Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Docklands
You might be neurodivergent and queer (or neuroqueer), part of poly/ENM or kink communities, or a sex-worker seeking care that doesn’t judge or pathologise.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults seeking clarity and connection. My approach integrates psychological science with lived understanding of neuroqueer experience, ENM, kink and sex-work contexts. We build skills, insight, and self-trust at a pace that suits you.
You might be neurodivergent and queer (or neuroqueer), part of poly/ENM or kink communities, or a sex-worker seeking care that doesn’t judge or pathologise.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults seeking clarity and connection. My approach integrates psychological science with lived understanding of neuroqueer experience, ENM, kink and sex-work contexts. We build skills, insight, and self-trust at a pace that suits you.
Your journey to mental wellbeing starts here with a qualified psychologist tailored to your needs, all with no cost to you, with your Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
At MTM Health we believe everyone deserves a safe space to talk, heal and grow.
Our dedicated team of professionals helps countless individuals overcome challenges such as anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, and general coping difficulties every day, guiding them towards a path of lasting well-being.
Your journey to mental wellbeing starts here with a qualified psychologist tailored to your needs, all with no cost to you, with your Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
At MTM Health we believe everyone deserves a safe space to talk, heal and grow.
Our dedicated team of professionals helps countless individuals overcome challenges such as anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, and general coping difficulties every day, guiding them towards a path of lasting well-being.
I also offer adult ADHD and Autism assessments.
You do not have to go through your healing journey alone. Reach out with any questions you have and I look forward to meeting you!
I also offer adult ADHD and Autism assessments.
You do not have to go through your healing journey alone. Reach out with any questions you have and I look forward to meeting you!
Emma works with clients who feel alone in their pain, whether that be because they are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA, have a non-normative sexual/relational interest, or struggles with sexual dissatisfaction/dysfunction.
Emma is a psychotherapist, couples counsellor, and sexologist dedicated to providing therapy that can be playful, cathartic, affirming, and enlightening all at once. She frequently sees clients in her office who are stuck in patterns of overthinking, emotional avoidance, and engaged with numbing tactics to cope. They seek a genuine version of themselves that they like, that connects with others, and feels inherently worthy of joy. They value themselves enough to hope for more. Emma is passionate about working with the neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, and ENM community and the impacts of childhood neglect and trauma.
Emma works with clients who feel alone in their pain, whether that be because they are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA, have a non-normative sexual/relational interest, or struggles with sexual dissatisfaction/dysfunction.
Emma is a psychotherapist, couples counsellor, and sexologist dedicated to providing therapy that can be playful, cathartic, affirming, and enlightening all at once. She frequently sees clients in her office who are stuck in patterns of overthinking, emotional avoidance, and engaged with numbing tactics to cope. They seek a genuine version of themselves that they like, that connects with others, and feels inherently worthy of joy. They value themselves enough to hope for more. Emma is passionate about working with the neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, and ENM community and the impacts of childhood neglect and trauma.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or finding the same difficulties keep returning, therapy offers a place to talk things through at your own pace. I’m a Melbourne-based psychologist working with adults and young people in ongoing sessions, where we can make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward - please feel free to call or enquire via my website.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or finding the same difficulties keep returning, therapy offers a place to talk things through at your own pace. I’m a Melbourne-based psychologist working with adults and young people in ongoing sessions, where we can make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward - please feel free to call or enquire via my website.
More Therapists Nearby
Kirsten's specific areas of interest include autism, ADHD, trauma and Eating Disorders.
Kirsten is a sensitive, empathic, and compassionate therapist, who works from a position of neurodivergent lived-experience when supporting clients. She works alongside trainee therapy dog Atka to provide neuroaffirming assessment and support. Kirsten is playful, quirky, and loves to involve toys, fidgets and squishmallows into her work!
Kirsten's specific areas of interest include autism, ADHD, trauma and Eating Disorders.
Kirsten is a sensitive, empathic, and compassionate therapist, who works from a position of neurodivergent lived-experience when supporting clients. She works alongside trainee therapy dog Atka to provide neuroaffirming assessment and support. Kirsten is playful, quirky, and loves to involve toys, fidgets and squishmallows into her work!
I'm Dr Maria Syed and I offer confidential, neurodiversity affirming ADHD and Autism assessments and therapy to adolescents (12+) and adults.
At Mindlab Psychology, the bulk of my work is with ADHD, autism and Borderline Personality, and I support the challenges that often come alongside them such as anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and burnout.
I'm Dr Maria Syed and I offer confidential, neurodiversity affirming ADHD and Autism assessments and therapy to adolescents (12+) and adults.
At Mindlab Psychology, the bulk of my work is with ADHD, autism and Borderline Personality, and I support the challenges that often come alongside them such as anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and burnout.
I support children with a range of needs, and have special interests in autism, ADHD and anxiety.
Hi I’m Sallyanne! I’m a Child and Adolescent Psychologist, running my practice on the Mornington Peninsula. I work with children and teens, as well as directly with parents, to provide support and strategies for your family.
I support children with a range of needs, and have special interests in autism, ADHD and anxiety.
Hi I’m Sallyanne! I’m a Child and Adolescent Psychologist, running my practice on the Mornington Peninsula. I work with children and teens, as well as directly with parents, to provide support and strategies for your family.
I like to support individuals with understanding and accommodating their unique neurodivergent profile, social and communication challenges, emotional regulation, exploring gender identity, low mood, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and navigating life transitions.
I take a human-centered, collaborative approach with therapy clients.
I like to support individuals with understanding and accommodating their unique neurodivergent profile, social and communication challenges, emotional regulation, exploring gender identity, low mood, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and navigating life transitions.
I take a human-centered, collaborative approach with therapy clients.
au - Endeavour Psychology provides psychological assessment and intervention services supporting clients with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, body image and weight concerns, adjustment, bereavement, grief, stress, self-esteem, personality, social skills, neurodiversity including ADHD and ASD, sexuality, gender, relationships, communication, and interpersonal concerns.
Led by Clinical Psychologist and Fellow in Thanatology Dr Lisa Burke, Endeavour Psychology is a boutique psychological practice based in Geelong, Victoria. Endeavour Psychology employs evidence-based interventions including CBT, EMDR, narrative therapy, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), sand tray therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
au - Endeavour Psychology provides psychological assessment and intervention services supporting clients with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, body image and weight concerns, adjustment, bereavement, grief, stress, self-esteem, personality, social skills, neurodiversity including ADHD and ASD, sexuality, gender, relationships, communication, and interpersonal concerns.
Led by Clinical Psychologist and Fellow in Thanatology Dr Lisa Burke, Endeavour Psychology is a boutique psychological practice based in Geelong, Victoria. Endeavour Psychology employs evidence-based interventions including CBT, EMDR, narrative therapy, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), sand tray therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
Hi lovely,
Have you recently received a diagnosis of ADHD and feeling overwhelmed or perhaps relieved and wanting to talk through where to from here? Working with women with at diagnosis of ADHD later in life is my passion and I am here to help.
Have you discovered your ADHD later in life? You're not alone. Many women are only now learning what they've lived with for years. But here's the powerful truth: a late diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to thrive. With professional and lived experience I offer a non judgemental neuro affirming space to help you unlock the many positives and strengths that come with ADHD.
Hi lovely,
Have you recently received a diagnosis of ADHD and feeling overwhelmed or perhaps relieved and wanting to talk through where to from here? Working with women with at diagnosis of ADHD later in life is my passion and I am here to help.
Have you discovered your ADHD later in life? You're not alone. Many women are only now learning what they've lived with for years. But here's the powerful truth: a late diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to thrive. With professional and lived experience I offer a non judgemental neuro affirming space to help you unlock the many positives and strengths that come with ADHD.
I am deeply committed to queer and neurodiverse individuals, I support LGBTQIA plus and neurodivergent clients through identity exploration, relationships, trauma, and mental health challenges.
I am a Psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. I have experience in community and private settings, supporting clients with their neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches, tailoring my work to each client’s needs. My style balances practical strategies for daily life with deeper exploration of past experiences and how they shape current patterns, emotions, and relationships.
I am deeply committed to queer and neurodiverse individuals, I support LGBTQIA plus and neurodivergent clients through identity exploration, relationships, trauma, and mental health challenges.
I am a Psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. I have experience in community and private settings, supporting clients with their neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches, tailoring my work to each client’s needs. My style balances practical strategies for daily life with deeper exploration of past experiences and how they shape current patterns, emotions, and relationships.
I work with adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorders ( ASD), ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, and borderline personality disorder (BPD).
I help clients to manage anxiety, stress and depression. I take a collaborative approach to help you improve your mood, reduce anxiety, and build social connections. I work with children, adolescents and adults and their families. I have experience working in private practice, NDIS, and community psychology.
I work with adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorders ( ASD), ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, and borderline personality disorder (BPD).
I help clients to manage anxiety, stress and depression. I take a collaborative approach to help you improve your mood, reduce anxiety, and build social connections. I work with children, adolescents and adults and their families. I have experience working in private practice, NDIS, and community psychology.
Eliza is a child and adolescent counsellor with additional qualifications in Art Therapy and Play Therapy. She is also a qualified and registered teacher. Eliza utilises different creative modalities to assist children and their families experiencing anxiety, school refusal, trauma, grief, depression, behavioural challenges etc. Eliza has experience working with clients with ASD, ADHD, PDA, learning delays/disabilities, OCD and sensory issues. Also available for adult Art Therapy.
Eliza is a child and adolescent counsellor with additional qualifications in Art Therapy and Play Therapy. She is also a qualified and registered teacher. Eliza utilises different creative modalities to assist children and their families experiencing anxiety, school refusal, trauma, grief, depression, behavioural challenges etc. Eliza has experience working with clients with ASD, ADHD, PDA, learning delays/disabilities, OCD and sensory issues. Also available for adult Art Therapy.
Her case management and NDIS Support Coordination experience, supporting individuals with complex needs, including neurodivergent individuals and those with psychosocial disability, informs her collaborative approach.
To-Chau is compassionate, curious, and respectful. Her approach is integrative, person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive. She values authenticity, humility, and creating a therapeutic relationship where clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and empowered at their own pace.
Her case management and NDIS Support Coordination experience, supporting individuals with complex needs, including neurodivergent individuals and those with psychosocial disability, informs her collaborative approach.
To-Chau is compassionate, curious, and respectful. Her approach is integrative, person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive. She values authenticity, humility, and creating a therapeutic relationship where clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and empowered at their own pace.
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.
Jay works with young people and adults — from age 12 right through adulthood — navigating stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, identity, relationships, minority stress, ADHD, Autism, OCD, BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, Bipolar and Dissociative Disorders, PMDD, and chronic illness.
Jay integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to each person, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Neurodivergence-Affirming Therapy.
Jay works with young people and adults — from age 12 right through adulthood — navigating stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, identity, relationships, minority stress, ADHD, Autism, OCD, BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, Bipolar and Dissociative Disorders, PMDD, and chronic illness.
Jay integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to each person, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Neurodivergence-Affirming Therapy.
She has developed a particular interest in supporting adults with late-diagnosed ADHD and/or autism, as well as those interested in exploring their neurotype.
Emma is able to address issues relating to PTSD/trauma, anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder, phobias, and panic disorder. Additionally, she supports those experiencing depression, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and adjustment challenges.
She has developed a particular interest in supporting adults with late-diagnosed ADHD and/or autism, as well as those interested in exploring their neurotype.
Emma is able to address issues relating to PTSD/trauma, anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder, phobias, and panic disorder. Additionally, she supports those experiencing depression, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and adjustment challenges.
I am especially passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals as they explore their identity and reclaim their unique strengths.
I take a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and compassionate approach to all my work. This means that I provide a safe and secure environment where clients can feel heard, supported and understood through life's challenges. I offer EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy and work within an attachment based framework.
I am especially passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals as they explore their identity and reclaim their unique strengths.
I take a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and compassionate approach to all my work. This means that I provide a safe and secure environment where clients can feel heard, supported and understood through life's challenges. I offer EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy and work within an attachment based framework.
We are here to help with the following: anxiety, depression, low mood, panic, stress, low confidence, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, grief/loss, relationship or family difficulties, emotional expression challenges, health concerns, sleep issues, work/life balance struggles, and strategies for Autism or ADHD.
We are deeply committed to understanding the complexities of the life of each and everyone of our clients. We take a person-centred and neuro-affirming approach to our therapy. We work with children aged from 7 years, adolescents and adults of all ages.
We are here to help with the following: anxiety, depression, low mood, panic, stress, low confidence, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, grief/loss, relationship or family difficulties, emotional expression challenges, health concerns, sleep issues, work/life balance struggles, and strategies for Autism or ADHD.
We are deeply committed to understanding the complexities of the life of each and everyone of our clients. We take a person-centred and neuro-affirming approach to our therapy. We work with children aged from 7 years, adolescents and adults of all ages.
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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.