Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Reservoir
If you're constantly trying to "keep up," feeling misunderstood, or wondering why things seem harder than they should, you're not alone. I help people who are struggling with anxiety, burnout, trauma-related experiences, neurodivergence, and those feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I provide human support by helping you build emotional regulation tools, confidence, and practical coping skills so you can feel more in control and better equipped to navigate everyday life. I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT, while recognising that no two people are the same. I tailor therapy to suit your lifestyle and values.
If you're constantly trying to "keep up," feeling misunderstood, or wondering why things seem harder than they should, you're not alone. I help people who are struggling with anxiety, burnout, trauma-related experiences, neurodivergence, and those feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I provide human support by helping you build emotional regulation tools, confidence, and practical coping skills so you can feel more in control and better equipped to navigate everyday life. I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT, while recognising that no two people are the same. I tailor therapy to suit your lifestyle and values.
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.
Whether you are navigating 'what’s next' after an adult ADHD/ Autism diagnosis, or you're simply exhausted from masking and feeling out of step, you are welcome here.
In counselling I help adults explore neurodivergence, recover from burnout, navigate masking, strengthen boundaries, and understand identity and relationships. I offer practical strategies, psychoeducation, and a flexible, sensory‑aware approach. Whether you’re pre‑ or post‑diagnosis, we work at your pace to build clarity, confidence and self‑compassion.
Whether you are navigating 'what’s next' after an adult ADHD/ Autism diagnosis, or you're simply exhausted from masking and feeling out of step, you are welcome here.
In counselling I help adults explore neurodivergence, recover from burnout, navigate masking, strengthen boundaries, and understand identity and relationships. I offer practical strategies, psychoeducation, and a flexible, sensory‑aware approach. Whether you’re pre‑ or post‑diagnosis, we work at your pace to build clarity, confidence and self‑compassion.
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!
I provide both couples counselling and individual therapy and work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, substance use issues, grief and relationship issues, as well as with people who are neurodivergent.
I am a registered clinical and forensic psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. I provide psychological support to clients through Medicare, the NDIS, Workcover and TAC. I work with clients using EMDR, ACT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing therapy principles.
I provide both couples counselling and individual therapy and work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, substance use issues, grief and relationship issues, as well as with people who are neurodivergent.
I am a registered clinical and forensic psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. I provide psychological support to clients through Medicare, the NDIS, Workcover and TAC. I work with clients using EMDR, ACT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing therapy principles.
Bill is a psychologist who offers a warm, person-centred and inclusive approach with a focus on collaborative relationships. Bill firmly believes that people are the experts in their own lives and aims to help others build skills and confidence towards living the lives they want. Bill welcomes working with people of all genders and sexual identities, and people in (or exploring) non-monogamous relationships and kink communities. . Bill also strives to provide a safe, thoughtful therapeutic space with and for people of all cultural, language and religious backgrounds. This includes taking a strong neuro-affirming approach.
Bill is a psychologist who offers a warm, person-centred and inclusive approach with a focus on collaborative relationships. Bill firmly believes that people are the experts in their own lives and aims to help others build skills and confidence towards living the lives they want. Bill welcomes working with people of all genders and sexual identities, and people in (or exploring) non-monogamous relationships and kink communities. . Bill also strives to provide a safe, thoughtful therapeutic space with and for people of all cultural, language and religious backgrounds. This includes taking a strong neuro-affirming approach.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life or out of synch with yourself. You might feel drained or not like your usual self. I help those who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, trauma, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can make sense of what you’re feeling, why you're feeling that way, and how they impact you. From there, we build resilience and develop practical tools to move forward with confidence. I take a neuro-affirming approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs, values, and lifestyle.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life or out of synch with yourself. You might feel drained or not like your usual self. I help those who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, trauma, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can make sense of what you’re feeling, why you're feeling that way, and how they impact you. From there, we build resilience and develop practical tools to move forward with confidence. I take a neuro-affirming approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs, values, and lifestyle.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start? Maybe anxiety, depression, or ADHD is holding you back. Perhaps you’re a parent watching your child struggle with emotions or social challenges, or you’re juggling work and life and feeling burnt out. You’re here because you want something to change. You want clarity, balance, and tools that actually help. You want to feel confident, connected, and in control of your life. Whatever your goals—emotional regulation, better relationships, or finding calm in the chaos—I’m here to help you achieve them.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start? Maybe anxiety, depression, or ADHD is holding you back. Perhaps you’re a parent watching your child struggle with emotions or social challenges, or you’re juggling work and life and feeling burnt out. You’re here because you want something to change. You want clarity, balance, and tools that actually help. You want to feel confident, connected, and in control of your life. Whatever your goals—emotional regulation, better relationships, or finding calm in the chaos—I’m here to help you achieve them.
Melissa is a Registered Psychologist and CBT-i Practitioner. She offers telehealth appointments Australia-wide, and in-person appointments in Greensborough, Victoria.
Melissa currently provides individual therapy to teens and adults experiencing a range of issues including trauma, sleep concerns, addictions, life transitions, general anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, ADHD coaching.
Melissa is a Registered Psychologist and CBT-i Practitioner. She offers telehealth appointments Australia-wide, and in-person appointments in Greensborough, Victoria.
Melissa currently provides individual therapy to teens and adults experiencing a range of issues including trauma, sleep concerns, addictions, life transitions, general anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, ADHD coaching.
Giorgia Deslandes is a Melbourne-based holistic counsellor registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (Registered Clinical), the EMDR Association of Australia and Resource Therapy International (Clinical). She offers counselling and psychotherapy from the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
With a Master’s qualification in Counselling Psychology and experience across the community sector—working in family violence, family therapy, and mental health—as well as private practice, she supports individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, identity and relationships.
Giorgia Deslandes is a Melbourne-based holistic counsellor registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (Registered Clinical), the EMDR Association of Australia and Resource Therapy International (Clinical). She offers counselling and psychotherapy from the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
With a Master’s qualification in Counselling Psychology and experience across the community sector—working in family violence, family therapy, and mental health—as well as private practice, she supports individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, identity and relationships.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and I have experience in community, public mental health as well as counselling. I enjoy working with young people (12+) as well as adults experiencing a range of challenges. I understand that we all hold our own story, and I enjoy exploring this with people to help understand them on an personal level. I hold a particular interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from diverse backgrounds. I have experience in working with anxiety and mood difficulties, relational difficulties, psychosis, trauma, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and identity issues.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and I have experience in community, public mental health as well as counselling. I enjoy working with young people (12+) as well as adults experiencing a range of challenges. I understand that we all hold our own story, and I enjoy exploring this with people to help understand them on an personal level. I hold a particular interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from diverse backgrounds. I have experience in working with anxiety and mood difficulties, relational difficulties, psychosis, trauma, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and identity issues.
I also support neurodivergent women who may be finding the transition to motherhood challenging and overwhelming.
I’m a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood at Mums in Mind Psychology . I know firsthand how overwhelming this stage of life can feel, and I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly without judgment.
I offer in-person sessions in Coburg as well as telehealth across Australia, so you can access support wherever you are. I can help you make sense of what you’re going through, feel more connected to yourself and your baby, and be a kinder to yourself along the way.
I also support neurodivergent women who may be finding the transition to motherhood challenging and overwhelming.
I’m a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood at Mums in Mind Psychology . I know firsthand how overwhelming this stage of life can feel, and I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly without judgment.
I offer in-person sessions in Coburg as well as telehealth across Australia, so you can access support wherever you are. I can help you make sense of what you’re going through, feel more connected to yourself and your baby, and be a kinder to yourself along the way.
I’m a psychologist working with adults in Melbourne’s inner north.
I support clients to move through difficult times, reconnect with themselves, and break patterns that have been holding them back.
I have a particular interest in individuals with adult ADHD diagnoses. Discovering neurodivergence as an adult can be complex process of adjustment and reevaluation.
I hold a Masters of Clinical Psychology from the University of Melbourne, and have completed additional training in psychotherapy. I worked for over 10 years in large organisations so have solid understanding of life beyond the therapy room.
I’m a psychologist working with adults in Melbourne’s inner north.
I support clients to move through difficult times, reconnect with themselves, and break patterns that have been holding them back.
I have a particular interest in individuals with adult ADHD diagnoses. Discovering neurodivergence as an adult can be complex process of adjustment and reevaluation.
I hold a Masters of Clinical Psychology from the University of Melbourne, and have completed additional training in psychotherapy. I worked for over 10 years in large organisations so have solid understanding of life beyond the therapy room.
My key areas of practice are supporting neurodivergent experiences, sexual wellbeing and intimacy, and affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse clients.
Over time, my clients have reported an increase in self-compassion and self-confidence, feeling more resilient in difficult times, and a greater comfort and connection with their emotions, identity, relationships, and sexuality.
My key areas of practice are supporting neurodivergent experiences, sexual wellbeing and intimacy, and affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse clients.
Over time, my clients have reported an increase in self-compassion and self-confidence, feeling more resilient in difficult times, and a greater comfort and connection with their emotions, identity, relationships, and sexuality.
Iris is a counselling psychologist with over 12 years of clinical experience working with adults in individual therapy. She is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients towards healing, growth, and wholeness. She is a non-judgemental clinician with a warm, gentle style. Iris is a neurodiversity affirming therapist, and she is LGBTQIA+ affirmative and aware.
Iris is a counselling psychologist with over 12 years of clinical experience working with adults in individual therapy. She is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients towards healing, growth, and wholeness. She is a non-judgemental clinician with a warm, gentle style. Iris is a neurodiversity affirming therapist, and she is LGBTQIA+ affirmative and aware.
We offer affirming, trauma-informed support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed, queer, trans and genderfluid people.
As a Māori-European, neurodivergent, queer therapist offering somatic, trauma-informed, culturally grounded care. We support ADHD, autism, and body-based experiences, including all feminine presenting concerns, PMDD, perimenopause, emotional regulation challenges, and anxiety—our work centres on whole-body awareness, balance, and meaningful change.
We offer affirming, trauma-informed support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed, queer, trans and genderfluid people.
As a Māori-European, neurodivergent, queer therapist offering somatic, trauma-informed, culturally grounded care. We support ADHD, autism, and body-based experiences, including all feminine presenting concerns, PMDD, perimenopause, emotional regulation challenges, and anxiety—our work centres on whole-body awareness, balance, and meaningful change.
You might be here because you're looking for relief — from the weight of what happened or went unmet in the past, the pull of old patterns, or a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall. Perhaps you feel at the mercy of your own emotions, exhausted by cycles you can't seem to break, and feeling out of touch with yourself and others. Maybe it's a relentless feeling of perfectionism or of being worn down by hypervigilance and worry about what's going to happen next.
I'm Kelly, and I work with individuals and LGBTQIA+ couples navigating relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and many other human experiences.
You might be here because you're looking for relief — from the weight of what happened or went unmet in the past, the pull of old patterns, or a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall. Perhaps you feel at the mercy of your own emotions, exhausted by cycles you can't seem to break, and feeling out of touch with yourself and others. Maybe it's a relentless feeling of perfectionism or of being worn down by hypervigilance and worry about what's going to happen next.
I'm Kelly, and I work with individuals and LGBTQIA+ couples navigating relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and many other human experiences.
Hi, I'm Mary Ellen (she/her) - ADHDer, and mother of two autistic people, with a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients.
I use a Gestalt approach because I believe the key to lasting change goes beyond understanding ourselves; we also need to be aware of how we are showing up in response to life in the here and now. We build this awareness in therapy and can then decide whether to stay with our habitual responses or experiment with trying something different.
Hi, I'm Mary Ellen (she/her) - ADHDer, and mother of two autistic people, with a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients.
I use a Gestalt approach because I believe the key to lasting change goes beyond understanding ourselves; we also need to be aware of how we are showing up in response to life in the here and now. We build this awareness in therapy and can then decide whether to stay with our habitual responses or experiment with trying something different.
I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of working with a wide array of difficulties across different settings, from youth and adult community mental health to hospitals within the public sector. Over the years, I have transitioned to private practice, where I have supported clients dealing with a range of issues from depression and anxiety to relationship challenges, stress, and chronic illness.
I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of working with a wide array of difficulties across different settings, from youth and adult community mental health to hospitals within the public sector. Over the years, I have transitioned to private practice, where I have supported clients dealing with a range of issues from depression and anxiety to relationship challenges, stress, and chronic illness.
I’m a white, neurodivergent, non-binary queer and trans mental health social worker and clinical family therapist with over a decade of experience in community organisations.
I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families, supporting people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and faiths. I'm experienced working with people of all age groups, across a range of areas including but not limited to: anxiety, complex trauma, stress, burnout, grief, family conflict, identity-related challenges, depression, substance use, family violence, low-confidence and chronic shame. Couples and families I work with often come for support with communication challenges, reoccurring conflict, parenting stress, navigating changes in relationship dynamics, or repairing connection after ruptures.
I’m a white, neurodivergent, non-binary queer and trans mental health social worker and clinical family therapist with over a decade of experience in community organisations.
I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families, supporting people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and faiths. I'm experienced working with people of all age groups, across a range of areas including but not limited to: anxiety, complex trauma, stress, burnout, grief, family conflict, identity-related challenges, depression, substance use, family violence, low-confidence and chronic shame. Couples and families I work with often come for support with communication challenges, reoccurring conflict, parenting stress, navigating changes in relationship dynamics, or repairing connection after ruptures.
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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.