Does everyday life feel harder than it should?
Do you…??
Feel constantly on edge or unable to relax?
Feel overwhelmed by everyday life?
Feel easily impacted by noise, people or busy environments?
Feel like you're just getting through the day rather than actually enjoying it?
Overthink everything and struggle to switch off?
Find everyday tasks harder than they seem for everyone else?
If you're nodding along, you're in the right place.
Kia ora, I’m Lauren Read.
A Mental Health Occupational Therapist and the person behind Mind Your Way.
I support adults, professionals and workplaces with practical, personalised support around mental health, wellbeing and everyday life.
My approach is simple: find what works for you, not what you’re told should work.
Because sometimes you don't need to try harder. You need a different way.
Based in Auckland, New Zealand. I hire out offices accordingly so venues may vary. Video call options available if appropriate.
Mind Your Way is about finding ways to make everyday life work better for you.
As an Occupational Therapist, I look at the things that matter in your everyday life. Whether that's managing your mental health, getting through your routines,
What is Mind Your Way?
navigating work, understanding your needs, building confidence or simply figuring out why things feel harder than they seem.
I provide individual OT support, professional supervision and workplace wellbeing services, all with a practical and person-centred approach.
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Mental Health Occupational Therapy Interventions/ Whakaora Ngangahau
Practical, individualised support for adults to help make everyday life more manageable.
I work with people experiencing mental health challenges, neurodivergence, disability, stress, burnout, injury or major life changes.
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Mind Your Business/ Oranga Mahi Wāhi
Workplace wellbeing support designed to help organisations look after the people behind the work.
From one-off mental health talks to tailored workplace wellbeing packages, I work with organisations to create practical support that makes a difference.
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Professional Supervision/ Whaiutu Whakahaere Tikanga
A space for Occupational Therapists, mental health professionals and other practitioners to reflect, develop their practice and feel supported in the work they do.
Available individually or in groups, online via Zoom or in person for Auckland-based practitioners.
FAQ
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Not necessarily.
You can contact me directly for private OT services, professional supervision and workplace wellbeing support.
Some funding pathways, such as ACC Sensitive Claims or other funding arrangements, have specific eligibility or referral requirements. If you're unsure, I'm happy to talk you through your options.
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Yes. I offer Zoom appointments for OT and professional supervision.
Depending on the service and your location, in-person options may also be available. For Auckland-based clients and practitioners, get in touch to discuss what might work best.
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Absolutely.
I offer a free 15-minute Zoom consultation where we can have a quick chat about what you're looking for, answer any questions and work out whether my services might be a good fit.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you get in touch.
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I'll provide a clear quote before we start working together, so you know what to expect with no surprises.