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Social Worker, PhD, AASW
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The Neurodivergent Social Worker

Social Worker, PhD, AASW

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Eastern Heights, QLD 4305
I'm Dr. Leia Greenslade, AuDHD social worker and PhD, supporting neurodivergent adults to understand themselves, find meaning, and build lives that feel genuinely theirs. With 18+ years experience, I work with people carrying burnout, grief, identity questions, or that persistent sense of adapting to a world not built for them. I also support parents and allies wanting to better understand the neurodivergent people in their lives. You set the pace. No fixing. No judgment. Just honest, affirming support from someone who gets it, not just professionally, but personally.
I can help you explore your neurodivergent identity, understand your needs, and build a life that fits who you actually are.I can help you explore your neurodivergent identity, understand your needs, and build a life that fits who you actually are. For families, I offer support to better understand and advocate for your neurodivergent
I tailor every session to you, drawing from a range of therapeutic and theoretical approaches that honour your neurotype, life experience, and goals. There’s no one-size-fits-all here. Just thoughtful, responsive support built around who you are. All sessions are online, Australia-wide. Reach out to me for a free 15 minute pre-appointment connection.
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Practice at a Glance

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The Neurodivergent Social Worker

Eastern Heights, QLD 4305

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AuDHD social worker offering online neurodiversity-affirming counselling, NDIS therapy, and guided self-identification. You're not broken.
$180 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Neurodivergent Social Worker

Eastern Heights, QLD 4305

Website
AuDHD social worker offering online neurodiversity-affirming counselling, NDIS therapy, and guided self-identification. You're not broken.
$180 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Introduction to Dr. Leia Greenslade, the Neurodivergent Social Worker.
The Neurodivergent Social Worker

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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Private clients invoiced after each session, 7-day payment terms. Concession rates available. NDIS welcome if self or plan managed. Visit my website for full fee details.
Photo of Leia Greenslade - The Neurodivergent Social Worker, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
The Neurodivergent Social Worker
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Private clients invoiced after each session, 7-day payment terms. Concession rates available. NDIS welcome if self or plan managed. Visit my website for full fee details.
Photo of Leia Greenslade - The Neurodivergent Social Worker, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
The Neurodivergent Social Worker
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

    Social Worker: Leia Greenslade

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Leia Greenslade
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Queensland in Social Work (BSW) Bachelor of Social Work (Grad. Entry) / 2007
  • Diploma from Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Counselling / 2001
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AuDHD social worker with a PhD in social work and over 18 years experience. Trained in neurodiversity-affirming practice, logotherapy, and guided self-identification. AASW member. I've lived the journey I support others through. That's not incidental to my work, it's central to it.
Photo of Leia Greenslade - The Neurodivergent Social Worker, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
The Neurodivergent Social Worker
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
AuDHD social worker with a PhD in social work and over 18 years experience. Trained in neurodiversity-affirming practice, logotherapy, and guided self-identification. AASW member. I've lived the journey I support others through. That's not incidental to my work, it's central to it.
Photo of Leia Greenslade - The Neurodivergent Social Worker, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
The Neurodivergent Social Worker
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Career Guidance
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Neurodivergence
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Workplace Issues
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I work with neurodivergent adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, connect with what truly matters to them, and build lives that feel authentic rather than borrowed. Together we explore identity, meaning, and purpose at a pace that works for you, moving toward a life where you can simply be who you are, without apology.
Photo of Leia Greenslade - The Neurodivergent Social Worker, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
The Neurodivergent Social Worker
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with neurodivergent adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, connect with what truly matters to them, and build lives that feel authentic rather than borrowed. Together we explore identity, meaning, and purpose at a pace that works for you, moving toward a life where you can simply be who you are, without apology.
Photo of Leia Greenslade - The Neurodivergent Social Worker, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
The Neurodivergent Social Worker
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

4 Endorsements

Satori Counselling Services
Satori Counselling Services
Social WorkerAMHSW
Dr Leia Greenslade embodies sound ethical values, especially in relation to social justice. Their practice is authentic, and offers a unique understanding of diverse experiences.
Mereki Wirth
Mereki Wirth
Social WorkerAMHSW
What I admire most about Dr. Leia is how she challenges the system. She doesn't just look at what's "wrong" with a person; she looks at how a harsh world impacts them. She brings a beautiful blend of deep academic knowledge and genuine heart.
Bri Stevens
Bri Stevens
Social Worker
I have known Leia as a colleague for 10 years and can attest to the depth of their professional and life experience. Leia is exceptional at listening carefully, exploring deeply, and helping people find meaning and hope. I have grown through knowing her.
Cody Robinson
Cody Robinson
Social WorkerAMHSW
Leia is a warm, grounded, and steady presence in every aspect of life. I particularly appreciate her passion of working in the existential dread and overwhelm of being a human.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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There's no one-size-fits-all here. Every session is shaped around you. I draw from evidence-informed approaches including trauma-informed care, mindfulness, logotherapy, and disability justice frameworks, always through a neurodiversity-affirming lens that honours your neurotype, your story, and your right to a life that fits who you actually are.
Photo of Leia Greenslade - The Neurodivergent Social Worker, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
The Neurodivergent Social Worker
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
There's no one-size-fits-all here. Every session is shaped around you. I draw from evidence-informed approaches including trauma-informed care, mindfulness, logotherapy, and disability justice frameworks, always through a neurodiversity-affirming lens that honours your neurotype, your story, and your right to a life that fits who you actually are.
Photo of Leia Greenslade - The Neurodivergent Social Worker, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
The Neurodivergent Social Worker
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

The Neurodivergent Social Worker

Eastern Heights, QLD 4305

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AuDHD social worker offering online neurodiversity-affirming counselling, NDIS therapy, and guided self-identification. You're not broken.
Photo of Leia Greenslade - The Neurodivergent Social Worker, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
The Neurodivergent Social Worker
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
"
AuDHD social worker offering online neurodiversity-affirming counselling, NDIS therapy, and guided self-identification. You're not broken.
Photo of Leia Greenslade - The Neurodivergent Social Worker, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
The Neurodivergent Social Worker
Social Worker, PhD, AASW