Animal-assisted Occupational Therapy for Neurodivergent Youth

WELCOME

Hi, I’m Tahli 👋—an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist and the founder of Free to be OT.

I support children, teens, and young adults through neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based therapy. Some sessions also include my therapy dog-in-training, Flicka the Border Collie.

MEET FLICKA

Flicka, my Border Collie, is currently completing her therapy dog training. She’s playful, soulful, and already brings a calming presence to the farm. She loves fetch (especially with her Mike Wazowski toy), trips to the forest, and long naps in her cosy nook.

Therapy Partner-in-Training

In therapy, she helps bring laughter, comfort, and motivation—and reminds us that everyone has their own ways of feeling calm and safe.

SERVICES

Home Visits & community sessions

Individual sessions in your familiar environments, exploring the most authentic you.

Animal-Assisted OT (Panton Hill Farm)

Playful and engaging sessions incorporating therapy animals to build confidence, regulation, and connection.

Practical support, collaboration, and advocacy in real-world settings to ensure consistency where it matters most.

SCHOOL & Workplace SUPPORT

Accessible support in the comfort of your own home, no matter where you’re located. (15+)

Telehealth appointments

Children (5+)
Adolescents
Young Adults

WHO WE WORK WITH

Autism, ADHD & other neurodivergence
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Hypermobility/EDS, POTS & co-occurring conditions
LGBTQIA+ support
Internalised presentations (“quiet” or “no problem” kids who are often overlooked)