Mahek Bansal

BAppSc(OT) (Hons)
Head of Paediatrics – Occupational Therapy

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.

Why You Should Book Mentoring with Mahek?

In-depth knowledge of paediatric occupational therapy and sensory integration
Practical strategies for emotional regulation, executive functioning, and engagement
Experience supporting neurodivergent children and complex presentations
Family-centred, collaborative approach to intervention and parent coaching
Mentoring that builds confidence, clinical reasoning, and real-world skills

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mahek's clinical background?

Mahek is a paediatric occupational therapist at Optimum Health Solutions with extensive experience across clinic, school, and community settings, supporting children with a wide range of developmental and functional needs.

Can I claim CPD hours for mentoring with Mahek?

All mentoring sessions may eligible for CPD claim and we provide documentation for your portfolio and audit requirements.

Can I discuss de-identified cases?

Yes, you can bring de-identified case information, in line with your organisation’s privacy policies.

How do I book a session?

Complete our enquiry form and tell us a little about the support you’re looking for. Our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

What if I need support in a specific area?

Mahek’s experience covers pressure care, assistive technology, dementia care, mental health, and more. If you have a unique challenge, mention it in your enquiry and we’ll tailor the session to your needs.

What is your cancellation policy?

We ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to reschedule or cancel.

How is my information kept confidential?

All mentoring sessions are confidential. Relevant details may be shared with managerial or support staff only when necessary for your professional development or compliance, in line with our privacy policy.

Do you offer mentoring for early career or new graduate clinicians?

Yes, our mentoring is suitable for clinicians at all stages, including new graduates and early career professionals seeking support and guidance.

Can I use my company’s PD budget to pay for mentoring?

Yes, many allied health professionals access mentoring through their employer’s professional development (PD) budget. We can provide invoices or documentation to support your claim, just let us know your requirements when booking.

What documentation will I receive?

You’ll receive a summary of your session, including date, mentor, topics covered, and agreed learning outcomes. This can be used as evidence for CPD audits or PD reimbursement.

Mentoring Bundles

$ 250

Immediate Clinical Support: Designed to resolving specific complex cases quickly.
Focused, One-on-One Guidance Tailored advice from an experienced mentor with no long-term commitment.

$ 1180

Structured Mentoring Over Time: Build confidence and skills through consistent, guided sessions
Development You Can Track: Receive detailed session notes and progress reports after each meeting, so you can monitor growth and stay accountable.
Individual Development Plan (IDP) Build on your clinical capacity with a structured roadmap that links your development to better participant results

Popular

$ 2200

Shared Knowledge for Complex Cases: Get combined input from multiple mentors to solve challenges from different perspectives.
MDT IDP A comprehensive roadmap aligning your MDT goals with detailed reports, building depth to your clinical knowledge.
Priority Access & Flexible Scheduling: Priority support and the freedom to design a mentoring plan that fits your goals and availability.