About me

Hi, I'm Valentina Canil, and I'm a therapist working in private practice in Coorabell, Northern Rivers NSW, Australia.

I am passionate about supporting people to develop a better, more compassionate understanding of themselves and others. For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in human beings, how we can support one another, and how we can create changes that truly last. I love helping people overcome difficulties and recurring life patterns that may be limiting them, and supporting them to move towards a more fulfilling, meaningful and joyful life, both individually and in their relationships.

As a Mental Health Occupational Therapist and a student of Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, my approach includes the use of mindfulness and somatic techniques to support healing. I'm particularly interested in the relationship between our nervous system, our lived experiences and the ways we move through everyday life.

I believe I can best support people by helping them find their own answers at their own pace. One way I do this is by gently turning towards the inner wisdom of the body through mindfulness, where many of the answers we are looking for may already lie. My focus is to provide a safe, empathic space where clients can become curious and make discoveries about themselves, while also developing the resources they need to navigate their difficulties.

In our work together, I draw on occupational therapy, mindfulness and somatic approaches to explore how your experiences, emotions, body sensations and daily routines shape your life. Rather than focusing on fixing or changing who you are, I aim to support you in recognising your strengths and finding ways of living that feel more authentic and sustainable for you.

I value creating a space where you can show up as you are, without pressure to have everything figured out. A space where you feel met with compassion and can explore what matters to you, at a pace that feels right for you.

FREE DISCOVERY CALL

  • I am available for consultations Monday to Friday, offering both telehealth and face-to-face sessions in the Northern Rivers area.

    Face-to-face sessions can take place in a mutually agreed location, depending on your needs and preferences. This may include your home or an outdoor setting.

    Please contact me or book an appointment through my website to discuss the options available and find an approach that works best for you.

  • Each consultation lasts 60 minutes and costs $193.99. Payable at the time of the appointment.

  • Fees can be paid by cash or direct bank transfer.

    For NDIS participants, payment arrangements depend on how your plan is managed. Please see the NDIS section below for further information.

  • A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a cancellation fee, in accordance with the applicable cancellation policy and NDIS requirements.

  • Medicare rebates may be available for eligible occupational therapy services through:

    • The Better Access initiative for mental health treatment

    • A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan

    A gap payment may apply after the Medicare rebate. Please contact me if you would like to discuss your eligibility and the applicable rebate.

  • I provide occupational therapy services to NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed. This includes therapy sessions as well as Functional Capacity Assessments.

    Self-managed participants are responsible for paying invoices directly, while plan-managed participants can have invoices sent to their plan manager for payment.

Let’s talk

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