2eHub Anne Jackson I have been counselling and advocating for and with the twice-exceptional young person for many years. These are young people who are gifted as defined by Gagne’s model of talent development but who also carry an identified disability. Currently I am completing my Doctor of Cognitive Neurodiversity and have been fortunate enough to specialise in the student who carries giftedness and ADHD in the same body. To engage with these wonderfully complex young people I use a combination of Narrative Therapy and ACT as the gifted student is highly likely to bamboozle a counsellor who uses a more directive modality. Such young people may become engaged in a verbal debate over all the reasons that change cannot...
Amelia Slater - Community Wellbeing We celebrate all neurotypes and use neurodivergent affirming practices at Community Wellbeing. We are for the quirky, cool, fluid, non-conforming and creative. As a neurodivergent herself, Amelia is understanding and passionate about helping people feel safe to be their unique selves, build confidence, and self-esteem, find their passions and follow their dreams. All services are tailored to your needs.
Anna Costello Psychotherapy Anna is a compassionate and gentle Psychotherapist specialising in children and adolescents. Her expertise and interest lies in working with neurodiverse children, teenagers, and their families.
We provide carer support groups and social activities across Sydney for people with ASD that may also have ADHD. Our organisation is free to join and members have access to a weekly email and able to book in to activities as well as Facebook pages with secret status so they can connect with others, share information and gain mutual support.
Full Potential Psychology Luke Blackwood Luke is the founding Clinical Psychologist at Full Potential Psychology and the creator of Legend Land, the Minecraft therapy world. Luke has the mission of making therapy fun, removing the barriers to people accessing treatment and destigmatising mental health and the expression of emotions. Luke takes a creative, engaging approach to therapy and has worked in a number of different areas including private practice, non-government organisations, youth detention centres, acute inpatient units, and schools. Luke works effectively with a variety of conditions and specialises in autism spectrum conditions, conduct disorder, ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment, and mood disorders. Luke sees the importance of working with the system around the child and works with families, schools,...
Holistic Wellness Australia Safe and Sound Protocol helps promote calm, focus, and connection. Evidence based therapy that can be done in our centre or at home via online portal. The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a revolutionary tool that offers hope to those living with ADHD and ASD. SSP was developed by Stephen Porges who developed the Polyvagal theory. Individuals experience increased calmness, enhanced focus, and improved connections with the world around them. Trained and registered therapist support. Plan and self managed NDIS participants usually receive funding for this therapy.
Innately Me Lisa Formosa A Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology and Social Statistics) has provided a broad framework of knowledge to understand the complex and diverse kaleidoscope of human development, motivation and experience. As a lifelong learner I am always undertaking various forms of inquiry and study. Also I am an Affiliate member of the Australian Psychological Society and Australian ADHD Professionals Association. Autism, ADHD, neurodivergence, introversion and high sensitivity are all aspects of both my own and families’ lived experience. I have a clear understanding of how each individual has their own unique experience that needs to seen, felt and heard. No two people are the same irregardless of the identity, label or diagnosis, so each need to be...
Joan Caelli is a child psychologist and play therapist with over 10 years’ experience working predominantly with neurodiverse children and families. Joan works from the social model of disability using a neurodiverse-affirming practice framework to support the achievement of an individual’s goals, including offering support to parents, schools and working within a multidisciplinary team structure creating collaborative individualised care plans. Joan is also passionate about supporting professionals in this area including ND professionals, around self-care and workload planning, through peer supervision and formal supervision 1:1 and group.
Lynn Ng Acorn Psychology Lynn Ng We complete assessments in line with the Practice Guidelines, for children and adults. We utilise a model of care to support our clients with CBT based skills, while working on rebuilding self-esteem and sense of self. We also work with functional supports around executive function.
Metamorphosis Coaches Mentoring for parents of students with ADHD Hi, I’m Jahida, a Female Youth Mentor and Personal Development Coach. I am also the Founder and CEO of Metamorphosis Coaching, a school teacher, mother, a certified life coach and a woman devoted to personal development. Growing up, I was an ambitious, teenage girl but I felt there were many cultural barriers limiting me from pursuing my dreams. Since meeting my husband Faz, I challenged the traditional cultural beliefs and stereotypes that a Muslim woman is not capable of having a successful career while being married, staying true to her principles, faith and committed to raising a family. I wore my hijab at the age of 13 in a time where...
Paths With Purpose Karise McNamee I provide mental health counselling for ADHD and AuDHD women experiencing challenges with emotional regulation, burnout, relationships and communication, and workplace issues. I will provide you with a safe space to express your feelings and frustrations about things that are impacting your life, and teach you strategies to feel more in control of your changing emotions and behaviors. I will work with you to help you to feel balanced and better able to cope with these impacts, despite sometimes feeling like your body is the one in control. I have particular expertise in helping women to manage the impacts of perimenopause, PMDD, and the menstrual cycle on ADHD, and women who have been diagnosed...
Accessible and personalised mental healthcare from the comfort of your own home. Mental health occupational therapy can assist with the following: * Time management * Communication skills * Emotion regulation * Sleep hygiene * Finding meaning and value * Life skills such as budgeting Availability currently
Veritas Art Psychotherapy Anita Khalil I have a lived-experience of ADHD myself, and am a Masters qualified Art Therapist. Art therapy is a way to bypass thought and speech and communicate right from the subconscious, as well as to explore and express things non-verbally. The new studio address is Wellbeing Chiropractic, 3 Manuka Road Berwick (the Beaconsfield end of Berwick) and any studio-based appointments scheduled from 13th Nov onwards will be at the new location. If you take Public Transport, there are local busses nearby, and the Beaconsfield station is a 22 min walk. Your reminder text should have the new location in it to remind you, and I'll remind you before your first appointment there too. There's limited parking on-site, and plenty on...