Meet the team 👋🏼

Mindful Beings Occupational Therapy is a family-owned and operated practice offering both clinic-based and mobile services across the Gold Coast. We proudly support individuals of all ages and abilities through personalised therapy, guidance, and advocacy—helping them overcome barriers and live life without limits.

Whether you prefer support in our welcoming clinic environment, at home, in kindy, school, university, TAFE, the workplace, or within the community—we’ll meet you where you’re at. Our dedicated therapists work collaboratively with clients and their support teams to achieve both NDIS and personal goals.

At Mindful Beings Occupatipnal Therapy, we celebrate individuality. Every session is tailored using evidence-based, client-centred, and neuroaffirming practices to deliver meaningful and lasting progress.

Founder & Senior Occupational Therapist

Michaela Brailsford (Brunner)

At the heart of Mindful Beings Occupational Therapy is Michaela, an experienced and compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals thrive in their everyday lives. With a strong focus on personalised mental health support, Michaela empowers clients to overcome challenges and achieve meaningful, long-term outcomes. Whether you're seeking support at home or within the community, her client-centered approach ensures each therapy plan is tailored to your unique goals and wellbeing.

Occupational Therapist

Abbie Jackson

Abbie is a dedicated occupational therapist passionate about delivering neurodiversity-affirming and client-centred care. She specialises in supporting individuals to break through barriers and embrace their unique strengths in a safe, empowering environment. With a strong focus on functional goals and meaningful progress, Abbie works collaboratively with each client to create sustainable, positive change—both in daily life and long-term wellbeing.

Occupational Therapist & Clinical Excellence Lead

Jemma Gilfillan

Jemma brings a strengths-focused and family-centred approach to her work as an occupational therapist, helping clients turn challenges into meaningful opportunities for growth. She is passionate about building genuine, trusting relationships with individuals and their families, creating a safe space where progress feels achievable. With her collaborative mindset and commitment to empowering support, Jemma ensures every step is guided by what truly matters to each client.

Occupational Therapist

Haley Abbott

Haley brings energy, warmth, and creativity to her work as an occupational therapist, helping individuals build independence and find joy in everyday life. With a strong focus on goal-driven, person-centred support, she tailors each session to align with what truly matters to her clients. Haley celebrates every milestone—big or small—and her encouraging approach makes the therapy journey both effective and uplifting.

Occupational Therapist

Georgia Mackellar

Georgia is a passionate occupational therapist with a special interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She is committed to fostering inclusion, independence, and meaningful communication through engaging, client-centred therapy. Georgia continually expands her expertise to deliver fun, creative, and personalised solutions—ensuring every individual feels truly seen, heard, and supported.

Occupational Therapist

Elise England

Elise is a dedicated occupational therapist with over 3.5 years of experience supporting clients across paediatrics, trauma, neurology, and cancer care. Known for her energy, empathy, and creativity, Elise delivers strengths-based, engaging therapy tailored to each individual’s goals. By building strong, trusting relationships, she ensures therapy is not only effective—but also fun, meaningful, and focused on achieving lasting progress.

Allied Health Assistant

Ruth McColl

Ruth is a warm and skilled Allied Health Assistant with over three years of experience supporting clients of all ages in both clinic and community settings. She has worked alongside individuals with autism, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury (ABI), stroke, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Ruth is passionate about building genuine connections and delivering person-centred, goal-focused therapy that is both engaging and empowering for every client.

Health & Wellbeing Manager

Therapy Dog In-Training

Daisy Brailsford

Daisy, our lovable Spoodle and therapy dog in training, brings comfort, joy, and calm to the Mindful Beings team and clients alike. With her cheerful cuddles, lunchtime zoomies, and friendly greetings during supervision sessions, Daisy is an essential part of our clinic’s warm and welcoming environment. She’s currently working towards becoming a certified therapy dog—and already spreading smiles every day.

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