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Grounded Connection Therapy

Personalised occupational therapy empowering participants to build confidence, develop everyday skills, and engage in the activities that matter most.
Supporting the Colac Otway Shire and surrounding communities.

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Welcome to Grounded Connection Therapy

At Grounded Connection Therapy, we believe meaningful change begins with genuine connection. We provide personalised, strengths-based occupational therapy that supports participants to build confidence, regulation and independence through meaningful occupations.

Meet Shamley

Hi, I'm Shamley, founder and Occupational Therapist behind Grounded Connection Therapy. With over 10 years' experience in the NDIS sector, I'm passionate about providing person-centred occupational therapy that helps participants build confidence, regulation and independence through meaningful occupations.

Connection

Regulation

Independence

Building trusting relationships that create the foundation for therapy.

Supporting participants to better understand themselves and build strategies that promote participation in everyday life.

Working alongside participants to build confidence, skills and meaningful participation.

What Matters to Us

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We believe every participant deserves to feel heard.

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We believe connection creates the foundation for growth.

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We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life that is meaningful to them.

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We believe therapy should be meaningful.

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We believe environments—including nature and animals—can support participation in powerful ways.

Services

How We Support Your Connection & Growth

Equine & Animal-Assisted Occupational Therapy

Nature-based occupational therapy incorporating meaningful interactions with horses and animals to support regulation, confidence, independence and everyday life skills.

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Occupational Therapy

Supporting individuals to develop practical skills, build independence and participate meaningfully in everyday life, with therapy provided across home, school and community settings.

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Why Grounded Connection Therapy?

Boutique Practice

We intentionally maintain a smaller caseload so every participant receives personalised, responsive support.

Person-Centred

Every therapy journey is tailored to the individual.

Trauma-Informed

Creating safe spaces where participants feel respected and empowered.

Holistic Approach

Supporting meaningful participation through both community and equine & animal-assisted occupational therapy.