Our Therapists

Carla Bourne - Director and Lead Occupational Therapist

Carla Bourne is a dedicated Occupational Therapist who graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast. Being AuDHD, Carla has a strong passion for neuro-affirming practices, celebrating individual’s unique strengths, interests, and preferences, rather than trying to ‘fix’ them. This approach promotes self-acceptance and meaningful participation in daily life. Carla’s passion extends across a range of therapeutic interventions including parent coaching, sensory processing, motor skill development, anxiety management, school readiness, and play skills. Carla is also skilled in working with masking individuals, tailoring interventions to meet each client’s needs and empowering families to support their loved one’s growth in familiar environments. Carla endeavours to incorporate a client-centred and collaborative approach, by building strong, trusting relationships with individuals and providing evidence-based care to promote independence, and fulfilment in all areas of life.

Georgia Hodgson- Occupational Therapist

Georgia Hodgson is a passionate Occupational Therapist and graduate of the University of the Sunshine Coast. She is dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families through neuro-affirming, strengths-based and client-led practice that honours each individual’s unique neurotype.
Georgia’s care focuses on abilities, interests and finding what motivates an individual. Georgia recognises different communication types and that all behaviour is a form of communication. She works collaboratively with families to deeply understand each child, using these insights to guide meaningful and personalised therapy. Georgia can support clients with a range of goals- from life skills, to motor development, social skills and emotional regulation, just to name a few. At the core of Georgia’s practice is a commitment to celebrating neurodiversity, using positive language to reframe challenges and empower individuals to thrive at home, school, work and in their communities.