Key Areas of Focus:

• Paediatrics and early childhood development
• Sensory integration and sensory processing
• Emotional regulation and executive functioning
• Family-centred interventions
• Functional assessment and practical strategies for engagement

About Mahek

Mahek Bansal is a dedicated paediatric occupational therapist based at North Rocks, with extensive experience supporting children and families across clinic, school, and community settings. As a Subject Matter Expert in Paediatric Occupational Therapy at Optimum Health Solutions, Mahek is known for her practical, family-centred approach and her commitment to helping children thrive in their daily lives.

Mahek’s clinical work covers a broad range of developmental and functional needs, including sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and engagement for neurodivergent children. 

She is passionate about translating assessment results into meaningful, everyday strategies that build confidence and independence for both children and their families.

Her mentoring style is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on real-world challenges such as parent coaching, structured activity planning, and supporting children with complex needs. Mahek regularly develops and delivers training for practitioners on sensory processing, emotional literacy, and safeguarding, and is actively involved in professional development and supervision for early career therapists.

Mentoring Options:

 Mahek offers:

• Single Sessions: Targeted support for specific challenges
• 5 Session IDP Bundle: Structured growth with measurable outcomes and a personalised Individual Development Plan
• 10 Session MDT Bundle: Flexible mentoring across disciplines, with the ability to switch mentors for each session

All sessions may be eligible for CPD claim and can be reimbursed through your professional development budget. Documentation is provided for AHPRA, and Occupational Therapy Board requirements.