Occupational therapy in Brisbane or via telehealth
With over 20 years experience providing occupational therapy for people across the lifespan, Kimmy specialises in improving the emotional and social wellbeing of women and children.
A nurturing approach to supporting the emotional and social wellbeing of women and children.
Specialised occupational therapy for you:
Occupational therapy for children and adolescents to support their emotional and social development and wellbeing, including coping with stress, anxiety and depression.
Occupational therapy for neurodivergent women to support them to understand who they are and what they need, to advocate for themselves, to address sensory and social overload, to optimise relationship skills, navigate life transitions and strengthen executive functioning skills.
Comprehensive therapeutic support for women transitioning into motherhood - from pregnancy and beyond - including a focus on emotional wellness, relationships, intimacy, friendships, pre-and post-birth experiences, parenthood and the transition back to work.
Contribution to multi-disciplinary assessments for the identification of autism, particularly for women and children who are adept at masking.
Compassionate and human-centred occupational therapy
Kimmy holds human connection at the heart of her therapeutic approach. Kimmy connects compassionately with you to deeply understand your preferences, desires and needs. Our therapeutic relationship is focused on improving your quality of life, helping you feel more empowered and fulfilled.
How to book your OT appointment
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Step One
Email us explaining your occupational therapy needs and, if you’d like to been seen in person, which suburb you live in. In most cases, you’ll hear back from us within 72 hours.
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Step Two
After confirming we can meet your needs, you’ll be invited to complete our referral form. If you are using NDIS funding for occupational therapy, you’ll also need to complete a service agreement.
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Step Three
We’ll be in touch to organise your first appointment! At this stage you can also email us reports or additional information you would like us to consider to provide you with a comprehensive service.
At Be You OT, our approach is guided by our core values of connection, cultivation and fulfilment.
CONNECTION
Kimmy takes time to build strong therapeutic relationships to nurture a safe and inclusive environment for you to achieve your goals. By understanding your lived experience and unique needs, she collaborates with you to identify strategies that align with your goals and to support a sense of belonging in your life.
CULTIVATION
Cultivating new skills, relationships and lifestyles is a process. Kimmy focuses on supporting you to gain clarity about where to start. She is also skilled in supporting you to use your strengths with confidence to achieve your goals.
Your aspirations, our values-driven practice
fulfilment
Engaging in activities that matter most to you contributes to wellbeing. Kimmy supports you to close the gap between what you want to do and what you currently do in your daily routine. By prioritising functional outcomes that bring purpose and joy, occupational therapy can help you cultivate a life that feels fulfilling and aligned with who you are and who you are becoming.
It’s important to Kimmy that you feel honoured, understood and supported while you focus on your aspirations through occupational therapy.
OT sessions are designed to support you in acquiring new knowledge and skills, while creating a contented life full of purpose, joy and accomplishment as you engage in activities that align with who you are and what you desire for your life.
About Kimmy Lane: experience and approach
With a calm, organised and thoughtful approach, Kimmy collaborates with clients and their extended teams to identify core needs and effective, evidence-informed strategies to meet these needs.
Skilled in complex situations, Kimmy focuses on functional aspirations that align with your needs and values. Kimmy prioritises practical solutions that improve daily life and wellbeing.
As a neuroaffirming practitioner, Kimmy is committed to respecting and embracing your unique way of experiencing the world. Kimmy takes a thorough and inclusive approach, ensuring all strategies are tailored to support your individual needs, strengths and aspirations.
Kimmy is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and maintains voluntary membership with Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA).
Request an OT appointment
Request an OT appointment
Occupational therapy pricing
Our prices align with those listed in the current National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for agency and plan managed NDIS participants ($193.99/hour).
For all other occupational therapy clients, including self-managed NDIS participants, our price is $230/hour.
You will be provided with a quote upon request once we understand your specific needs.
Common questions about occupational therapy
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Be You OT is a registered provider with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). NDIA managed, plan managed and self-managed NDIS participants can access our services.
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The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has not increased benchmark prices for occupational therapy services for several years despite the rising costs of running a business. While we are unable to change the rates for agency and plan managed clients, we have an increased rate for private and self-managed NDIS clients to reflect the quality of our service provision and the costs associated with running an allied health business.
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We are not currently registered with private health insurance providers. While we aim to provide an exceptional quality of service, you will not be able to claim for our services through your private health insurance fund.
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Yes, you can use Medicare if you have a current GP-issued Chronic Disease Management Plan. The current Medicare rebate is $56 per appointment, so your out-of-pocket costs are $144 per session.