​Therapists

Our therapists team includes Speech, Occupational and Dance and Movement Therapists. These specialists each have the qualifications and real-world experience needed to help your child overcome any challenges they may face.

Occupational Therapists

Helen Coll

Tripti Desai

Occupational Therapist

Tripti is a registered as a New Zealand Occupational Therapist. Tripti specializes in paediatric occupational therapy, providing support for children and teens from 2 to 18 years. Tripti has extensive experience of more than 20+ years practising in a variety of school settings supporting children who are neurodiverse, and children with physical and cognitive differences. Tripti uses an eclectic approach and is passionate about supporting children at their level; she believes that working holistically with all those involved in the child’s life is important for successful therapeutic outcomes. 


Tripti’s areas of speciality include:

  • Dyspraxia/DCD
  • Sensory processing disorder or challenges linked to any diagnosis such as ASD
  • Toileting linked to constipation and interoception (awareness of one’s internal state, such as a full bladder)
  • Picky eating challenges based on the SOS (sensory oral sequential) and responsive feeding approaches
  • Handwriting difficulties


Helen Coll

Helen Coll

Occupational Therapist

BHSc (OT)


Helen is an Occupational Therapist who has worked with children and adults of all ages. She has a background in Neurology and has worked clients who have a range of varying cognitive and fine motor disabilities.


Before joining Kidz Therapy, Helen has amassed a wide range of experience in both public and private healthcare. She has utilised her skills in outpatient, inpatient and community settings.


Helen facilitates our Lowercase Legends and Get Sorted courses. Here, she can draw on her past experience as a guest speaker at university lectures and running various groupwork programmes to make both courses a fun and engaging experience for children.