Women's Occupational Therapy Services
Women's Health Occupational Therapy
I work intuitively and responsively to consider holistically the physical body, daily routines, environment, mental health and sensory needs. Together, we explore what is getting in the way, use hands on external support if indicated and collaboratively develop practical strategies that fit into everyday life.
Occupational therapy support for women's health may include:
- Guidance with bladder and bowel concerns
- Support for pregnancy and postpartum changes
- Preparing for birth
- Education to assist with menstrual cycle empowerment
- Scar tissue remediation
- Gentle strategies for pelvic pain and discomfort
- Support with intimacy and sexual wellbeing
- Ways to support rest, movement and participation in what matters most
- Guidance to reconnect to your body
A women's health occupational therapist considers the holistic impacts including your body, psychosocial, nervous system, physical and social environment and wellbeing. Together, we focus on gentle, practical strategies that help you do the things that matter most to you.
My aim is to create a safe, respectful, and supportive space where women feel heard and cared for. Each session is guided by your goals and your pace.
Motherhood
Motherhood is so different for everyone. It can be one of the most challenging roles we take on. As an occupational therapist, I can provide guidance on supports, strategies and the transition into your motherhood role.
How we could work together:
- Ergonomics, for example, feeding positions to reduce the impact of awkward postures motherhood can often bring
- Matrescence, the profound transformation which comes with becoming a mother
- Energy conservation, managing the demands of motherhood whilst being sleep deprived and recovering from birth
- Strategies to assist with managing the mental load
- Planning your support needs
- Nervous system regulation
- How to incorporate your own self-care into your family routine, and this is about more than just basic necessities (although they are important too)
- Recovery from c-section with an occupation focus (I am a belly birth mum so have lived experience)
- Support for mental health
- Support for neurodivergence in motherhood
Get in contact to discuss how I can help you in your motherhood journey.
Sensory Processing
Life is full of sensory experiences – touch, sound, mess, movement – and for many women, these sensations can feel overwhelming, exhausting or even distressing. If you're feeling on edge or worn out by daily routines, sensory processing may be playing a role.
An occupational therapist can work with you to:
- Understand your roles and the occupations you want, need or are expected to do
- Identify your sensory preferences and triggers
- Develop personalised tools and strategies to reduce feelings of overwhelm and promote regulation
- Create realistic routines and spaces that work for your sensory system and daily occupations
- There are gentle, practical ways to support your wellbeing and it starts with understanding your sensory needs.