Nejla is an occupational therapist and NDIA registered positive behaviour support practitioner, with specialist endorsement in forensic and dual disability. She also holds post-graduate qualifications in counselling.

Nejla is recognised for her expertise in complex forensic disability practice - particularly where clinical, ethical and systemic complexities converge. Her current practice centres on supporting people living with neurodevelopmental disability, psychosocial disability and cognitive impairment who present with complex and overlapping challenges, including involvement with the criminal justice system.

Prior to transitioning to private practice, Nejla led the development of a specialist service for women with cognitive impairment incarcerated at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Victoria’s maximum-security women’s prison. Her career as an occupational therapist and behaviour support practitioner spans mental health, tertiary education, disability employment, forensic disability, and residential care settings.

Nejla is passionate about strengthening frontline capability across disability accommodation, youth residential and youth justice settings. She regularly facilitates reflective practice, supervision and care team consultation, and delivers training in disability awareness and positive behaviour support, with a focus on trauma-informed, non-coercive support practices.

Nejla served on the board of the Australasian Association of Forensic Disability throughout 2025, contributing to strategic discussions and sector development. She remains committed to fostering strong professional networks and collaborative partnerships across the forensic disability landscape, recognising the importance of shared knowledge, multidisciplinary perspectives and collective advocacy.

Nejla accepts referrals Australia-wide on a case-by-case basis, with a particular focus on complex presentations involving neurodevelopmental disability, forensic disability, trauma, and intersecting systems of care. Due to demand, complex assessment referrals currently involve an anticipated wait time of approximately 6–12 months.

Alongside her clinical work, Nejla is deeply committed to supporting the wellbeing, practice, and capability of others working across the forensic disability landscape. She warmly welcomes connection from practitioners seeking supervision, secondary consultation, collaboration, or peer support.