Meet the Team
Meet our highly experienced mental health occupational therapists! Be Well OT has a combined 50 years of clinical experience across acute, sub-acute, community, forensic, AODs, older persons, case management, defence/DVA, inpatient and community rehab settings. Aside from our talented mental health occupational therapists, we have an amazing allied health assistant, clinical support team and marketing manager.
-
Occupational Therapist
(She/Her)
Kaitlin is passionate about mental health and advocacy, making mental health OT the perfect fit. She has experience in case management, supporting clients with severe mental illness and psychosis, and is skilled in the Mental Health Act 2016 and primary health care pathways. Kaitlin also supports adults with ASD in achieving functional goals using trauma-informed care, sensory modulation, and functional approaches.
Beyond clinical work, she leads Be Well OT projects to support the broader mental health community. Outside of work, she’s active in fun runs, marathons, and fitness challenges.
-
Occupational Therapist
(She/Her)
Clare is a mental health occupational therapist who uses a compassionate and collaborative approach to support individuals and their teams. She focuses on recovery, helping clients overcome challenges and build strong support networks. Clare has completed training in Cognitive Rehabilitation and is passionate about helping individuals with cognitive difficulties maintain valued roles and activities.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, mountain biking, bushwalking, and play with her doggo, Rufus.
-
Occupational Therapist
(She/Her)
Mel is passionate about promoting health and well-being through occupation. With experience as a support worker and OT assistant, she smoothly transitioned into occupational therapy practice. Mel works with adults with intellectual impairments, autism, anxiety, and psychosis, focusing on supporting clients with their goals. She has a special interest in Personality Disorders and PTSD.
Outside of work, Mel enjoys futsal, walking, gaming, caring for her house plants, and kiwi fruit.
-
Occupational Therapist
(She/Her)
Bridie has 10 years of experience in community, private, and NDIS services, with the last 5 years focused on mental health and psychosocial disabilities. She takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach and has recently become CBT-I (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia) informed, while pursuing further training in Art Therapy.
Bridie starts her day with a walk with her rescue greyhound, Luna, and a coffee. To take care of herself, she enjoys going to the gym and practicing mindfulness.
-
Occupational Therapist
(She/Her)
Elly has provided OT services across most of Queensland from Cairns to Goondiwindi. She has a diverse clinical background after working in vision impairment, vocational rehabilitation, and in general community. However, within each of her roles, she has had a specific interest in psychosocial disability and neurodivergence. Elly believes that building rapport is integral to OT intervention and enjoys meeting people where they are comfortable.
When not at work, Elly enjoys crochet, rugby union and spending time with family/ friends.
-
Occupational Therapist
(She/Her)
Anna is passionate about creativity and the wonders of the human brain and body, making OT the perfect match. Her OT journey has naturally evolved towards mental health where she takes an interest in understanding of how various factors, whether physical, mental, emotional, or environmental can impact a person’s daily life. She takes a holistic approach to help individuals find ways to engage in the occupations that matter most to them.
Outside of work Anna enjoys pilates, reading, and chilling with her dogs.
-
Occupational Therapist
(She/Her)
Since starting OT, Hannah has been interested in mental health and understanding how people’s experiences shape them. She loves OT for its practical impact and its ability to help people develop skills and strategies that make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. She values building relationships with her clients, meeting them where they are, and working collaboratively to support their goals.
Outside of work, she enjoys time with her cat, Calypso, being in nature, spending time with people, music, martial arts, and crochet.
-
Allied Health Assistant
(She/Her)
Bria, our Allied Health Assistant at Be Well OT, transitioned from a pharmacy background to pursue her passion for mental health and is currently doing her honours in psychology. She enjoys building strong relationships with clients, helping them achieve goals like using public transport or cooking their favourite meals. Bria’s creativity shines in the personalised resources she develops for our clients.
As fierce advocate for the environment, she ensures Be Well OT recycles properly. Outside of work, she’s a food enthusiast and nap aficionado!
-
Clinicial Liaison Officer
(She/Her)
Lana is the friendly face you’ll meet at Be Well OT, serving as our practice manager; handling admin, bookings, and liaising with clients. With a background exploring education through Justice, OT, and Midwifery, she now channels her passion for supporting others through her work at Be Well OT. Lana is dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to their fullest capacity.
Outside of work, she practices mindfulness through meditation, yoga, hiking, BBQ nights with friends, and cuddling up to her cat, Kovu
-
Clinical Liaison Officer
(She/Her)
Leila is part of our wonderful admin team at Be Well Occupational Therapy. She lived in Japan for 10 years before moving to Brisbane in 2018 to start her high school education. Leila is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Science, specialising in Food Science & Nutrition and Genetics at the University of Queensland.
Outside of work and study, Leila enjoys volunteering as a broadcaster for the Japanese group at 4EB Radio Station and she loves dancing with the Dance Circle social club at her uni.
-
Marketing
(She/Her)
Gabby is our marketing extraordinaire, currently pursuing a double degree in Business Management and Arts at the University of Queensland, majoring in Marketing. She’s the brains behind Be Well OT’s socials and email campaigns, so check out her fun antics on Instagram and subscribing to your email list! Gabby has become a passionate advocate for mental health, using our platform to break stigma and raise awareness.
Outside of work and study, she enjoys watching sports, a beveragino, and hanging out with friends.
-
Principal Occupational Therapist
(She/Her)
Heather is dedicated to normalising and modernising mental health care. With experience across acute, rehabilitation, forensic, and case management roles, she specialises in mental health occupational therapy. As an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner, Heather has a deep understanding of the Mental Health Act 2016 and works with adults and transitioning 17-year-olds with mental health or psychosocial disabilities. She uses trauma-informed care, recovery approaches, and techniques like motivational interviewing and cognitive remediation to support clients' goals.
Heather’s constitution is 20% water/ 80% iced mochas. She loves podcasts, reading and her cat!
-
Occupational Therapist
(She/Her)
Jess is currently not available.
Jess is an occupational therapist passionate about mental health. From early on, she knew that sitting behind a desk in an office wasn’t for her and helping clients get back into their occupations was where her passion sat. With experience in acute mental health, transitional housing, and case management, Jess specialises in working with those with BPD and trauma. She uses a trauma-informed approach and sensory modulation to support emotional regulation and functional capacity. Jess is DBT-informed and DBT credentialed.
Jess has an active soul and enjoys running and pilates. She also can’t go without her lactose free latte.