Neurodiversity Psychologist Melbourne

Neurodivergence is often identified late, especially in adults and people who mask effectively:

• Lifelong difficulties with attention, organisation, or task completion
• Social differences — difficulty reading social cues, or finding social interaction draining
• Sensory sensitivities — to light, sound, texture, or crowds
• Pattern thinking, special interests, or need for routine
• Chronic mental health difficulties — anxiety, depression, burnout — without clear psychological cause
• A strong sense of being ‘different’ but not knowing why
• Formal or informal identification in a family member

Unidentified neurodivergence in adults is strongly associated with chronic mental health difficulties, masking burnout, and reduced quality of life. Late identification — even in adulthood — can be profoundly relieving and life-changing (Lai et al., 2020).

Historically, neurodivergent people have been expected to conform to neurotypical norms — producing significant distress, masking, and burnout. A neurodiversity-affirming approach acknowledges that neurological differences are part of human diversity and that support should reduce distress and barriers, not attempt to ‘normalise’ the person (Armstrong, 2010).

Effective neurodiversity support:

• Identifies and validates the neurodivergent profile through accurate assessment
• Builds on neurological strengths while developing strategies for areas of challenge
• Addresses the secondary mental health consequences of unidentified or unsupported neurodivergence
• Supports self-understanding, self-acceptance, and identity as a neurodivergent person
• Provides advocacy support — workplace, educational, and NDIS accommodations

Neurodiversity-affirming psychological support significantly improves quality of life, mental health, and self-acceptance in autistic and ADHD adults (Cage et al., 2018).

Your first appointment is an opportunity to share your experience of your own neurodivergence — whether you have a formal identification or are exploring whether neurodivergence may be relevant to you.

We offer assessment and support for both children and adults. We are experienced with late-identified adults, masking, and the unique presentations of neurodivergence in women and non-binary people.

We provide NDIS service agreements and can assist with NDIS planning reports.

We offer appointments in-clinic at our Mooroolbark, Wheelers Hill, Reservoir, and Melbourne CBD locations, as well as Telehealth sessions from anywhere in Australia.

WorkCover, NDIS or TAC approved? YOU PAY NOTHING.
If your claim has been approved, we bill your funder directly. Zero out-of-pocket cost — no gap, no upfront payment, nothing.

• WorkCover approved — $0 out of pocket, we bill directly
• NDIS plan-managed or self-managed — $0 out of pocket, we bill directly
• TAC claim approved — $0 out of pocket, we bill directly
• DVA — Gold Card holders are fully covered with no session cap (clinically justified). White Card holders covered for accepted conditions, plus all current/former ADF members can access fully-funded psychology for any mental-health condition under NLMHT. GP referral required.
• Medicare rebate (Mental Health Care Plan) — rebates same-day or next day
• Private Health Insurance — itemised invoice provided
• No funding / self-pay — affordable rates from $50 per session, no referral needed