Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Clifton Hill
Michelle (she/her/hers) is a Clinical Psychologist, who has experience in both public and private settings, including working in public hospitals. She is passionate about providing affirming care to individuals in areas, such as anxiety, OCD, trauma, eating disorders and working with neuro-divergent individuals.
Michelle (she/her/hers) is a Clinical Psychologist, who has experience in both public and private settings, including working in public hospitals. She is passionate about providing affirming care to individuals in areas, such as anxiety, OCD, trauma, eating disorders and working with neuro-divergent individuals.
I'm a neurodiversity-affirming psychologist, I'm neurodivergent & love working with people seeking to discover more about themselves.
My Therapy & Assessment services are thorough to ensure I learn about you, your history, & your experiences. I use a strengths-based, client-centred, approach to ensure neurodivergent voices are lifted & individuals are recognised for their unique strengths, while also acknowledging the adversity we face living in a neurotypical world.
I'm a neurodiversity-affirming psychologist, I'm neurodivergent & love working with people seeking to discover more about themselves.
My Therapy & Assessment services are thorough to ensure I learn about you, your history, & your experiences. I use a strengths-based, client-centred, approach to ensure neurodivergent voices are lifted & individuals are recognised for their unique strengths, while also acknowledging the adversity we face living in a neurotypical world.
I work with clients seeking support for life transitions and adjustments; anxiety, stress and low mood; neurodivergence ( ASD and ADHD), attachment and relationship patterns; values, identity exploration, and self-understanding.
I use an integrative approach tailored to each client, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, IPT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I work with clients seeking support for life transitions and adjustments; anxiety, stress and low mood; neurodivergence ( ASD and ADHD), attachment and relationship patterns; values, identity exploration, and self-understanding.
I use an integrative approach tailored to each client, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, IPT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I have over 20 years’ experience working with children, young people, families and individuals in a range of clinical, community and school settings. Using a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic lens, I utilise a range of therapeutic techniques in response to the needs of her clients.
Following an initial assessment period, decisions regarding the shape of therapy are made in collaboration with the client or clients, and when applicable, parents.
I have over 20 years’ experience working with children, young people, families and individuals in a range of clinical, community and school settings. Using a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic lens, I utilise a range of therapeutic techniques in response to the needs of her clients.
Following an initial assessment period, decisions regarding the shape of therapy are made in collaboration with the client or clients, and when applicable, parents.
Something people are often confused by is my Greek surname. “You don’t look greek!” they say. Actually, I was born in Bangkok, but I was adopted into a Greek/Australian family when I was 3 months old, so that explains the surname. I grew up in Adelaide, SA but now call Melbourne my home. I live in the inner north, with my 2 children and dog.
Something people are often confused by is my Greek surname. “You don’t look greek!” they say. Actually, I was born in Bangkok, but I was adopted into a Greek/Australian family when I was 3 months old, so that explains the surname. I grew up in Adelaide, SA but now call Melbourne my home. I live in the inner north, with my 2 children and dog.
Melissa has a warm, compassionate and playful nature. She aims to provide a safe, accepting and enjoyable space to connect authentically with clients. She supports her clients to uncover their hopes for the future, and to understand the internal and external barriers to their personal and relational growth.
Melissa has a warm, compassionate and playful nature. She aims to provide a safe, accepting and enjoyable space to connect authentically with clients. She supports her clients to uncover their hopes for the future, and to understand the internal and external barriers to their personal and relational growth.
Tegwen has particular experience supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults, including those who are late-diagnosed or exploring identity and self-understanding later in life.
Tegwen (Tee-gan) is an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families across the lifespan.
She brings a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that people are experts in their own lives and deserve care that is respectful, affirming, and responsive to their individual needs.
Her clinical experience spans educational, forensic, disability, private practice, and Out of Home Care (OoHC) settings, supporting individuals and families within complex personal and systemic contexts.
Tegwen has particular experience supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults, including those who are late-diagnosed or exploring identity and self-understanding later in life.
Tegwen (Tee-gan) is an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families across the lifespan.
She brings a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that people are experts in their own lives and deserve care that is respectful, affirming, and responsive to their individual needs.
Her clinical experience spans educational, forensic, disability, private practice, and Out of Home Care (OoHC) settings, supporting individuals and families within complex personal and systemic contexts.
Giorgia Deslandes is a Melbourne-based holistic counsellor registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (Registered Clinical), the EMDR Association of Australia and Resource Therapy International (Clinical). She offers counselling and psychotherapy from the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
With a Master’s qualification in Counselling Psychology and experience across the community sector—working in family violence, family therapy, and mental health—as well as private practice, she supports individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, identity and relationships.
Giorgia Deslandes is a Melbourne-based holistic counsellor registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (Registered Clinical), the EMDR Association of Australia and Resource Therapy International (Clinical). She offers counselling and psychotherapy from the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
With a Master’s qualification in Counselling Psychology and experience across the community sector—working in family violence, family therapy, and mental health—as well as private practice, she supports individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, identity and relationships.
Maybe you’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand yourself. You know where some of your patterns come from and might find yourself thinking, “I know this isn’t rational,” “Why am I still affected by this?” or “I should be able to handle this by now” — yet knowing that doesn’t always change how you feel. You may also be someone who makes space for everyone else, while questioning whether your own feelings or needs are too much. Sometimes insight is only part of the picture. Therapy can be a place where you don’t have to minimise your experience or worry about taking up too much space.
Maybe you’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand yourself. You know where some of your patterns come from and might find yourself thinking, “I know this isn’t rational,” “Why am I still affected by this?” or “I should be able to handle this by now” — yet knowing that doesn’t always change how you feel. You may also be someone who makes space for everyone else, while questioning whether your own feelings or needs are too much. Sometimes insight is only part of the picture. Therapy can be a place where you don’t have to minimise your experience or worry about taking up too much space.
Guidestar provides a safe space for confidential psychology, counselling, assessment and support services for children, adolescents and adults. We are neurodiverse affirming, Rainbow Tick accredited and a safe space for the LGBTIQA+ community. Our psychologists are registered with the AHPRA and are members of the APS or AAPi. Each psychologist has a different focus and approach; review the profiles of our psychologists on our website.
Guidestar provides a safe space for confidential psychology, counselling, assessment and support services for children, adolescents and adults. We are neurodiverse affirming, Rainbow Tick accredited and a safe space for the LGBTIQA+ community. Our psychologists are registered with the AHPRA and are members of the APS or AAPi. Each psychologist has a different focus and approach; review the profiles of our psychologists on our website.
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
Hi, I'm Ana, a psychologist who is dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself and reach your full potential. My areas of focus are trauma, ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders and Borderline personality disorder.
I draw on 17 years of experience in psychology to provide bespoke and engaging therapeutic experience underpinned by Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Sensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), DBT, mindfulness and self compassion based approaches. Initially, my goal is to bring symptom relief from stress, anxiety, or traumatic symptoms before we embark on deeper work to create long-term change.
Hi, I'm Ana, a psychologist who is dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself and reach your full potential. My areas of focus are trauma, ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders and Borderline personality disorder.
I draw on 17 years of experience in psychology to provide bespoke and engaging therapeutic experience underpinned by Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Sensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), DBT, mindfulness and self compassion based approaches. Initially, my goal is to bring symptom relief from stress, anxiety, or traumatic symptoms before we embark on deeper work to create long-term change.
We offer affirming, trauma-informed support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed, queer, trans and genderfluid people.
As a Māori-European, neurodivergent, queer therapist offering somatic, trauma-informed, culturally grounded care. We support ADHD, autism, and body-based experiences, including all feminine presenting concerns, PMDD, perimenopause, emotional regulation challenges, and anxiety—our work centres on whole-body awareness, balance, and meaningful change.
We offer affirming, trauma-informed support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed, queer, trans and genderfluid people.
As a Māori-European, neurodivergent, queer therapist offering somatic, trauma-informed, culturally grounded care. We support ADHD, autism, and body-based experiences, including all feminine presenting concerns, PMDD, perimenopause, emotional regulation challenges, and anxiety—our work centres on whole-body awareness, balance, and meaningful change.
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
I also bring experience working with dual diagnosis and neurodivergent clients.
At Wander and Wonder Counselling, I work to support adults who are sober, trying to get sober, or rebuilding life after addiction. Many people find that even when substance use stops, old emotional patterns remain — my work focuses on gently understanding and changing those patterns to support long-term sobriety.
I work with dual diagnosis, including addiction alongside anxiety, low mood, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. Sessions are paced, collaborative, and grounded in self-compassion. I also offer walk-and-talk sessions and animal-assisted therapy for clients who prefer a more natural, embodied approach.
I also bring experience working with dual diagnosis and neurodivergent clients.
At Wander and Wonder Counselling, I work to support adults who are sober, trying to get sober, or rebuilding life after addiction. Many people find that even when substance use stops, old emotional patterns remain — my work focuses on gently understanding and changing those patterns to support long-term sobriety.
I work with dual diagnosis, including addiction alongside anxiety, low mood, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. Sessions are paced, collaborative, and grounded in self-compassion. I also offer walk-and-talk sessions and animal-assisted therapy for clients who prefer a more natural, embodied approach.
In particular, therapy is provided for trauma, anxiety, life transitions and adjustment issues, grief/loss, OCD, Autism, self-esteem issues, perfectionism and people pleasing, depression, work stress, burnout and chronic pain.
Face to face therapy is offered at the peaceful Abbotsford Convent or telehealth is available. Psychological assessments are provided to help people to understand underlying causes for issues and how to recover. The whole person is considered and therapy is tailored and evidence-based, with a specialty in providing a trauma sensitive approach.
In particular, therapy is provided for trauma, anxiety, life transitions and adjustment issues, grief/loss, OCD, Autism, self-esteem issues, perfectionism and people pleasing, depression, work stress, burnout and chronic pain.
Face to face therapy is offered at the peaceful Abbotsford Convent or telehealth is available. Psychological assessments are provided to help people to understand underlying causes for issues and how to recover. The whole person is considered and therapy is tailored and evidence-based, with a specialty in providing a trauma sensitive approach.
I currently have availability to take on a few new clients. I support individuals with a broad range of clinical needs in a non-judgmental, neuro-affirming and holistic way, utilising evidence based treatments. I provide a nurturing and safe space, and use a strength based, supportive and collaborative approach. My goal is to assist individuals in gaining greater insight and self-awareness, to enhance their emotional well-being, with the aim of supporting them to reach their full potential and thrive.
I currently have availability to take on a few new clients. I support individuals with a broad range of clinical needs in a non-judgmental, neuro-affirming and holistic way, utilising evidence based treatments. I provide a nurturing and safe space, and use a strength based, supportive and collaborative approach. My goal is to assist individuals in gaining greater insight and self-awareness, to enhance their emotional well-being, with the aim of supporting them to reach their full potential and thrive.
Hi! I am a Clinical Psychologist committed to providing a warm and genuine therapeutic environment where clients feel safe and heard. I understand that seeking therapy is a vulnerable experience. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can express themselves openly and authentically.
My approach is collaborative and personalised. I integrate skill-building techniques with deeper exploration of the emotional challenges and vulnerabilities that shape our experiences. I believe in the power of self-discovery and work to empower clients as they take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
Hi! I am a Clinical Psychologist committed to providing a warm and genuine therapeutic environment where clients feel safe and heard. I understand that seeking therapy is a vulnerable experience. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can express themselves openly and authentically.
My approach is collaborative and personalised. I integrate skill-building techniques with deeper exploration of the emotional challenges and vulnerabilities that shape our experiences. I believe in the power of self-discovery and work to empower clients as they take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
Nico Lugano - Dandy Lion Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I work with people navigating trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges, and exploring identity (e.g., LGBTQIA) and neurodivergence (e.g., ADHD, autism).
You might be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck in old patterns, or carrying experiences that feel hard to make sense of alone. Maybe you’re navigating trauma, questioning your identity or how you experience the world (e.g., gender, sexuality, neurodivergence), or you've been feeling the impact of systems that haven’t made space for you.
Maybe you're just wanting to feel heard, better understood, to move in directions that feel more authentic to you. Whatever it is, you shouldn't have to navigate it alone. I’m committed to offering a space where your experiences are taken seriously, and met with care, dignity, and compassion.
I work with people navigating trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges, and exploring identity (e.g., LGBTQIA) and neurodivergence (e.g., ADHD, autism).
You might be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck in old patterns, or carrying experiences that feel hard to make sense of alone. Maybe you’re navigating trauma, questioning your identity or how you experience the world (e.g., gender, sexuality, neurodivergence), or you've been feeling the impact of systems that haven’t made space for you.
Maybe you're just wanting to feel heard, better understood, to move in directions that feel more authentic to you. Whatever it is, you shouldn't have to navigate it alone. I’m committed to offering a space where your experiences are taken seriously, and met with care, dignity, and compassion.
Nina has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent or neuro-curious women and non-binary AFAB folks, and especially in providing support for those navigating varieties of Neurodivergent (or regular, everyday) burnout.
Nina provides practical, adaptable counselling, drawing from a toolkit of evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self Compassion (MSC), Somatic approaches, & Motivational Interviewing (MI). Nina is passionate about neuroaffirming, trauma-informed practice, and sharing skills and strategies to support real change.
Nina has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent or neuro-curious women and non-binary AFAB folks, and especially in providing support for those navigating varieties of Neurodivergent (or regular, everyday) burnout.
Nina provides practical, adaptable counselling, drawing from a toolkit of evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self Compassion (MSC), Somatic approaches, & Motivational Interviewing (MI). Nina is passionate about neuroaffirming, trauma-informed practice, and sharing skills and strategies to support real change.
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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.