Hi, I’m Valen, an Occupational Therapist at Urban Alchemist.
I’ve been supporting people for seven years, beginning my career working with children and their families, and over time finding my passion in one-on-one sessions with young adults and adults. Along the way, I’ve navigated my own personal challenges, which continue to offer me opportunities to learn and grow, and to bring that lived understanding into my sessions.
My deepest wish is to offer a space of presence, where you can feel safe to explore yourself. I bring compassion and steadiness to the unknown.
I love working with the body, somatically. Many of the people who come to me are feeling deeply dysregulated, and working through the body allows us to understand your own patterns and mechanisms. From there, I can support you with practical interventions and strategies so you can live with more ease: understanding yourself, building a balanced routine, managing symptoms, developing independence, and engaging more fully in your everyday life, always with an emphasis on what brings you purpose, connection, and joy.
I offer a holistic and integrative approach. My practice focuses on supporting the reconnection between body, mind, emotions, and daily function through a sensitive, grounded, and contemporary lens.
My sessions blend evidence-based occupational therapy with holistic practices, including sensory regulation, conscious movement, somatic awareness, therapeutic breathwork and compassionate presence. My approach centres on respect, active listening, and non-judgmental guidance. I’m passionate about creating a supportive environment where individuals can rediscover their own rhythm and inhabit their bodies with greater ease and authenticity.
I can assist with a range of issues including (but not limited to):
- Chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout
- Depression and mood disorders
- Suicidal ideation
- Autism and ADHD
- Personality disorders
- Life crisis management
- Mind–body integration and emotional regulation
- Sensory processing and sensory modulation
- Disability support across the lifespan
- Building independence and meaningful daily engagement
- Lifestyle optimisation and holistic living
- Cancer care and supportive oncology
Qualifications
- AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy Australia Member
Additional Training
- Somatic and body-based therapeutic practices
- Breathwork Facilitator
- Sound Healer
Our sessions are held via telehealth, as I’m based in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
If you have any questions or would simply like to chat before booking, please don’t hesitate to reach out at valen@theurbanalchemist.com.au I’d love to connect.