Neuroaffirming Psychologists & Counselors
Rei Psychological
Phone number: 0487 764 216
Email: admin@reipsychological.com.au
Website: https://www.facebook.com/REIpsychological/
Location: Berry Springs, NT
Amherst Psychology
Phone number: 08 9456 0411
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Email: Not provided but there is a form on their website.
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Website: https://www.amherstpsychology.com.au/
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Location: Canning Vale WA
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“A neurodiversity affirming psychological service for all ages specialising in neurodifferences.”
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Clinicians who specialise in autism/neuro-affirming practice
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Aims to assist people in their pursuit of an authentic life.
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Lived experience of autism and/or ADHD: Yes
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Able to see NDIS participants? Yes but only self managed or plan managed
Offers telehealth? Yes
Offers in person? Yes
Works with adults? Yes
Address: Unknown
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State they have a neuro-affirming approach
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May not be ideal for getting a diagnostic assessment for NDIS (see linked website for more information) but may assist later on with ongoing support
Lived experience of autism and/or ADHD: Unknown
Works with NDIS participants: Yes
Offers telehealth? Unknown
Offers in person? Yes
Address: Suite 12, 2 Batman Road, Canning Vale WA 6155
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Connect Us Psychology
Phone number: 02 5605 8540
Email: hello@connectuspsychology.com
Website: https://connectuspsychology.com/
Location: Ballina NSW 2478
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Clinician name: Chelsea Wiley
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Neurodiverse clinician who specialises in autism/neuro-affirming practice. She describes a neuro-affirming assessment process which:
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​Consider the client expert in their own lives;
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Operate under the social model of disability;
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Are conducted in a manner that supports ND communication (e.g., sensory supports offered, alternate forms of communication offered);
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Are written in a manner that is ND affirming, while still balanced to ensure use in systems that operate using the medical model if required;
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Are co-signed by a ND Clinical Psychologist with a wealth of experience in ND affirming practice.
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Lived experience of autism and/or ADHD: Yes
Able to see NDIS participants?
Offers telehealth? Unknown
Offers in person? Unknown
Works with adults? Yes
​Offers diagnostic autism assessments: yes
Address: 3/99 Tamar St, Ballina NSW 2478
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The Divergent Edge
Phone number: 02 7907 3981
Email: reception@thedivergentedge.com.au
Website: https://thedivergentedge.com.au/
Location: Sydney but offers services only via telehealth Australia Wide
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Neurodivergent led and staffed
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Rejects disordered and disabling labels of neurodivergence
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Their vision: "To validate, enhance and celebrate a neurodivergent world view. We are genuinely driven to make the world a better place: hour by hour; on an interpersonal and a systemic level. We advocate for change. For normalising neurodiversity."
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Mission: "To empower our clients to find their authentic voice, embrace who they are, and uncover their unique edge."
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Lived experience of autism and/or ADHD: Yes
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Able to see NDIS participants? Unknown
Offers telehealth? Yes
Offers in person? No
Works with adults? Yes
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Sophie Karczmarz
Phone number: 0401 820 067
Email: No email provided but a form is available on their website
Website: https://www.centralcoasttherapy.net/sophie-karczmarz.html
Location: Central Coast NSW
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Neurodivergent psychologist who is passionate about helping others to identify their neurotype
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Conducts Autism and ADHD assessments for children 6+ years and adults
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Uses neuroaffirming tools such as the MIGDAS-2, DIVA, and CAT-Q
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Particularly passionate about identifying women who mask their neurodivergent traits
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Adult assessments now have the option of being conducted via Telehealth.
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Psychologist BPsych (Honours)
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Lived experience of autism and/or ADHD: Yes
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Able to see participants using NDIS funding? Only self managed clients, otherwise private paying or medicare only
Offers telehealth? Yes
Offers in person? Unknown
Works with adults? Yes
Address: Unit 4, 10 Lorraine Ave Berkeley Vale, ​NSW 2261
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Kaizen Psychology
Phone number: 0493 437 978
Email: contact@kaizenpsychologyandconsulting.com
Website: https://kaizenpsychologyandconsulting.com/
Location: Based in the Adelaide Hills and available across Australia via Telehealth
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Neurodiversity-Affirming psychology services
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Lived experience of autism and/or ADHD: Yes
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Able to see participants using NDIS funding? Unknown
Offers telehealth? Unknown
Offers in person? Unknown
Works with adults? Yes
Address: Lower Ground Floor, 26 Hack Street, Mount Barker, South Australia
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Finding Autism
Phone number: 0400 601 431
Email: enquiries@findingautism.com.au
Website: https://www.findingautism.com.au/counselling
Location: Petrie, QLD
Unique U Psychology
Phone number: (03) 9134 8744
Email: reception@uniqueupsychology.com.au
Website: https://uniqueupsychology.com.au/
Location: Suite 3, 1949-1957 Malvern Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145
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Neurodiversity-Affirming counseling services
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Austistic counselor with a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Diploma of Counselling, Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Registration Level 1
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Lived experience of autism and/or ADHD: Yes
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Able to see participants using NDIS funding? Yes, sessions can be claimed with NDIS funds for plan managed or self managed participants with funding for therapy supports.
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Offers telehealth? Yes video chat and web chat
Offers in person? Yes, walk and talk
Works with adults? Yes
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Unique U Psychology provides a specialised service recognising the unique and specific attributes of the internalised/high masking presentation of Autism, which is commonly seen in autistic girls and women.
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They also welcome clients with the internalised presentation of Autism across all genders, including gender diverse clients.
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Lived experience of autism and/or ADHD: Unknown
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Able to see participants using NDIS funding? Yes, unknown if one has to be self or plan managed or not.
Offers telehealth? Unknown
Offers diagnosis? Yes
Offers in person? Unknown
Works with adults? Yes
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Disclaimer: Please note that these are services we located online. We cannot speak to the quality of these services or how neuro-affirming they may be, we can only go by what is reported on the websites of the providers. Any services pursued are done so at your own risk.