Meeting Catherine Mendoza
Occupational Therapist
Holistic Occupational Therapy on the Gold Coast
Are you or your child seeking personalised support to navigate daily challenges, build confidence, or live more meaningfully with a disability or health condition? Catherine offers compassionate, neuroaffirming occupational therapy that meets you where you’re at — in the home, at school, in clinic, or in the community.
Why Work with Catherine?
Catherine is a registered Occupational Therapist (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Griffith University) and a provider under Medicare and the NDIS. With deep clinical knowledge and a warm, person-first approach, she supports both children and adults across a wide range of physical, emotional, and neurological needs.
Catherine blends evidence-based practice with a strong belief in honouring each person’s lived experience, identity, and goals. Whether you’re navigating autism, ADHD, chronic fatigue, trauma, or mental health challenges, her care is always holistic, empowering, and tailored to you.
She also understands that progress looks different for everyone — and she works in partnership with clients and families to create achievable, meaningful outcomes.
What Catherine Offers
Catherine supports clients across all ages with:
- Holistic strategies that integrate cognitive, sensory, emotional, and behavioural tools
- Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) & Risk Assessments
- Parent and caregiver coaching
- NDIS, education, and health advocacy support
- Assistive technology prescription and minor home modifications
- Body-based trauma-informed therapies including interoception, breathing techniques, and yoga
Her approach draws on a wide range of therapeutic models, including:
- CO-OP (Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance)
- CBT and DBT principles
- DIR Floortime (Level 1)
- Sensory modulation and mindfulness-based practices
- EMDR (Level 1), trauma-informed yoga, and autism-specific supports
Every session is strengths-based, person-centred, and thoughtfully adapted to your goals and comfort.
- Mental health and emotional regulation
- Support for neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, autism)
- Early intervention for children
- Chronic illness, fatigue, and invisible disabilities
- Sensory and cognitive strategies
- Psychosocial disability and NDIS navigation
- Caregiver support and advocacy
Catherine is currently completing her Master of Mental Health Practice, further deepening her understanding of integrated, trauma-aware care.
Griffith University | 2023- Current
Griffith University | 2016-2021
Parkland Dr, Southport QLD 4222
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Full-time to Part-time study
Master of Mental Health Practice
Part-time study
- Monday 7/8-11AM
- Tuesday 1-5PM
- Thursday 7/8-11AM
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