Autism Counselling in Melbourne, VIC
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Charles Maddison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
People living with trauma or
autism
typically show a cluster of symptoms: general anxiety, social anxiety, poor anger management, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, avoidance, poor sleep and substance abuse among others.
Many people sometimes struggle to understand their emotions and behaviour - maybe they get angry too easily, or become upset for no apparent reason. Other people are often well aware of why they need some mental health support, due to historical and / or current problems. I always ask clients: "What do you want to be different in your life when our work is done?" The client's answer may be specific or vague, surprising or long-known to them. Either way, I can help you answer those and many other questions - but only if you truly want to overcome the mental health challenges that stop you from behaving like the person you want to be.
Art of Mindful Psychology - Nicole Osborn
Psychotherapist
Verified
I am an NDIS Registered Child and Adolescent Psycotherapist sp in
Autism
with Advanced training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I offer analysis, Behavioral Therapy, ABA, Art as Therapy, and Emotional and Psychological support for all ages, and needs, including parents, families, schools and teachers. Areas include
autism
, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, grief/loss, social and behavioural issues, sexual assault and more. I am known for my unconventional ways of working which works well with children and young adults. Please email info@artofmindfulpsychology with a brief description and best contact to arrange an appointment.
Dr Aimee Maxwell
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified
Workers |
Autism
| Older Adults Do you feel like you’re stuck but you don’t know where to start to move? You may know what to do but getting motivated or feeling hopeful is really hard. Feeling worried, depressed or stressed makes it so much harder to believe in, and work towards, a better future. And then the way you're feeling makes eating, sleeping and concentrating hard too. Issues: Developmental differences, big feelings and tricky behaviour. Having a hard time at work (or you'd like to up-skill your emotional confidence). Getting older and dealing with difficult life transitions and other emotional issues. 0456 033 200
Kiri Tsalparos
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified
I am a registered psychologist and AHPRA board approved supervisor. I have worked across both the government and private sectors for over 15 years. Over that time I have conducted assessments, including cognitive and
autism
, with children within the the school system and privately. I have also worked extensively with sexual and violent offenders, provided evidence in court and had oversight of a team of clinicians.
Germaine Gergis
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Dr Germaine Gergis, is a board-endorsed Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor and Lecturer with many years' experience in delivering high quality assessments and treatment to infants, children, adolescents and adults, and their families. Germaine has worked across private and public sectors helping those who have presented with a diverse range of mental health issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has extensive experience in working with mood & anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related disorders and personality disorders. Speciality roles include infant mental health &
autism
spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
Melissa Yuhui Wong
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Although my specialty is working with people with
Autism
Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, I also work extensively with clients who have a GP referral / Mental Health Care Plan or NDIS Plan - providing psychotherapy and treatment to clients wanting to deal with various issues.
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems. Or you simply need a listening ear.
Wellness Psychology Clinic Australia
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Paula has a Master of Clinical Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling (Couple & Family Therapy), Applied Behaviour Analysis (
Autism
) certificate and is a Registered Cool Kids Anxiety Facilitator completed with the department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Macquarie University.
Paula, is a warm, empathic, down to earth psychologist and couple and family therapist. She works via telehealth, and has experience working with people with and without disabilities with mild to severe mental illness from 9 years of age to seniors. Paula has experience working in private clinics, public hospitals in treating people with mild to severe mental illness. She is also registered under NDIS to provide psychology therapy to NDIS participants.
Karen Barnes
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Karen is an Australian Registered Psychologist with a range of experience over clinical, vocational, and more complex settings. As well as holding full APS membership, she is also a member of the Positive Psychology, Trauma and Psychology, and Intellectual Disability and
Autism
groups. With a passion for Individuality and Neurodiversity, she applies this approach to every unique individual she works with to explore and develop the person’s strengths and talents to assist in empowering them to achieve their goals.
Sophie Manente
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified
She also deeply enjoys working with adolescents and young people, people with ADHD and
autism
, sex workers, and the poly community.
Sophie (she/her) believes there is a need for more therapists who fuse intersectionality and social justice into their work. She sees you as more than just your symptoms; she sees your life experiences, your positionality and minority stress, your family & ancestral history, and your body's responses to all of this. She invites individuals of all ages into a safe, warm and non-judgemental space to explore these issues.
Psychology Network Pty Ltd
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified
We offer clinical psychological assessments for Aspergers (
Autism
Spectrum Disorder), ADHD and Mental Health in adults and adolescents.
Would you like to know if you have autistic traits? Would you like to have information on your ability to connect with people and to express empathy? Have you been wondering about your ability to concentrate and to follow through on tasks? We offer fast and confidential assessments for
Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD.
Ruth Tripkou
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
I am a bilingual psychologist (English and Greek) working with anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma, attention deficits,
autism
, grief and loss, chronic pain, relationship and family difficulties, life transitions, and workplace stress. I also work with bullying, social skills difficulties and self-esteem. Deciding to engage in therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming and this is normal. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space to help you move forward in your journey of healing and growth. I believe in empowering clients and developing personal strengths to achieve long lasting change.
Rosemary Tainsh
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Rosemary is a warm, gentle and caring Psychologist. Her approach is gentle yet purposeful, and uses an integrative approach to treatment. Rosemary has a particular interest in perinatal mental health, parent and infant mental health, trauma, childhood anxiety, and parenting. Rosemary is also able to provide
Autism
, ADHD, Cognitive and Educational Assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She is a fully registered Psychologist with AHPRA, a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists, and an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Chenhong (Chen) Xu
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese Putonghua) clinical psychologist working with anxiety, social anxiety, phobia, depression, obsessive compulsive traits, trauma,
autism
spectrum, attention deficits, chronic pain/fatigue, impulsivity and emotional regulation difficulties. Clients also seek my help in navigating their relationship problems, family conflicts, parenting struggles, life transitions or existential doubts. My clients feel a sense of focus, autonomy and equality in our sessions. I believe that the roots of psychological suffering can be addressed, and deeper, long-lasting changes can happen in a reasonable time frame.
Emily Radford
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified
I’ve worked with a variety of client experiences, including ADHD,
autism
, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, gender identity, LGBTQ+ issues, eating disorders, schizophrenia, family and relational conflict, trauma and abuse, and much much more.
Hi – I’m Emily - a Provisional Psychologist who loves working with neurodivergent, queer, and gender-diverse people. I aim to help neurodivergent people to be kinder to the parts of themselves they may struggle to accept. I focus on helping clients build skills to cope with the many complexities that come with being human. In particular, I help neurodivergent individuals realize their goals and understand they don’t have to conform to neurotypical standards! I also specialize in working with LGBTQI+ and gender non-confirming individuals as I myself am queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent.
Coby Liew - Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsychD, AMHSW
Verified
I offer more than 10 years of professional work experience in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in loss and grief, gender and sexuality, complex trauma and abuse, anger and emotional management, intercultural relationship issues,
Autism
Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, and migrant/international student related issues.
Everyone is on a different journey and we all have our own struggles and stories to tell. I specialised in working with adults, teenagers, and children (6-12y-o) to identify their inner core strengths, maximising their potentials, skills, and abilities to strive for a well-balanced life. I was born in Borneo, identify as gay, and I have experience living in different countries and cultures. My lived experience has filled me with compassion and empathy, and these strengths allow me to connect with individuals on a deeper level regardless of their backgrounds. I speak fluently in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Hakka etc.
Ruth Minkov
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified
I am an compassionate and supportive clinician providing coaching and therapy tailored to your individual needs. I take a collaborative approach, working with you to identify your strengths and achieve your goals. My experience is primarily with neurodivergent young people and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and chronic pain. I use a range of evidence-based therapies adapted to the unique difficulties of those on the spectrum and with ADHD. My work is trauma-informed and utilizes principles drawn from attachment theory and polyvagal theory.
Jasmine Loo Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
I work with clients across the lifespan (age 4 and above) to address a variety of life challenges, such as managing stress, anxiety and depression, as well as struggles with life transitions. Finding hope and recognising your resources can feel challenging when going through a rough patch. Through therapy sessions, I’ll support you in brainstorming for solutions to overcome your difficulties and celebrate your unique strengths. I also have a special interest in neurodiversity and the female presentation of ASD. Neurodiversity can often bring invisible challenges. Finding the right support from an understanding person is essential.
Patrick Ruggles
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
I offer a space for individuals to enhance their understanding of how they relate to the world, themselves, and others. I assist individuals in exploring current, and enduring difficulties they may have that are impacting their ability to live life in a way that they consider to be meaningful. I often meet with individuals who are interested in exploring facets of their lives untouched by previous therapeutic endeavors. I am engaged with existential literature and eastern thought and religion, specifically that of Zen Buddhist practice, in particular their application to therapy.
Chenai Mupotsa-Russell
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified
PLEASE NOTE: Currently not taking on any new clients. I am the Founder and Co-Director of Rainbow Muse. We offer art therapy, psychology, play therapy, animal-assisted therapy and yoga in an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Therapy sessions with me are done using art therapy, some talk therapy modalities and play therapy (for little ones). I incorporate a trauma-informed lens in my approach, allowing for meaningful processing and exploration in a safe and supportive environment. Yoga and mindfulness can be incorporated in therapy sessions to provide a tool in managing stress and regulating emotions.
Melanie Foulkes
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified
Sometimes, things happen in our lives that we can’t control—and it can be really difficult to cope, especially when you’re disabled or live with a mental illness. Sometimes, you just need to talk to someone who “gets it”. Someone who can help you ride the waves of life, and support you with strategies to not only cope, but thrive. I specialise in providing compassionate mental health counselling for disabled people—including those with chronic illness and chronic pain. But I support clients with a variety of concerns.
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Autism Counsellors
If you're looking for help with autism in Melbourne or for a Melbourne autism counsellor, these professionals provide autism help, autism therapy, autism counselling, autism treatment and therapy for autism. They include autism counsellors, autism psychologists, autism psychotherapists and autism therapists. A counsellor can help with diagnosis on the autism spectrum or aspergers in Melbourne. These professionals work with autism in children or children with autism, autism in adolescents or adolescents with autism and autism in adults or adults with autism.
Melbourne counsellors work with autism behaviours in Melbourne and autism disorder and follow autism research. These professionals can provide autism support or connect you to an autism network or support group or to autism training. Finally, counsellors provide support for parents of autistic children in Melbourne or autistic kids and can direct you to local autism resources.
Melbourne counsellors work with autism behaviours in Melbourne and autism disorder and follow autism research. These professionals can provide autism support or connect you to an autism network or support group or to autism training. Finally, counsellors provide support for parents of autistic children in Melbourne or autistic kids and can direct you to local autism resources.