Mental health occupational therapy helps you take part in everyday life when mental health difficulties are getting in the way.

At Tempo, we work with adolescent girls and young women on what matters to them—school, study, work, relationships, routines, self-care, interests and growing independence.

We explore what’s making those things difficult, then bring together therapeutic conversations, practical strategies and changes to everyday activities or surroundings. Neurodivergence, trauma, sensory needs and relationships may all be part of that picture.

The aim is meaningful change in daily life, with attention to both what you can do and what it takes out of you.

Tempo may be a good fit when mental health difficulties are affecting everyday life—school, study, work, relationships, eating, routines or caring for yourself.

We work mainly with adolescent girls and young women, generally aged 12–25. Anxiety, low mood, neurodivergence, trauma or difficult life experiences may be part of the picture. You don’t need a neurodivergent diagnosis or a clear explanation of what’s happening to enquire.

If several things are interacting, we can help explore what’s getting in the way and whether Tempo’s approach fits your needs.

Tempo does not provide crisis care or intensive risk monitoring. If another service is better placed to help, we’ll discuss that with you.

Unsure? Enquire for yourself or someone you care for, and we can talk through the fit.

Sessions are shaped around you, your goals and what feels manageable.

Early sessions focus on getting to know you and understanding what’s happening in your everyday life. From there, sessions may involve therapeutic conversations, trying practical strategies, exploring sensory needs or using movement and body-based approaches where helpful.

You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what to say. We work together to find a starting point.

Parents, carers or other supports may be involved where appropriate and agreed. We regularly check whether the work is helping and adjust as needed.

You don’t need a referral to access privately funded therapy.

Medicare rebates may be available with an appropriate referral, subject to eligibility. Relevant pathways include Mental Health Treatment Plans, Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plans, and GP Chronic Condition Management Plans.

Tempo also accepts self-managed and plan-managed NDIS funding for eligible services. Private health insurance rebates depend on your policy—please check with your insurer.

Fees, any applicable rebates and expected out-of-pocket costs will be explained before you begin. Contact Tempo for current rates.