Autism Counselling in Kew, VIC
Psychology Assessment Services
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
Conduct a range of psychological assessments, including educational, cognitive, intellectual (IQ), academic,
autism
, adhd, dyslexia, and behavioural assessments. The most up-to-date gold standard assessments are utilised. Assessments are conducted in a friendly, caring, and respectful manner. Results help to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses, and guide what supports may best help a child at home and school. Psychology Assessment Services provides an assessment only service for children aged between 4 and 17 years.
Conduct a range of psychological assessments, including educational, cognitive, intellectual (IQ), academic,
autism
, adhd, dyslexia, and behavioural assessments. The most up-to-date gold standard assessments are utilised. Assessments are conducted in a friendly, caring, and respectful manner. Results help to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses, and guide what supports may best help a child at home and school. Psychology Assessment Services provides an assessment only service for children aged between 4 and 17 years.
Dr Lei Gryffydd
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
I am a clinical neuropsychologist specialising in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions (
Autism
, ADHD & learning conditions) across the lifespan. I am passionate about working with other LGBTQIA+ individuals and provide WPATH assessments for those seeking gender affirming treatment.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist specialising in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions (
Autism
, ADHD & learning conditions) across the lifespan. I am passionate about working with other LGBTQIA+ individuals and provide WPATH assessments for those seeking gender affirming treatment.
Zhi Xiang On
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
As a clinical neuropsychologist and board-approved supervisor, On is enthusiastic and compassionate, he emphasises values in creating a collaborative and safe therapeutic relationship to address each clients concerns. On’s approach involves integrating his knowledge in psychology, neurology and psychiatry. He utilises a comprehensive assessment process to make a sound diagnosis and adopts an individualised, strength-based treatment plan for his clients. On is also an LGBTQI-friendly practitioner.
As a clinical neuropsychologist and board-approved supervisor, On is enthusiastic and compassionate, he emphasises values in creating a collaborative and safe therapeutic relationship to address each clients concerns. On’s approach involves integrating his knowledge in psychology, neurology and psychiatry. He utilises a comprehensive assessment process to make a sound diagnosis and adopts an individualised, strength-based treatment plan for his clients. On is also an LGBTQI-friendly practitioner.
Darcy Richardson - Authentic Self Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
Darcy (She/Her) is a Registered Psychologist and works with adolescents (16 years +), and adults. Darcy utilises a Health at Every Size lens (HAES), Neurodivergent-affirming framework, and prioritises working with our LGBTQIA+ community (as a proud member herself). Darcy is also skilled at working with disabled communities, including Autistic folk and ADHDers in the neurodivergent community, (self-identifying, exploring or diagnosed).
Darcy (She/Her) is a Registered Psychologist and works with adolescents (16 years +), and adults. Darcy utilises a Health at Every Size lens (HAES), Neurodivergent-affirming framework, and prioritises working with our LGBTQIA+ community (as a proud member herself). Darcy is also skilled at working with disabled communities, including Autistic folk and ADHDers in the neurodivergent community, (self-identifying, exploring or diagnosed).
Benjamin Torrens-Witherow
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kew, VIC 3101
Ben is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in assisting adults and adolescents to manage their difficulties and journey toward a rich and meaningful life. He does this by providing a collaborative space that is warm, safe, and judgement-free. In this space, Ben will empower you to identify your strengths, develop strategies and tools for positive change, boost wellbeing and resilience, and build understanding and acceptance of yourself. Ben’s approach is primarily informed by the evidence-based “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” (ACT).
Ben is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in assisting adults and adolescents to manage their difficulties and journey toward a rich and meaningful life. He does this by providing a collaborative space that is warm, safe, and judgement-free. In this space, Ben will empower you to identify your strengths, develop strategies and tools for positive change, boost wellbeing and resilience, and build understanding and acceptance of yourself. Ben’s approach is primarily informed by the evidence-based “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” (ACT).
Matt Hallam from Equal Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
Hi, my name is Matt and I am part of the team here at Equal Psychology (www.equalpsychology.com.au). I work with clients 16 years and older experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship concerns, identity struggles, and BPD. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your needs and goals. By working with you I aim to relieve you of your distress, help you gain deeper insight, and to build resilience against knock backs.
Hi, my name is Matt and I am part of the team here at Equal Psychology (www.equalpsychology.com.au). I work with clients 16 years and older experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship concerns, identity struggles, and BPD. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your needs and goals. By working with you I aim to relieve you of your distress, help you gain deeper insight, and to build resilience against knock backs.
Holistic play therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Kew, VIC 3101
Play therapy is a child led therapeutic approach that enables children to communicate and express their innermost thoughts and feelings, through play. This allows therapists to provide intervention for a variety of support areas and mental health needs. Play therapists are informed by a child’s play, and through this we are also able to provide further support to parents and scaffold a deeper understanding of their child, using play themes.
Play therapy is a child led therapeutic approach that enables children to communicate and express their innermost thoughts and feelings, through play. This allows therapists to provide intervention for a variety of support areas and mental health needs. Play therapists are informed by a child’s play, and through this we are also able to provide further support to parents and scaffold a deeper understanding of their child, using play themes.
Bita Riazati - Relationships, Anxiety, OCD
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
Relationships can bring about significant stress and challenges when forming close connections and bonds with people, or navigating the complexities of interpersonal relationships with friends or colleagues. This can lead to thoughts of sadness, alienation, loneliness, anger, or even conflict. As you go through life, you might notice recurring issues that persist across various domains. You might ponder questions like, “Why do I keep doing this?”, "What am I doing?", “What's happening to me?”, or “How can I figure out what I want in life?” These questions reveal your desire to learn, explore, and gain understanding.
Relationships can bring about significant stress and challenges when forming close connections and bonds with people, or navigating the complexities of interpersonal relationships with friends or colleagues. This can lead to thoughts of sadness, alienation, loneliness, anger, or even conflict. As you go through life, you might notice recurring issues that persist across various domains. You might ponder questions like, “Why do I keep doing this?”, "What am I doing?", “What's happening to me?”, or “How can I figure out what I want in life?” These questions reveal your desire to learn, explore, and gain understanding.
Talking Sleep Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.
Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.
Lightbulbs Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
I believe that everyone should be able to express and develop strategies in order to become happy individuals. By experiencing this ‘lightbulb’ moment, my clients are able to live their respective lives in which they feel confident, supported and independent.
I believe that everyone should be able to express and develop strategies in order to become happy individuals. By experiencing this ‘lightbulb’ moment, my clients are able to live their respective lives in which they feel confident, supported and independent.
Weiyu Guan
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
I am experienced in working with both children and adults. My practice is focused on the co-creation of a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment which supports mindful awareness, compassionate inquiry, creativity, both play and rest as our universal needs, and our innate capacity for connection, reparation and growth. I invite all faculties of our body and different materials (natural and artificial) and art forms into the space as our powerful allies. I also share insights into the many forms of therapeutic arts as daily practice to nourish, ground and balance ourselves.
I am experienced in working with both children and adults. My practice is focused on the co-creation of a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment which supports mindful awareness, compassionate inquiry, creativity, both play and rest as our universal needs, and our innate capacity for connection, reparation and growth. I invite all faculties of our body and different materials (natural and artificial) and art forms into the space as our powerful allies. I also share insights into the many forms of therapeutic arts as daily practice to nourish, ground and balance ourselves.
Therese Raulin
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101 (Online Only)
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.
Sharon Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
Sharon has extensive experience working with the full spectrum of mental health challenges, from anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, ADHD. ASD, and chronic illness. Specialising in working with young people, as well as adults, parents and families, Sharon enjoys creating a safe space to explore the tricky places that are keeping you stuck, and find an easier path forward. With compassion and curiosity, Sharon supports each person to build a greater sense of self worth and confidence.
Sharon has extensive experience working with the full spectrum of mental health challenges, from anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, ADHD. ASD, and chronic illness. Specialising in working with young people, as well as adults, parents and families, Sharon enjoys creating a safe space to explore the tricky places that are keeping you stuck, and find an easier path forward. With compassion and curiosity, Sharon supports each person to build a greater sense of self worth and confidence.
One Another
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
One Another provides a boutique mobile service based in Melbourne that evolved from the concept that recovery and healing is achievable for all. Being mobile, we drive up to 30min from the CBD to any area South, East or Northern Suburbs. We strongly believe that you are the expert of your experience and work in collaboration with you to tailor and personalise your therapeutic journey around what you need in order to keep moving forward. Together, we will explore and build upon your personal wishes, goals, and aspirations to develop a self-managing and sustainable approach around your relationship to your well-being.
One Another provides a boutique mobile service based in Melbourne that evolved from the concept that recovery and healing is achievable for all. Being mobile, we drive up to 30min from the CBD to any area South, East or Northern Suburbs. We strongly believe that you are the expert of your experience and work in collaboration with you to tailor and personalise your therapeutic journey around what you need in order to keep moving forward. Together, we will explore and build upon your personal wishes, goals, and aspirations to develop a self-managing and sustainable approach around your relationship to your well-being.
Dr Betina Gardner
Psychologist, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
Are you finding it hard to manage feeling stressed, worried, angry, and tired? Perhaps you feel disconnected or different from others? Are these feelings getting in the way of creating the life you really want? Not sure of who you are anymore, or what is most important to you? Together we will find the strategies that work best for you, so that your life is more satisfying, and you are more confident to be the person you really want to be. From a safe and non-judgmental space, I support you to unpack things that have happened in the past as well as work out how to change what is going on now.
Are you finding it hard to manage feeling stressed, worried, angry, and tired? Perhaps you feel disconnected or different from others? Are these feelings getting in the way of creating the life you really want? Not sure of who you are anymore, or what is most important to you? Together we will find the strategies that work best for you, so that your life is more satisfying, and you are more confident to be the person you really want to be. From a safe and non-judgmental space, I support you to unpack things that have happened in the past as well as work out how to change what is going on now.
Jacynta Hodges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
Specialising in high risk adolescents and adults, I offer contemporary psychoanalysis and EMDR resulting in powerful therapeutic benefits. Integrating several types of therapy (CBT, solution focused, problem solving), psychoanalysis informs my work in terms of the way I conceptualise the client's current problems and EMDR (as needed) results in a faster way of processing trauma. Combining these two therapies provides effective in-depth therapy with relatively brief therapy. If you have been suffering with unresolved psychological trauma, I can help you to overcome the problems that are keeping you from maximising your potential.
Specialising in high risk adolescents and adults, I offer contemporary psychoanalysis and EMDR resulting in powerful therapeutic benefits. Integrating several types of therapy (CBT, solution focused, problem solving), psychoanalysis informs my work in terms of the way I conceptualise the client's current problems and EMDR (as needed) results in a faster way of processing trauma. Combining these two therapies provides effective in-depth therapy with relatively brief therapy. If you have been suffering with unresolved psychological trauma, I can help you to overcome the problems that are keeping you from maximising your potential.
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Sundas Rehman @ Internal Sunshine
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Sundas supports her clients in achieving their goals and living a more fulfilling life. She works collaboratively with her clients and helps them navigate difficult or life-changing situations. Sundas see clients of all ages, for both therapy and assessments. She provides evidence-based therapy and intervention for anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, stress, school-related difficulties, workplace stress, family difficulties, relationship problems as well as parenting support. Sundas also provides assessments for learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia),
Autism
, and ADHD, and other social-emotional concerns.
Sundas supports her clients in achieving their goals and living a more fulfilling life. She works collaboratively with her clients and helps them navigate difficult or life-changing situations. Sundas see clients of all ages, for both therapy and assessments. She provides evidence-based therapy and intervention for anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, stress, school-related difficulties, workplace stress, family difficulties, relationship problems as well as parenting support. Sundas also provides assessments for learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia),
Autism
, and ADHD, and other social-emotional concerns.
Charles Maddison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
East Melbourne, VIC 3002
Some people struggle to manage their emotions and behaviour - maybe they get angry too often, or upset over "silly" things - and they want to understand why. Other people are looking for the right mental health support, due to current or historical problems and diagnoses. I have considerable experience using EMDR to treat trauma from childhood, military service, sexual assault, road accidents, medical procedures and family violence. I also help many adults who have anxiety, depression or symptoms of
autism
, offering a safe space where distressing thoughts can be explored safely, respectfully and with a dash of humour.
Some people struggle to manage their emotions and behaviour - maybe they get angry too often, or upset over "silly" things - and they want to understand why. Other people are looking for the right mental health support, due to current or historical problems and diagnoses. I have considerable experience using EMDR to treat trauma from childhood, military service, sexual assault, road accidents, medical procedures and family violence. I also help many adults who have anxiety, depression or symptoms of
autism
, offering a safe space where distressing thoughts can be explored safely, respectfully and with a dash of humour.
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Autism Counsellors
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.