FAQ

Do I need an official diagnosis to work with you?

No, you do not need to have a diagnosis as a requirement.

While an official diagnosis is always encouraged, attaining a diagnosis can be highly cost-prohibitive and inaccessible for many people. This can also lead to gate keeping where many undiagnosed autistic and ADHD individuals who are genuinely struggling are dismissed and ignored.

I believe it is unfair to dismiss self-diagnosis in this area, and that self-identifying as being neurodivergent is not something people take lightly, especially if they have felt a strong affinity with being neurodivergent and have explored this topic in some depth.

While there are often online accusations of autism and ADHD being a trend, what I believe we are seeing is growing awareness of how prevalent rates of undiagnosised neurodivergence have been.

Can you perform a diagnosis for autism or ADHD?

Unfortunately I am not able to provide an official diagnosis, but I may be able to help you explore the idea of being neurodivergent for yourself and any issues or concerns you may have.

Where do you conduct appointments?

I conduct online telehealth counselling Australia wide. I also offer mobile counselling in South East Melbourne (in Oakleigh and the surrounding suburbs) for an additional rate to cover travel expenses.

What is mobile counselling?

Mobile counselling is at home counselling, where therapy is conducted in person in the comfort of your own home.

What does at home counselling require?

You will need to have a private and comfortable space at your home residence available where there won’t be interruptions. Dogs and other animals will also need to be moved to a secure location.

For information on travel fees, see: https://planhero.com.au/can-my-ndis-therapist-charge-me-for-travel/