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About Corey

Corey La is a qualified Occupational Therapist with extensive experience across mental health, rehabilitation, coaching, workplace wellbeing, and community support.

Corey is passionate about helping individuals create sustainable and affordable outcomes across their emotional, social, and physical wellbeing. His work focuses on supporting people to build practical skills, improve confidence, strengthen resilience, and work towards meaningful personal goals.

Corey brings a calm, practical, and person-centred approach to therapy. He works collaboratively with clients to understand their needs, identify strengths, and develop realistic strategies that support long-term wellbeing and independence.

Areas of Support

Mental Health

Supporting individuals to manage emotional, social, and psychological challenges.

Anxiety & Stress

Helping clients develop practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and everyday pressures.

Depression

Supporting motivation, structure, confidence, and meaningful engagement in daily life.

Trauma Recovery

Providing supportive, recovery-focused care for individuals navigating difficult life experiences.

Life Skills & Independence

Helping clients build routines, confidence, and practical strategies for daily functioning.

Goal Setting & Motivation

Supporting clients to set realistic goals and take manageable steps towards change.

Workplace Wellbeing

Assisting with work-related stress, sustainable employment, and functional capacity.

Community Participation

Supporting connection, independence, and meaningful engagement within the community.

Therapeutic Approaches

Corey integrates a range of evidence-based therapies, coaching strategies, and occupational therapy interventions tailored to each individual’s unique needs.

Focused Psychological Strategies

Evidence-based strategies to support emotional wellbeing, coping skills, and positive change.

Health Coaching

Supporting clients to set manageable goals and take practical steps towards improved wellbeing.

Clinical Assessments

Providing assessments, reports, and therapeutic recommendations to support care planning.

Workshops

Facilitating personal development, mindfulness, community, and wellbeing-focused workshops.

Mindfulness & Wellbeing

Supporting self-awareness, emotional regulation, and meaningful direction.

Occupational Therapy Support

Helping individuals improve functioning, independence, routines, and participation in daily life.

Experience Highlights

  • 2014 – Present
    Sole Practitioner – Coaching & Counselling, Different Same

    Corey has provided focused psychological strategies, psychotherapy, health coaching, occupational therapy services, clinical assessments, reporting, and workshops supporting worth, mindfulness, community, and valued direction.

  • 2015 – 2017
    Sustainable Employment Specialist, IPAR Rehabilitation

    Corey supported clients with disabilities, injuries, and medical conditions to remain in sustainable employment. His role included coaching, mentoring, medical case conferences, workplace stress support, and functional workplace assessments.

  • 2008 – 2015
    Occupational Therapist / Rehabilitation Consultant / Branch Manager

    Corey has held senior roles in rehabilitation, case management, workplace injury management, ergonomic assessments, functional assessments, manual handling training, workplace assessments, and team leadership.

    Community Participation
    Corey has also contributed as a volunteer Occupational Therapist, providing services where cost is not a barrier.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
    The University of Queensland
    Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement: 2004, 2006, 2007

  • Allied Mental Health Professional
    Medicare Australia
    Authorised to provide Focused Psychological Strategies, including CBT, IPT, psychoeducation, and other evidence-based approaches.

  • Ongoing Professional Development
    Corey maintains experience across mental health, rehabilitation, assessment, workplace wellbeing, coaching, and community-based support.

Corey's Values

Client-Centred Care

Corey works alongside each client’s goals, values, and preferences.

Evidence-Based Practice

He uses proven therapies and practical strategies to support meaningful outcomes.

Collaboration

Corey believes change is strengthened through trust, teamwork, and shared goals.

Community Focus

He is committed to helping individuals build confidence, independence, and connection.

Practical Support

Corey focuses on realistic strategies that can be applied in everyday life.

Corey's Philosophy

Corey believes therapy should be practical, collaborative, and grounded in each person’s real-life circumstances.

His approach is focused on helping individuals build resilience, develop confidence, and create sustainable changes that improve emotional, social, and physical wellbeing.

Ready To Take The Next Step?

Whether you are experiencing emotional challenges, seeking support with daily functioning, navigating workplace stress, or wanting to build a more meaningful life, Corey is here to provide practical, compassionate, and evidence-based support.

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Experienced

Extensive experience in mental health, rehabilitation, coaching, and workplace wellbeing.

Compassionate

Warm, respectful, and non-judgemental support.

Practical & Goal-Focused

Helping clients build skills, set goals, and achieve meaningful change.

Trusted Professional

Dedicated to high-quality care and sustainable outcomes.