Nicole Bester

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOccThy)
Registered Occupational Therapist with (AHPRA) , FBT, TF-CBT

 

Nicole is an occupational therapist who is extremely passionate about working with children of all ages and abilities, and their families, and supporting them to reach their full potential. Nicole has several years of experience volunteering in the early intervention setting and assisting with group therapy. She combines her love of working with children with her knowledge on the development of fine and gross motor skills and social skills to create fun, play-based activities. Nicole has an interest in neurodiversity and autism spectrum disorder.

 

Nicole is also very creative. She has a strong interest in the arts, especially visual arts, dance and music, and incorporates them into occupational therapy goals.

 

Nicole uses a strength-based approach as she believes that everyone should be given opportunities to share their skills and participate in society.

 

Trauma Informed Care for Victorian Bushfire Communities.

Psychological First Aid for Victorian Bushfire Communities.

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT).

The Accidental Counsellor course.

Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Mental Health Professionals.

Family Based Therapy (FBT).

Play Therapy Australia How to Understand the Behaviour ofTraumatised Children and Build Healing Relationships.

The Heart of Grief- Compounding Grief and Loss after a diagnosis.