Expert Occupational Therapy Services
Personalised therapy for mental health and daily living.
Expert Occupational Therapy Services
Personalised therapy for mental health and daily living.
About Golden Therapy
Our Mission
At Golden Therapy, we are dedicated to empowering individuals through tailored NDIS mental health OT occupational therapy services in Melbourne. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our clients based in Melbourne by providing expert assessments and interventions.
Transforming Lives with Golden Therapy
Experience
Catherine Harrison (occupational therapist) qualifications:
- Over 14 years' experience in forensic and community public mental health in the UK and Melbourne; 5 years' experience with NDIS participants.
- 2019 Tandem Victorian recipient of Office of Chief Psychiatrist’s Award for exceptional family inclusive practice.
- Expertise in working with clients with complex needs including severe and enduring mental illness, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), somatic disorders, forensic issues, homelessness and other challenging behaviours.
- A wide range of experience in supporting clients to develop emotional distress tolerance/ coping strategies including sensory-based techniques and have lectured on the topic at Swinburne university, presented at the Occupational Therapy national conference in Perth and Occupational Therapy Mental health forum in Sydney.
What we do
With over 5 years of dedicated experience in the NDIS space and over 15 years as an OT (occupational therapist), Catherine brings a wealth of expertise in supporting individuals with mental health conditions (including schizophrenia), complex needs and autism. She is highly skilled in a wide range of occupational therapy assessments and interventions, ensuring each plan is tailored to the unique goals and circumstances of every participant.
Catherine’s services include:
- Comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments – clear, evidence-based reports to inform NDIS planning and reviews.
- Home and Living Assessments – practical recommendations for SIL, SDA, and ILO applications.
- Sensory Modulation Strategies – personalised approaches to support emotional regulation and participation in daily life.
- Daily Living Interventions – skill-building programs that empower independence and confidence.
Catherine is known for her approachable, participant-focused style, and her ability to navigate the NDIS with clarity and care. Whether supporting a participant directly or collaborating with Support Coordinators, she ensures recommendations are not only clinically sound but also realistic, achievable, and life-enhancing.
Hello
Your Path to Wellbeing at Golden Therapy
With over 14 years of experience in mental health and complex needs, our experienced OT (occupational therapist)- Catherine Harrison, offers NDIS services including home and living assessments, functional capacity assessments and tailored interventions. Based in Melbourne, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your go
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Reach out
Whether you’re a NDIS participant, family member, support coordinator or any other professional please reach out to see if Catherine can meet your NDIS Occupational Therapy needs.
Contact Catherine Harrison at Golden Therapy
Melbourne-based 0401 568 022 catherine@goldentherapy.com.au
Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
