Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Ashgrove, QLD
I look forward to working with you to hear and understand your story and to explore what needs to shift for you to have the life that you would like.
I look forward to working with you to hear and understand your story and to explore what needs to shift for you to have the life that you would like.
Are you or your child facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficulties at school or work? As a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I offer a compassionate, supportive, and evidence-based approach to help you overcome obstacles and build a better future. Whether you're struggling with personal or family issues, or navigating neurodiverse ways of thinking in a neurotypical world, I'm here to support your journey.
Are you or your child facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficulties at school or work? As a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I offer a compassionate, supportive, and evidence-based approach to help you overcome obstacles and build a better future. Whether you're struggling with personal or family issues, or navigating neurodiverse ways of thinking in a neurotypical world, I'm here to support your journey.
The right therapy is gold. I work with somatic modalities to help people's bodymind deeply heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, early life relational trauma and more. Trauma is more common than we think and individualised therapy can really make a difference.
The right therapy is gold. I work with somatic modalities to help people's bodymind deeply heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, early life relational trauma and more. Trauma is more common than we think and individualised therapy can really make a difference.
Life is a hard teacher. It's not always forgiving and sometimes the lessons are completely overwhelming. It can create internal experiences that appear utterly intolerable, leaving you wrought with anxiety, stress, panic or depression. I want to work alongside you, to give you strategies to work through these dark moments so that you can live a life with meaning and purpose.
Life is a hard teacher. It's not always forgiving and sometimes the lessons are completely overwhelming. It can create internal experiences that appear utterly intolerable, leaving you wrought with anxiety, stress, panic or depression. I want to work alongside you, to give you strategies to work through these dark moments so that you can live a life with meaning and purpose.
Jenny Spencer is a psychologist registered with AHPRA and is a registered teacher in Queensland. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has over 15 years’ experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in both the educational and private sectors. Jenny uses a client focused approach and establishes strong therapeutic relationships to promote change. In addition to counselling and promoting mental wellbeing, Jenny has extensive experience in the assessment of children and adults with autism, intellectual disability and learning disabilities.
Jenny Spencer is a psychologist registered with AHPRA and is a registered teacher in Queensland. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has over 15 years’ experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in both the educational and private sectors. Jenny uses a client focused approach and establishes strong therapeutic relationships to promote change. In addition to counselling and promoting mental wellbeing, Jenny has extensive experience in the assessment of children and adults with autism, intellectual disability and learning disabilities.
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Ellie Putland works with children, teenagers and adults. She has experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, have neurodiversity, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, are experiencing difficulties with adjustment, substance use, trauma, PTSD, self-esteem/confidence, stress/burnout, bullying, specific learning disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, phobias, anger, personality disorders and psychosis. Ellie works with clients from a trauma-informed care framework and works collaboratively with families on psychoeducation towards their goals.
Ellie Putland works with children, teenagers and adults. She has experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, have neurodiversity, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, are experiencing difficulties with adjustment, substance use, trauma, PTSD, self-esteem/confidence, stress/burnout, bullying, specific learning disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, phobias, anger, personality disorders and psychosis. Ellie works with clients from a trauma-informed care framework and works collaboratively with families on psychoeducation towards their goals.
Madeleine Leach - Provisional Psychologist works with children and teenagers utilising evidence-based therapies to help manage neurodevelopmental diagnoses, mental health conditions and everyday challenges. She is experienced working with children and teenagers experiencing anxiety, depression and mood issues, autism, ADHD, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem/confidence, career and occupational concerns, stress/burnout, bullying, specific learning disorders, LGBTQI+ support, phobias, anger, sleep and interpersonal difficulties and provides parenting support.
Madeleine Leach - Provisional Psychologist works with children and teenagers utilising evidence-based therapies to help manage neurodevelopmental diagnoses, mental health conditions and everyday challenges. She is experienced working with children and teenagers experiencing anxiety, depression and mood issues, autism, ADHD, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem/confidence, career and occupational concerns, stress/burnout, bullying, specific learning disorders, LGBTQI+ support, phobias, anger, sleep and interpersonal difficulties and provides parenting support.
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualised, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. We endeavour to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be.
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualised, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. We endeavour to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be.
Dr Nicole is both founder and director of A to Z Psychology and A to Z Learning Pathways. Nicole aims to empower her clients to explore, unlock, and build on their innate capacity for growth and development. The mantra of A to Z Learning Pathways and A to Z psychology of , "Enhancing minds", is applied across all age groups. The letters "A to Z" represent the unique nature and needs of each individual client. Nicole works with each client to formulate treatment plans, assessment protocols, and advocacy service (usually for educational support) that best meet individual needs. Nicole works with children, teens,and older individuals.
Dr Nicole is both founder and director of A to Z Psychology and A to Z Learning Pathways. Nicole aims to empower her clients to explore, unlock, and build on their innate capacity for growth and development. The mantra of A to Z Learning Pathways and A to Z psychology of , "Enhancing minds", is applied across all age groups. The letters "A to Z" represent the unique nature and needs of each individual client. Nicole works with each client to formulate treatment plans, assessment protocols, and advocacy service (usually for educational support) that best meet individual needs. Nicole works with children, teens,and older individuals.
Shanling is a registered Educational and Developmental psychologist with extensive experience supporting children and families across diverse settings, including indigenous health communities, education, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health Services. Her special interests are supporting children and adolescents with developmental differences and/or complex trauma backgrounds. Shanling holds an interest in neurodiversity. She can provide psychometric assessments tailored specifically to identify learning difficulties, autism, and ADHD and provide relevant recommendations for neuroaffirming adjustments in the school environment.
Shanling is a registered Educational and Developmental psychologist with extensive experience supporting children and families across diverse settings, including indigenous health communities, education, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health Services. Her special interests are supporting children and adolescents with developmental differences and/or complex trauma backgrounds. Shanling holds an interest in neurodiversity. She can provide psychometric assessments tailored specifically to identify learning difficulties, autism, and ADHD and provide relevant recommendations for neuroaffirming adjustments in the school environment.
Hi! I am Shosh. I am a neurodiversity affirming behaviour support specialist and NDIS access liason specialist, at Perfectly Imperfect. I strive to help individuals develop positive coping mechanisms and communication skills that empower to navigate the challenges they face. Using person-centred, strengths based approach to recognise individuals unique strengths and challenges and focuses on building capacity and independence.
Hi! I am Shosh. I am a neurodiversity affirming behaviour support specialist and NDIS access liason specialist, at Perfectly Imperfect. I strive to help individuals develop positive coping mechanisms and communication skills that empower to navigate the challenges they face. Using person-centred, strengths based approach to recognise individuals unique strengths and challenges and focuses on building capacity and independence.
Meeting a new client is a great experience as we get to know each other and how we can work together. I pride myself on taking a completely individualise approach to counselling which is constantly evolving with each session depending on what clients are learning about themselves. My life experience has assisted me in efforts to find themes and ask questions that help individuals deepen their self insight. Clients learn how to ask themselves critical questions along the way that help define their paths. Clients decide whether they want to process the past, share awareness for now or fast forward to what's possible.
Meeting a new client is a great experience as we get to know each other and how we can work together. I pride myself on taking a completely individualise approach to counselling which is constantly evolving with each session depending on what clients are learning about themselves. My life experience has assisted me in efforts to find themes and ask questions that help individuals deepen their self insight. Clients learn how to ask themselves critical questions along the way that help define their paths. Clients decide whether they want to process the past, share awareness for now or fast forward to what's possible.
The Kink Counsellor (Lexie Ashwell-Jones)
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000 (Online Only)
Life is messy and imperfect. Sexuality and identity is a lifelong journey. So many of us are limited in our exploration due to shame, stigma, or lack of sexuality education. I believe in a sex-positive approach which acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of human sexuality, identity and expression. When we are informed, empowered and validated, we live happier and more authentic lives.
Life is messy and imperfect. Sexuality and identity is a lifelong journey. So many of us are limited in our exploration due to shame, stigma, or lack of sexuality education. I believe in a sex-positive approach which acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of human sexuality, identity and expression. When we are informed, empowered and validated, we live happier and more authentic lives.
I am a trauma-informed clinical counsellor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), gong sound healer, breathwork facilitator that firmly believes in the value of human life. I have experience in a range of areas including marriage/relationship, anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, attachment, family of origin issues, parenting, grief & loss, personal growth & development, special need supports and chronic health related concerns. I am warm, caring and insightful. I am here to support your integration, and all of the various parts of your personality and being, into a balanced and joyful whole, made up of body, mind and soul.
I am a trauma-informed clinical counsellor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), gong sound healer, breathwork facilitator that firmly believes in the value of human life. I have experience in a range of areas including marriage/relationship, anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, attachment, family of origin issues, parenting, grief & loss, personal growth & development, special need supports and chronic health related concerns. I am warm, caring and insightful. I am here to support your integration, and all of the various parts of your personality and being, into a balanced and joyful whole, made up of body, mind and soul.
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
Hi! I am Jess - Founder and Clinical Director of Perfectly Imperfect. I am an allistic advocate. I provide neuro-diversity affirming psychology services for autistic, ADHER's, queer, and gender-diverse people, well as those within the neurotypical community struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict to name a few. We will work on developing self-compassion and self-acceptance, self-care and healthy boundaries.
Hi! I am Jess - Founder and Clinical Director of Perfectly Imperfect. I am an allistic advocate. I provide neuro-diversity affirming psychology services for autistic, ADHER's, queer, and gender-diverse people, well as those within the neurotypical community struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict to name a few. We will work on developing self-compassion and self-acceptance, self-care and healthy boundaries.
Hello, my name is Heather. Come and have a chat, I am here to listen to your story and assist in any way possible. I can ease a variety of your life stresses and psychological problems, with my caring and loving holistic approach to help you learn about your complete self. You can trust that I will be there when you feel alone and stressed with warmth and understanding. You will feel safe while sharing your experiences with me. Call or Email Adult Counselling for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2801 7766
Hello, my name is Heather. Come and have a chat, I am here to listen to your story and assist in any way possible. I can ease a variety of your life stresses and psychological problems, with my caring and loving holistic approach to help you learn about your complete self. You can trust that I will be there when you feel alone and stressed with warmth and understanding. You will feel safe while sharing your experiences with me. Call or Email Adult Counselling for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2801 7766
Please reach out via email. Hello! I'm Lauren (she/they) and I am an Arts Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in the outer eastern suburbs of Naarm (Melbourne). I have lived experience of being multiply neurodivergent (AuDHD) and I am currently exploring my own queer identity. I am passionate about neuro-affirming care and psychoeducation around neurodivergence, and holistic care for children, youth, women and queer folk living with disability and trauma. I am a mum to one human teen and one elderly Siamese cat. I am an established artist who dabbles in art journaling, mixed media art, photography, dance and movement and more.
Please reach out via email. Hello! I'm Lauren (she/they) and I am an Arts Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in the outer eastern suburbs of Naarm (Melbourne). I have lived experience of being multiply neurodivergent (AuDHD) and I am currently exploring my own queer identity. I am passionate about neuro-affirming care and psychoeducation around neurodivergence, and holistic care for children, youth, women and queer folk living with disability and trauma. I am a mum to one human teen and one elderly Siamese cat. I am an established artist who dabbles in art journaling, mixed media art, photography, dance and movement and more.
Pella Wellness
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West End, QLD 4101
Waitlist for new clients
G'Day, I’m Amanda a Neuro affirming , heart centred Clinical Counsellor and Gestalt Psychotherapist. If you are feeling stuck, experiencing emotional pain or turmoil or are having trouble working things out I would love to meet you and hear about your unique experience. Together we can work through your difficulties and create awareness and meaningful change. I will meet you with curiosity and compassion. I recognise an individuals neurotype as part of the amazing landscape of human diversity .
G'Day, I’m Amanda a Neuro affirming , heart centred Clinical Counsellor and Gestalt Psychotherapist. If you are feeling stuck, experiencing emotional pain or turmoil or are having trouble working things out I would love to meet you and hear about your unique experience. Together we can work through your difficulties and create awareness and meaningful change. I will meet you with curiosity and compassion. I recognise an individuals neurotype as part of the amazing landscape of human diversity .
Hi, I'm Cody! I am a Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological support for exclusively for children, adolescents and their families. I am experienced in providing assessment, treatment and parenting advice for a range of mental health issues of issues including anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, social skills, sleep, trauma and school-based issues. I am also trained to administer cognitive and educational assessments as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments. I have worked in both private and public health services including the Royal Children's Hospital, where I was Senior Mental Health Clinician.
Hi, I'm Cody! I am a Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological support for exclusively for children, adolescents and their families. I am experienced in providing assessment, treatment and parenting advice for a range of mental health issues of issues including anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, social skills, sleep, trauma and school-based issues. I am also trained to administer cognitive and educational assessments as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments. I have worked in both private and public health services including the Royal Children's Hospital, where I was Senior Mental Health Clinician.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.