Hi, I’m Louisa — a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader, mentor, and parent coach. I’ve worked with children and families for over two decades across clinics, schools, natural outdoor environments, and homes. My passion is helping neurodivergent children feel seen, supported, and celebrated through developmentally respectful and relationship-based practices.

My approach is grounded in:

I also train and mentor therapists and educators across Australia, with a focus on embedding DIR into real-life practice.

Louisa is committed to lifelong learning and regularly engages in professional development to deepen her understanding of sensory integration, emotional development, and neurodiversity-affirming practices. Her training draws from
leading voices in neuroscience, occupational therapy, attachment theory, and
DIR® Floortime, blending evidence-informed approaches with relational,
play-based, and nature-based methods.

Louisa has completed training in the following areas:

Developmental and Relational Approaches

• DIR®/Floortime Training – Certified Expert training leader with ICDL.
• Ongoing learning through Profectum and ICDL conferences, exploring individual differences, affective interactions, and developmental capacities.
• Emotion Coaching – Trained in models that support co-regulation and help children understand and navigate big emotions through attuned adult support.
• Aware Parenting Course – Explores the intersection of connection-based parenting, emotional expression, and healing from stress and trauma in early childhood.

Sensory Integration and Regulation

• The Sensory Profile – Trained in administering and interpreting this
  assessment tool to better understand sensory preferences and needs.
• Nature-Based OT: Evidence and Practice – Focused on embedding sensory
  and developmental goals in outdoor environments, supporting engagement
  and regulation through connection with nature.
• Therapeutic Listening®: Listening with the Whole Body – Developed by
  Sheila Frick; supports regulation, attention, and engagement through
  auditory intervention.
• The Safe and Sound Protocol – Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges; a
  polyvagal-based listening protocol to support emotional regulation and resilience.
• The Integrated Listening System (iLs) – Combines music, movement, and cognitive activities to support brain-body integration.
• M.O.R.E.: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions – Presented by Patricia Oetter and Eileen Richter; explores the connection
  between oral-motor, respiratory, and postural systems.

Attachment, Trauma, and Neurobiology

• Training with Kim Barthel – Completed a range of courses focused on
  trauma-sensitive care, neurobiology, and relational safety, including topics
  such as developmental trauma, behavior through a neurodevelopmental lens,
  and creating attuned therapeutic relationships.
• Facilitated learning through conferences with the Profectum Foundation
  and ICDL – Focused on trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming practices
  within the DIR® framework.

Motor Skills and Postural Support

• Training in Kinesiology Taping for Movement and Function – Completed a professional course (title to be confirmed) using therapeutic taping techniques to support muscle activation, postural alignment, and motor coordination in children with sensory and motor challenges

Belinda Wright

Administrative Support Partner at Integrate OT

We’re proud to work alongside Belinda Wright, owner of Bell Allied Assist, who provides dedicated administrative support to our Integrate OT team. Belinda brings exceptional healthcare experience and administrative expertise that helps us focus on what we do best – delivering outstanding occupational therapy services to our clients.

With a diverse career spanning multiple facets of healthcare and disability services, Belinda has developed a deep understanding of the Allied Health sector. Her experience includes four years in the disability sector, where she worked as both a support worker and Team Leader of independent living houses, gaining invaluable insights into client-centered care and team management.

As a qualified and experienced childcare worker, Belinda has honed her skills in creating supportive, nurturing environments. She further expanded her healthcare administration expertise during her tenure as Practice Manager of a pediatric occupational therapy clinic, where she developed a thorough understanding of the operational complexities within Allied Health practices.

Belinda provides specialised remote administrative support to Integrate OT, creating a seamless collaboration that enhances our practice efficiency and allows us to maintain our focus on exceptional client care. Her understanding of Allied Health operations and attention to detail make her an invaluable extension of our team.

When not supporting Allied Health professionals, Belinda enjoys life on the Sunshine Coast as a proud mother of two teenage daughters, balancing her professional commitments with the joys and challenges of parenting.

At Integrate OT, we believe in building strong partnerships that enhance our service delivery. Belinda’s administrative support through Bell Allied Assist is integral to our commitment to providing exceptional occupational therapy services.