About Me
My name is Nichole Vella (she/her)
Hi, I’m Nichole, an Occupational Therapist passionate about helping people of all ages grow, thrive, and feel empowered in their everyday lives. I work alongside clients and their families to create practical, personalised strategies that make a real difference — whether that’s at home, school, work, or out in the community.
I have a special interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals and bring a trauma-sensitive, gender-affirming approach to my work. I believe every person’s identity, lived experience, and way of thinking deserves to be respected and celebrated. My role is to provide a safe, inclusive space where you can explore challenges, build skills, and develop strategies that truly fit you.
With a friendly, collaborative style, I combine professional expertise with genuine care. My work is deeply relationship-based — I know that strong, trusting connections are the foundation for meaningful progress. At Blooming Occupational Therapy, my goal is simple: to help you feel confident, capable, and supported in achieving what matters most to you.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) plays a crucial role in supporting individuals to carry out meaningful activities in their daily lives. OT focuses on improving physical, cognitive, and self-regulation skills to enhance growth, independence and quality of life. OT’s work closely with clients to develop individualised strategies, recommend assistive tools, and suggest environmental adjustments, enabling individuals to participate fully at school, home life, and in leisure/social contexts.
At Blooming Occupational Therapy, we value:
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building relationships and partnerships with each client and their families
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nurturing each client’s growth in natural opportunities both in and outside of therapy
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partnering and collaborating with families and each client’s multidisciplinary team
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focusing on what is important and meaningful to each client and their family
At Blooming Occupational Therapy, we can support you with fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, organisational skills, executive functioning skills, play and social skills, self-regulation and. self-care skills to name a few.
Mission
At Blooming Occupational Therapy, we are dedicated to providing holistic services for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Our mission is to empower confidence and growth to unlock each client's full potential through support, relationships, collaboration and understanding. Together, we can navigate challenges and celebrate achievements, fostering a nurturing and safe environment for everyone involved. Join us on this journey.
Vision
Our vision is to provide services that prioritize building meaningful relationships while focusing on each individual's unique. We believe in practicing skills in natural environments foster real-world learning experiences. Our commitment is to ensure that every opportunity is available, empowering individuals to thrive and achieve their personal goals.