Autism Counselling in Kingsgrove, NSW
Anita is a registered psychologist with extensive experience providing psychological assessment and interventions to children, adolescents, and adults. Anita’s specific interests include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Global Developmental Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She also has a special interest in providing therapeutic interventions for clients who have experienced trauma such as abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.
Anita is a registered psychologist with extensive experience providing psychological assessment and interventions to children, adolescents, and adults. Anita’s specific interests include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Global Developmental Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She also has a special interest in providing therapeutic interventions for clients who have experienced trauma such as abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.
I have worked with children, adolescents and families for over 10 years across parenting residential care, child protection, outreach and education settings. In private practice, I work with various neurotypes and mental health presentations including anxiety, depression, OCD, and emotion dysregulation. I support neurodivergent ( Autism and ADHD) children and adolescents to feel empowered in their neurotype and enhance awareness of their individual social, emotional and communication preference.
I have worked with children, adolescents and families for over 10 years across parenting residential care, child protection, outreach and education settings. In private practice, I work with various neurotypes and mental health presentations including anxiety, depression, OCD, and emotion dysregulation. I support neurodivergent ( Autism and ADHD) children and adolescents to feel empowered in their neurotype and enhance awareness of their individual social, emotional and communication preference.
HJ Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Kingsgrove, NSW 2208 (Online Only)
One of my greatest passions is helping people live better lives. Achieving my clients' counselling goals is my ultimate reward. Understanding my client's needs and aims of counselling is essential for the best treatment. Clients need confidentiality to express their problems freely and find effective support and therapy for their psychological concerns. Clients' goals may change from session to session, therefore, supporting the clients through the counselling journey and tailoring the best treatment to their needs is crucial.
One of my greatest passions is helping people live better lives. Achieving my clients' counselling goals is my ultimate reward. Understanding my client's needs and aims of counselling is essential for the best treatment. Clients need confidentiality to express their problems freely and find effective support and therapy for their psychological concerns. Clients' goals may change from session to session, therefore, supporting the clients through the counselling journey and tailoring the best treatment to their needs is crucial.
Theodora (Dora) Binasis
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Kingsgrove, NSW 2208
Not accepting new clients
I am a passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist specialising in work with children and their families with a demonstrated history of working in private and community mental health settings. I work with and support people with a range of mental health goals including emotion regulation, anxiety, behaviour, tics, trauma, with a special interest in Autism, ADHD, and Selective Mutism. I am particularly passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals in an affirming manner. I hope to educate families and the wider community about Neurodivergence not being a disorder but rather a unique way of experiencing one's world.
I am a passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist specialising in work with children and their families with a demonstrated history of working in private and community mental health settings. I work with and support people with a range of mental health goals including emotion regulation, anxiety, behaviour, tics, trauma, with a special interest in Autism, ADHD, and Selective Mutism. I am particularly passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals in an affirming manner. I hope to educate families and the wider community about Neurodivergence not being a disorder but rather a unique way of experiencing one's world.
Fiona Tzouramanis
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Kingsgrove, NSW 2208
Not accepting new clients
Fiona is a Registered Psychologist and Marte Meo Therapist, who has provided counselling and therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families for approximately 15 years. Fiona takes a multi-disciplinary approach to her work, involving school staff, Medical and Allied Health practitioners where appropriate to ensure each client has the support they need to have the best chance at success in therapy. Fiona is client focused and believes in the importance of developing a trusting therapeutic relationship with each of her clients in order to meet their needs and to provide the best outcome.
Fiona is a Registered Psychologist and Marte Meo Therapist, who has provided counselling and therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families for approximately 15 years. Fiona takes a multi-disciplinary approach to her work, involving school staff, Medical and Allied Health practitioners where appropriate to ensure each client has the support they need to have the best chance at success in therapy. Fiona is client focused and believes in the importance of developing a trusting therapeutic relationship with each of her clients in order to meet their needs and to provide the best outcome.
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I'm Anna a registered Psychotherapist registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. I've gained experience working with government and non - government organisations within Australia and internationally. I have worked at Headspace and have been working at Child Development Solutions for years where I facilitate social skills groups for children and young people diagnosed somewhere on the Autism Spectrum and/or ADHD. I offer children, 12-25 and their families a safe space to talk about what is going on for them. In sessions I use evidence based interventions such as Art Psychotherapy, CBT and DBT.
I'm Anna a registered Psychotherapist registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. I've gained experience working with government and non - government organisations within Australia and internationally. I have worked at Headspace and have been working at Child Development Solutions for years where I facilitate social skills groups for children and young people diagnosed somewhere on the Autism Spectrum and/or ADHD. I offer children, 12-25 and their families a safe space to talk about what is going on for them. In sessions I use evidence based interventions such as Art Psychotherapy, CBT and DBT.
I have extensive professional and personal experience with Neurodiversity (including ADHD and Autism), Domestic and Family Violence, Trauma & PTSD, Grief and loss, Depression and Suicidal Ideation. Our sessions will be focused on you; your goals, your strengths and what you are hoping to achieve. No one knows your story better than you do, and my aim is to provide a safe environment where you feel heard and validated.
I have extensive professional and personal experience with Neurodiversity (including ADHD and Autism), Domestic and Family Violence, Trauma & PTSD, Grief and loss, Depression and Suicidal Ideation. Our sessions will be focused on you; your goals, your strengths and what you are hoping to achieve. No one knows your story better than you do, and my aim is to provide a safe environment where you feel heard and validated.
Life Strategist
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Peakhurst, NSW 2210
Focus areas: Depression / Anxiety Disorders / Parenting / Substance Use / Learning difficulties / Autism / ADHD / Relationships / Trauma Client Groups : School age / Young & Older Adults / Veterans / Couples / Families / Parent-Child -toddler relationships.
Shiraz works with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couple & Families and Veteran community. Applies specialist skills in working with parents and children on the attachment dyad employing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Shiraz was part of the first Australian cohort trained in PCIT in 2011. He travelled internationally on a scholarship to train in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, PCIT and Mindfulness to address anxiety, depression, adjustment issues and trauma. Shiraz also utilizes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Focus areas: Depression / Anxiety Disorders / Parenting / Substance Use / Learning difficulties / Autism / ADHD / Relationships / Trauma Client Groups : School age / Young & Older Adults / Veterans / Couples / Families / Parent-Child -toddler relationships.
Shiraz works with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couple & Families and Veteran community. Applies specialist skills in working with parents and children on the attachment dyad employing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Shiraz was part of the first Australian cohort trained in PCIT in 2011. He travelled internationally on a scholarship to train in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, PCIT and Mindfulness to address anxiety, depression, adjustment issues and trauma. Shiraz also utilizes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Chrissy Antonopoulos (Online Telehealth)
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton, NSW 2218 (Online Only)
I am a Registered Psychologist working with people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, eating and body image concerns, stress/life changes, grief/loss, chronic health conditions and disability. I have an interest in assessment and experience with Autism, ADHD, learning, intellectual and adaptive functioning assessments. I can provide reports for NDIS and education/school plans. I have lived experience of disability and work from an affirming, collaborative and empowering framework. I work with people of all ages and am currently only offering Telehealth services.
I am a Registered Psychologist working with people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, eating and body image concerns, stress/life changes, grief/loss, chronic health conditions and disability. I have an interest in assessment and experience with Autism, ADHD, learning, intellectual and adaptive functioning assessments. I can provide reports for NDIS and education/school plans. I have lived experience of disability and work from an affirming, collaborative and empowering framework. I work with people of all ages and am currently only offering Telehealth services.
Inner Transformations Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Campsie, NSW 2194
I am Simran, a Clinical Psychologist. I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons). With over seven years of experience working with children and adults across the lifespan, I have a special interest in Autism and Intellectual Disability and provide gold standard diagnostic assessments and evidenced based therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with co-occurring mental health concerns. I am passionate about early intervention in mental health and have a particular interest in behaviour management and parenting strategies for children under 12.
I am Simran, a Clinical Psychologist. I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons). With over seven years of experience working with children and adults across the lifespan, I have a special interest in Autism and Intellectual Disability and provide gold standard diagnostic assessments and evidenced based therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with co-occurring mental health concerns. I am passionate about early intervention in mental health and have a particular interest in behaviour management and parenting strategies for children under 12.
Much of my early career was spent working specifically with families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and other Developmental Delays.
I am a psychologist currently working at Better U Health Services, a private clinic catering to individuals that present with a wide variety of challenges. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who experience a range of concerns, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental/Learning Disability, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety and/or Depression, Stress Management, Relationship Difficulties and Life Adjustments. By utilising evidence-based treatment options, I help cultivate insight and in-depth exploration to bring about meaningful and lasting personal development.
Much of my early career was spent working specifically with families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and other Developmental Delays.
I am a psychologist currently working at Better U Health Services, a private clinic catering to individuals that present with a wide variety of challenges. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who experience a range of concerns, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental/Learning Disability, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety and/or Depression, Stress Management, Relationship Difficulties and Life Adjustments. By utilising evidence-based treatment options, I help cultivate insight and in-depth exploration to bring about meaningful and lasting personal development.
I also have an interest in neurodiversity in adults, including ADHD and Autism.
As your clinical psychologist, I want to understand your situation, so I start by listening to you with a curious, open mind and without judgement. I help you explore your feelings and behaviours through reflection, to uncover the beliefs that sit behind them. From this foundation of understanding, we work collaboratively to find practical strategies to manage your thoughts, behaviours and feelings. So whether you need long-term support or an occasional visit, you can move forward with more ease, confidence and optimism.
I also have an interest in neurodiversity in adults, including ADHD and Autism.
As your clinical psychologist, I want to understand your situation, so I start by listening to you with a curious, open mind and without judgement. I help you explore your feelings and behaviours through reflection, to uncover the beliefs that sit behind them. From this foundation of understanding, we work collaboratively to find practical strategies to manage your thoughts, behaviours and feelings. So whether you need long-term support or an occasional visit, you can move forward with more ease, confidence and optimism.
Hi, I'm Corey (He/Him), I'm a passionate registered psychologist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a queer and neurodivergent clinician, my personal experiences help me deeply empathise with the challenges my clients face. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, gender identity, gender dysphoria, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, and complex trauma and abuse.
Hi, I'm Corey (He/Him), I'm a passionate registered psychologist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a queer and neurodivergent clinician, my personal experiences help me deeply empathise with the challenges my clients face. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, gender identity, gender dysphoria, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, and complex trauma and abuse.
Cheryn is a Clinical Psychologist. Cheryn’s qualifications are a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Cheryn loves her work and is a very dedicated, warm and engaging therapist, with a keen sense of the privilege and responsibility that her role involves. She enjoys accompanying her clients on their path through difficulty and grounds her work in an attuned and genuine understanding of her clients and their needs. Cheryn has an affinity working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and her experience has enabled her to become resourceful in adapting therapies.
Cheryn is a Clinical Psychologist. Cheryn’s qualifications are a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Cheryn loves her work and is a very dedicated, warm and engaging therapist, with a keen sense of the privilege and responsibility that her role involves. She enjoys accompanying her clients on their path through difficulty and grounds her work in an attuned and genuine understanding of her clients and their needs. Cheryn has an affinity working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and her experience has enabled her to become resourceful in adapting therapies.
I strive to ensure my clients feel heard, understood and respected, regardless of their situation, past or concern. Taking a positive psychology and humanistic approach, I fundamentally believe that every person has a unique strength and I strive to maximise and build upon that strength. I focus on the person as a whole and want to help people be the best version of themselves. Moving away from a deficit focus, I use strengths-based approaches with my clients. I aim to continuously provide clients with respect, a collaborative approach to working on goals, with compassion and authenticity.
I strive to ensure my clients feel heard, understood and respected, regardless of their situation, past or concern. Taking a positive psychology and humanistic approach, I fundamentally believe that every person has a unique strength and I strive to maximise and build upon that strength. I focus on the person as a whole and want to help people be the best version of themselves. Moving away from a deficit focus, I use strengths-based approaches with my clients. I aim to continuously provide clients with respect, a collaborative approach to working on goals, with compassion and authenticity.
Joanna is a passionate, energetic and driven individual who strives to enhance people’s mental health and well-being and guide them toward a rich and meaningful life. Joanna believes individuals are the experts of their own lives which is why she adopts a client focused approach, developing and implementing interventions depending on individual needs. Joanna embraces a non-judgmental approach whilst providing a safe space for individual’s to share their experience. Joanna also diagnoses ADHD, ASD, Intellectual Developmental Disability and conducts various psychometric assessments.
Joanna is a passionate, energetic and driven individual who strives to enhance people’s mental health and well-being and guide them toward a rich and meaningful life. Joanna believes individuals are the experts of their own lives which is why she adopts a client focused approach, developing and implementing interventions depending on individual needs. Joanna embraces a non-judgmental approach whilst providing a safe space for individual’s to share their experience. Joanna also diagnoses ADHD, ASD, Intellectual Developmental Disability and conducts various psychometric assessments.
I want to work with my clients, guide them to make life's difficulties easier and teach them coping methods, offer them happier life in the future.
I want to work with my clients, guide them to make life's difficulties easier and teach them coping methods, offer them happier life in the future.
I am a Person-centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, my goal is to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their strengths, develop coping strategies, and enhance their self-awareness. I provide support for a wide range of mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting and personal growth.
I am a Person-centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, my goal is to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their strengths, develop coping strategies, and enhance their self-awareness. I provide support for a wide range of mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting and personal growth.
You might be starting to feel like something is off, or you're not able to be your true self. Like life is becoming too complex or overwhelming to cope with. You might notice changes in your relationships with loved ones, co-workers, or friends, accompanied with feeling less motivated, connected, or present than you once were. You may have tried turning to the things that once brought you joy, but found limited success and are left feeling burnt out and stuck. You might be able to picture what a balanced life looks like, but struggle with creating real change.
You might be starting to feel like something is off, or you're not able to be your true self. Like life is becoming too complex or overwhelming to cope with. You might notice changes in your relationships with loved ones, co-workers, or friends, accompanied with feeling less motivated, connected, or present than you once were. You may have tried turning to the things that once brought you joy, but found limited success and are left feeling burnt out and stuck. You might be able to picture what a balanced life looks like, but struggle with creating real change.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, stress, sleep, work challenges and relationship issues. I understand that life can be difficult and stressful at times and my aim is to provide you with practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your wellbeing goals.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, stress, sleep, work challenges and relationship issues. I understand that life can be difficult and stressful at times and my aim is to provide you with practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your wellbeing goals.
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Autism Counsellors
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.