Cara Tellefson: Mental Health Endorsed Occupational Therapist (OT)

Cara is a highly experienced Mental Health Endorsed Occupational Therapist who offers Medicare-rebated sessions to clients presenting with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan.

Specialisations & Approach:

• Mental Health: Cara has extensive experience working with adults and older teens navigating mild, moderate, and severe mental health challenges, with a particular passion for supporting individuals with complex trauma, depression, and anxiety.

• Neurodiversity: Cara has a deep, affirming understanding of neurodiversity. She especially enjoys working with late-diagnosed / self-identified neurodivergent individuals to enhance executive functioning and apply sensory modulation techniques for managing sensory issues and overwhelm.

• Perinatal Mental Health: Since becoming a mother, Cara has pursued further training in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, offering vital mental health support to women throughout pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood (babies are welcome in sessions).

Cara is trauma-informed and neuro-affirming in all her work, employing a warm, genuine, and empathic approach. She works collaboratively with clients to set meaningful goals, relieve symptoms, improve overall mental health and wellbeing, and increase active participation in daily life.

As she is trained to deliver focused psychological strategies under Medicare, sessions leverage her Occupational Therapy background to teach clients how to practically apply these strategies in their everyday routines and environments.

Practice Information:

• Location: Warragul Wellness Centre or via Telehealth.

• Capacity: Immediate for private and Medicare clients. (Waitlist closed for NDIS clients. Does not offer home modifications or equipment prescription).

• Next Step: Please call Cara on 0407 366 521 for an introductory discussion and to schedule your session.

• Referrals: Can be directed to cara@motivationsot.com.au.

• Website: For more information, please visit https://www.motivationsot.com.au/