Registered Occupational Therapist
Private Practitioner in Mental Health and related conditions
Matthew Ebden graduated from La Trobe University in Melbourne as an Occupational Therapist in 1997 and has experience as a practitioner and academic supporting youth, adults and seniors in the following areas:
• Mental health
• Post-traumatic stress
• Addictions
• Chronic illness
• Life-threatening illness
• Sexuality, sexual diversity and gender
• Nature-based healthcare
• Public health and health promotion
Things I Can Do
Working as a partner in client recovery, Matthew promotes and maximises health, wellbeing, life-satisfaction and skill development in the following areas:
• Personal care
• Budgeting
• Household tasks
• Education
• Public transport
• Employment and voluntary work
• Physical activity
• Recreation
• Communication
• Relationships
• Personal development
• Social and community activities
Drawing on his extensive experience and best available research evidence, Matthew facilitates client assessment, goal development and interventions using a variety of techniques including:
• Counselling
• Lifestyle coaching
• Practical and activity-based interventions
• Individual and group interventions
• Liaison with family, healthcare agencies, employers, education providers, volunteer and community organisations
A Few Accomplishments
Memberships and certifications:
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with Honours
• Registered Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
• Mental Health First Aid
• First Aid
• Positive Notice Blue Card (Queensland Working With Children Check)