Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Killara
I specialise in treating behavioural and emotional problems such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, in children, adolescents and adults.
I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology degree from Macquarie University and have worked with children, adolescents and adults for more than 20 years (and I still love my job!). I use ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, Trauma Focused Treatment and EMDR among other evidence based practices.
I specialise in treating behavioural and emotional problems such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, in children, adolescents and adults.
I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology degree from Macquarie University and have worked with children, adolescents and adults for more than 20 years (and I still love my job!). I use ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, Trauma Focused Treatment and EMDR among other evidence based practices.
Furthermore, I hold extensive experience in the private sector working with children and adolescents with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders or intellectual disabilities in their homes or in my practice.
On a personal note, I’m very family-oriented, lead an active life, and love traveling and playing all sorts of sports (especially basketball). This could be one of the reasons why I enjoy working in multidisciplinary team environments.
Furthermore, I hold extensive experience in the private sector working with children and adolescents with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders or intellectual disabilities in their homes or in my practice.
On a personal note, I’m very family-oriented, lead an active life, and love traveling and playing all sorts of sports (especially basketball). This could be one of the reasons why I enjoy working in multidisciplinary team environments.
Seeking support takes a tremendous amount of courage and is an important first step in addressing issues that cause distress or unhappiness. I believe that creating a safe, welcoming and accepting space is essential in helping clients make contact with difficult experiences, and in developing a richer understanding of themselves and their emotions. With 20 years of experience working in community and inpatient mental health services, I use a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach which is client-led and tailored to individual needs. I have capacity to see people short-term or long-term.
Seeking support takes a tremendous amount of courage and is an important first step in addressing issues that cause distress or unhappiness. I believe that creating a safe, welcoming and accepting space is essential in helping clients make contact with difficult experiences, and in developing a richer understanding of themselves and their emotions. With 20 years of experience working in community and inpatient mental health services, I use a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach which is client-led and tailored to individual needs. I have capacity to see people short-term or long-term.
If you feel stressed and unsure how to get your life to be enjoyable again, I can help you re-set, increase your self esteem and think clearly again. I have successfully worked with many clients who have been in extremely difficult emotional and practical situations where we worked together to unlock their freedom and growth towards increased quality of life and empowerment.
I have reached the highest level of clinical expertise for a counsellor with a Master of Counselling and the highest acceditation level: Registered Clinical Counsellor (PACFA)
If you feel stressed and unsure how to get your life to be enjoyable again, I can help you re-set, increase your self esteem and think clearly again. I have successfully worked with many clients who have been in extremely difficult emotional and practical situations where we worked together to unlock their freedom and growth towards increased quality of life and empowerment.
I have reached the highest level of clinical expertise for a counsellor with a Master of Counselling and the highest acceditation level: Registered Clinical Counsellor (PACFA)
I work with adults navigating complex grief, neurodivergent identity, and life transitions.
Together, we’ll make space for your experience in a way that doesn’t require you to explain or justify how you grieve. My approach blends person-centred, narrative, and psychodynamic work, with elements of inner child exploration and EFT (tapping).
I can help you shift long-held patterns and offer the right support to do so—without pressure.
I work with adults navigating complex grief, neurodivergent identity, and life transitions.
Together, we’ll make space for your experience in a way that doesn’t require you to explain or justify how you grieve. My approach blends person-centred, narrative, and psychodynamic work, with elements of inner child exploration and EFT (tapping).
I can help you shift long-held patterns and offer the right support to do so—without pressure.
Do you constantly doubt yourself and your choices? Is it stressful for you to make decisions and commit to them? Does decision-making make you feel anxious?
I specialise in guiding clients reconnect with their sense of self-trust, so they can get clear on what feels true for them and be confident in their life decisions.
The themes that usually come up for my clients are:
- Self-doubt and self-trust
- Identity, meaning, purpose: “who am I” and “what am I here to do”
- Life transitions: quarter/mid-life crisis, shifting from studying to working, career change
Do you constantly doubt yourself and your choices? Is it stressful for you to make decisions and commit to them? Does decision-making make you feel anxious?
I specialise in guiding clients reconnect with their sense of self-trust, so they can get clear on what feels true for them and be confident in their life decisions.
The themes that usually come up for my clients are:
- Self-doubt and self-trust
- Identity, meaning, purpose: “who am I” and “what am I here to do”
- Life transitions: quarter/mid-life crisis, shifting from studying to working, career change
Hi, I'm Agnes, a Clinical Psychologist working with individuals and couples on depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, trauma (PTSD & C-PTSD), relationship conflict, and parenting difficulties. I also support those navigating grief, loss, major life transitions, and patterns from earlier life experiences such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, and feeling unsettled in close relationships.
Hi, I'm Agnes, a Clinical Psychologist working with individuals and couples on depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, trauma (PTSD & C-PTSD), relationship conflict, and parenting difficulties. I also support those navigating grief, loss, major life transitions, and patterns from earlier life experiences such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, and feeling unsettled in close relationships.
Erin is a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor. She's warm and thoughtful providing individual, couples and relationship therapies. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space where her clients feel heard and supported to reconnect. Trained in various modalities e.g. Gottman Method, Erin helps couples and individuals break negative patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen intimacy and connection. She also supports neurodiverse individuals, couples and families with practical, evidence-based strategies. Whether navigating conflict, grief, parenting stress, or life transitions, Erin offers calm, structured guidance.
Erin is a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor. She's warm and thoughtful providing individual, couples and relationship therapies. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space where her clients feel heard and supported to reconnect. Trained in various modalities e.g. Gottman Method, Erin helps couples and individuals break negative patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen intimacy and connection. She also supports neurodiverse individuals, couples and families with practical, evidence-based strategies. Whether navigating conflict, grief, parenting stress, or life transitions, Erin offers calm, structured guidance.
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Hi, I’m Paige (she/her), a registered psychologist and proud trans woman dedicated to supporting individuals across diverse identities, relationships, and life experiences. I bring both professional expertise and lived experience into my work, offering an affirming, deeply informed perspective that recognises the impact of identity, community, and systemic factors on mental health. I am committed to providing inclusive, non-judgmental, and client-centred care that supports individuals to feel safe, seen, and understood.
Hi, I’m Paige (she/her), a registered psychologist and proud trans woman dedicated to supporting individuals across diverse identities, relationships, and life experiences. I bring both professional expertise and lived experience into my work, offering an affirming, deeply informed perspective that recognises the impact of identity, community, and systemic factors on mental health. I am committed to providing inclusive, non-judgmental, and client-centred care that supports individuals to feel safe, seen, and understood.
Paula Garrido Clinical Psychologist NDIS
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Online Only
A safe, compassionate space for adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're used to carrying things on your own. You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply unsure about your next step in life. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone. Paula Garrido Clinical Psychologist, Couple, Family Therapist: Appointments are $253 for NDIS (No gap) Medicare appointments ($149 Medicare rebate); $350 for couple therapy appointments; $450 for family therapy appointments.
A safe, compassionate space for adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're used to carrying things on your own. You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply unsure about your next step in life. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone. Paula Garrido Clinical Psychologist, Couple, Family Therapist: Appointments are $253 for NDIS (No gap) Medicare appointments ($149 Medicare rebate); $350 for couple therapy appointments; $450 for family therapy appointments.
I provide telehealth counselling (phone or video) to adults seeking support for a wide spectrum of life experiences and challenges. Whether you are navigating grief, relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, life transitions, or pursuing deeper self-understanding, my practice is responsive to your unique needs. My approach blends evidence-based modalities with a sensitivity to the language and meaning of your lived experience, creating a therapeutic space where your story is valued and your strengths are recognised. Together, we foster meaningful dialogue, reflection, and personal growth.
I provide telehealth counselling (phone or video) to adults seeking support for a wide spectrum of life experiences and challenges. Whether you are navigating grief, relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, life transitions, or pursuing deeper self-understanding, my practice is responsive to your unique needs. My approach blends evidence-based modalities with a sensitivity to the language and meaning of your lived experience, creating a therapeutic space where your story is valued and your strengths are recognised. Together, we foster meaningful dialogue, reflection, and personal growth.
30+ yrs experience providing support for neurodivergent adults identifying as Autistic, ADHD or living with Tourettes through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, Australia-wide via Zoom.
Tania Rose is both clinically experienced and has lived-experience in neurodivergence, cultural inequality, and differ-ability/disability, recognising the social and human rights models of disability. Tania also supports those working professionally in the mental health sector as a clinical supervisor, educator and workplace wellbeing researcher.
30+ yrs experience providing support for neurodivergent adults identifying as Autistic, ADHD or living with Tourettes through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, Australia-wide via Zoom.
Tania Rose is both clinically experienced and has lived-experience in neurodivergence, cultural inequality, and differ-ability/disability, recognising the social and human rights models of disability. Tania also supports those working professionally in the mental health sector as a clinical supervisor, educator and workplace wellbeing researcher.
Cheryn is a Clinical Psychologist. Cheryn’s qualifications are a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Cheryn loves her work and is a very dedicated, warm and engaging therapist, with a keen sense of the privilege and responsibility that her role involves. She enjoys accompanying her clients on their path through difficulty and grounds her work in an attuned and genuine understanding of her clients and their needs. Cheryn has an affinity working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and her experience has enabled her to become resourceful in adapting therapies.
Cheryn is a Clinical Psychologist. Cheryn’s qualifications are a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Cheryn loves her work and is a very dedicated, warm and engaging therapist, with a keen sense of the privilege and responsibility that her role involves. She enjoys accompanying her clients on their path through difficulty and grounds her work in an attuned and genuine understanding of her clients and their needs. Cheryn has an affinity working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and her experience has enabled her to become resourceful in adapting therapies.
Counselling, Coaching & Wellbeing – Supporting Individuals, Families & Groups & Organisations (EAP) !
As a fully qualified and registered Counsellor with over 10 years’ experience across counselling, wellbeing, fitness, and health settings, I support people navigating overwhelm, burnout, feeling stuck, anxiety, and life transitions, as well as those seeking greater clarity, balance, and connection in their lives.
Taking the step to seek support can feel daunting. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, offering a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Counselling, Coaching & Wellbeing – Supporting Individuals, Families & Groups & Organisations (EAP) !
As a fully qualified and registered Counsellor with over 10 years’ experience across counselling, wellbeing, fitness, and health settings, I support people navigating overwhelm, burnout, feeling stuck, anxiety, and life transitions, as well as those seeking greater clarity, balance, and connection in their lives.
Taking the step to seek support can feel daunting. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, offering a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Neurodiverse Counselling- Neurodiverse Transitional Support- Parent and Carer Support
Neurodiverse Counselling- Neurodiverse Transitional Support- Parent and Carer Support
I have built experience working predominantly with adult clients with the following neurotypes and presentations: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Relationship Difficulties, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Sleep Difficulties, OCD.
With a special interest in neurodiversity, I enjoy working with clients who see the world differently and would like to open up to new and authentic ways of thinking, feeling and acting. I work with adults, older adolescents and couples, and respect all sexualities, genders and relationship styles. I can help with self exploration, opening up to new perspectives, managing difficult emotions, broadening your comfort zone and connecting with what matters to you.
I have built experience working predominantly with adult clients with the following neurotypes and presentations: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Relationship Difficulties, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Sleep Difficulties, OCD.
With a special interest in neurodiversity, I enjoy working with clients who see the world differently and would like to open up to new and authentic ways of thinking, feeling and acting. I work with adults, older adolescents and couples, and respect all sexualities, genders and relationship styles. I can help with self exploration, opening up to new perspectives, managing difficult emotions, broadening your comfort zone and connecting with what matters to you.
Dae is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working with people who have felt ‘different’ their whole lives. They support people to heal from trauma, live more authentic lives, and fully embrace their identities. Dae holds space with curiosity and compassion, without judgement, and with the creativity to do things differently.
Dae works with complex trauma, gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, disability, dissociation, diverse relationships, and the intersection of these, in a radically affirming way.
Dae is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working with people who have felt ‘different’ their whole lives. They support people to heal from trauma, live more authentic lives, and fully embrace their identities. Dae holds space with curiosity and compassion, without judgement, and with the creativity to do things differently.
Dae works with complex trauma, gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, disability, dissociation, diverse relationships, and the intersection of these, in a radically affirming way.
My approach is you-centered, which means whilst I would try to gently initiate explorations, you, the client, are always in the driver's seat. Further, my stance on providing trauma-informed care includes acknowledging that some of our pasts can still be a place too hard to revisit, too unbearable to face. I affirm that to do a deep work together does not necessarily need a revisit the gory details of your traumatic past. Still, trauma is a shadow with many faces; people also process differently. So when you'd wish & your safety toolkit is in place, I will be walking with you through every step of opening that can.
My approach is you-centered, which means whilst I would try to gently initiate explorations, you, the client, are always in the driver's seat. Further, my stance on providing trauma-informed care includes acknowledging that some of our pasts can still be a place too hard to revisit, too unbearable to face. I affirm that to do a deep work together does not necessarily need a revisit the gory details of your traumatic past. Still, trauma is a shadow with many faces; people also process differently. So when you'd wish & your safety toolkit is in place, I will be walking with you through every step of opening that can.
I provide neuro-diversity affirming psychology services for autistic, ADHER's, queer, and gender-diverse people, well as those within the neurotypical community struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict to name a few
Together, we create a clear plan of what to do & when. You will no longer feel anxious, lost or overwhelmed navigating 'systems' or wondering why you feel "different". Working within a neurodiversity paradigm allows you to connect to your authentic self, whilst learning self-advocacy skills, self care and acceptance.
I provide neuro-diversity affirming psychology services for autistic, ADHER's, queer, and gender-diverse people, well as those within the neurotypical community struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict to name a few
Together, we create a clear plan of what to do & when. You will no longer feel anxious, lost or overwhelmed navigating 'systems' or wondering why you feel "different". Working within a neurodiversity paradigm allows you to connect to your authentic self, whilst learning self-advocacy skills, self care and acceptance.
55 rebate available under Mental Health Care Plans and the Helping Children with Autism Initiative.
You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin therapy, whether you’re seeking support for yourself or for your child. Many people and parents come in unsure of what the exact goal should be, they just know things could be better. If you’re open to exploring what change might look like and willing to try small steps between sessions, we can make real progress together. I value honesty and appreciate when clients or parents feel comfortable sharing what’s helping and what still feels stuck. Therapy works best when it feels like a genuine team effort.
55 rebate available under Mental Health Care Plans and the Helping Children with Autism Initiative.
You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin therapy, whether you’re seeking support for yourself or for your child. Many people and parents come in unsure of what the exact goal should be, they just know things could be better. If you’re open to exploring what change might look like and willing to try small steps between sessions, we can make real progress together. I value honesty and appreciate when clients or parents feel comfortable sharing what’s helping and what still feels stuck. Therapy works best when it feels like a genuine team effort.
Nearby Autism Therapists Searches for Killara
- Artarmon
- Belrose
- Chatswood
- Eastwood
- Gordon
- Lane Cove
- Lindfield
- Macquarie Park
- North Ryde
- Pymble
- Ryde
- Turramurra
Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.