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Perinatal supportMental Health Occupational Therapy for adults
- Who it’s for
- Adults aged 17 and over, no diagnosis needed
- Where
- Online across Ireland
- Fees
- €110 per session. One hour of dedicated support. No referral or diagnosis needed
When everyday life starts to feel more difficult than usual, it can be hard to know where to start. At Chéile Wellbeing, I provide practical, person-centred support to help adults improve their mental health and wellbeing, particularly when life feels overwhelming, stressful or difficult to manage.
Is everyday life feeling harder lately?
Our mental wellbeing can affect so many aspects of everyday life, from getting started in the morning and maintaining routines to sleeping well, working, studying, looking after ourselves, and making time for the things we enjoy.
When your mental health makes even the simplest tasks feel exhausting, it can be difficult to understand why everyday life feels so much harder. Maybe you know what might help, but struggle to find the energy, motivation or headspace to put it into practice. Mental Health Occupational Therapy bridges that gap between knowing and doing, helping you find ways forward that feel achievable in real life. Together, we’ll explore small, meaningful changes that work for you and your circumstances, helping you feel more capable, balanced and like yourself again.
You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, low mood, burnout, overwhelm or low motivation. Or perhaps you feel stuck, emotionally drained or like you're struggling to keep on top of everyday life.
You might be finding it difficult to:
- Establish a routine
- Manage your sleep
- Get started in the morning
- Make time for your own wellbeing
- Balance the demands of work, study, relationships and home life
- Make time for the things you enjoy
- Manage anxiety and/or stress
- Adjust to new life transitions, e.g. starting or returning to college or work, or new parent roles
You don't need a formal diagnosis to benefit from support.
Talk it throughPractical strategies that work for you
Mental Health Occupational Therapy (OT) can support you to understand what may be getting in the way of everyday life and find practical, personalised strategies that work for you. This might include support with:
- Emotional regulation
- Building routines
- Managing stress
- Improving sleep
- Developing healthy habits
- Increasing motivation
- Managing energy levels and preventing burnout
- Building confidence and self-esteem
- Creating a healthier lifestyle balance between responsibilities, rest and the things that matter to you
- Rebuilding a sense of identity, purpose and connection with yourself
- Finding ways to engage in meaningful activities that support your wellbeing
The focus is on translating understanding into practical, sustainable changes that support your mental health and wellbeing, and participation in everyday life.
Support for ADHD, autism and neurodivergent adults
Mental Health OT can also support individuals with ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent presentations, particularly when difficulties in these areas are affecting daily functioning, independence or participation in the things that matter to you:
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day demands, struggling to manage your mental health, or finding that neurodivergent challenges are making everyday tasks harder than they need to be, OT support can help you develop practical strategies and make positive, sustainable changes that fit your life.
Turning understanding into meaningful action
Mental Health OT focuses on the connection between your mental health, your daily activities and the environment around you, helping you identify what is getting in the way and develop practical, achievable strategies that support your wellbeing.
Goals that matter to you
We work together on meaningful goals and achievable actions, from coping skills and sleep to motivation and supportive routines.
A kinder voice
I draw on compassion-focused therapy principles to help you develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself.
Alongside other therapy
Occupational Therapy can complement psychological therapy, helping you translate therapeutic insights into practical, meaningful change in everyday life.
Change that lasts
Make practical, sustainable changes to everyday life that create healthier habits, protect your energy, reduce the risk of burnout and build a more balanced lifestyle.
More about Laura“Medicine adds days to life. Occupational Therapy adds life to days.”
Getting started, at your pace
Get in touch
Send a short email about what's going on. You can self-refer, and you don't need a formal diagnosis.
Understand what's getting in the way
Together we look at your daily life, what feels hard and what matters to you.
Practical, personalised strategies
Goal setting and achievable steps that fit your life, weekly or fortnightly.
Fees and sessions
| Single sessionOne hour, weekly or fortnightly | €110 |
|---|---|
| Wellbeing Foundations Package4 online sessions (save €40) | €400 |
| Guided Support Package6 online sessions (save €100) | €560 |
Sessions are typically delivered online. In-person sessions can be provided in Tuam, Co. Galway, upon request.
Chéile Wellbeing's Mental Health Occupational Therapy service is delivered by a CORU-registered Occupational Therapist and is recognised by a number of private health insurance providers in Ireland, meaning you may be able to claim back some of the cost of your sessions through your health insurance policy. We recommend checking your individual policy for details of your Occupational Therapy cover.
All fee detailsThings people often ask
If your question isn't here, send a short email and Laura will get back to you.
Do I need a diagnosis?
No. You don't need to have a formal diagnosis to benefit from support. I meet you where you are and focus on what matters to you.
Who is this service for?
Adults from 17 years and older who are experiencing challenges that make everyday life feel more difficult, such as anxiety, stress, depression, low mood, burnout, overwhelm or low motivation.
Can OT help with ADHD or autism?
Yes. Mental Health OT can support individuals with ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent presentations, particularly when difficulties with executive functioning, organisation, planning, time management, task initiation, emotional regulation or sensory regulation are affecting daily life.
I already see a counsellor or psychologist. Can OT still help?
Yes. Occupational Therapy can often complement psychological therapy, helping you translate the insights gained through therapy into practical changes in your everyday life.
Are sessions online or in person?
Sessions are typically delivered online, so you can attend from anywhere in Ireland. In-person sessions can be provided in Tuam, Co. Galway, upon request.
How much does it cost?
Sessions are €110 per one-hour session, weekly or fortnightly. For more structured support there is the Wellbeing Foundations Package (4 online sessions for €400, saving €40) and the Guided Support Package (6 online sessions for €560, saving €100).
Let's work on it, together
If you have a question or would like to self-refer, send a short email and Laura will get back to you.