Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Murrumbeena
My clinical focus, passion and expertise is with neurodivergent youth facing anxiety, social struggles, or identity challenges, often with autism, ADHD, or sensory differences.
As a registered psychologist with over 6 years’ experience, I specialise in empowering neurodivergent youth with autism, ADHD, or anxiety. I offer tailored, neuro-affirming therapy to build resilience, capacity, communication, and self-acceptance, helping clients and families thrive.
My clinical focus, passion and expertise is with neurodivergent youth facing anxiety, social struggles, or identity challenges, often with autism, ADHD, or sensory differences.
As a registered psychologist with over 6 years’ experience, I specialise in empowering neurodivergent youth with autism, ADHD, or anxiety. I offer tailored, neuro-affirming therapy to build resilience, capacity, communication, and self-acceptance, helping clients and families thrive.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing ADHD, Autism, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, social challenges, and behavioural concerns.
I provide evidence-based therapy and comprehensive ADHD, cognitive, and academic assessments. My approach is structured and practical, helping clients build insight, skills, and confidence.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing ADHD, Autism, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, social challenges, and behavioural concerns.
I provide evidence-based therapy and comprehensive ADHD, cognitive, and academic assessments. My approach is structured and practical, helping clients build insight, skills, and confidence.
EMDR & Play Therapy sessions can be really impactful way of helping you connect with your child to work through inner feelings, and process what might be challenging in your relationship. It is often really tough for children to express what's going on for them using words, and this is often why they find ways to communicate with us through their behaviour. This can feel scary and overwhelming for us as caregivers, who may just be needing things to become a little easier at home.
I also offer EMDR to children and adolescents - allowing young people to safely process their internal needs and worries meaningfully.
EMDR & Play Therapy sessions can be really impactful way of helping you connect with your child to work through inner feelings, and process what might be challenging in your relationship. It is often really tough for children to express what's going on for them using words, and this is often why they find ways to communicate with us through their behaviour. This can feel scary and overwhelming for us as caregivers, who may just be needing things to become a little easier at home.
I also offer EMDR to children and adolescents - allowing young people to safely process their internal needs and worries meaningfully.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions run deep or your world has shifted in ways you didn’t expect. I support women and individuals navigating grief, trauma, birth loss, identity changes, behavioural challenges, and emotional overwhelm. My approach integrates art therapy, somatic awareness, and transpersonal counselling to gently explore what is held beneath the surface. Working from Murrumbeena, and supporting clients across Carnegie, Hughesdale, Oakleigh, and Bentleigh, I offer a grounded, safe space to reconnect with yourself and move forward with clarity and strength.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions run deep or your world has shifted in ways you didn’t expect. I support women and individuals navigating grief, trauma, birth loss, identity changes, behavioural challenges, and emotional overwhelm. My approach integrates art therapy, somatic awareness, and transpersonal counselling to gently explore what is held beneath the surface. Working from Murrumbeena, and supporting clients across Carnegie, Hughesdale, Oakleigh, and Bentleigh, I offer a grounded, safe space to reconnect with yourself and move forward with clarity and strength.
Bianca is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate life's challenges. With extensive experience across diverse settings, Bianca has a special interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community as well as addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and OCD. Her warmth and enthusiasm shine through in every session, fostering a welcoming environment where clients feel empowered to explore and grow.
Bianca is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate life's challenges. With extensive experience across diverse settings, Bianca has a special interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community as well as addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and OCD. Her warmth and enthusiasm shine through in every session, fostering a welcoming environment where clients feel empowered to explore and grow.
Areas of expertise: high-functioning stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout in adults; adult ADHD and autism assessments, with a focus on later-life diagnosis and masking in women; trauma and complex PTSD, including childhood, workplace, and relational harm; and workplace psychology, including fitness for work assessments and medicolegal reports.
My approach integrates evidence-based models with trauma-informed care that respects clients' autonomy and builds on their existing resilience. Whether seeking diagnostic clarity, therapeutic support, or assessment, clients receive compassionate and practical guidance. I am also a Comcare, FAS, NDIS, WorkCover, and TAC provider. Medicare rebates available.
Areas of expertise: high-functioning stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout in adults; adult ADHD and autism assessments, with a focus on later-life diagnosis and masking in women; trauma and complex PTSD, including childhood, workplace, and relational harm; and workplace psychology, including fitness for work assessments and medicolegal reports.
My approach integrates evidence-based models with trauma-informed care that respects clients' autonomy and builds on their existing resilience. Whether seeking diagnostic clarity, therapeutic support, or assessment, clients receive compassionate and practical guidance. I am also a Comcare, FAS, NDIS, WorkCover, and TAC provider. Medicare rebates available.
ADHD)
Autism ( ASD)
Bullying
Challenging behaviours
Depression
Family issues
Giftedness
Intellectual Disability
Learning issues
Resilience & coping
Relationships
School readiness
School refusal
Self-esteem & assertiveness
Sleep difficulties
Special needs funding
Kids At Max provides counselling and psychological assessments for children and adolescents. We support a wide range of emotional, behavioural and developmental needs through personalised, family-centred care.
Appointments are available in clinic, at home, at school and via telehealth, with funding options including NDIS, Medicare, Private Health Insurance and TAC. After an initial assessment, we work with families to create a tailored therapy plan with practical strategies and engaging sessions that support each child’s goals.
ADHD)
Autism ( ASD)
Bullying
Challenging behaviours
Depression
Family issues
Giftedness
Intellectual Disability
Learning issues
Resilience & coping
Relationships
School readiness
School refusal
Self-esteem & assertiveness
Sleep difficulties
Special needs funding
Kids At Max provides counselling and psychological assessments for children and adolescents. We support a wide range of emotional, behavioural and developmental needs through personalised, family-centred care.
Appointments are available in clinic, at home, at school and via telehealth, with funding options including NDIS, Medicare, Private Health Insurance and TAC. After an initial assessment, we work with families to create a tailored therapy plan with practical strategies and engaging sessions that support each child’s goals.
I believe that loving yourself is the foundation for healthy, fulfilling relationships with others. Life can be challenging, and it’s easy to lose your sense of direction, confidence, or self-worth along the way. With over 18 years of experience, I support clients with warmth, empathy, and unconditional understanding, creating a safe space to explore challenges, heal, and grow.
Together, we work to help you reconnect with your true self, build self-compassion, and gain the clarity and tools you need to navigate life’s difficulties, and to attain your goals, be they emotional balance, stronger relationships or personal growth.
I believe that loving yourself is the foundation for healthy, fulfilling relationships with others. Life can be challenging, and it’s easy to lose your sense of direction, confidence, or self-worth along the way. With over 18 years of experience, I support clients with warmth, empathy, and unconditional understanding, creating a safe space to explore challenges, heal, and grow.
Together, we work to help you reconnect with your true self, build self-compassion, and gain the clarity and tools you need to navigate life’s difficulties, and to attain your goals, be they emotional balance, stronger relationships or personal growth.
More Therapists Nearby
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.
I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, trauma-related difficulties, autism and a range of life challenges.
With over 13 years’ experience, I provide person-centred, evidence-based support. My approach draws on CBT, DBT-informed strategies and behavioural interventions. For children, I also offer play-based therapeutic sessions using developmentally appropriate play and creative activities to support communication, emotional regulation and skill development.
I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, trauma-related difficulties, autism and a range of life challenges.
With over 13 years’ experience, I provide person-centred, evidence-based support. My approach draws on CBT, DBT-informed strategies and behavioural interventions. For children, I also offer play-based therapeutic sessions using developmentally appropriate play and creative activities to support communication, emotional regulation and skill development.
I offer a warm, inclusive, and evidence-based approach, with a special passion for working alongside neurodivergent clients—including adolescents and adults—and tailoring support to each person’s goals and needs.
In addition to my training in clinical psychology, I draw on my research on the mental health and lived experiences of Autistic women and my own lived experience as a late-diagnosed Autistic woman. Before becoming a clinical psychologist, I worked in corporate communications for 15 years.
I offer a warm, inclusive, and evidence-based approach, with a special passion for working alongside neurodivergent clients—including adolescents and adults—and tailoring support to each person’s goals and needs.
In addition to my training in clinical psychology, I draw on my research on the mental health and lived experiences of Autistic women and my own lived experience as a late-diagnosed Autistic woman. Before becoming a clinical psychologist, I worked in corporate communications for 15 years.
This may include exploring ADHD or autism, or generally wanting support to navigate daily life in a way that feels more sustainable and authentic.
As a registered psychologist, I support clients build skills and understanding their needs, patterns, and goals. My approach is neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and evidence-based and always adapted for you. I draw on therapies such as dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
This may include exploring ADHD or autism, or generally wanting support to navigate daily life in a way that feels more sustainable and authentic.
As a registered psychologist, I support clients build skills and understanding their needs, patterns, and goals. My approach is neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and evidence-based and always adapted for you. I draw on therapies such as dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
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.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school.
I combine practical tools with a warm, down-to-earth approach to help young people feel safe and empowered in therapy. Drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I focus on what works for your child—not just in sessions, but in everyday life. I also liaise with schools and families to make sure progress happens where it matters most.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school.
I combine practical tools with a warm, down-to-earth approach to help young people feel safe and empowered in therapy. Drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I focus on what works for your child—not just in sessions, but in everyday life. I also liaise with schools and families to make sure progress happens where it matters most.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Board-Approved Supervisor working in community health and private practice. I offer a range of psychological services to individuals who are seeking support and assistance with various mental health concerns. I have experience working with diverse presentations and populations. I have a short waitlist for Psychology appointments for children, adolescents, and adults. The psychological services I offer include mental health, diagnostic, and cognitive assessments, general counselling and intervention, and psychological reports and letters.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Board-Approved Supervisor working in community health and private practice. I offer a range of psychological services to individuals who are seeking support and assistance with various mental health concerns. I have experience working with diverse presentations and populations. I have a short waitlist for Psychology appointments for children, adolescents, and adults. The psychological services I offer include mental health, diagnostic, and cognitive assessments, general counselling and intervention, and psychological reports and letters.
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.
Some of these include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety and Depression based presentations, ADHD, Autism, and stressors within family systems.
I have worked in the private and public sector for over 5 years. I have extensive experience in working with Child and Youth Mental Health Services in the public sector, working in both treatment and assessment teams to support young people and their families with managing acute stressors.
Some of these include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety and Depression based presentations, ADHD, Autism, and stressors within family systems.
I have worked in the private and public sector for over 5 years. I have extensive experience in working with Child and Youth Mental Health Services in the public sector, working in both treatment and assessment teams to support young people and their families with managing acute stressors.
I specialise in supporting individual adults over 25, both online and in person in Melbourne, with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism but am not limited to these issues.
I work in collaboration with you to tailor therapy based on your goals. With the security of our therapeutic relationship at the foundation, I use an integrative, trauma-informed body-based approach. This includes the Internal Family Systems model, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, Focusing, AEDP and Memory Re-consolidation.
I specialise in supporting individual adults over 25, both online and in person in Melbourne, with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism but am not limited to these issues.
I work in collaboration with you to tailor therapy based on your goals. With the security of our therapeutic relationship at the foundation, I use an integrative, trauma-informed body-based approach. This includes the Internal Family Systems model, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, Focusing, AEDP and Memory Re-consolidation.
I work with children and young adults with a focus on ASD, education, trauma and positive psychology.
With a focus on resilience, personal strengths and positive psychology practices, clients are able to grow in a safe and supported environment and learn new ways to tackle persistent problems that are impacting their life or family life. I love seeing clients achieve their goals and to help parents understand and work with their child’s behaviours.
I work with children and young adults with a focus on ASD, education, trauma and positive psychology.
With a focus on resilience, personal strengths and positive psychology practices, clients are able to grow in a safe and supported environment and learn new ways to tackle persistent problems that are impacting their life or family life. I love seeing clients achieve their goals and to help parents understand and work with their child’s behaviours.
As a genderqueer, ace-spectrum, and neurodivergent person, I am passionate about supporting other members of my community.
If you have had trouble in the past being put into boxes that don’t fit, or are wanting an accepting and flexible therapeutic approach outside of CBT, then I might be the person for you. I want to support people in their journey to discover their authentic selves, and give some mental health tips and tricks along the way.
As a genderqueer, ace-spectrum, and neurodivergent person, I am passionate about supporting other members of my community.
If you have had trouble in the past being put into boxes that don’t fit, or are wanting an accepting and flexible therapeutic approach outside of CBT, then I might be the person for you. I want to support people in their journey to discover their authentic selves, and give some mental health tips and tricks along the way.
Nearby Autism Therapists Searches for Murrumbeena
- Ashburton
- Bentleigh
- Bentleigh East
- Carnegie
- Chadstone
- Glen Huntly
- Glen Iris
- Hughesdale
- Malvern East
- McKinnon
- Oakleigh
- Ormond
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.