Meet Shayla Dinh 👋

Shayla has experience supporting children, adults, and families with a focus on emotional regulation, sensory processing, and building independence in daily life. Her practice is grounded in strengths-based, neuro-affirming therapy and she has a strong interest in early childhood intervention. Shayla’s approach is shaped by genuine compassion, collaboration, and her lived experience as a sibling of a person navigating the NDIS, giving her a strong appreciation for the importance of family-centred, holistic services.

Her key skill areas include:

• Sensory processing and self-regulation
• Fine motor skills and handwriting
• Daily living skills and independence building
• Emotional regulation and social participation
• Feeding support and resistant eating
• Early childhood intervention
• Group programs

Shayla create therapy environments where clients feel safe, encouraged, and empowered to engage at their own pace. She believes that meaningful progress is built through trusting relationships and celebrates every step of growth, no matter how small. Shayla works collaboratively with families and support networks, recognising their vital role in supporting participation and long-term outcomes.

Comprehensive assessment and reflective practice guide Shayla’s interventions, ensuring therapy is responsive, individualised, and evidence-informed. She is motivated to continue developing her skills, particularly in areas that enhance emotional regulation and participation, to better support her clients’ evolving needs.

Key trainings Shayla has completed include:

• DIR®/Floortime™
• Zones of Regulation
• Sensory Integration

Outside of work, Shayla loved spending time with her family. Raised in a Vietnamese cultural background that values connection through shared meals and quality time, she enjoys food, travel, and staying active. Shayla recharges with good coffee, sudoku, reading, and time spent by the beach.