Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

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Christine Malios
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Hughesdale, VIC 3166
I work with adults managing ADHD or Autism, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and loss, and mid-life transitions such as perimenopause and menopause.
I provide empathic, wholisitc person-centred support for clients. Using interpersonal therapy and psychodynamic approaches, I tailor CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to meet your unique needs. Passionate about Ecotherapy, I can also offer walk-and-talk sessions by arrangement to integrate nature into our work together.
I work with adults managing ADHD or Autism, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and loss, and mid-life transitions such as perimenopause and menopause.
I provide empathic, wholisitc person-centred support for clients. Using interpersonal therapy and psychodynamic approaches, I tailor CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to meet your unique needs. Passionate about Ecotherapy, I can also offer walk-and-talk sessions by arrangement to integrate nature into our work together.
(03) 8771 5304 View (03) 8771 5304
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Gigi Tsui I Mindflow Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Doncaster, VIC 3108
Waitlist for new clients
She has a strong interest in supporting and empowering neurodivergent clients—particularly girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals.
Gigi’s practice is culturally sensitive and trauma-informed. She integrates therapeutic approaches such as Schema Therapy and EMDR, with a focus on identifying unmet emotional needs and supporting long-term emotional healing and personal growth.
She has a strong interest in supporting and empowering neurodivergent clients—particularly girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals.
Gigi’s practice is culturally sensitive and trauma-informed. She integrates therapeutic approaches such as Schema Therapy and EMDR, with a focus on identifying unmet emotional needs and supporting long-term emotional healing and personal growth.
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Thomas O'Hare
Psychologist, MC, PsyBA Prov
Warrandyte, VIC 3113
I see a lot of clients who have recently been diagnosed with Autism or ADHD, and assist in understanding their strengths as well as things that they may need to take into consideration.
I have explicit training in ACT and CBT, as well as being trained in client-focused therapy. I have two guinea pigs in my sessions for animal assisted therapy, utilise multiple strategies from a wide range of therapeutic styles, and conduct assessments for Autism, ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, and cognitive and educational ability.
I see a lot of clients who have recently been diagnosed with Autism or ADHD, and assist in understanding their strengths as well as things that they may need to take into consideration.
I have explicit training in ACT and CBT, as well as being trained in client-focused therapy. I have two guinea pigs in my sessions for animal assisted therapy, utilise multiple strategies from a wide range of therapeutic styles, and conduct assessments for Autism, ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, and cognitive and educational ability.
(03) 8771 4305 View (03) 8771 4305
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Living Dreams Disability Services
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Mulgrave, VIC 3170
Maria is a passionate Registered Psychologist who provides a safe and validating environment to children, adolescents and adults with a broad range of presentations including Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders including BPD, trauma, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, parental burnout and low self-esteem.
Maria utilises a person-centered and strengths based approach whilst tailoring the treatment to the unique needs of the individual. She has extensive experience utilising evidence based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Play Therapy and Mindfulness.
Maria is a passionate Registered Psychologist who provides a safe and validating environment to children, adolescents and adults with a broad range of presentations including Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders including BPD, trauma, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, parental burnout and low self-esteem.
Maria utilises a person-centered and strengths based approach whilst tailoring the treatment to the unique needs of the individual. She has extensive experience utilising evidence based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Play Therapy and Mindfulness.
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Emma McIntosh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Waitlist for new clients
Others are neurodivergent or exploring this later in life, often after years of masking and holding themselves to neurotypical expectations.
I offer neuro-affirming, trauma-informed therapy for adults with anxiety (including health anxiety), trauma and complex PTSD, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, and neurodivergence-related stressors like executive functioning differences or autistic burnout. I also offer autism and ADHD assessments for people aged 16+.
Others are neurodivergent or exploring this later in life, often after years of masking and holding themselves to neurotypical expectations.
I offer neuro-affirming, trauma-informed therapy for adults with anxiety (including health anxiety), trauma and complex PTSD, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, and neurodivergence-related stressors like executive functioning differences or autistic burnout. I also offer autism and ADHD assessments for people aged 16+.
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Healthy Young Minds: Psychology for Kids & Teens
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Bundoora, VIC 3083
Ann has a special interest in autism, anxiety and learning difficulties.
HYM is a private child psychology clinic managed by Psychologist Ann-elizabeth. HYM supports children who are experiencing mental health, learning or behavioural issues. Ann is very passionate about helping your child build their toolbox so they are better equipped to face obstacles and cope with difficult situations. Ann's approach is to establish what is going on for your child and then create a plan, incorporating essential skill development during the therapeutic process. Parents play a vital role in supporting the process so their child can practice skills and make progress. Together we can make a difference!
Ann has a special interest in autism, anxiety and learning difficulties.
HYM is a private child psychology clinic managed by Psychologist Ann-elizabeth. HYM supports children who are experiencing mental health, learning or behavioural issues. Ann is very passionate about helping your child build their toolbox so they are better equipped to face obstacles and cope with difficult situations. Ann's approach is to establish what is going on for your child and then create a plan, incorporating essential skill development during the therapeutic process. Parents play a vital role in supporting the process so their child can practice skills and make progress. Together we can make a difference!
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Altair Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA Endorsed
Burwood, VIC 3125
At Altair Psychology we respect and embrace diversity. Our team provide a safe and supportive space to accompany clients on their journey of discovery as they are guided to gain insight through curiosity and learn tools for growth and empowerment. Our experienced team has had the opportunity to work with many individuals to overcome life’s ups and downs, learn about themselves and flourish. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, learning challenges, or giftedness, our team will not hesitate to embark on the journey with you to build greater self-awareness, acceptance or obtain a formalised answer
At Altair Psychology we respect and embrace diversity. Our team provide a safe and supportive space to accompany clients on their journey of discovery as they are guided to gain insight through curiosity and learn tools for growth and empowerment. Our experienced team has had the opportunity to work with many individuals to overcome life’s ups and downs, learn about themselves and flourish. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, learning challenges, or giftedness, our team will not hesitate to embark on the journey with you to build greater self-awareness, acceptance or obtain a formalised answer
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Kiri Tsalparos
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
West Footscray, VIC 3012
I specialise in comprehensive psychological assessments, including ASD and ADHD assessments for children and adults, as well as cognitive assessments for NDIS and educational settings.
I equally enjoy both the forensic work and working with children. I ensure all my work is within the best practice principles and stay on top of current research and trends.
I specialise in comprehensive psychological assessments, including ASD and ADHD assessments for children and adults, as well as cognitive assessments for NDIS and educational settings.
I equally enjoy both the forensic work and working with children. I ensure all my work is within the best practice principles and stay on top of current research and trends.
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Chiu Lau
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
From 2003, Chiu has worked with autistic people and their families. Since then, she's developed proficiency treating and supporting clients across the lifespan experiencing trauma, chronic pain & fatigue, loss & grief, anxiety & mood disorders and minority stress (eg. Autistic, ADHD, medically disabled, culturally diverse and trans & gender questioning persons). Clients describe Chiu as thorough, efficient, down-to-earth, and practical. She works with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centred lens, offering a no-BS, affirming approach grounded in evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
From 2003, Chiu has worked with autistic people and their families. Since then, she's developed proficiency treating and supporting clients across the lifespan experiencing trauma, chronic pain & fatigue, loss & grief, anxiety & mood disorders and minority stress (eg. Autistic, ADHD, medically disabled, culturally diverse and trans & gender questioning persons). Clients describe Chiu as thorough, efficient, down-to-earth, and practical. She works with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centred lens, offering a no-BS, affirming approach grounded in evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
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Joy Sparkes
Psychotherapist, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
If you’re neurodivergent—especially late-diagnosed—LGBTQ, and carrying trauma (from what happened or what was missing), you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
I offer integrative psychotherapy, blending DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and breathwork. We build practical tools, process trauma, and shift unhelpful patterns together — helping you feel more regulated, self-aware, and able to move through life in ways that fit you.
If you’re neurodivergent—especially late-diagnosed—LGBTQ, and carrying trauma (from what happened or what was missing), you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
I offer integrative psychotherapy, blending DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and breathwork. We build practical tools, process trauma, and shift unhelpful patterns together — helping you feel more regulated, self-aware, and able to move through life in ways that fit you.
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Mullum Road Clinic
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Warrandyte, VIC 3113
Working with Neurodivergent individuals..
Offering neuro affirming assessments and counselling. An interest in girls and women identifying as Neuro Divergent ( Autistic and / or ADHD). The MIGDAS is utilised to assess for Autism in girls and women seeking to explore if they are Autistic. Counselling may involve different forms of experiential approaches (ie., somatic experiencing).
Working with Neurodivergent individuals..
Offering neuro affirming assessments and counselling. An interest in girls and women identifying as Neuro Divergent ( Autistic and / or ADHD). The MIGDAS is utilised to assess for Autism in girls and women seeking to explore if they are Autistic. Counselling may involve different forms of experiential approaches (ie., somatic experiencing).
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Jamie Goodison - Firelink Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Briar Hill, VIC 3088
I offer a warm, affirming space to explore identity, manage anxiety, navigate relationships, and better understand neurodivergence. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on building insight, emotional regulation skills, and self-acceptance. I aim to support clients in creating meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
I offer a warm, affirming space to explore identity, manage anxiety, navigate relationships, and better understand neurodivergence. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on building insight, emotional regulation skills, and self-acceptance. I aim to support clients in creating meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
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Mind Body Heart Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Blackburn, VIC 3130
Some practitioners also offer specialised expertise, for example, - Eating disorders - Child and adolescent therapy - EMDR for trauma - Incorporating art and play in therapy - Marriage and intimate relationship issues - Issues of neurodivergent communities
We use diverse therapeutic approaches and have extensive experience supporting the migrant community. Our aim is to help clients gain insight, grow through experience, and find relief from psychological distress. Services include psychology diagnosis and assessment, individual counselling, couple therapy, art therapy, sex therapy and clinical supervision.
Some practitioners also offer specialised expertise, for example, - Eating disorders - Child and adolescent therapy - EMDR for trauma - Incorporating art and play in therapy - Marriage and intimate relationship issues - Issues of neurodivergent communities
We use diverse therapeutic approaches and have extensive experience supporting the migrant community. Our aim is to help clients gain insight, grow through experience, and find relief from psychological distress. Services include psychology diagnosis and assessment, individual counselling, couple therapy, art therapy, sex therapy and clinical supervision.
(03) 7003 2772 View (03) 7003 2772
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Corey Ferguson
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Prov
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Hi, I'm Corey (He/Him), I'm a passionate registered psychologist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities.
My main goal is to create a warm, welcoming therapeutic space where everyone feels included and valued, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community. I enjoy helping clients embrace and show kindness to the parts of themselves they find challenging, while providing them with the tools to navigate life's twists and turns.
Hi, I'm Corey (He/Him), I'm a passionate registered psychologist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities.
My main goal is to create a warm, welcoming therapeutic space where everyone feels included and valued, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community. I enjoy helping clients embrace and show kindness to the parts of themselves they find challenging, while providing them with the tools to navigate life's twists and turns.
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Daliya Greenfeld
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Carrum, VIC 3197
I am experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults presenting with ADHD, Autism, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, and depression and supporting adjustments to life changes.
I support my patients by utilising evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to their needs and concerns. To do this, I use various assessment tools to help formulate a treatment plan. Therapeutic approaches included Cognitive therapy, Behavioural therapy, Psychodynamic approach, and Schema therapy.
I am experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults presenting with ADHD, Autism, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, and depression and supporting adjustments to life changes.
I support my patients by utilising evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to their needs and concerns. To do this, I use various assessment tools to help formulate a treatment plan. Therapeutic approaches included Cognitive therapy, Behavioural therapy, Psychodynamic approach, and Schema therapy.
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Positive Mind Hub
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Keilor East, VIC 3033
Assessments include ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD) assessments.
We prioritise your needs, values, and preferences in a collaborative and supportive therapeutic environment. Our evidence-based treatments, backed by the latest research, are tailored to your unique needs.
Assessments include ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD) assessments.
We prioritise your needs, values, and preferences in a collaborative and supportive therapeutic environment. Our evidence-based treatments, backed by the latest research, are tailored to your unique needs.
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Georgina Draxler
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Pascoe Vale, VIC 3044
I also support clients in exploring their neurotype (including autism and ADHD), and offer perinatal support for those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety or OCD.
Approaching therapy with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming lens, I utilise therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, & Schema Therapy. These modalities are tailored to each client, following best practice guidelines.
I also support clients in exploring their neurotype (including autism and ADHD), and offer perinatal support for those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety or OCD.
Approaching therapy with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming lens, I utilise therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, & Schema Therapy. These modalities are tailored to each client, following best practice guidelines.
(03) 7003 2409 View (03) 7003 2409
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Jennifer Politis
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Blackburn, VIC 3130
I work across a range of areas including Autism, ADHD, learning and emotional challenges, and I tailor therapy to each young person’s strengths, needs, and developmental stage.
I’m an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the founder of Mindverse Psychology with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Many of the families I work with come to therapy seeking clarity, connection, and support. You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges, or developmental concerns, it’s not always easy to know what’s going on—or how to help. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a powerful first step.
I work across a range of areas including Autism, ADHD, learning and emotional challenges, and I tailor therapy to each young person’s strengths, needs, and developmental stage.
I’m an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the founder of Mindverse Psychology with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Many of the families I work with come to therapy seeking clarity, connection, and support. You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges, or developmental concerns, it’s not always easy to know what’s going on—or how to help. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a powerful first step.
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Lucy Walton
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We may even end up doing an autism assessment, who knows!
Typically, my clients have tried the traditional methods of therapy that promote coping, but ultimately they feel stuck in a cycle of collapsing, then patching up and soldiering on. They may have received different diagnoses along the way, but nothing seems to quite capture their experience of life. They feel alone and like there is something deeply wrong with them. They struggle with a sense of self, and worry about what others might think of them. They are still hopeful that things can get better, but they don't know how to make it happen.
We may even end up doing an autism assessment, who knows!
Typically, my clients have tried the traditional methods of therapy that promote coping, but ultimately they feel stuck in a cycle of collapsing, then patching up and soldiering on. They may have received different diagnoses along the way, but nothing seems to quite capture their experience of life. They feel alone and like there is something deeply wrong with them. They struggle with a sense of self, and worry about what others might think of them. They are still hopeful that things can get better, but they don't know how to make it happen.
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Emma Rice
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Emma dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting issues. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives and develop self-awareness and self-compassion. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on individuals strengths, and helping them move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
Emma dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting issues. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives and develop self-awareness and self-compassion. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on individuals strengths, and helping them move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
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