Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Ballarat Central, VIC
Hi, I'm Jordan and I am a registered Psychologist located in Ballarat, Victoria. I work with people over the age of 16 in enhancing the quality of their life, from boosting their confidence, building healthier relationships to finding more meaning and purpose in their lives. Supporting people to achieve their mental health goals by empowering them to overcome personal challenges and build resilience is something I'm passionate about.
Hi, I'm Jordan and I am a registered Psychologist located in Ballarat, Victoria. I work with people over the age of 16 in enhancing the quality of their life, from boosting their confidence, building healthier relationships to finding more meaning and purpose in their lives. Supporting people to achieve their mental health goals by empowering them to overcome personal challenges and build resilience is something I'm passionate about.
I want to provide an online counselling service for adults who are newly identified as Neurodivergent.
I have been working as a counsellor for 10 years, with youth and adults in Alcohol and other Drugs in prison and in the community, and Forensic Mental Health with NGO’S and Community Health organisations.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background in Philosophy, a Horticulturist, and a keen sense of wonder.
I want to provide an online counselling service for adults who are newly identified as Neurodivergent.
I have been working as a counsellor for 10 years, with youth and adults in Alcohol and other Drugs in prison and in the community, and Forensic Mental Health with NGO’S and Community Health organisations.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background in Philosophy, a Horticulturist, and a keen sense of wonder.
I have lived experience of neurodiversity ( ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, HSP) and consequently work with a lot of people who are neurodiverse themselves.
My specialities are trauma recovery (including from sexual assault & family violence), neurodiversity and couples counselling. I practice mainly from my hobby farm and clients can engage with my dogs, cats, horses and chickens if they want to. I also offer online and telephone sessions for those further away from Ballarat.
I have lived experience of neurodiversity ( ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, HSP) and consequently work with a lot of people who are neurodiverse themselves.
My specialities are trauma recovery (including from sexual assault & family violence), neurodiversity and couples counselling. I practice mainly from my hobby farm and clients can engage with my dogs, cats, horses and chickens if they want to. I also offer online and telephone sessions for those further away from Ballarat.
My main area of practice lies within neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD, Autism) and I have extensive experience in both assessment and therapy supports, striving to conduct all sessions with a neuroaffirming approach.
Hello! I'm Natalie, the principal psychologist at mint psychology. I enjoy working with clients to improve their wellbeing and help them achieve their goals.
My approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively to facilitate growth and change. I emphasise transparent communication and ensure all treatment plans and sessions are tailored to the individual clients' needs and preferences. My main therapy modalities include CBT and ACT, though I incorporate concepts from various other approaches such as schema or solution-focused therapy to meet the client's needs.
My main area of practice lies within neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD, Autism) and I have extensive experience in both assessment and therapy supports, striving to conduct all sessions with a neuroaffirming approach.
Hello! I'm Natalie, the principal psychologist at mint psychology. I enjoy working with clients to improve their wellbeing and help them achieve their goals.
My approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively to facilitate growth and change. I emphasise transparent communication and ensure all treatment plans and sessions are tailored to the individual clients' needs and preferences. My main therapy modalities include CBT and ACT, though I incorporate concepts from various other approaches such as schema or solution-focused therapy to meet the client's needs.
Hi, I’m Mark — a counsellor based in Ballarat. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. Together, we’ll uncover the strengths and qualities within you that can spark your recovery. Building self-esteem and nurturing healthier relationships can open the way to a more fulfilling life.
Hi, I’m Mark — a counsellor based in Ballarat. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. Together, we’ll uncover the strengths and qualities within you that can spark your recovery. Building self-esteem and nurturing healthier relationships can open the way to a more fulfilling life.
I offer Arts-based inquiry and counselling even if you feel you're not creative or can't do art. Using arts-based processes, we can explore ways to live well with emotional and physical pain, diagnosed illnesses or neurodivergence, to find wisdom to live with more well-being or healing. We can collaborate to find the best way forward for you, with a personalised plan to support you or a young person in your care.
I offer Arts-based inquiry and counselling even if you feel you're not creative or can't do art. Using arts-based processes, we can explore ways to live well with emotional and physical pain, diagnosed illnesses or neurodivergence, to find wisdom to live with more well-being or healing. We can collaborate to find the best way forward for you, with a personalised plan to support you or a young person in your care.
With years of diverse experience, I navigate a wide array of psychological concerns. Whether your issue is acute or prolonged, I provide an empathic, and collaborative approach to addressing your needs and goals. I utilise a range of evidence-based tools and therapies to address needs as appropriate, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Being acutely aware that every client is unique, I take great care to tailor approaches to each clients personality and thinking style.
With years of diverse experience, I navigate a wide array of psychological concerns. Whether your issue is acute or prolonged, I provide an empathic, and collaborative approach to addressing your needs and goals. I utilise a range of evidence-based tools and therapies to address needs as appropriate, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Being acutely aware that every client is unique, I take great care to tailor approaches to each clients personality and thinking style.
Experience in a range of psychometric testing, ASD assessments (ADIR, ADOS, Sensory Profile), cognitive assessments (WISC, WAIS), ADHD assessments, Adaptive functioning (ABAS, Vineland), and other diagnostic assessments (PAI, Conners).
I offer several different styles of therapies including trauma informed therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure therapy. Even if you just need a space to talk, that's ok too!
Experience in a range of psychometric testing, ASD assessments (ADIR, ADOS, Sensory Profile), cognitive assessments (WISC, WAIS), ADHD assessments, Adaptive functioning (ABAS, Vineland), and other diagnostic assessments (PAI, Conners).
I offer several different styles of therapies including trauma informed therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure therapy. Even if you just need a space to talk, that's ok too!
I am passionate about supporting children and young people aged 3-17 who have experienced trauma, disrupted attachment, autism, ADHD, or emotional and behavioural challenges.
As a dedicated child play therapist, I integrate humanistic, child-centered, trauma-informed, developmentally and culturally sensitive, and neuroaffirming principles. Backed by ten years of experience supporting children and families through trauma, I bring a playful, warm, and genuinely welcoming energy to sessions.
I am passionate about supporting children and young people aged 3-17 who have experienced trauma, disrupted attachment, autism, ADHD, or emotional and behavioural challenges.
As a dedicated child play therapist, I integrate humanistic, child-centered, trauma-informed, developmentally and culturally sensitive, and neuroaffirming principles. Backed by ten years of experience supporting children and families through trauma, I bring a playful, warm, and genuinely welcoming energy to sessions.
The people I support often identify as LGBTIAQ+ and are also neurodivergent and/or have experienced various forms of trauma and family violence.
My specialist training is in safely processing trauma - I offer a warm and direct feminist, anti-oppressive and liberatory counselling space, with regular neurodivergent-affirming practice trainings. I can offer EMDR therapy, ACT & IFS/ego/parts work. Sessions take place on weekday evenings (zoom/in-person) or on Wednesdays (zoom).
The people I support often identify as LGBTIAQ+ and are also neurodivergent and/or have experienced various forms of trauma and family violence.
My specialist training is in safely processing trauma - I offer a warm and direct feminist, anti-oppressive and liberatory counselling space, with regular neurodivergent-affirming practice trainings. I can offer EMDR therapy, ACT & IFS/ego/parts work. Sessions take place on weekday evenings (zoom/in-person) or on Wednesdays (zoom).
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Ballarat and Footscray areas as well as online. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over thirty years of counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is affordable to people who need it.
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Ballarat and Footscray areas as well as online. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over thirty years of counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is affordable to people who need it.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. I work with people to help them understand the 'bigger picture', including what might be underlying and maintaining their difficulties. I also take a skills-based to psychotherapy, with the aim of supporting people to learn practical skills which they can implement long-term. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. I work with people to help them understand the 'bigger picture', including what might be underlying and maintaining their difficulties. I also take a skills-based to psychotherapy, with the aim of supporting people to learn practical skills which they can implement long-term. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children.
This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored. I place strong importance on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, safety, and trust, and I work alongside you to make sense of what’s happening and identify practical ways forward. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, therapy is adapted to your goals, values, and needs.
This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored. I place strong importance on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, safety, and trust, and I work alongside you to make sense of what’s happening and identify practical ways forward. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, therapy is adapted to your goals, values, and needs.
I walk with people who may be navigating systemic oppression, complex trauma & addiction, substance use concerns, as well as neurodivergent, LGTBQIA+, mixed-cultural & BIPOC experiences.
In our sessions, I offer a culturally-responsive space, walking alongside you using antioppressive, intersectional, trauma- & addiction-informed lenses grounded in evidence-based therapies. Here, you can bring your identity, body & stories into a space that invites connection, choice & the unfolding of what has been held, unspoken, or ready to heal.
I walk with people who may be navigating systemic oppression, complex trauma & addiction, substance use concerns, as well as neurodivergent, LGTBQIA+, mixed-cultural & BIPOC experiences.
In our sessions, I offer a culturally-responsive space, walking alongside you using antioppressive, intersectional, trauma- & addiction-informed lenses grounded in evidence-based therapies. Here, you can bring your identity, body & stories into a space that invites connection, choice & the unfolding of what has been held, unspoken, or ready to heal.
Women's health is a particular interest, including antenatal and postnatal through to menopause support, and neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism) in women.
I am a registered psychologist with a passion for building hope and seeing lives lived to the full. I have a warm and collaborative approach and value developing strong therapeutic relationships. Using evidence-based treatment interventions, I work with you to achieve positive outcomes, improved wellbeing, and meet individual goals.
Women's health is a particular interest, including antenatal and postnatal through to menopause support, and neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism) in women.
I am a registered psychologist with a passion for building hope and seeing lives lived to the full. I have a warm and collaborative approach and value developing strong therapeutic relationships. Using evidence-based treatment interventions, I work with you to achieve positive outcomes, improved wellbeing, and meet individual goals.
I specialise in eating disorders, ASD, gender/identity and relationship problems.
As a couples therapist I aim to help people cultivate relationships that are “regenerative”, which means creating opportunities to heal old wounds and design a relationship in which both partners can thrive in their personal and family lives. Relationships are complex and it’s important to me to give room for the nuances of each partner’s experience.
I specialise in eating disorders, ASD, gender/identity and relationship problems.
As a couples therapist I aim to help people cultivate relationships that are “regenerative”, which means creating opportunities to heal old wounds and design a relationship in which both partners can thrive in their personal and family lives. Relationships are complex and it’s important to me to give room for the nuances of each partner’s experience.
Do you feel out of place in traditional talk therapy? Are you carrying trauma, chronic anxiety, depression, or the weight of just surviving each day? I offer a warm, relational space where you can stop performing and finally start healing — in a way that honours your nervous system, your history, and who you're becoming. Working with individuals, couples, and teens across Australia (in-person in Castlemaine, VIC and online), I specialise in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Do you feel out of place in traditional talk therapy? Are you carrying trauma, chronic anxiety, depression, or the weight of just surviving each day? I offer a warm, relational space where you can stop performing and finally start healing — in a way that honours your nervous system, your history, and who you're becoming. Working with individuals, couples, and teens across Australia (in-person in Castlemaine, VIC and online), I specialise in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
How I work is informed by my experiences as a chronically ill, queer, neurodivergent person, and I will always balance evidence with your own preferences.
Hi! I’m Rhiannon, and I work with folks wanting to understands how early experiences shape the way we move through the world. You might be a person who's spent years prioritising everyone else's needs while yours went unmet. Perhaps you struggle to trust your own judgment, find yourself constantly scanning for signs that someone's upset with you, or feel guilty whenever you try to set a boundary. Any of these experience could show up as body tension, disconnection, or that familiar knot in your stomach when conflict arises.
How I work is informed by my experiences as a chronically ill, queer, neurodivergent person, and I will always balance evidence with your own preferences.
Hi! I’m Rhiannon, and I work with folks wanting to understands how early experiences shape the way we move through the world. You might be a person who's spent years prioritising everyone else's needs while yours went unmet. Perhaps you struggle to trust your own judgment, find yourself constantly scanning for signs that someone's upset with you, or feel guilty whenever you try to set a boundary. Any of these experience could show up as body tension, disconnection, or that familiar knot in your stomach when conflict arises.
I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
People who have experienced significant trauma resulting in dissociative identity disorder or borderline personality disorder tend to find me easy to work with. I bring lived experience of autism, ADHD, PTSD, and depression to our therapeutic relationship.
I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
People who have experienced significant trauma resulting in dissociative identity disorder or borderline personality disorder tend to find me easy to work with. I bring lived experience of autism, ADHD, PTSD, and depression to our therapeutic relationship.
Many of my clients are parents and carers of neurodivergent children, though I also support individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, and life challenges.
I provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming counselling experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, relationship strain and life transitions. With a Master of Counselling and lived insight into caregiving, I integrate CBT, ACT and strengths-based approaches to help you build practical coping strategies, emotional steadiness & sustainable resilience
Many of my clients are parents and carers of neurodivergent children, though I also support individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, and life challenges.
I provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming counselling experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, relationship strain and life transitions. With a Master of Counselling and lived insight into caregiving, I integrate CBT, ACT and strengths-based approaches to help you build practical coping strategies, emotional steadiness & sustainable resilience
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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.