Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Ascot Vale
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety.
Brittaney is experienced and trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has expertise in administering a wide range of psychological assessments.
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety.
Brittaney is experienced and trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has expertise in administering a wide range of psychological assessments.
I work with clients navigating stress, anxiety, grief, school challenges, ADHD, autism, and specific learning disorders.
I have completed a Masters in Psychology (Educational and Developmental), am a registered general psychologist, and an Educational and Developmental Psychology Registrar. Before becoming a psychologist, I was a teacher.
I use a range of modalities, CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches to support growth, wellbeing, and everyday challenges.
I work with clients navigating stress, anxiety, grief, school challenges, ADHD, autism, and specific learning disorders.
I have completed a Masters in Psychology (Educational and Developmental), am a registered general psychologist, and an Educational and Developmental Psychology Registrar. Before becoming a psychologist, I was a teacher.
I use a range of modalities, CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches to support growth, wellbeing, and everyday challenges.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school.
I combine practical tools with a warm, down-to-earth approach to help young people feel safe and empowered in therapy. Drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I focus on what works for your child—not just in sessions, but in everyday life. I also liaise with schools and families to make sure progress happens where it matters most.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school.
I combine practical tools with a warm, down-to-earth approach to help young people feel safe and empowered in therapy. Drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I focus on what works for your child—not just in sessions, but in everyday life. I also liaise with schools and families to make sure progress happens where it matters most.
Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
Germaine utilises a variety of evidence-based interventions and understands that these need to be adapted to suit individuals' needs. These include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Play Therapy.
Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
Germaine utilises a variety of evidence-based interventions and understands that these need to be adapted to suit individuals' needs. These include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Play Therapy.
Confidential and affordable online therapy, from a qualified Melbourne based counsellor who specialises in individual, grief and loss, and neurodiverse counselling.
Confidential and affordable online therapy, from a qualified Melbourne based counsellor who specialises in individual, grief and loss, and neurodiverse counselling.
○Accepting face-to-face clients in West Melbourne and Online○
I work with Veterans, Tradies, and people who identify as LGBTQ. I like to help with a range of concerns from Stress and Burnout, to Trauma and OCD. I like to help people with processing trauma (PTSD), improving communication & relationships, and coping with anxiety and depression. I aim to help clients reach goals of self-empowerment so that they can feel in control of their lives.
My approach can be described as existential - I like to really get down to the core of why we are here and how we can live a fulfilling life.
○Accepting face-to-face clients in West Melbourne and Online○
I work with Veterans, Tradies, and people who identify as LGBTQ. I like to help with a range of concerns from Stress and Burnout, to Trauma and OCD. I like to help people with processing trauma (PTSD), improving communication & relationships, and coping with anxiety and depression. I aim to help clients reach goals of self-empowerment so that they can feel in control of their lives.
My approach can be described as existential - I like to really get down to the core of why we are here and how we can live a fulfilling life.
She also offers neuroaffirming autism, ADHD and cognitive assessments for children, teens and adults.
Ashlee operates from a neurodiversity affirming and trauma-informed framework. She uses evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Schema Therapy.
She also offers neuroaffirming autism, ADHD and cognitive assessments for children, teens and adults.
Ashlee operates from a neurodiversity affirming and trauma-informed framework. She uses evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Schema Therapy.
I have a keen interest in working with individuals with body image and eating-related concerns, as well as general mental health challenges including men's health, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, low mood and depression, adjustment, grief, trauma, neurodivergence, sexuality and gender, relationship difficulty, work stress, and many others. Having training in differing treatment modes means I can tailor an assessment and treatment approach that is appropriate to your presentation. I am welcoming new clients aged 12+.
I have a keen interest in working with individuals with body image and eating-related concerns, as well as general mental health challenges including men's health, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, low mood and depression, adjustment, grief, trauma, neurodivergence, sexuality and gender, relationship difficulty, work stress, and many others. Having training in differing treatment modes means I can tailor an assessment and treatment approach that is appropriate to your presentation. I am welcoming new clients aged 12+.
She supports neurodivergent clients with a tailored, strengths-based approach to build self-understanding and create sustainable strategies for wellbeing.
Central to Anna’s work is a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship. She believes that connection, trust, and genuine presence are key to positive change and growth.
She supports neurodivergent clients with a tailored, strengths-based approach to build self-understanding and create sustainable strategies for wellbeing.
Central to Anna’s work is a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship. She believes that connection, trust, and genuine presence are key to positive change and growth.
He provides both in-person and Telehealth support to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioural and social-emotional difficulties, and neurodivergent presentations such as ADHD and autism.
Jake offers individual therapy and psychological assessments, including cognitive, educational, ADHD, and autism assessments, utilising a range of evidence-based modalities. He has presented on his work with foster, permanent, and adoptive carers at national conferences, and has experience in education, child protection, hospitals, and private settings.
He provides both in-person and Telehealth support to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioural and social-emotional difficulties, and neurodivergent presentations such as ADHD and autism.
Jake offers individual therapy and psychological assessments, including cognitive, educational, ADHD, and autism assessments, utilising a range of evidence-based modalities. He has presented on his work with foster, permanent, and adoptive carers at national conferences, and has experience in education, child protection, hospitals, and private settings.
Emma is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with adolescents and adults. She is a warm therapist who treats each client as an individual. Emma is passionate about working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem. Emma has completed extra training in schema therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR). She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her clients.
Emma is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with adolescents and adults. She is a warm therapist who treats each client as an individual. Emma is passionate about working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem. Emma has completed extra training in schema therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR). She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her clients.
Hi, I’m Jo. I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist. My dog, Blanche, is my trusted colleague, who offers animal assisted therapy. I specialise in child, adolescence and family therapy. Children learn through play which is the cornerstone of my evidence based therapeutic interventions. I offer therapy to adults and families who wish to explore relational patterns, heal trauma and mobilise strengths to enjoy deeper connections and improve family functioning. By cultivating a therapeutic relationship and using curiosity over judgment, I offer a space for you to think about and work towards change.
Hi, I’m Jo. I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist. My dog, Blanche, is my trusted colleague, who offers animal assisted therapy. I specialise in child, adolescence and family therapy. Children learn through play which is the cornerstone of my evidence based therapeutic interventions. I offer therapy to adults and families who wish to explore relational patterns, heal trauma and mobilise strengths to enjoy deeper connections and improve family functioning. By cultivating a therapeutic relationship and using curiosity over judgment, I offer a space for you to think about and work towards change.
Welcome to AMH Psychology, Anxiety Management Hub, a boutique psychology clinic in Melbourne. My name is Dr Hana Guo, and I am Clinical Psychologist trained in EMDR, CBT and ISTDP psychodynamic therapy. I am dedicated to helping my clients see and break free from the unhealthy and often unconscious patterns that keep on repeating. I support both individuals who warrant a mental health diagnosis as well as professionals without any diagnosis (ie., health and mental health practitioners, lawyers, engineers) who are seeking coaching or self improvement to be happier better adjusted individuals.
Welcome to AMH Psychology, Anxiety Management Hub, a boutique psychology clinic in Melbourne. My name is Dr Hana Guo, and I am Clinical Psychologist trained in EMDR, CBT and ISTDP psychodynamic therapy. I am dedicated to helping my clients see and break free from the unhealthy and often unconscious patterns that keep on repeating. I support both individuals who warrant a mental health diagnosis as well as professionals without any diagnosis (ie., health and mental health practitioners, lawyers, engineers) who are seeking coaching or self improvement to be happier better adjusted individuals.
I have provided stolen generation counselling as well as worked with behavioural difficulties and disabilities such as ADHD, Autism and Intellectual Disabilities, as well as with differing mental illnesses.
I am driven by supporting individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties that might include trauma, life transitions, grief, anger, relationship breakdowns, parenting support, confidence/resilience building and managing a mental health diagnosis. I aim to work alongside my client to empower them to establish alternative ways of thinking and behaving, in order to foster their journey of becoming self reliant. I facilitate a warm, safe and therapeutic space by upholding empathy, curiosity and authenticity as my core values personally and professionally. I provide support to individuals from the age of 7 to 65+
I have provided stolen generation counselling as well as worked with behavioural difficulties and disabilities such as ADHD, Autism and Intellectual Disabilities, as well as with differing mental illnesses.
I am driven by supporting individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties that might include trauma, life transitions, grief, anger, relationship breakdowns, parenting support, confidence/resilience building and managing a mental health diagnosis. I aim to work alongside my client to empower them to establish alternative ways of thinking and behaving, in order to foster their journey of becoming self reliant. I facilitate a warm, safe and therapeutic space by upholding empathy, curiosity and authenticity as my core values personally and professionally. I provide support to individuals from the age of 7 to 65+
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
Becoming a dad changes everything — and not always in the ways you expected. If you're feeling disconnected, anxious, flat, or just getting through each day, you're not alone.
I'm a clinical psychologist specialising in the mental health of new and expectant fathers. I also support mothers through low mood, anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss, and the identity shifts that come with parenthood.
I offer a calm, straightforward space to slow things down and make sense of what you're going through. Reach out to arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Becoming a dad changes everything — and not always in the ways you expected. If you're feeling disconnected, anxious, flat, or just getting through each day, you're not alone.
I'm a clinical psychologist specialising in the mental health of new and expectant fathers. I also support mothers through low mood, anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss, and the identity shifts that come with parenthood.
I offer a calm, straightforward space to slow things down and make sense of what you're going through. Reach out to arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation.
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I'm Dom Caesar (they/them), an autistic and queer social worker.
Sessions are led entirely by you. I prioritise collaboration over clinical jargon, peer-informed practice over hierarchy, and shared humanity over labels. If you're questioning diagnoses, recovering from systemic harm, or just trying to get by in a world that's grinding you down, I'm here for it.
I'm Dom Caesar (they/them), an autistic and queer social worker.
Sessions are led entirely by you. I prioritise collaboration over clinical jargon, peer-informed practice over hierarchy, and shared humanity over labels. If you're questioning diagnoses, recovering from systemic harm, or just trying to get by in a world that's grinding you down, I'm here for it.
Daniela has a passion for working with kids, adolescents, and adults with various presentations; Autism, ADHD, anxiety concerns, depressive disorders, and personality disorders (such as, BPD).
Daniela works within a CBT/Psychodynamic lens, with her incorporating elements from various interventions as necessary, such as DBT modules, ACT principles, Imagery rescripting, and Psychodynamic therapy.
Daniela has a passion for working with kids, adolescents, and adults with various presentations; Autism, ADHD, anxiety concerns, depressive disorders, and personality disorders (such as, BPD).
Daniela works within a CBT/Psychodynamic lens, with her incorporating elements from various interventions as necessary, such as DBT modules, ACT principles, Imagery rescripting, and Psychodynamic therapy.
Dr Renee is a mother and takes a relatable, non-judgemental approaching to working with children, adolescents and parents with clinical experience across a broad range of clinical presentations: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity ( ASD, ADHD etc.), stress, trauma and more.
Dr Renee Cachia has extensive experience and a range of therapeutic skills and approaches, from cognitive-behavioural therapies, mindfulness-based therapies, early behavioural intervention, play-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and having had developed her own programs, she takes a compassionate and client-centred approach to every family.
Dr Renee is a mother and takes a relatable, non-judgemental approaching to working with children, adolescents and parents with clinical experience across a broad range of clinical presentations: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity ( ASD, ADHD etc.), stress, trauma and more.
Dr Renee Cachia has extensive experience and a range of therapeutic skills and approaches, from cognitive-behavioural therapies, mindfulness-based therapies, early behavioural intervention, play-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and having had developed her own programs, she takes a compassionate and client-centred approach to every family.
I have lived experience & extensive knowledge of the complexities of ADHD, Sensory Issues, Autism, disordered eating & chronic pain.
Not all of us neurodivergent people have 'superpowers', most of us bump into things. However, catering to my niche has really made me marvel at the depth in our thought process. Let's harness our strengths. We are sensitive, empathetic & more resilient than we realise. We can bounce back & stop people pleasing & set boundaries; be our true authentic self.
I have lived experience & extensive knowledge of the complexities of ADHD, Sensory Issues, Autism, disordered eating & chronic pain.
Not all of us neurodivergent people have 'superpowers', most of us bump into things. However, catering to my niche has really made me marvel at the depth in our thought process. Let's harness our strengths. We are sensitive, empathetic & more resilient than we realise. We can bounce back & stop people pleasing & set boundaries; be our true authentic self.
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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.