Online Counselling for Victoria
Kirsten Chalmers
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Ringwood, VIC 3134
At myturn2talk Psychology, we cater to adults with Autism and ADHD seeking neurodiversity-affirming care that acknowledges their unique perspectives. Our clients often desire clarity on their diagnosis, strategies to enhance personal relationships and effective ways to manage burnout. With tailored assessments and interventions, we aim to empower you with a deeper understanding of your neurodivergent traits and provide the tools for thriving in life and love.
At myturn2talk Psychology, we cater to adults with Autism and ADHD seeking neurodiversity-affirming care that acknowledges their unique perspectives. Our clients often desire clarity on their diagnosis, strategies to enhance personal relationships and effective ways to manage burnout. With tailored assessments and interventions, we aim to empower you with a deeper understanding of your neurodivergent traits and provide the tools for thriving in life and love.
Joanna Umney
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Somerville, VIC 3912
Joanna has a strong interest in working with adolescents and young adults. Joanna is also an Animal Assisted Therapist (AAT), and her Australian Shepherd (Zailey) helps provide a sense of comfort and calmness during consultations. Joanna finds that animal-therapy is particularly supportive for those with social-anxiety, autism, and depression. Joanna will tailor evidence based therapeutic interventions, which may also include a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to the individual clients’ needs, personality, and therapeutic goals.
Joanna has a strong interest in working with adolescents and young adults. Joanna is also an Animal Assisted Therapist (AAT), and her Australian Shepherd (Zailey) helps provide a sense of comfort and calmness during consultations. Joanna finds that animal-therapy is particularly supportive for those with social-anxiety, autism, and depression. Joanna will tailor evidence based therapeutic interventions, which may also include a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to the individual clients’ needs, personality, and therapeutic goals.
TT Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Elsternwick, VIC 3185
We also offer an extensive range of assessment services including comprehensive Cognitive, Academic, Learning, ADHD and Autism.
We are a specialised clinic in Elsternwick, with a team of Psychologists and a creative arts therapist. Our philosophy is to provide engaging, practical and supportive therapy specifically aimed at children, adolescence, young adults and parents dealing with a range of challenges. We provide both therapy and we also complete comprehensive assessments. We aim to create a safe and nurturing environment where we can support young people and their families to foster growth and development.
We also offer an extensive range of assessment services including comprehensive Cognitive, Academic, Learning, ADHD and Autism.
We are a specialised clinic in Elsternwick, with a team of Psychologists and a creative arts therapist. Our philosophy is to provide engaging, practical and supportive therapy specifically aimed at children, adolescence, young adults and parents dealing with a range of challenges. We provide both therapy and we also complete comprehensive assessments. We aim to create a safe and nurturing environment where we can support young people and their families to foster growth and development.
Dr Maria Morcos
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Keilor, VIC 3036
Maria has special interests in working with trauma, neurodivergence, personality disorders, rapid mood changes and anxiety. She is also particularly interested in conducting assessments, including assessing for ADHD, autism, specific learning disorders (colloquially known as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia), and conducting cognitive, educational and vocational assessments. Maria has completed a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, therefore providing further competencies in multiple areas of psychological treatment and assessments across the lifespan.
Maria has special interests in working with trauma, neurodivergence, personality disorders, rapid mood changes and anxiety. She is also particularly interested in conducting assessments, including assessing for ADHD, autism, specific learning disorders (colloquially known as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia), and conducting cognitive, educational and vocational assessments. Maria has completed a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, therefore providing further competencies in multiple areas of psychological treatment and assessments across the lifespan.
Danielle Melia - Affirming Wellness
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seaford, VIC 3198 (Online Only)
There are 4 separate areas of focus that I support clients with; 1).Healthcare professionals grappling with burnout symptoms or demanding standards associated with their careers. 2). Everyday client concerns like managing anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges. 3). The intersection of the following specific areas, or simply one of these more nuanced areas; people coping with trauma, understanding and managing their neurodivergence, the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing sexual health and intimacy issues, and trans-friendly and knowledgeable healthcare. 4). Adult ADHD/ Autism assessments.
There are 4 separate areas of focus that I support clients with; 1).Healthcare professionals grappling with burnout symptoms or demanding standards associated with their careers. 2). Everyday client concerns like managing anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges. 3). The intersection of the following specific areas, or simply one of these more nuanced areas; people coping with trauma, understanding and managing their neurodivergence, the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing sexual health and intimacy issues, and trans-friendly and knowledgeable healthcare. 4). Adult ADHD/ Autism assessments.
Rebecca Bobin
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Woodend, VIC 3442
Rebecca offers autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) assessments for ages 16+.
Rebecca is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who provides a supportive space for clients to resolve difficulties and build confidence. She has the ability to genuinely connect with clients and identify their strengths. Rebecca has experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of presentations including: •anxiety •depression •trauma •relationship difficulties •chronic pain. She employs evidence-based techniques including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed practice, IFS, and psycho-sensory interventions to tailor therapy to client needs.
Rebecca offers autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) assessments for ages 16+.
Rebecca is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who provides a supportive space for clients to resolve difficulties and build confidence. She has the ability to genuinely connect with clients and identify their strengths. Rebecca has experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of presentations including: •anxiety •depression •trauma •relationship difficulties •chronic pain. She employs evidence-based techniques including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed practice, IFS, and psycho-sensory interventions to tailor therapy to client needs.
Nadine Touzeau
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Mitcham, VIC 3132
Nadine is a devoted practitioner, specializing in assessment and intervention for adults and children with neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, learning and emotional difficulties. For over 15 years, she has been committed to supporting clients to develop skills, greater independence and confidence, encompassing a growth mindset approach. Nadine understands the nutritional gut-brain connection and how lifestyle can positively impact one’s mental health and quality of life. She promotes a collaborate, safe environment, with a listening ear and support for life’s challenges.
Nadine is a devoted practitioner, specializing in assessment and intervention for adults and children with neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, learning and emotional difficulties. For over 15 years, she has been committed to supporting clients to develop skills, greater independence and confidence, encompassing a growth mindset approach. Nadine understands the nutritional gut-brain connection and how lifestyle can positively impact one’s mental health and quality of life. She promotes a collaborate, safe environment, with a listening ear and support for life’s challenges.
Karen Barnes
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Caroline Springs, VIC 3023 (Online Only)
Karen is an Australian Registered Psychologist with a range of experience over clinical, vocational, and more complex settings. As well as holding full APS membership, she is also a member of the Positive Psychology, Trauma and Psychology, and Intellectual Disability and Autism groups. With a passion for Individuality and Neurodiversity, she applies this approach to every unique individual she works with to explore and develop the person’s strengths and talents to assist in empowering them to achieve their goals.
Karen is an Australian Registered Psychologist with a range of experience over clinical, vocational, and more complex settings. As well as holding full APS membership, she is also a member of the Positive Psychology, Trauma and Psychology, and Intellectual Disability and Autism groups. With a passion for Individuality and Neurodiversity, she applies this approach to every unique individual she works with to explore and develop the person’s strengths and talents to assist in empowering them to achieve their goals.
Olivia Burton
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Scoresby, VIC 3179
I have experience as a school psychologist working with children presenting with autism and ADHD, trauma-related stress, anxiety, and depression.
I am a registered psychologist with provisional registration currently completing my Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Federation University. Prior to this, I completed my PhD at Flinders University, where I conducted research in cognitive psychology. My doctoral work has provided me with insights into the way people think, and the way people understand their own thinking, which I am now applying in my clinical practice. In particular, my goal is to equip my clients with the tools to better understand their thoughts and behaviour and help them navigate challenges.
I have experience as a school psychologist working with children presenting with autism and ADHD, trauma-related stress, anxiety, and depression.
I am a registered psychologist with provisional registration currently completing my Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Federation University. Prior to this, I completed my PhD at Flinders University, where I conducted research in cognitive psychology. My doctoral work has provided me with insights into the way people think, and the way people understand their own thinking, which I am now applying in my clinical practice. In particular, my goal is to equip my clients with the tools to better understand their thoughts and behaviour and help them navigate challenges.
Ashlee Hancock
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
Waitlist for new clients
Ashlee is a senior clinical psychologist who has experience in hospital and public mental health systems, providing specialist support for young people experiencing severe and/or complex mental health concerns. She has extensive experience cultivating good therapeutic relationships with young people and is experienced in managing a team of clinician's to provide high quality care. Within her private practice, she offers autism assessments for adults 18+ and individual therapy for teens and young adults aged 15 - 25, with a special interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Psychosis.
Ashlee is a senior clinical psychologist who has experience in hospital and public mental health systems, providing specialist support for young people experiencing severe and/or complex mental health concerns. She has extensive experience cultivating good therapeutic relationships with young people and is experienced in managing a team of clinician's to provide high quality care. Within her private practice, she offers autism assessments for adults 18+ and individual therapy for teens and young adults aged 15 - 25, with a special interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Psychosis.
Linda Kollind
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3004
Linda have particular expertise in identifying, assessing and supporting neurodivergence, such as Autism, ADHD and Specific Learning Disorders, across the lifespan. Linda are using evidence based tools and a warm and individualised approach.
Linda have particular expertise in identifying, assessing and supporting neurodivergence, such as Autism, ADHD and Specific Learning Disorders, across the lifespan. Linda are using evidence based tools and a warm and individualised approach.
Rosemary Tainsh
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Boronia, VIC 3155
Rosemary is a warm, gentle and caring Psychologist. Her approach is gentle yet purposeful, and uses an integrative approach to treatment. Rosemary has a particular interest in perinatal mental health, parent and infant mental health, trauma, childhood anxiety, and parenting. Rosemary is also able to provide Autism, ADHD, Cognitive and Educational Assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She is a fully registered Psychologist with AHPRA, a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists, and an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Rosemary is a warm, gentle and caring Psychologist. Her approach is gentle yet purposeful, and uses an integrative approach to treatment. Rosemary has a particular interest in perinatal mental health, parent and infant mental health, trauma, childhood anxiety, and parenting. Rosemary is also able to provide Autism, ADHD, Cognitive and Educational Assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She is a fully registered Psychologist with AHPRA, a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists, and an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Kat Aycardo
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Mitcham, VIC 3132
Kat provides a range of assessments, including: Cognitive and academic achievement tests, Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnostic assessment, and ADHD diagnostic assessment.
Kat has been passionate about supporting adults and children with neurodiversity since 2007. She has specialized in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, giftedness, and developmental differences. She is a warm and collaborative clinician with an evidence based and neurodiverse affirming approach to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to reach their individual goals.
Kat provides a range of assessments, including: Cognitive and academic achievement tests, Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnostic assessment, and ADHD diagnostic assessment.
Kat has been passionate about supporting adults and children with neurodiversity since 2007. She has specialized in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, giftedness, and developmental differences. She is a warm and collaborative clinician with an evidence based and neurodiverse affirming approach to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to reach their individual goals.
Ruth Minkov
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
North Melbourne, VIC 3051
I offer neuroaffirming neuropsychological, academic, Autism and ADHD assessment for teens and adults, both via Telehealth and in Abbotsford, Melbourne. I have a strong professional interest in diagnosis of Autism in women, and my assessments take into consideration "camouflaging" or compensatory behaviours. I offer follow-up sessions to assist the individual to process the diagnosis (or absence of a diagnosis), and to establish relevant supports. I am able to provide reports for the NDIS.
I offer neuroaffirming neuropsychological, academic, Autism and ADHD assessment for teens and adults, both via Telehealth and in Abbotsford, Melbourne. I have a strong professional interest in diagnosis of Autism in women, and my assessments take into consideration "camouflaging" or compensatory behaviours. I offer follow-up sessions to assist the individual to process the diagnosis (or absence of a diagnosis), and to establish relevant supports. I am able to provide reports for the NDIS.
Alicia Fisher
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Blackburn, VIC 3130
Hi, my name is Alisha, I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults. Much of my work is directed toward Autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, including tailored psychological assessments and reports for these issues. I also work with people who experience behavioural and social difficulties, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, depression and anxiety disorders such as separation, phobias, and OCD. I will work collaboratively with parents (where relevant), and other professionals to help you find more peace in life and ensure that the best outcomes can be achieved.
Hi, my name is Alisha, I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults. Much of my work is directed toward Autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, including tailored psychological assessments and reports for these issues. I also work with people who experience behavioural and social difficulties, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, depression and anxiety disorders such as separation, phobias, and OCD. I will work collaboratively with parents (where relevant), and other professionals to help you find more peace in life and ensure that the best outcomes can be achieved.
Sheyan Gunapala
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VIC 3121
I have a keen interest in working with Men, Sri Lankan/South Asians and Neurodiverse Individuals. Some of the presentations I can support you with are depression, anxiety addictive behaviours (e.g alcohol, pornography) and perinatal depression. I am trained in psychological assessment of autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
I have a keen interest in working with Men, Sri Lankan/South Asians and Neurodiverse Individuals. Some of the presentations I can support you with are depression, anxiety addictive behaviours (e.g alcohol, pornography) and perinatal depression. I am trained in psychological assessment of autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
Jennifer Makovec Knight
Psychologist, PsychD
Verified Verified
Preston, VIC 3072
I am a Dr. of Clinical Neuropsychology with experience in hospital and community rehab. I have expertise in the relationship between brain function/cognition, emotion and behaviour. I work with anxiety, depression and trauma, specialising in providing therapy to people with health conditions that impact the brain (neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative e.g., acquired brain injury, stroke, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, dementia and ADHD). My special interest is in functional neurological disorders.
I am a Dr. of Clinical Neuropsychology with experience in hospital and community rehab. I have expertise in the relationship between brain function/cognition, emotion and behaviour. I work with anxiety, depression and trauma, specialising in providing therapy to people with health conditions that impact the brain (neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative e.g., acquired brain injury, stroke, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, dementia and ADHD). My special interest is in functional neurological disorders.
Elizabeth Gregory
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150
She also has an interest in areas such as Autism, ADHD, parenting, relationships, self-development, trauma, grief, and loss.
Liz is a Registered Psychologist who is currently completing her endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She devotes her focus to supporting and empowering clients during difficult times, helping them reach their full potential. She believes that the unique hardships and difficulties experienced by each individual contributes to their own personal growth and self-discovery.
She also has an interest in areas such as Autism, ADHD, parenting, relationships, self-development, trauma, grief, and loss.
Liz is a Registered Psychologist who is currently completing her endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She devotes her focus to supporting and empowering clients during difficult times, helping them reach their full potential. She believes that the unique hardships and difficulties experienced by each individual contributes to their own personal growth and self-discovery.
Chaille Bos
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Frankston, VIC 3199
My counselling interests are in substance use, Autism and ADHD, but ultimately in helping all have a better feeling life.
Hello! I’m Chaille (Shay). I’ve spent most of the last decade living and working overseas away from friends and family, this taught me that there is nothing better than having a person who is your home and who will support you no matter what. I am very analytic and straight forward, but I’m also endlessly compassionate. More than anything, I want you to feel comfortable and safe when working with me. As a counsellor, my focus is on increasing quality of life. I help clients process their experiences in an environment of respect, help them feel heard, safe and validated. I offer evidence-based counselling for individuals and couples
My counselling interests are in substance use, Autism and ADHD, but ultimately in helping all have a better feeling life.
Hello! I’m Chaille (Shay). I’ve spent most of the last decade living and working overseas away from friends and family, this taught me that there is nothing better than having a person who is your home and who will support you no matter what. I am very analytic and straight forward, but I’m also endlessly compassionate. More than anything, I want you to feel comfortable and safe when working with me. As a counsellor, my focus is on increasing quality of life. I help clients process their experiences in an environment of respect, help them feel heard, safe and validated. I offer evidence-based counselling for individuals and couples
Rachel Purchase
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000
I have a strong interest in supporting women and girls to foster a positive self-image through self-compassion and self-awareness. My work centres on recognising and processing trauma, as well treating depression, anxiety, body-image dissatisfaction, grief, and relationship difficulties. I also work with women through the perinatal and postnatal period. In addition to therapeutic work, I conduct clinical assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and seek to facilitate empowered and affirming relationships with neurodiversity.
I have a strong interest in supporting women and girls to foster a positive self-image through self-compassion and self-awareness. My work centres on recognising and processing trauma, as well treating depression, anxiety, body-image dissatisfaction, grief, and relationship difficulties. I also work with women through the perinatal and postnatal period. In addition to therapeutic work, I conduct clinical assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and seek to facilitate empowered and affirming relationships with neurodiversity.