Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Sunshine, VIC
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.
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.
Daniela has a passion for working with kids, adolescents, and adults with various presentations; Autism, ADHD, anxiety concerns, depressive disorders, and personality disorders (such as, BPD).
Daniela works within a CBT/Psychodynamic lens, with her incorporating elements from various interventions as necessary, such as DBT modules, ACT principles, Imagery rescripting, and Psychodynamic therapy.
Daniela has a passion for working with kids, adolescents, and adults with various presentations; Autism, ADHD, anxiety concerns, depressive disorders, and personality disorders (such as, BPD).
Daniela works within a CBT/Psychodynamic lens, with her incorporating elements from various interventions as necessary, such as DBT modules, ACT principles, Imagery rescripting, and Psychodynamic therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by complex trauma or navigating life as a neurodivergent adult?
I provide a structured, collaborative approach anchored in evidence-based care. My clinical focus includes EMDR and ACT for complex trauma, alongside formalized, neuro-affirming diagnostic evaluations for Adult ADHD and Autism ( ASD). I also offer culturally responsive bilingual therapy in fluent English, native Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by complex trauma or navigating life as a neurodivergent adult?
I provide a structured, collaborative approach anchored in evidence-based care. My clinical focus includes EMDR and ACT for complex trauma, alongside formalized, neuro-affirming diagnostic evaluations for Adult ADHD and Autism ( ASD). I also offer culturally responsive bilingual therapy in fluent English, native Cantonese, and Mandarin.
I'm a Clinical / Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
I'm a Clinical / Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
Hi I'm Cass! I am passionate about working with people to help create a happier and more fulfilled life. I believe that everyone has the potential create positive change despite adversity; we just need the tools to be able do so.
Hi I'm Cass! I am passionate about working with people to help create a happier and more fulfilled life. I believe that everyone has the potential create positive change despite adversity; we just need the tools to be able do so.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. I work with people to help them understand the 'bigger picture', including what might be underlying and maintaining their difficulties. I also take a skills-based to psychotherapy, with the aim of supporting people to learn practical skills which they can implement long-term. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. I work with people to help them understand the 'bigger picture', including what might be underlying and maintaining their difficulties. I also take a skills-based to psychotherapy, with the aim of supporting people to learn practical skills which they can implement long-term. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children.
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
Your teen might be putting enormous pressure on themselves, pushing through gruelling training sessions and still doubting whether they're good enough, no matter how hard they work. Maybe you've noticed they've lost their love for the sport they once lived for, or you feel like you don't know your teen anymore. They want to succeed, but the pressure, stress, and self-doubt are getting in the way, and you aren't sure how to help.
Your teen might be putting enormous pressure on themselves, pushing through gruelling training sessions and still doubting whether they're good enough, no matter how hard they work. Maybe you've noticed they've lost their love for the sport they once lived for, or you feel like you don't know your teen anymore. They want to succeed, but the pressure, stress, and self-doubt are getting in the way, and you aren't sure how to help.
I help NDIS participants, families, and support teams understand behaviour through a trauma‑informed, compassionate lens. My approach blends psychology, behaviour support, and human‑centred design to create environments where people feel safe, respected, and empowered.
I provide functional behaviour assessments, interim & comprehensive behaviour support plans, restrictive practice reduction, capacity‑building sessions and collaborative support with families, schools, SIL/SDA, and support coordinators.
I help NDIS participants, families, and support teams understand behaviour through a trauma‑informed, compassionate lens. My approach blends psychology, behaviour support, and human‑centred design to create environments where people feel safe, respected, and empowered.
I provide functional behaviour assessments, interim & comprehensive behaviour support plans, restrictive practice reduction, capacity‑building sessions and collaborative support with families, schools, SIL/SDA, and support coordinators.
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life? Maybe you and your partner are finding it hard to connect, or perhaps you’re facing challenges on your own—feeling stressed, anxious, or like your usual energy has disappeared. When even small tasks or conversations feel like too much, it can be exhausting, and it’s easy to retreat from the world. I understand how difficult this can be, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re facing relationship issues, personal struggles, or family dynamics, I provide a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges.
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life? Maybe you and your partner are finding it hard to connect, or perhaps you’re facing challenges on your own—feeling stressed, anxious, or like your usual energy has disappeared. When even small tasks or conversations feel like too much, it can be exhausting, and it’s easy to retreat from the world. I understand how difficult this can be, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re facing relationship issues, personal struggles, or family dynamics, I provide a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges.
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
She also conducts assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based, neuroaffirming tools, including autism, ADHD, cognitive, and learning assessments.
Kayla's approach is compassionate, curious, and practical. She draws on modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, schema therapy, mindfulness, parts work, and psychodynamic therapy. She has experience supporting clients and families navigating neurodiversity, trauma, and family or school challenges, working collaboratively to make daily life more manageable.
She also conducts assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based, neuroaffirming tools, including autism, ADHD, cognitive, and learning assessments.
Kayla's approach is compassionate, curious, and practical. She draws on modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, schema therapy, mindfulness, parts work, and psychodynamic therapy. She has experience supporting clients and families navigating neurodiversity, trauma, and family or school challenges, working collaboratively to make daily life more manageable.
Following your autism assessment, I can provide you with a summary letter or comprehensive report, depending on your needs.
I offer a neuroaffirming autism assessment service for adults (aged 18 and over). I aim to help people understand their neurotype to help them to look at their past through a more compassionate lens, and see new possibilities for their future. Please note I am not seeing clients for ongoing therapy at this time; my availability is for assessment only.
Following your autism assessment, I can provide you with a summary letter or comprehensive report, depending on your needs.
I offer a neuroaffirming autism assessment service for adults (aged 18 and over). I aim to help people understand their neurotype to help them to look at their past through a more compassionate lens, and see new possibilities for their future. Please note I am not seeing clients for ongoing therapy at this time; my availability is for assessment only.
I work with children and young people who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, social interaction, or have difficulties maintaining focus. I also work with adults who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress and burnout, or going through situational crisis. Art therapy enables individuals to unpack and express their feelings through creativity and interaction with art materials. Benefits of art therapy include improving mood, reducing stress, enabling self-expression, facilitating identity exploration, increasing self-esteem and developing self-awareness and insights.
I work with children and young people who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, social interaction, or have difficulties maintaining focus. I also work with adults who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress and burnout, or going through situational crisis. Art therapy enables individuals to unpack and express their feelings through creativity and interaction with art materials. Benefits of art therapy include improving mood, reducing stress, enabling self-expression, facilitating identity exploration, increasing self-esteem and developing self-awareness and insights.
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Additionally, I have a particular interest in neurodiversity (ADHD & ASD) and trauma-informed care.
My practice is committed to fostering a warm, nurturing, and empathetic environment where clients feel safe and valued. I utilize various therapeutic modalities to ensure individualized care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Additionally, I have a particular interest in neurodiversity (ADHD & ASD) and trauma-informed care.
My practice is committed to fostering a warm, nurturing, and empathetic environment where clients feel safe and valued. I utilize various therapeutic modalities to ensure individualized care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety.
Brittaney is experienced and trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has expertise in administering a wide range of psychological assessments.
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety.
Brittaney is experienced and trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has expertise in administering a wide range of psychological assessments.
We are here to help with the following: anxiety, depression, low mood, panic, stress, low confidence, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, grief/loss, relationship or family difficulties, emotional expression challenges, health concerns, sleep issues, work/life balance struggles, and strategies for Autism or ADHD.
We are deeply committed to understanding the complexities of the life of each and everyone of our clients. We take a person-centred and neuro-affirming approach to our therapy. We work with children aged from 7 years, adolescents and adults of all ages.
We are here to help with the following: anxiety, depression, low mood, panic, stress, low confidence, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, grief/loss, relationship or family difficulties, emotional expression challenges, health concerns, sleep issues, work/life balance struggles, and strategies for Autism or ADHD.
We are deeply committed to understanding the complexities of the life of each and everyone of our clients. We take a person-centred and neuro-affirming approach to our therapy. We work with children aged from 7 years, adolescents and adults of all ages.
EMDR Therapy - Nueroaffirming - Trauma-informed - LGBTQIA+ Safe Space.
Christine (MCounsPsych) supports anxious, burnt-out professionals to understand and overcome their blocks to wellbeing. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual. She creates a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms.
EMDR Therapy - Nueroaffirming - Trauma-informed - LGBTQIA+ Safe Space.
Christine (MCounsPsych) supports anxious, burnt-out professionals to understand and overcome their blocks to wellbeing. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual. She creates a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms.
I am a passionate counsellor supporting neurodiverse children and teenagers to navigate the complexity of their environments. I believe every child is unique with the inner strength to shine.
Minds at Peace has been created as a space to grow calm minds and confident hearts one child at a time.
I am a passionate counsellor supporting neurodiverse children and teenagers to navigate the complexity of their environments. I believe every child is unique with the inner strength to shine.
Minds at Peace has been created as a space to grow calm minds and confident hearts one child at a time.
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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.