ATOT
Mental Health Occupational Therapy Service in Naarm
ATOT is a well respected provider of Mental Health Occupational Therapy services in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
ATOT offers a range of services to support individuals with working towards their goals, capacity building and increasing meaning in one's life.
We are a Trauma aware, Neuroaffirming and evidenced based service. ATOT is focused on providing a trusting space for you to explore what's meaningful and develop skills to nurture your mind, body and spirit.
Providing capacity building, psychological and sensory focused services face to face or Telehealth in the Melbourne area. Or Telehealth for those living in rural regions via NDIS.
ATOT acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional custodians of the lands and water of the Kulin Nation; on whose country we live and work. We pay respect to their culture and elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to cultivating inclusive environments and relationships. ATOT respects, values and includes people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
ABOUT US
Alissa Terlich is our Founder and Occupational Therapist working in Mental Health based in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.
She has 20 years experience working in public and private Mental Health services in both Australia and the UK.
Alissa enjoys working collaboratively with adults (20 - 65 years) to empower individuals with making sense of their own experience and exploring recovery focused skill building. Alissa has extensive experience with Sensory Modulation and believes in the strength of the mind/body/spirit connection and using our bodies to build resilience.
Alissa is an accredited Occupational Therapist with the regulation body, AHPRA.
She has Medicare Better Access to Mental Health outcomes (BAMH) endorsement.
Outside of work, Alissa enjoys sunshine, beach swims and travelling with her young family.
Alissa works with individuals residing in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.
Marieke Kersten, Occupational Therapist servicing the Western suburbs of Melbourne.
Kath Zammit, Occupational Therapist servicing the Central and Northern suburbs of Melbourne.
Bios to come!
WHAT TO EXPECT
ATOT offers an individualised and practical approach towards understanding a person's challenges and the impact of these on their ability to do what's important in their daily life.
Occupational Therapy is skills focused, using meaningful activities and environmental adaptations to enhance participation in life.
The initial consultation is an opportunity to begin to develop a trusting working relationship and when ready, set goals and collaborate on a plan moving forward.
Transparency with recommendations for evidence based interventions is offered in addition to regular evaluation of a person's progress in a collaborative, respectful and recovery focused way.
'In order to change, people need to become aware of their sensations and the way that their bodies interact with the world around them. Physical self awareness is the first step in releasing the tyranny of the past'
Bessel van der Kolk
Author of The Body Keeps the Score
SERVICES
Services offered include:
Functional Capacity Assessment
Sensory Assessment
Skill building with taking care of oneself (Self Care), meaningful contribution (Productivity) and participating in enjoyable activities (Leisure)
Supporting community connection and community access
Routine development
Building healthy relationships
Sensory Diet individualised plans
Emotional regulation
Vocational and pre-vocational support
Stress management and Distress tolerance training
Recommendation of Assistive Technology to support pursuit of goals
NDIS Plan review reports
Therapy modalities used:
Sensory Modulation
MOHO (Model of Human Occupation)
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
DBT informed (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
Mindfulness
Self Compassion
Interoception
Therapy is underpinned by Trauma Informed care, Polyvagal Theory & the Recovery framework.
