At Mindworx Counselling, Occupational Therapy (OT) supports mental health and well-being by helping individuals engage in meaningful activities—known as occupations. Our OTs work with adults and children (ages 6+) to address a wide range of needs through assessment, treatment, and practical strategies. We believe that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, physical mobility issues or relationship issues, we're here to provide the support and guidance you need to achieve
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, physical mobility issues or relationship issues, we're here to provide the support and guidance you need to achieve your goals.
An Occupational Therapist can help you with:
- Coping with mental health challenges
Learn practical strategies like grounding, relaxation, and emotional regulation to manage symptoms and feel more in control. These tools can help you participate more fully in daily life and reduce distress.
- Setting and achieving goals
Break down your goals into manageable steps and build routines that support progress. OTs help ensure your goals are realistic, meaningful, and aligned with your values.
- Understanding your mental health
Explore how your mental health affects your daily functioning. OTs provide education and insight to help you better understand your symptoms and develop strategies to manage them.
- Replacing unhelpful habits
Identify behaviours that no longer serve you and replace them with meaningful, restorative activities. OTs help you reconnect with what brings purpose and joy.
- Returning to or maintaining employment or School Assess your strengths, interests, and challenges to support a successful return to work, job retention, or career transition. OTs can also help with workplace accommodations and routines.
- Creating balance in your day
Structure your time to include self-care, productivity, and leisure. OTs help you prioritize tasks and build routines that reflect your needs and goals.
- Counselling and emotional support
Receive therapeutic support that considers both your emotional well-being and your daily life demands. OTs help you problem-solve barriers and build resilience.
- Improving cognitive functioning
Strengthen skills like attention, memory, and organization through targeted strategies and exercises that support independence and daily tasks.
- Managing physical health alongside mental health
Address the mind-body connection with tools to manage pain, improve mobility, and support coordination. OTs may recommend exercises, equipment, or environmental modifications.
- Building social and communication skills
Develop confidence and interpersonal skills to improve relationships and social engagement. OTs support you in navigating social situations with greater ease.