience working with children across a broad spectrum of neurodivergent and developmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chromosomal disorders, global developmental delay, and intellectual impairment.

Rachel has recently embarked on her PhD journey in paediatric feeding disorders, with a focus on improving the overall care and therapeutic approaches for children with feeding difficulties. Her research seeks to enhance practices, promote better outcomes, and contribute to the development of more effective and holistic interventions for children and families facing feeding challenges.

Specialist training and expertise:

Sequential-Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding
Circle of Security Parenting Program
Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based (DIR) Floortime
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Outside of the clinic, Rachel enjoys spending time at the beach, walking dog, going on hikes and will be the first to admit she has a serious weakness for donuts.

Alex

Alex is a paediatric occupational therapist with a strong background in neurorehabilitation and a commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice. Originally trained in the UK, she now supports children, young adults, and families through the NDIS across developmental and neurological presentations, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and complex trauma.

She takes a holistic, person-centred approach to support emotional regulation, sensory integration, and daily living skills. Alex values authentic relationships and works collaboratively with families to build confidence, connection, and meaningful participation. With a special interest in emotional regulation and sensory processing, she blends structured assessment with playful, child-led approaches and champions early intervention alongside caregivers and educators.

Specialist training and expertise:

Sensory Profiling and Integration
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches
Emotional Regulation and Executive Functioning
Daily Living and School Readiness Skills
Functional Capacity Assessments
Parent Education and Collaborative Goal Setting

Outside of the clinic, Alex enjoys strength training, running, and coastal walks, often using these routines to support her own wellbeing and mindfulness. She loves exploring new places, and believes that joy, play, and connection are essential to both life and therapy.

Charlotte

Charlotte is a paediatric occupational therapist who is passionate about supporting children and their families throughout their developmental journey. She completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) on the Sunshine Coast, giving her a strong connection to and understanding of the local community.

Charlotte works collaboratively with children and families to support skill development across everyday activities, including play, self-care, learning, and social participation. She takes a family-centred, strengths-based approach, tailoring therapy to each child’s unique needs and interests. Her areas of focus include building confidence and independence, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, and sensory processing, always aiming to create meaningful and functional outcomes that support participation in daily life.

Charlotte values authentic relationships and believes that therapy is most effective when it is engaging, supportive, and child-led. She is excited to build strong connections with the children and families at Peaches and to support them in working towards their individual goals.

Outside of work, Charlotte loves staying active through fitness and coastal walks. She enjoys creating content, spending time with friends and family, and discovering new healthy recipes. Charlotte values movement as an important part of overall wellbeing and believes that joy, connection, and balance are essential in both everyday life and therapeutic practice- bringing this positive, holistic mindset into her work with children and families.

Emily

Emily is an Allied Health Assistant and Administrator who is currently in her third year of studying Occupational Therapy at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Emily is passionate about supporting children with neurological conditions. This includes promoting motor development, enhancing sensory processing, and utilising play-based interventions to improve cognitive function. In Emily‘s free time, she enjoys adventuring and exploring new places, going to the gym, catching up with friends and family, and baking.

Peaches

Peaches’ calm and gentle nature provides emotional support for children alongside encouraging social reciprocity and helps increase children’s participation in activities. Peaches is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs Australia.

Peaches’ favourite spot is at the beach where he loves to play fetch and dig in the sand. He also loves to play with and carry soft, squeaky toys (or anything else he can get his mouth around to carry).