Welcome to Sisu Therapies
We provide me services that are grounded in evidence and delivered with creativity, compassion, and care.
About Sisu Therapies
Our Mission
Sisu Therapies is an integrated allied health service specialising in occupational therapy and mental health for young people.
We support clients aged 4 and up.
Our team includes experienced mental health occupational therapists, a clinical psychologist, and an allied health assistant.
As mental health occupational therapists, we take a holistic approach, supporting you to achieve goals that are meaningful to you. We provide a wide range of therapies with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing, all within a beautiful Beenleigh clinic designed to feel open and welcoming.
Our service is always LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse affirming.
We are also a community-minded, social enterprise and involved in a range of projects, because we believe good mental health grows from community wellbeing.
Our Team
Our team is comprised of experienced mental health occupational therapists, a clinical psychologist and an allied health assistant. We are passionate about providing inclusive therapy to create practical solutions for everyday challenges.
Our Location
We are located in a beautiful clinic in Beenleigh, which we’ve designed to feel open and welcoming.
You can find us on the top level of the Australia Post building, located in Post Office Plaza
Why the name 'SISU'
Sisu:
see'- soo [noun]
Extraordinary determination, courage and resoluteness in the face of extreme adversity that allows one to reach beyond their present limitations, take action agains t the odds and transform barriers into frontiers.
Photo Gallery
Hugo practicing his hide-and-seek skills
IDAHOBIT representative extraordinaire.
I'm not totally sure what Hugo does around the office, but he sure looks cute doing it!
Skills to pay the bills
Gaston ready for another day!
Gaston refuses to take the blame for the Learner therapy dog's doings!
In case you missed it, we're a huge fan of Pokemon in our office!
Hugo likes to make sure it's not just the clients that are supported, but also the staff too.
Puzzles might be a bit beyond Gaston's level but he's more than happy to support his friends whilst they give it a go!
Hugo ensuring that all the seating in the office is maximised for comfort!
Hugo - administrator of cuddles and smiles
Modelling good mental health habits
Hugo is still working on playing with others - he likes joining in ...just not so much when he's not the centre of attention.
I'm not sure who was the bigger fan - the wonderful LadyBird or Hugo!
Community mental health is a passion off all of the Sisu staff, therapy dogs' included!
Welcome! We're so glad to have you here.
All brains are amazing and all brains are welcome here!
Hugo would like you to know he stacked these all by himself... and no he won't be answering any more questions on the matter.
Art therapy is such a wonderful expressive therapy (even if it is exhausting)
Hugo likes to always look his best to welcome clients to the clinic
We are a LGBTQIA+ affirming space. You are always welcome just as you are.
Find us literally 'on top' of Australia Post, in Beenleigh
Book in for our upcoming 'Lunch and Learn'
Working hard, or hardly working
Pride is for all!
"All you need is love and a dog"
Gaming therapy is a great way to connect, especially with our young people that might be initially therapy resistant!
Play therapy is definitely hard work!
"Of course we have custom badges!"
These two take 'Wear it Purple Day' VERY seriously.
Gaston, our inclusive champion!
Gaston getting ready for our DnD group, "Rollin' with the Gnomies'
Luckily for Dani, Gaston is an EXCELLENT supervisor.
Hugo never disappoints his fans
We're so lucky to be able to enjoy the jacarandas in full bloom!
Spot the bulldog!
Yoga is a great way to increase interoception skills.
Gaston can also confirm it's a great way to relax too!
When you come to therapy, you should e able to let your nervous system reset. That's why we're more than happy to have our sessions in the sensory space.
Our beautiful waiting room
Hugo showing how creative play therapy is done!
Proudly a Safe Space!
One of our many open and welcoming therapy rooms
Our sensory room offers a beautiful space to help calm our clients bodies and minds so they can engage in therapy
One of our many creative therapies includes the use of yoga for our young people
Board games present a great opportunity to build rapport and skills in therapy.
This can also include frustration tolerance when they therapy dog sits on your board game...
We're a big fan of sensory modulation here!
The Welcome Committee ready and waiting to say "hello"!
Hugo happily brining Lego to his next appointment!
When we tried to explain that pick up sticks were not for chewing, Gaston seemed genuinely shocked...
Our gym space with swings always proves a hit with young people who need some extra sensory regulation
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