Elise Smeets

BApSc (OT), MHlthSc
Occupational Therapy | New Graduate Mentoring

Key Areas of Focus:

New graduate occupational therapist mentoring
Transition from university to clinical practice
Clinical reasoning and professional confidence
Adult practice and aged care
Home modifications and functional independence
Professional development and career progression

About Elise

Elise Smeets is Head of Clinical Development for New Graduates at Allied Health Warrior, where she is passionate about supporting early-career occupational therapists as they transition from university into confident, capable clinicians. She believes the first years of practice are fundamental in shaping professional confidence and clinical competence, and is committed to helping new graduates develop the skills they need to succeed.

With more than 15 years of experience across adult practice, aged care, and home modifications, Elise brings a practical, evidence-based perspective to occupational therapy. Her broad clinical experience enables her to mentor therapists through real-world challenges while strengthening their clinical reasoning, professional judgement, and decision-making skills.

Elise is passionate about creating supportive learning experiences that encourage reflection, confidence, and continuous professional growth. Through structured mentoring and practical education, she helps clinicians build strong foundations for long-term success and meaningful careers in occupational therapy.

Why You Should Book Mentoring with Elise?

Structured support designed specifically for new graduate occupational therapists
Practical guidance to bridge the gap between university and clinical practice
Develop stronger clinical reasoning and evidence-informed decision-making
Build confidence managing clients, documentation, and workplace expectations
Individual mentoring tailored to your learning goals and professional development
Learn practical strategies from more than 15 years of occupational therapy experience

Mentoring Options:

Elise 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 Elise’s clinical background?

Elise has more than 15 years of experience as an occupational therapist across adult practice, aged care, and home modifications. She has extensive experience supporting new graduate clinicians and is passionate about helping early-career occupational therapists develop confidence, strengthen clinical reasoning, and navigate the transition into professional practice through practical, evidence-based mentoring.

Can I claim CPD hours for mentoring with Elise?

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?

Elise’s experience covers new graduate transition, clinical reasoning, adult practice, aged care, home modifications, and professional confidence. If you have a specific learning goal or workplace challenge, include it in your enquiry and we’ll tailor the mentoring 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.