Holistic Mental Health
Occupational Therapy
Find your flow in a community that moves with you.
Community OT across Sydney's Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and Inner City - including Newtown, Surry Hills, Bondi, Marrickville and beyond.
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I'm a clinician or referrer
Referring a client to LifeFlow for mental health OT, functional capacity assessment, or NDIS supports. We work with GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists, support coordinators and allied health teams.
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I'm looking for support
Looking for occupational therapy support for yourself, or exploring options for a family member. You can reach out directly - you don't need a GP referral to get in touch with us.
Support that meets you where you are
We work with adults navigating mental health challenges, psychosocial disability, and everyday barriers to living a full and meaningful life. Our approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and always person-centred.
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Mental Health & Psychosocial
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, burnout and psychosocial disability.
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Neurodivergent Adults
ADHD-informed and autism-informed supports, identity-affirming and neuroaffirming practice, sensory and executive function support.
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Daily Living & Independence
Building skills for home routines, community participation, work, study, and living independently or with the right level of support.
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NDIS Participants
Functional capacity assessments, Home & Living reports, NDIS access reports, capacity building and support coordination liaison across plan managed and self managed plans.
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming
A safe, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Identity-affirming practice grounded in compassion and respect.
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Sydney-wide via Telehealth
Mobile service across Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and Inner City. Telehealth available across wider NSW for those outside our service area.
Our Services
Community-based mental health occupational therapy across Gadigal Land (Sydney).
Mental Health & Functional Capacity Assessments
Home & Living Assessments
NDIS Access Report
Capacity Building & Intervention
Minor Assistive Technology Assessment & Prescription
Telehealth Services
Clinical Supervision
How it works
From first contact to your first session, here's what to expect when you reach out to LifeFlow.
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Get in Touch
Send us a referral or an enquiry. We'll review your details and reach out within 2 business days to discuss how we can help and confirm availability.
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Initial Consultation
We meet with you wherever works best - your home, a café, a park, or via Telehealth. Together we'll discuss your goals and work out the right support for you.
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Your Personalised Plan
We develop a person-centred therapy plan and begin working alongside you. Reviews happen regularly to make sure your support keeps moving with your goals.
LifeFlow works with a range of funding types. Not sure what applies to you? Get in touch and we'll help you figure it out.
Why LifeFlow exists
LifeFlow was created after years of working across Sydney's mental health sector and seeing first-hand how often people living with psychosocial disability felt overlooked, unsupported, or unable to navigate confusing systems. Our mission was to develop a compassionate, person-centred mental health OT service that helps people regain flow, purpose, confidence and joy.
The name LifeFlow is inspired by the Kawa Model - a framework in occupational therapy that represents a person's life as a flowing river. When life feels balanced, the river flows freely. When mental health challenges, trauma, isolation or difficult environments arise, the flow becomes blocked. Our work is about helping people find their flow again.
We believe occupational therapy isn't about fixing people, it's about walking alongside them, in a way that respects their goals, their identity, and their lived experience.
What we believe in
Everything we do is guided by four values that shape how we show up for our clients, our team, and our community.
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Flow
Moving with life’s waves and finding purpose in everyday.
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Freedom
Empowering you to overcome challenges to live life your way.
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Community
Creating a safe harbour in building supportive connections
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Fun
Because joy, play, and adventure make the journey worthwhile!
Meet our team
A warm, skilled group of Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants who genuinely love what they do.
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William Wolfenden
Founder & Senior Occupational Therapist
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David
Senior Occupational Therapist
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Vivien
Occupational Therapist
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Ruby Nelson
Allied Health Assistant
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Sabena Supap
Allied Health Assistant
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Weijin Vun
Allied Health Assistant
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Eliza Sorrensen
Administration Assistant
We come to you,
wherever feels right
LifeFlow is a mobile service. We can meet you at your home, workplace, library, park, or favourite café - wherever works best for you.
We currently service Sydney's Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and Inner City. Telehealth sessions are available across wider NSW for those outside our service area.
Don't see your suburb listed? Reach out as we may still be able to help, or explore Telehealth together.
Let's talk about how we can help
Whether you're a clinician looking to refer a client, or someone exploring OT for the first time, we'd love to hear from you. No question is too small.
We look forward to flowing with you!
Client days: Monday to Saturday
