Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Vermont, VIC

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Dhanisha Kanagasingam
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Dhanisha's experience working with children with ADHD and ASD, coupled with her special interest in these areas, allows her to tailor her approach to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent clients.
Dhanisha is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Psychologist who prioritises creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Her focus on building strong therapeutic relationships and her commitment to a strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach shows a deep respect for individual experiences and diversity.
Dhanisha's experience working with children with ADHD and ASD, coupled with her special interest in these areas, allows her to tailor her approach to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent clients.
Dhanisha is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Psychologist who prioritises creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Her focus on building strong therapeutic relationships and her commitment to a strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach shows a deep respect for individual experiences and diversity.
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Amanda Coughlan Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
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).
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Meyer Institute
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Vermont, VIC 3133
We use a holistic, person-centred and evidence-based approach, combining specialised psychological interventions to support anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, stress, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social challenges and life transitions.
As a registered psychologist, I have experience working with clients with a wide a variety of challenges. These include anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, relationships, I also bring my experience as an educator and use my training and experience in psychometric testing to identify learning disorders, intelligence testing, adaptive testing and many more.
We use a holistic, person-centred and evidence-based approach, combining specialised psychological interventions to support anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, stress, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social challenges and life transitions.
As a registered psychologist, I have experience working with clients with a wide a variety of challenges. These include anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, relationships, I also bring my experience as an educator and use my training and experience in psychometric testing to identify learning disorders, intelligence testing, adaptive testing and many more.
(03) 8771 5270 View (03) 8771 5270
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Petra van Vliet
Social Worker, AMHSW
Vermont, VIC 3133
The foundation of my counselling is social-justice, compassion and integrity. I am an accredited mental health social worker with over 30 years' experience in clinical mental health settings, community palliative care & aged care. I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming), Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I work from a trauma-informed framework which incorporates Attachment theory, Schema Theory and IFS.
The foundation of my counselling is social-justice, compassion and integrity. I am an accredited mental health social worker with over 30 years' experience in clinical mental health settings, community palliative care & aged care. I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming), Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I work from a trauma-informed framework which incorporates Attachment theory, Schema Theory and IFS.
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Jerty Richardson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
At Ultimate Success and Wellbeing Psychology, I deliver a range of services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. These include anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management. I have been registered as a psychologist for over 15 years and have held a variety of roles including managing a counselling and youth team as well as several mental health teams.
At Ultimate Success and Wellbeing Psychology, I deliver a range of services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. These include anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management. I have been registered as a psychologist for over 15 years and have held a variety of roles including managing a counselling and youth team as well as several mental health teams.
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2Y Mental Health
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
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Andra McClure
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I also have a strong focus & experience supporting neurodivergent clients.
I offer a safe, welcoming, warm, non-judgemental space, and use a range of evidence-based, trauma-competent therapies such as: psychoeducation, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, attachment-focussed EMDR, and the gold-standard trauma model used by US experts. And free tea/coffee, biccys!
I also have a strong focus & experience supporting neurodivergent clients.
I offer a safe, welcoming, warm, non-judgemental space, and use a range of evidence-based, trauma-competent therapies such as: psychoeducation, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, attachment-focussed EMDR, and the gold-standard trauma model used by US experts. And free tea/coffee, biccys!
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Rosemary Tainsh
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Rosemary is also able to provide Autism, ADHD, Cognitive and Educational Assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
Rosemary uses a number of therapeutic frameworks to inform her practice, including but not limited to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Play Therapy.
Rosemary is also able to provide Autism, ADHD, Cognitive and Educational Assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
Rosemary uses a number of therapeutic frameworks to inform her practice, including but not limited to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Play Therapy.
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Jacqueline Noble
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I offer individual thearpy (12 years and up) and adult autism assessments in-person or via telehealth.
I help people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves and others. Many of my clients come to therapy after years of “holding it together” for everyone else while struggling internally with anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, or navigating neurodivergence. My approach is compassionate, practical, and honest. I aim to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to make meaningful changes without judgment.
I offer individual thearpy (12 years and up) and adult autism assessments in-person or via telehealth.
I help people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves and others. Many of my clients come to therapy after years of “holding it together” for everyone else while struggling internally with anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, or navigating neurodivergence. My approach is compassionate, practical, and honest. I aim to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to make meaningful changes without judgment.
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Steps to Soar Psychology & Assessment
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Specialisations include: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Assessment of Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), Intellectual functioning.
Anxiety, stress, educational assessment (including dyslexia, dysgraphia). Steps to Soar helps children to adults identify qualities to cope with life challenges, gain insight to visualise what they want, and foster belief in their capacity to attain it. Committed to promoting self-understanding, self-belief and well-being in a friendly, inclusive environment using integrative, evidence-based practices. Clients are assisted to explore factors impacting them/their relationships, how they might move towards helpful habits, learn skills and ways of coping to improve their quality of life. Family collaboration underpins support.
Specialisations include: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Assessment of Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), Intellectual functioning.
Anxiety, stress, educational assessment (including dyslexia, dysgraphia). Steps to Soar helps children to adults identify qualities to cope with life challenges, gain insight to visualise what they want, and foster belief in their capacity to attain it. Committed to promoting self-understanding, self-belief and well-being in a friendly, inclusive environment using integrative, evidence-based practices. Clients are assisted to explore factors impacting them/their relationships, how they might move towards helpful habits, learn skills and ways of coping to improve their quality of life. Family collaboration underpins support.
(03) 8203 5805 View (03) 8203 5805
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Magdalen Ser
EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner, MSc
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Have you spent a considerable time and efforts in trying to understand your difficulties — and yet still find the emotional patterns won't shift and the same relational dynamics return? The body stays braced and old responses fire before thought can catch up? When insight alone hasn't been enough, it's often because trauma lives less in our thinking than in the nervous system itself. This is where a different kind of work can help.
Have you spent a considerable time and efforts in trying to understand your difficulties — and yet still find the emotional patterns won't shift and the same relational dynamics return? The body stays braced and old responses fire before thought can catch up? When insight alone hasn't been enough, it's often because trauma lives less in our thinking than in the nervous system itself. This is where a different kind of work can help.
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Kefu Xie
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am keen to support individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, ongoing mood or relationship difficulties, or the lasting impacts of complex trauma. Many of the people I work with are seeking relief, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns. I’m passionate about working with clients from LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and multicultural communities, offering a safe and affirming space to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
I am keen to support individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, ongoing mood or relationship difficulties, or the lasting impacts of complex trauma. Many of the people I work with are seeking relief, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns. I’m passionate about working with clients from LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and multicultural communities, offering a safe and affirming space to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
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Stephanie Taylor
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Stephanie is particularly passionate about working with neurodivergent clients and is committed to delivering care that is neuroaffirming and strengths-based.
She has worked with clients presenting with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, grief and loss, trauma, emotion regulation challenges, interpersonal and family related challenges, and body image concerns. Stephanie currently works with children and adolescents up to 15 years old.
Stephanie is particularly passionate about working with neurodivergent clients and is committed to delivering care that is neuroaffirming and strengths-based.
She has worked with clients presenting with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, grief and loss, trauma, emotion regulation challenges, interpersonal and family related challenges, and body image concerns. Stephanie currently works with children and adolescents up to 15 years old.
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Dr Danielle Orton-Lachlan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Danielle offers individual therapy and is passionate about working with young adults and adults with ASD and/or ADHD.
Danielle offers assistance with: Autistic burnout, Life adjustments (such as beginning tertiary education or entering the workforce), Trauma, Navigating Relationships, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), Anxiety (Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety), Depression, Low self-esteem, Assertiveness Training, Parenting and Carer support.
Danielle offers individual therapy and is passionate about working with young adults and adults with ASD and/or ADHD.
Danielle offers assistance with: Autistic burnout, Life adjustments (such as beginning tertiary education or entering the workforce), Trauma, Navigating Relationships, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), Anxiety (Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety), Depression, Low self-esteem, Assertiveness Training, Parenting and Carer support.
(03) 8203 5244 View (03) 8203 5244

More Therapists Nearby

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Dr Lisa Milne
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
I can conduct ASD and ADHD assessments.
I’m a clinical psychologist and educational/developmental psychologist with experience across public and community mental health services, specialist clinics and private practice. My work is informed by psychoanalytic psychotherapy and contemporary clinical psychology, and shaped by careful clinical assessment and formulation. I offer a reflective, therapeutic space that prioritises careful listening, curiosity and clinical responsibility. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, we work to understand the patterns and meanings shaping ongoing difficulties. I work primary with women and non-binary people, adults and children
I can conduct ASD and ADHD assessments.
I’m a clinical psychologist and educational/developmental psychologist with experience across public and community mental health services, specialist clinics and private practice. My work is informed by psychoanalytic psychotherapy and contemporary clinical psychology, and shaped by careful clinical assessment and formulation. I offer a reflective, therapeutic space that prioritises careful listening, curiosity and clinical responsibility. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, we work to understand the patterns and meanings shaping ongoing difficulties. I work primary with women and non-binary people, adults and children
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Suzy Marty Counselling - EMDR/Trauma Therapist
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am an EMDR Therapist/Accredited Practitioner and work primarily with Complex PTSD/Complex Trauma presentations. EMDR Therapists/Practitioners that have completed their full accreditation can be found on the EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia) website. Trauma can leave us feeling stuck, reliving the trauma, or just numb to life. It can make relationships, school or home life difficult. EMDR therapy can help you feel more like your true self, regaining a sense of energy and optimism that life can be better.
I am an EMDR Therapist/Accredited Practitioner and work primarily with Complex PTSD/Complex Trauma presentations. EMDR Therapists/Practitioners that have completed their full accreditation can be found on the EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia) website. Trauma can leave us feeling stuck, reliving the trauma, or just numb to life. It can make relationships, school or home life difficult. EMDR therapy can help you feel more like your true self, regaining a sense of energy and optimism that life can be better.
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Neurokin Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I offer autism and ADHD assessments for adults.
I am based on-line, so can assess anyone around the world. My assessment reports can be used to apply for the NDIS- I am a clinical psychologist, and have had many reports approved by the NDIS.
I offer autism and ADHD assessments for adults.
I am based on-line, so can assess anyone around the world. My assessment reports can be used to apply for the NDIS- I am a clinical psychologist, and have had many reports approved by the NDIS.
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Calm Minds Clinic
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Online Only
Welcome to Calm Minds Clinic, where your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians have a vast amount of experience in treating a range of concerns, whether it be: depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, drug and alcohol or relationship issues that you're facing, we wish to support you in being a happier, healthier, you.
Welcome to Calm Minds Clinic, where your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians have a vast amount of experience in treating a range of concerns, whether it be: depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, drug and alcohol or relationship issues that you're facing, we wish to support you in being a happier, healthier, you.
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Eliza Phillips
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Avonsleigh, VIC 3782
Eliza is a child and adolescent counsellor with additional qualifications in Art Therapy and Play Therapy. She is also a qualified and registered teacher. Eliza utilises different creative modalities to assist children and their families experiencing anxiety, school refusal, trauma, grief, depression, behavioural challenges etc. Eliza has experience working with clients with ASD, ADHD, PDA, learning delays/disabilities, OCD and sensory issues. Also available for adult Art Therapy.
Eliza is a child and adolescent counsellor with additional qualifications in Art Therapy and Play Therapy. She is also a qualified and registered teacher. Eliza utilises different creative modalities to assist children and their families experiencing anxiety, school refusal, trauma, grief, depression, behavioural challenges etc. Eliza has experience working with clients with ASD, ADHD, PDA, learning delays/disabilities, OCD and sensory issues. Also available for adult Art Therapy.
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Maree Paris
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Ormond, VIC 3204
If you are a parent/carer of a young child with developmental delay, autism, ADHD and/or Intellectual Disability I am able to provide early intervention support.
My services include early intervention, behaviour support and parenting support for children with developmental delay, autism, intellectual disability, ADHD and anxiety. Older children, teenagers and adults looking for support with trauma, PTSD and other related symptoms I am training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
If you are a parent/carer of a young child with developmental delay, autism, ADHD and/or Intellectual Disability I am able to provide early intervention support.
My services include early intervention, behaviour support and parenting support for children with developmental delay, autism, intellectual disability, ADHD and anxiety. Older children, teenagers and adults looking for support with trauma, PTSD and other related symptoms I am training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(03) 7003 2903 View (03) 7003 2903
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.