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They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA

They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being

Occupational Therapist, MA (they, them)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
370 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
Let's Connect (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
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) 9111 5377

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Northside Clinic

370 St Georges Road

Fitzroy North, VIC 3068

(03) 9111 5377
Therapy Sessions Online Mon-Wed. & On site at Trans Space Mon & Wed 9.30-7pm. Admin Friday 9.30pm-3.30pm. Practice closed Thurs, Sat & Sun.
$220 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Northside Clinic

370 St Georges Road

Fitzroy North, VIC 3068

(03) 9111 5377
Therapy Sessions Online Mon-Wed. & On site at Trans Space Mon & Wed 9.30-7pm. Admin Friday 9.30pm-3.30pm. Practice closed Thurs, Sat & Sun.
$220 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $220
  • Couple Sessions $220
  • Pay by 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.
or call with questions - (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
"
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.
or call with questions - (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA

Qualifications

    Occupational Therapist: Abby Draper

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Accredited Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Abby Draper
  • In Practice for 15 Years
  • 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
  • Masters in Occupational Therapy, Masters, Graduated 2011
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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
or call with questions - (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
"
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
or call with questions - (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • 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.
or call with questions - (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
"
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.
or call with questions - (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA

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 Mother
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

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 Mother
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

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.
or call with questions - (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
"
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.
or call with questions - (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA

Location

Primary Location

Northside Clinic

370 St Georges Road

Fitzroy North, VIC 3068

(03) 9111 5377
"
Therapy Sessions Online Mon-Wed. & On site at Trans Space Mon & Wed 9.30-7pm. Admin Friday 9.30pm-3.30pm. Practice closed Thurs, Sat & Sun.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA
"
Therapy Sessions Online Mon-Wed. & On site at Trans Space Mon & Wed 9.30-7pm. Admin Friday 9.30pm-3.30pm. Practice closed Thurs, Sat & Sun.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 9111 5377
Photo of Abby Draper - They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being, MA, Occupational Therapist
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being
Occupational Therapist, MA