About Us
Being and Becoming Occupational Therapy was created to offer a supportive, respectful and neuroaffirming space for people across different stages of life.
Our work is grounded in the belief that people thrive when they feel understood, accepted and supported to participate in everyday life in ways that align with who they are.
We take a collaborative, values-led approach — partnering with individuals and families to build confidence, wellbeing and meaningful participation across home, school, work and community environments.
Meet Maddy
Hi, I’m Maddy — the Occupational Therapist behind Being and Becoming OT.
I’m a neurodivergent Occupational Therapist with over 10 years’ experience working across paediatrics, early intervention, mental health and NDIS settings.
My approach is shaped by both professional experience and lived understanding. I value working alongside people to better understand what matters to them, what feels challenging, and what support might look like in their everyday lives.
While much of my experience has been working with children and young people, I also support adults navigating identity, burnout and life transitions — creating a space that feels reflective, practical and grounded.
When people work with Being and Becoming OT, I want them to feel safe to show up as they are, genuinely understood, and empowered to build a life that actually fits.
What Guides Our Work
Our values guide how we show up, how we build relationships, and how we support people across different stages of life.
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Neurodiversity affirming
We recognise neurodiversity as a natural and valuable part of human variation. We focus on creating the conditions where you can thrive.
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Empowering
We use your strengths, interests and lived experience as the foundation for all support. Your natural ways of thinking are tools — not barriers.
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Collaboration
We work with people, not on them. Goals, strategies and next steps are always shaped together, based on what matters most to you.
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Connection
We create a therapeutic space that mirrors the kind of life we want you to experience outside sessions — a safe place to practise self-advocacy, self-awareness and identity-building.
Why People Choose Being and Becoming
People often choose Being and Becoming Occupational Therapy because they are looking for support that feels respectful, personalised and aligned with who they are.
Our work is grounded in a neuroaffirming, strengths-based approach that recognises each person’s identity and experiences. We focus on understanding the whole person — not trying to change who they are.
We take the time to listen, reflect and build genuine connections. Support is shaped collaboratively, with a focus on what matters most in everyday life.
Our flexible service model allows support to take place in real-world environments — including home, school, community or online — ensuring strategies feel practical, relevant and sustainable.
We work with children, young people and adults, supporting both individuals and families to build confidence, wellbeing and meaningful participation over time.
Above all, we aim to create a calm, thoughtful and relationship-led space where people feel safe, supported and understood from the very first interaction.
Ready to take the next step?
If you'd like to talk through your situation, ask questions or simply get a feel for whether this is the right fit, a free discovery call is a good place to start.