Our Services

Occupational Therapy

Our Paediatric Occupational Therapists focus on the fundamental skills children need to participate fully in their world—their "occupations." This goes beyond just handwriting or fine motor skills; we look at the whole child and celebrate who they are as a individual.

Our OT sessions are play-based and built on a neurodiversity-affirming foundation, helping children develop crucial sensory processing, emotional regulation, and self-care independence.

Whether your child struggles with attention, social challenges, gross motor coordination, or managing big emotions, our team provide tailored strategies to help them feel safe, confident, and competent at home, at school, and in the community.

Getting Started: Our Intake and Appointment Process

If you are interested in Occupational Therapy, please complete an intake form online (linked below) to be placed onto our waitlist.

Our administration team will then look at our OT schedules and, when a place becomes available, they will get in touch with you to discuss if you still require support and the specific day/time we have available.

The therapeutic process begins with two important appointments:

Initial Appointment (Parents/Carers Only): This initial meeting is with the parents/carers only. This dedicated time allows you to speak freely about your child, share detailed history, and discuss any concerns or challenges without the child present.

Second Appointment (Child Introduction): This is when your child will attend the clinic for the first time and meet their OT.

We encourage parents/carers to be present in the clinic and involved when the OT advises is appropriate. This involvement allows for a seamless transition and ensures you can confidently continue our approaches in your own space.

Group Programs

We provide school term & holiday group programs to allow children to experience different things within the community and to continue to support local businesses in the area.

Groups are OT led and are an incredibly powerful therapeutic setting. Our specialised, interest-based programs—like School Readiness, Junkyard Rascals, and holiday camps—are designed by our clinicians to help children build social confidence, friendship skills, and collaborative play in a fun, natural environment.

By working alongside peers with similar profiles, they learn how to manage frustration, navigate social cues, and practice self-regulation strategies in real-time, all while engaging in meaningful and memorable activities.

Groups are led by an OT and are divided by age to maximise peer connection.

Next Steps for Groups

To register your interest in one of our groups programs, please complete an online intake form. Our Groups Coordinator will then assess your child's needs and age and allocate them accordingly if we have a place available. They will then get in touch with you to confirm your place and provide further information.

If you have any questions about the Groups Programs please feel free to get in touch with our Groups Coordinator via email [email protected]

Speech Pathology

Our Speech Pathologist is passionate about helping children find their voice and connect with the world around them.

Our Speech Pathologist empowers children to communicate effectively, build strong social relationships, and engage successfully in learning. We work on a wide range of skills, including speaking clarity, language comprehension, social communication, and literacy skills. Our approach is respectful and child-led; we meet your child where they are to build functional communication skills through play. Whether your child is struggling with expressive language, understanding instructions, or needs support with complex social interactions, our Speech Pathologists provide the tools they need to connect their inner world with the world around them.

Getting Started: Our Intake and Appointment Process

If you are interested in Speech Pathology services, please complete an intake form online (linked below) to be placed onto our waitlist.

Our administration team will then look at our Speech Pathologist schedules and, when a place becomes available, they will get in touch with you to discuss if you still require support and the specific day/time we have available.

The therapeutic process begins with two important appointments:

First Appointment (Parents/Carers Only): This initial meeting is with the parents/carers only. This dedicated time allows you to speak freely about your child, share detailed history, and discuss any concerns or challenges without the child present.

Second Appointment (Child Introduction): This is when your child will attend the clinic for the first time and meet their Speech Pathologist.

We encourage parents/carers to be present in the clinic and involved when the Speech Pathologist advises is appropriate. This involvement allows for a seamless transition and ensures you can confidently continue our approaches in your own space.

Psychology

Our Child and Adolescent Psychology services offer a safe and supportive space for young people and their families to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges.

Our Paediatric Psychologist offer compassionate, practical support for children and families navigating complex emotional and behavioural challenges. We provide a safe space for children to explore big feelings, build emotional resilience, and develop effective coping strategies. Working closely with parents, we address areas such as anxiety, stress management, building self-esteem, navigating family change, and managing challenging behaviours.

Our focus is on providing a holistic, strengths-based approach that supports the entire family unit to foster a calm, supportive, and understanding home environment.

Getting Started: Our Intake and Appointment Process

If you are interested in Psychology services, please complete an intake form online (linked below) to be placed onto our waitlist.

Our administration team will then look at our Psychologist schedules and, when a place becomes available, they will get in touch with you to discuss if you still require support and the specific day/time we have available.

The therapeutic process begins with two important appointments:

First Appointment (Parents/Carers Only): This initial meeting is with the parents/carers only. This dedicated time allows you to speak freely about your child, share detailed history, and discuss any concerns or challenges without the child present. 

Second Appointment (Child Introduction): This is when your child will attend the clinic for the first time and meet their Psychologist.

We encourage parents/carers to be present in the clinic and involved when the Psychologist advises is appropriate. This involvement allows for a seamless transition and ensures you can confidently continue our approaches in your own space.

Psychometric Assessments

Our Child and Adolescent Psychologist provides comprehensive formal Psychometric Assessments to gain clarity on your child's cognitive profile, learning style, and developmental needs. Assessments are a valuable tool for understanding areas such as learning difficulties, developmental delays, and behavioural concerns. This detailed, evidence-based process culminates in a comprehensive report and feedback session, providing definitive guidance and recommendations for school support, therapeutic intervention, and NDIS purposes.

Next Steps for Psychometric Assessments

If you are interested in booking a formal psychological assessment, please complete a form online (linked below) to be placed onto our waitlist.

Our administration team will then look at our Psychology assessment schedules and, when a place becomes available, they will get in touch with you to discuss your needs and outline the next steps for beginning the process.

Education Therapy

Our qualified Education Therapist provides a unique, gentle, and supportive space where children and teens can explore their emotions, tell their stories, and make sense of their inner world – often without needing to find the 'right' words.

Discover the transformative power of self-expression and educational therapy at Sense Therapies. Our art therapy trained educator provides a unique, gentle, and supportive space where children and teens can come as they are, and be themselves. A space where they can they play an active role in their own therapy plan and achieve their goals in a way that is meaningful to them.

Educational Therapy is broad and individualised and the work Educators do can be quite varied. At Sense Therapies, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and understood just as they are. We take the time to get to know you, tailoring therapy to your child’s unique strengths, interests, and goals. Using creative-based modalities, therapy is provided in environments where your child feels most comfortable— in our clinic, at home or out in the community. We work closely with families and allied health professionals to ensure support feels connected, flexible, and holistic.

Our approach is person-centred and collaborative—designed to help your child thrive in ways that feel natural, empowering, and truly their own.

For younger children, our educator uses play-based, creative and interest-led activities to make learning and skill development fun and engaging. For older children and teens, we focus on building independence, confidence, and meaningful participation through age-appropriate and personal interest-based approaches that support growth and self-expression.

Through this flexible, child-led model, young people can deepen self-awareness, develop emotional language, build on their strengths, and expand their capabilities—growing in confidence, resilience, and key life skills.

This approach is particularly beneficial for our neurodivergent clients, offering a calm, non-judgemental environment that fosters self-esteem and embraces their natural ways of thinking, processing and expressing.

Getting Started: Our Intake and Appointment Process

If you are interested in Educational Therapy, please complete an intake form online (linked below) to be placed onto our waitlist.

Our administration team will then look at our Educational Therapy schedules and, when a place becomes available, they will get in touch with you to discuss if you still require support and the specific day/time we have available.

The therapeutic process begins with two important appointments:

First Appointment (Parents/Carers Only): This initial meeting is with the parents/carers only. This dedicated time allows you to speak freely about your child, share detailed history, and discuss any learning concerns or challenges without the child present.

Second Appointment (Child Introduction): This is when your child will attend the clinic for the first time and meet their Educational Therapist.

We encourage parents/carers to be present in the clinic and involved when the Educational Therapist advises is appropriate. This involvement allows for a seamless transition and ensures you can confidently continue our approaches in your own space at home.

Occupational Therapy: Berry & Kiama

We are excited to announce that we will be offering individual Occupational Therapy services in the Berry & Kiama region. This includes home & school visits and within the community.

To better serve the Southern Illawarra and Shoalhaven communities, we offer specialised mobile Occupational Therapy services for families in the Berry and Kiama regions. This brings the convenience and expertise of Sense Therapies directly to your child's natural environment (home, school, daycare or in the community). Our OTs provide the same neurodiversity-affirming, play-based approach as our clinic, focusing on sensory processing, emotional regulation, and functional skills, delivered where your child feels most comfortable.

Getting Started: Our Intake and Appointment Process

If you are interested in mobile OT services in the Berry or Kiama region, please complete an intake form online (linked below) to be placed onto our waitlist.

Our administration team will then look at our mobile OT schedules and, when a place becomes available, they will get in touch with you to discuss if you still require support and the specific day/time we have available. This is also an opportunity to discuss where we will be completing the therapy sessions.

The therapeutic process begins with two important appointments:

First Appointment (Parents/Carers Only): This initial meeting is with the parents/carers only. This dedicated time allows you to speak freely about your child, share detailed history, and discuss any concerns or challenges without the child present.

Second Appointment (Child Introduction): This is when your child will attend their first session and meet their OT.

We encourage parents/carers to be present and involved when the OT advises is appropriate. This allows for a seamless transition and ensures you can confidently continue our approaches in your own space.

Sense in Schools

Our Sense in Schools program is designed to empower educators, support staff, and school leaders across daycares, pre-schools, primary schools, and high schools by providing OT-led training and strategies for building genuinely inclusive classrooms.

Teaching today is more complex than ever; classrooms are busier, and teachers are stretched balancing behaviour, curriculum, and emotional needs. Sense in Schools was specifically created to solve this challenge. Our evidence-informed training helps educators and schools understand the “why” behind challenging behaviour, which drastically reduces daily stress and builds calmer, more inclusive classrooms where every neurodivergent child can succeed.

We support and empower educators, support staff, and school leaders with practical, sustainable tools to create an environment where every student feels seen, safe, and ready to learn. For our local regions, the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, we offer in-person support including workshops and on-site coaching. For schools across Australia, the full program is accessible via our interactive app-based platform, allowing teams to complete the high-quality training online at their own pace.

Next Steps for Your School

If you are interested in discussing the Sense in Schools program for your team, please complete an enquiry form online via the button below. We will then get in touch with you to discuss the service option (in-person or online) that is best suited for your school's needs and location.

Sense Team Sports

Sense Rugby & Sense AFL gives kids a safe environment where experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapists work with Trained Rugby Players to help kids achieve success.

Sense Team Sports (combining Sense Rugby and Sense AFL) is our unique, OT-designed group program that helps neurodivergent children access the world of team sport and community participation. Led by our trained Occupational Therapists, this program is designed for children who struggle with the complex motor, social, and emotional demands of mainstream clubs. We focus on building core skills like emotional regulation, motor planning, social communication, and confidence in a supportive, fun, and inclusive sports environment, with the goal of successful transition into mainstream teams.

Next Steps for Sense Team Sports

To register your interest or locate a Sense Team Sports Provider near you head to the Sense Team Sports website (linked below) to find out more.