OT & PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION
OT Mental Health & Supervision Services
Looking for a highly experienced therapist for individual therapy or professional supervision? That's me. I'm Dene Iwanicki, mental health clinician and occupational therapist specialising in mental health. I am based in Adelaide and work online Australia-wide. I support people with mental health problems and the therapists who work with them Australia wide. Supervision for therapists is conducted in person or securely online Australia-wide. Individual therapy can be in person or via telehealth either with myself or one of the additional therapists who work alongside me at Therapie to offer 1:1 sessions. A student clinic is also available to clients.
AHPRA registered occupational therapist with post graduate qualifications in mental health, CBT, Narrative Therapy and group psychotherapy. Highly skilled Supervisor.
Creating more meaning in everyday life
ACCEPTED FUNDING PATHWAYS:
Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) · NDIS · Private Health · WorkCover · RTWSA · Self Funded
EXPERTISE
Mental Health & Wellbeing Client Services — Professional Supervision for therapists
Dene has a suite of Supervision services available to therapists. Additionally she also offers client sessions through her practice for mental health issues at Therapie. Other clinicians join her mental health and wellbeing client practice from time to time, and students are supported to also offer valuable support to clients through Therapie. Therapie uses a range of evidence based approaches including CBT and related therapies to help a person cope and manage their particular set of circumstances — available in Sheidow Park, North Adelaide and Australia-wide via telehealth.
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Anxiety disorders, depression, other mood disorders and mental health conditions (CBT, ACT, OT and narrative therapy informed approaches)
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Psychological injury or related workplace harm with impact on life roles and coping plus risk of developing ongoing problems
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Chronic pain or chronic conditions management — help for managing your day to day activities, roles and demands plus developing a self-management approach
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NDIS psychosocial support for eligible participants
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Medicare focussed psychological services
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Medicolegal and NDIS mental health related reports
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Private health care rebates available and self funded clients accepted
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Support for carers of people with chronic conditions
THERAPIE SERVICES
Therapie Services
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, or you're a clinician looking for supervision, there's a pathway here for you.
Clinical & Professional Supervision
I offer individualised, reflective professional and clinical supervision for occupational therapists, mental health clinicians and others. I will work with you to guide your practice, maximise your confidence, extend your skills and find enthusiasm, whether you're early in your career or well established. Available anywhere in Australia via telehealth. In person in North Adelaide or Sheidow Park.
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Individual Therapy & Mental Health Support
Dene or one of the team will work with you to help manage overwhelm and build practical strategies. Therapie helps with navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, other mental health conditions, chronic pain or other chronic conditions. Medicare, NDIS, private health, self funding, WorkCover and RTWSA all accepted. In person in Sheidow Park, North Adelaide, or via telehealth.
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Detailed OT Assessments
Detailed functional capacity assessments (FCAs), living skills and other requested assessment reports for NDIS, RTWSA, and other complex mental health medicolegal matters. Enquiries about third party reports for people with complex mental health conditions are welcome.
Explore assessment services →Why work with me?
With many years experience in clinical work, supervision of staff and clinicians, teaching students across a range of disciplines, and being actively involved in supervision and mental health matters within my profession, I pride myself on quality person-centred work in all that I do. Over the years I have worked across a range of mental health settings, various teams and in leadership roles from hospital inpatients to community settings to GP practice rooms. I take a trauma-informed and client-centred approach in my work and maintain involvement in my own training and development. My passion is about seeing a mental health workforce that meets the needs of the community and the individuals who make up that community.
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Collaborative & iterative
We shape the work together and adjust as we go.
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An occupational therapy lens to mental health conditions
Connecting mental health and wellbeing to your everyday life, roles and activities makes life more meaningful.
Funding Pathways
Accepting Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plans, NDIS, private health, RTWSA and self-funded options for treatment and intervention.
BOOKING
Getting Started Is Simple
For clients — ask your GP about a Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan, or get in touch directly to see if we're a good fit before you commit to a booking. Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plans, NDIS plans, private health funds, WorkCover, RTWSA and self-funded or medicolegal arrangements accepted. For Medicare and private healthcare clients, full fee payment is required at the time of the session. Medicare rebates are processed in session.
For therapists or third party assessment service enquiries, get in touch to find out more and book a session.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see a mental health occupational therapist?
Although you don't need a referral and you can book direct, if you'd like to access a Medicare Rebate for your sessions, you will need a referral from a GP under a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
What is a Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan and what does it cover?
A Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan is arranged through your GP and provides a rebate for sessions with an eligible mental health occupational therapist, psychologist or other allied health clinician. It's designed to support ongoing, evidence-based treatment for conditions like anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns. At Therapie this will save you approximately $90 off your consultation fee per session. Private Health Funds usually have similar rebates to Medicare — check under Occupational Therapy fees and rebates on your Health Fund site.
What's the difference between a mental health occupational therapist and a psychologist?
Both can provide evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression and related conditions using approaches like CBT and ACT. A mental health based occupational therapist also considers your daily functioning — work, routines, relationships and independence — and can incorporate practical, functional strategies alongside talk-based therapy.
Do you accept NDIS clients?
Yes. I provide NDIS psychosocial support and individual therapy for participants, as well as functional capacity assessments for NDIS purposes. Both plan-managed and self-managed funding arrangements are accepted.
Can I claim therapy through WorkCover or Return to Work SA (RTWSA)?
Yes, individual therapy for psychological injury, chronic pain or workplace-related harm is available under WorkCover and RTWSA. I also complete functional capacity assessments and medicolegal reports for these claims where required.
Is telehealth available, or do I need to attend in person?
Both options are available. In-person appointments are held at Southcare in Sheidow Park, in Adelaide's southern suburbs, and at Pennington House, North Adelaide. Telehealth is available Australia-wide for individual therapy and clinical supervision alike.
Do you provide clinical supervision for occupational therapists and other allied health clinicians?
Yes — I offer individualised, reflective supervision for occupational therapists, mental health clinicians and other allied health professionals to build skills, confidence and enthusiasm at any stage in your career. Supervision is available in person or via telehealth Australia-wide.
What happens in a functional capacity assessment?
A functional capacity assessment evaluates how a mental health condition or injury affects your ability to work, study or manage daily activities. The findings are compiled into a report for NDIS, insurance, WorkCover/RTWSA or other medicolegal purposes, and can support claims, planning or return-to-work decisions.
How much does it cost?
The cost of sessions will vary depending on your funding source and CPI or other increases. Gap payments apply to Medicare referrals, and NDIS and RTWSA clients are paid by the insurer. For an up to date fee schedule, please contact us.
Where to find me
Clients are seen in person at Southcare in Sheidow Park, in Adelaide's southern suburbs or at Pennington House, North Adelaide. Depending on your funding pathway, you may also be able to have sessions in your home or community. Telehealth appointments are available Australia-wide — ideal if you're further afield. Supervision is either face to face in the same location, online, or if interstate, at least one visit in your clinical location is offered.
Proudly supporting clients in South Australia and further afield from my location in Adelaide's southern suburbs.
Pennington House, North Adelaide
In-person appointments — North Adelaide.
Southcare at Sheidow Park
In-person appointments — Adelaide's southern suburbs.
Let's talk
Fill in the form below, email dene@therapie.com.au, or call 0404 432 863 for a quick 5-minute chat to check suitability.
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