Happy Tales Occupational Therapy
Upper north shore, Sydney
Meet Archie
Archie, a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. With a Master of Occupational Therapy, Archie has honed her skills in both paediatric and mental health settings across Australia and beyond.
Archie’s extensive experience includes working with autistic children, teens, as well as those facing sensory processing challenges, attention difficulties, learning and developmental delays, self-care issues, and fine motor difficulties. Her unique approach combines a neurodiverse-affirming environment with play-based and sensory-motor interventions, ensuring that every therapy session is engaging, effective, and tailored to the individual's needs.
Archie is also an endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist under the BAMH Medicare scheme. As a parent of neurodivergent children herself, Archie brings a deep understanding and empathy for the diverse needs of every child and family she supports.
Happy Tales is based in Berowra, on the Upper North Shore of Sydney.
Why Choose Happy Tales?
A Holistic Approach
Advanced Training and Techniques
Advanced Training and Techniques
At the heart of Archie’s practice is the belief that strong connections with both children and their families are vital for successful therapy outcomes.
Advanced Training and Techniques
Advanced Training and Techniques
Advanced Training and Techniques
Archie is committed to ongoing professional development, and has completed trainings in:
- Trauma sensitive practice and complex trauma
- CPS model - Dr Ross Greene
- Family partnership model
- Sensory defensiveness
- Therapeutic listening ®
- Therabrushing protocol ®
- PRPP assessment ®
- Handwriting programmes
Her interventions are guided by principles from Polyvagal Theory, Neuro-Developmental Treatment Frame of Reference, Primitive reflex integration, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DIR Floor Time Model®, Dr. Ayres’ Sensory Integration, and Dr Ross Greene’s principles.
Collaborative Care
Advanced Training and Techniques
Collaborative Care
Archie works closely with a child’s support network, including paediatricians, learning support teams, and other allied health professionals, to ensure that treatment goals are adaptable to changing needs.
Services
- Assessment of individual needs and current levels of functioning (Developmental and sensory)
- Functional assessments to access therapy funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Individual therapy focusing upon the core development needs
- Home, daycare and school visits when required
- Parent/caregiver education – consultation and advice for families
- Training and advice for service providers – kindergarten teachers, child care staff, schools, and other service providers
AND MORE!