Team
Marissa West - Senior Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Marissa is a passionate Occupational Therapist with over 7 years experience working with children, teens and young adults. She is deeply committed to providing holistic, client- and family-centred interventions that honour each child’s unique strengths, needs, and goals. She takes a neuroaffirming approach to therapy, valuing neurodiversity and focusing on building capacity, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life. Marissa believes that strong, collaborative relationships with children and families are the foundation of effective therapy and strives to create a safe, supportive environment where children can thrive.
Marissa’s areas of passion include supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Delays and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sensory integration differences, executive functioning challenges, and building confidence in self-care skills such as toileting and dressing. She also has a keen interest in infants and has done further training that allow her to support the whole family unit flourish from birth onwards.
Marissa will consult Mondays – Wednesdays from April 2026, and offers sessions in-clinic, at your home, in the community (including preschool or school settings), and via telehealth.
Occupational Therapy Services
Occupational therapy is available in clinic (42 Rawson Street, Epping NSW 2121), in your home, daycare, or school, or via telehealth; and all sessions are billed at an hourly rate of $193.99.
Please note sessions may have admin time scheduled afterwards for notes, follow-ups, planning etc, which may be factored into the cost of the appointment. Offsite appointments will incur a travel fee of $97 per hour, capped at 30minutes each way.
Initial consultation Packages
Standard Package
Suitable for children who have been assessed within the previous 6-12 months, or for families who do not require a formal assessment report
Includes:
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1hr Parent meeting with OT without children present
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1hr Child assessment
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Goal summary document (30mins non-face-to-face time)
Total time: 2.5hrs
Total cost: $484.98
Comprehensive package
Extended observation and a fuller writer report, including goal summary, for more complex needs. Recommended for NDIS clients where reports have been requested by the NDIA.
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1hr Parent meeting with OT without children present
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1.5hr Child assessment
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Detailed report (including goal summary) (2.5hrs non-face-to-face time)
Total time: 5hrs
Total cost: $969.95
Functional capacity assessment
An in-depth, in-home assessment, ideal for NDIS and funding documentation.
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1hr Parent meeting with OT without children present
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1hr Child assessment
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1hr Home visit
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Report (4hrs non-face-to-face time)
Total time: 7hr
Total cost: $1357.93 plus travel time attached to home visit
Additional standardised Assessments (if recommended)
Following the initial appointments, additional formal assessments may be recommended based on what emerges from early conversations and observations.
Follow up consultations
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Regular sessions run for 45 to 60 minutes.
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The specific session length will be discussed and agreed upon during your initial parent consultation.