Lily Vesty is a paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Melbourne’s south-east, supporting children and families across home, school, kindergarten, community and telehealth settings.

Lily has been an Occupational Therapist for 10 years, including 7 years working within the NDIS. She has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and has also completed postgraduate study in mental health and addictions, which has shaped her interest in emotional regulation, behaviour, wellbeing and the way children cope with the demands of everyday life.

Lily has particular experience supporting Autistic children, children with ADHD, PDA-style profiles, developmental delays and sensory processing differences. She enjoys working with children who may find things like transitions, self-care, play, emotional regulation, school participation or family routines more challenging.

Lily’s approach is gentle, practical and child-centred. She believes therapy should make sense in the context of a child’s real life, not just look good on paper or work in one session. Her focus is on finding strategies that are realistic for the child, their family, and the environments they spend time in.

Lily works closely with parents, carers, educators and support teams to understand what is actually happening day to day, and what would make the biggest difference for the child and family. She aims to provide therapy that feels supportive, respectful and useful, with practical ideas that can be carried over into home, school and community life.

At the heart of Lily’s work is helping children feel understood, supported and more confident in the things that matter to them.