Navi Wijesundara

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | PSYCHOSOCIAL THERAPIST

Navi is our vibrant and passionate occupational therapist with a wealth of knowledge + experience in physical and psychosocial disabilities. A self-proclaimed tea enthusiast, Navi enjoys spending time with family and friends, curating musical playlists, + indulging in her love for Italian cuisine. Her warmth and authenticity shine throughout her sessions, making her clients feel seen + supported. Navi completed her tertiary studies at James Cook University prior to relocating to Brisbane to complete ongoing professional development in psychosocial approaches such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), + Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT).

“My practice is grounded in core occupational therapy frameworks such as the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) Framework, and Occupational Adaptation. I integrate these with evidence-based approaches including Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based interventions, Gratitude Practices, Neuropsychotherapy, and the Three-Phased Approach to Trauma Treatment. Through this blended approach, my goal is to help individuals understand and effectively manage distressing thoughts and emotions in everyday life and cultivate a sense of purpose, meaning, and motivation by reconnecting with personal values and daily gratitude.

Please see Navi’s clinical areas + availability below.

    • Adolescent + Adult Clients

    • Physical + Psychosocial Disabilities

    • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) + Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Informed Practice

    • Mindfulness + Gratitude Based Therapy

    • Trauma-informed, Neuro-affirming + Neurodiverse Care

    • Talk-based Psychotherapy

    • Assessment + Reporting: FCA, SDA, SIL, ILO, Aids + Equipment, Home Assessment, Workplace Assessment etc.

    • Dementia + Aged Care Support

    • Aids + Equipment Prescription

    • Minor Home Modifications

    • Falls Prevention + Planning

    • Carer Plan Development + Psychoeducation + Training

    • Emotional, Behavioural, + Sensory Regulation

    • Routine Development

    • Memory + Cognition Intervention

    • Executive Functioning Strategies

    • Sleep Hygiene + Fatigue Management

    • Upper limb + hand therapy

    • Vocational Rehabilitation + Transition Support (i.e., university transition)

    • Interpersonal + Social Skill Support (Romantic, Platonic, Friendship + Family)

    • Community Engagement

    • Skill Development for Everyday Activities

    • Goal Development + Planning + Ongoing Monitoring

    • Teenagers & Adults

    • Anxiety + Depression

    • Psychological Conditions including Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, etc.

    • Autism (ASD)

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Cognitive Issues

    • Dementia + Alzheimers

    • Physical + Psychosocial Disabilities

    • Self-care (sleep, eating, dressing, toileting,
      daily routines, life skills, independence)

    • Sensory processing + Interoception

    • Mood issues

    • Adjustment difficulties

    • Self-Esteem, Self-Concept + Confidence

    • Occupational + Vocational Issues

    • Stress + Burnout

    • Social Isolation + Friendship Issues

    • Interpersonal + Relationship Issues

    • Environmental Access + Modifications

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Substance Dependency

    • Support to Quit Smoking

  • Tuesday to Friday

    8:00am to 4:30pm

  • Full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Science (Honours), James Cook University

    Member of the Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)

    Acceptance Commitment Therapy Certification

    Mental Health First Aid

  • NDIS: Yes, Self + Plan Managed

    WorkCover: Yes

    CTP Insurance: Yes

    Private Health: Yes

    MyAgedCare: Yes

    Medicare: Yes

    Age: 17 +