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Services for Practitioners
Services for Practitioners
At LifeWorks Occupational Therapy, we don’t just support clients, we also support the professionals who care for them. Our Professional Supervision and Mentoring Services are designed for Occupational Therapists and other allied health practitioners seeking to grow their skills and confidence in working with complex conditions, chronic pain, and mental health presentations.
This offering sits under our "Services for Practitioners" stream, supporting reflective practice, sustainable careers, and high-quality client care across Australia.
We specialise in supervision for those working in or transitioning to:
Mental health and psychosocial disability care
Persistent and chronic pain conditions
Complex chronic health conditions
Neurodivergence and sensory processing
We offer professional supervision and mentoring for Occupational Therapists and other health professionals who work (or want to work) in the areas of mental health, persistent pain, chronic conditions, and neurodivergence.
Whether you’re early in your career, returning to the workforce, or simply looking for space to reflect and grow — our supervision is designed to meet you where you are.
Individual Supervision for Occupational Therapists
Individual Supervision for Occupational Therapists
We offer one-on-one supervision to support OTs working in private practice, community, and NDIS settings. Supervision can be focused, flexible, and tailored to your goals.
Our sessions often explore:
Complex case discussions and clinical reasoning
Applying evidence-informed frameworks (CBT, ACT, DBT, sensory and functional approaches)
Managing boundaries, scope of practice and ethical decisions
Role clarity when working across disability, mental health and chronic illness
Preventing burnout and sustaining your career long term
Supervision is available online (Australia-wide) or in person if you're based in Perth. You can book a single session or arrange ongoing support at a frequency that works for you.
Group Supervision and Peer Support
We also offer group supervision for:Group Supervision and Peer Support
- Occupational Therapists
- Support Coordinators
- Support Workers
- Allied health professionals working independently or in small teams
Our group supervision/peer support promotes shared learning, collaboration and professional connection. These are especially helpful when you’re working in isolation or managing a complex caseload. We also regularly run group sessions focused on mental health OT, persistent pain, neurodivergence, and psychosocial disability.
Benefits of Group Supervision:
Benefits of Group Supervision:
- Exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences.
- Peer support and shared learning.
- Cost-effective professional development.
- Development of communication and interpersonal skills within a professional context.
- Reduced professional isolation.
- Opportunities for networking and collaborative problem-solving.
Who is Group Supervision For?
Who is Group Supervision For?
- Professionals seeking a collaborative learning environment.
- Teams looking to enhance collective practice.
- Individuals wanting to learn from peers' experiences.
For Practitioners Wanting to Upskill
For Practitioners Wanting to Upskill
Many of the people we supervise are:
- Transitioning into mental health or psychosocial disability work
- Growing a private or NDIS caseload
- Seeking guidance for working with clients with chronic fatigue, trauma, or sensory processing needs
- Wanting to strengthen their therapeutic frameworks and clinical decision-making
What to Expect in a Group Session:
What to Expect in a Group Session:
- Typical group size. 4-6
- Structure of sessions (e.g., case presentations, thematic discussions, ethical dilemmas, self nurture within the work).
- Emphasis on a safe and respectful environment.
Interested in our Professional Supervision?
Interested in our Professional Supervision?
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