
Optimal Outcomes OT
Occupational therapy for children and adolescents

Mobile Occupational Therapy providing services for young people and their families on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
OPTIMAL OUTCOMES OT
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES
Optimal Outcomes OT provides occupational therapy to improve the mental health and build the emotional wellbeing of young people.
ABOUT OPTIMAL OUTCOMES OT
Optimal Outcomes OT is a paediatric occupational therapy practice based on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
THERAPY SERVICES
Occupational therapists help children to overcome challenges and build their independence.
HEALTH PROVIDERS & SCHOOLS
Occupational therapists help children to overcome challenges and build their independence.
Welcome to Optimal outcomes OT
Optimal Outcomes OT is a Mornington Peninsula–based occupational therapy practice dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people.
Led by occupational therapist Vanessa Richards, we work with children, teens and their families to build practical, lasting skills for managing emotions, navigating daily life, and feeling good about who they are.
We believe every young person deserves the chance to reach their optimal outcome — whatever that looks like for them.
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VANESSA richards
Vanessa Richards is the occupational therapist behind Optimal Outcomes OT. With a genuine passion for youth mental health, Vanessa brings warmth, expertise and a strengths-based approach to every session, helping young people on the Mornington Peninsula feel seen, understood and supported.
Vanessa works closely with families, schools and other health professionals to create a wraparound approach to each young person's care — because real progress happens when everyone is working together.
WORKING WITH VANESSA RICHARDS
Why Choose Optimal Outcomes OT?
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Local to the Mornington Peninsula
Proudly supporting families across the Mornington Peninsula community.
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A Safe, Supportive SESSION
A calm, welcoming presence where young people feel comfortable to open up and grow.
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INDIVIDUAL CARE
Every plan is built around the young person in front of us — their strengths, their challenges, their goals.
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EXPERIENCED & COMPASSIONATE
Vanessa brings genuine care and clinical expertise to every session.
Send us a Message
Vanessa provides occupational therapy for young people where their primary reason for seeking services is to support their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Please see the Information tab of this website for further information to ensure Vanessa is able to provide the services you are seeking.
Have a question? We’re here to help. Send us a message and we’ll be in touch.
Vanessa provides occupational therapy to Frankston South., Mt Eliza, Mornington, Moorooduc, Somerville, Tyabb, Hastings, Bittern, Balnarring, Mt Martha, Safety Beach, Dromana and Rosebud.
Services to other parts of the Mornington Peninsula may be possible by arrangement.












