Erin Porrett

Occupational Therapist

B Occ Thy, M MH (Psychotherapy)

Specialty:

Erin is an Accredited Mental Health Occupational Therapist (OT) with a passion for working with young people and their families. Erin utilises a broad range of interventions to suit each individual and their presenting concerns. She brings the knowledge of both OT and Psychotherapy together to provide holistic care to those she works with.

Special interests:

Erin enjoys working with a range of presentations including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and self-harm/suicidal behaviour. Erin has done further training in the treatment of trauma and eating disorders as well as suicide prevention.

Biography:

Erin graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at James Cook University in 2015 and went on to study her Master of Mental Health at the University of Queensland, graduating in 2019. Erin is registered with AHPRA and holds a membership with Occupational Therapy Australia. As a mental health OT, Erin is eligible to work under the Better Access to Mental Health Initiative which attracts a Medicare rebate. Occupational Therapy is also claimable through most Private Health Insurance companies.

When not at work, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter. She loves animals, being outdoors and going on adventures!