Animal-assisted Occupational Therapy for Neurodivergent Youth

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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.

Sessions may also include my therapy dog, Flicka the Border Collie.

MEET FLICKA

Flicka, my Border Collie, has now completed her level two therapy dog training. She’s playful, soulful, and already brings a calming presence to our sessions. She loves fetch (especially with her Mike Wazowski toy), trips to the forest, and long naps in her cosy nook.

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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.

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)

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