Neurodiversity-affirming Counselling 

Scope of practice

The role of a counsellor is to provide a safe, validating, and accepting space for you to feel heard. It is to be a catalyst for self-insight, clarity, empowerment, personal growth, and wellbeing. At Finding Autism - Counselling & Therapy, we work exclusively with Autistic individuals and AuDHDers (Autism and ADHD) of all ages. We also support parents, partners, or siblings to better understand their Autistic/ADHD companions and how to support them. 

Therapeutic Approach

To flexibly respond to and meet the needs of each unique client, we take an integrated approach to therapy. That is, multiple approaches to therapy are considered and applied during sessions, including, but not limited to:

Neurodiversity-affirming support principles - Exploring and validating neurodivergent identity, needs, and perspectives and considering support strategies that are affirming.  

Strengths-based therapy - Valuing the capacity, knowledge, skills, and resources of each unique individual to overcome challenges or barriers to goals. 

Integrated, holistic approach to support wellbeing - Mainly drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Expressive Therapies. 

Founder and Counsellor, Amy Adams, is a late diagnosed AuDHDer who is passionate about supporting fellow neurodivergent individuals to find their own version of thriving.

Our counselling service can provide you with insight into . . .

Self-advocacy

Anxiety or stress

Identity

Existential issues

Self-care

Connection

Relationships

Mental wellbeing

Autistic burnout

Self-compassion

Parental support

Life transitions

Flexible session options are available, including:

  • Video Chat

  • Web Chat

  • Phone Call

  • Walk and Talk

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Diploma of Counselling, Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Registered Counsellor

  • Counselling sessions go for 50 minutes (standard session) or 30 minutes (express session).

  • Sessions can either take place:

    • Remotely via Zoom, phone, or webchat (Australia-wide)

    • In an outdoor setting for a ‘walk and talk’ session (Moreton Bay Region or Brisbane CBD locations available)

  • Sessions are $156 per 50 minute session, plus any travel fees that may apply for a Walk and Talk session (quoted upon booking).

    If you are after a cheaper option, 30-minute sessions are available via Zoom, phone call, or webchat. These sessions are $75 and also include a take-home resource pack.

  • Students or Centrelink Healthcare Concession card holders can access a reduced fee of $100 per 50 minute session, or $50 per 30 minute session. A photo of your current student card or healthcare card will be needed to access the concession rate.

  • Sessions can be claimed with NDIS funds for plan managed or self managed participants with funding for therapy supports. If you are not sure whether your plan can fund this service, please do not hesitate to get in touch for clarification.

    Counsellors cannot provide rebates under a MHCP and I am not eligible to offer sessions covered through private insurance.