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They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being

Occupational Therapist, MA (they, them)

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Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
Available both in-person and online
370 St Georges Road Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent and TGS Affirmative Practice (Allies Welcome!) is client centred, culturally inclusive, recovery and strengths based and trauma informed. We provide a non judgemental calm/alert environment to enhance emotional, physical and psychological safety. Increasing your 'Window of Tolerance' to be more present, regulate your emotions and your capacity to process, reflect and communicate yourself during Therapy.
We offer a variety of Psychological and Positive Behaviour Therapies- ACT; CBT; DBT; Schema Informed Care; Sensory Modulation, Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Somatic Interventions. To support Emotional regulation, Executive functioning, effective Communication and Positive Behaviour Activation and Meaningful occupation and improved Mental Health & Well-Being.
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being celebrate uniqueness and diversity and recognise the intersectionality faced by individuals with different abilities, bodies, diagnoses, gender expressions, races, spiritualities and sexualities.
Take the first step to help. Call or They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being now - (03) 5272 7790

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Northside Clinic

370 St Georges Road

Fitzroy North, VIC 3068 map

(03) 5272 7790
Website
Mondays & Tuesdays 9:30am to 5:00pm (Northside Clinic). Wednesday & Thursdays 9:30am to 1:30pm (Telehealth)
$230 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (03) 5272 7790
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Northside Clinic

370 St Georges Road

Fitzroy North, VIC 3068 map

(03) 5272 7790
Website
Mondays & Tuesdays 9:30am to 5:00pm (Northside Clinic). Wednesday & Thursdays 9:30am to 1:30pm (Telehealth)
$230 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $230
  • Couple Sessions $230

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Australian Unity
  • Bupa
  • Defence Health
  • GMHBA
  • Medibank Private
  • Medicare Rebates
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We take payments on the day of your Session. You can pay via Debit or Credit onsite, automatic payments through Halaxy (Austomatic Medicare Rebate), via BPAY or into our They/Them/Us Business Account.
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
or call with questions - (03) 5272 7790
"
We take payments on the day of your Session. You can pay via Debit or Credit onsite, automatic payments through Halaxy (Austomatic Medicare Rebate), via BPAY or into our They/Them/Us Business Account.
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
or call with questions - (03) 5272 7790

Qualifications

    Occupational Therapist: Abby Draper

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Accredited Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Abby Draper
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Masters in Occupational Therapy, Masters, Graduated 2011
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Occupational Therapy Australia Endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist Full Membership / 2018
  • Degree/Diploma from Victoria University in Arts/Psychology (BA Psych.) Bachelor of Arts-Psychology / 2005
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Abby is an accredited OTA Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Medicare BAMHS Psychological Therapies and Psycho-Education Provider. I have worked as an Accredited Occupational Therapist and Mental Health Clinician for 14 years and have trained in ACT, CBT, CRM, DBT, Schema & Sensory Modulation
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
or call with questions - (03) 5272 7790
"
Abby is an accredited OTA Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Medicare BAMHS Psychological Therapies and Psycho-Education Provider. I have worked as an Accredited Occupational Therapist and Mental Health Clinician for 14 years and have trained in ACT, CBT, CRM, DBT, Schema & Sensory Modulation
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
or call with questions - (03) 5272 7790

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Psychosis
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Client centred, tailored Treatment Planning based on the Client's needs identified during Initial Assessment. Sensory Modulation and Psycho-Therapeutic Interventions to enhance psychological safety, increase self awareness, improve Executive Functioning, Emotional and Behavioural Regulation, Communication & engaging in daily routines- Self-Care, home, life-admin, community and social engagement.
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
or call with questions - (03) 5272 7790
"
Client centred, tailored Treatment Planning based on the Client's needs identified during Initial Assessment. Sensory Modulation and Psycho-Therapeutic Interventions to enhance psychological safety, increase self awareness, improve Executive Functioning, Emotional and Behavioural Regulation, Communication & engaging in daily routines- Self-Care, home, life-admin, community and social engagement.
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
or call with questions - (03) 5272 7790

Endorsement

Creating Wellbeing Melbourne
Creating Wellbeing Melbourne
PsychotherapistMAPACFA
Abby is a highly skilled Mental Health Occupational Therapist, possessing a wealth of knowledge and experience. They are committed to offering support to neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ people.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • LGBTQIA+ Trans and Gender Affirming Practice
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Sensory Modulation
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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One or a combination of evidence based therapeutic interventions are implemented with the aim to improve our clients cognitive, emotional, functional, occupational, physical, social and spiritual well-being and overall quality of life.
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
or call with questions - (03) 5272 7790
"
One or a combination of evidence based therapeutic interventions are implemented with the aim to improve our clients cognitive, emotional, functional, occupational, physical, social and spiritual well-being and overall quality of life.
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
or call with questions - (03) 5272 7790

Location

Primary Location

Northside Clinic

370 St Georges Road

Fitzroy North, VIC 3068

(03) 5272 7790
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Mondays & Tuesdays 9:30am to 5:00pm (Northside Clinic). Wednesday & Thursdays 9:30am to 1:30pm (Telehealth)
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 5272 7790
"
Mondays & Tuesdays 9:30am to 5:00pm (Northside Clinic). Wednesday & Thursdays 9:30am to 1:30pm (Telehealth)
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, Occupational Therapist, MA
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 5272 7790