Emma is a Clinical Psychologist with an interest in supporting autistic individuals, ADHDers, and their families. She enjoys working with clients of all ages, listening to their lived experiences, and personalising therapy to each individual.
Emma offers appointments on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Telehealth link: https://uniqueupsychology.coviu.com/room/@emmastephens
The heart of Sophie’s counselling approach lies in the desire to create a judgement-free space where her clients feel understood, empowered, and accepted. Drawing on the principles of person centred, unconditional positive regard, she builds relationships to safely explore and reflect on challenges to develop practical, meaningful ways to foster well-being and self compassion. She is a passionate advocate for the visibility, inclusion, equality and access for all neurotypes and genders.
Please note: Medicare rebates are not possible with Counsellors. Instead, clients may be eligible to use their private health or NDIS funding.
Sophie offers appointments on Fridays and Saturdays.
Telehealth link: https://uniqueupsychology.coviu.com/room/@sophienicoll
With a background in education support, and extensive experience with “school “can’t”, demand avoidance and executive functioning challenges, Sophie is passionate about her work with autistic and ADHD individuals across all ages. She works with students and parents to support their needs, address trauma and work towards personal and shared goals. She also has interests in chronic health issues and their impact on the family, anxiety, depression, OCD, addiction, grief, loss and body image.
Sophie has an eclectic approach drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Co-regulation strategies.
Sophie loves spending time cooking for family and friends, gardening, live theatre and reading.
Justine is a Psychologist with an interest in providing neuroaffirming, person-centred care. Justine has worked in private, public and community settings. She has experience working with children, adolescents, youth and enjoys supporting their networks to understand their experiences.
Justine offers appointments on Mondays.
Justine strives to create a warm and safe environment for each client. She believes strongly in setting collaborative goals and using individual interests for growth. Justine’s approach is flexible, creative and relaxed. Justine utilises a variety of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and play. Justine comes from a background of multi-disciplinary team approaches and believes the best work happens when we help parents, families, teachers and other professionals to understand the unique experiences of neurodiversity.
Justine is also a Registered Music Therapist and enjoys bringing these skills to her sessions to support and connect with families and individuals through joint interests and new creative ways.
In her spare time, Justine enjoys sweating it out at hot pilates and baking.
Nimasha is a warm, empathetic and person-centred autistic Psychologist who aims to provide a safe, non-judgemental and collaborative environment for her clients. She is passionate about neuro-affirmative care, treating distress not difference, working to create change and support marginalised groups. She is community orientated and works from an intersectional lens.
Nimasha offers appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Telehealth link: https://uniqueupsychology.coviu.com/room/@nimashaweerakoon
Nimasha enjoys working collaboratively with adults and teenagers of all sexualities, gender identities and cultural backgrounds. She strives to create a safe and warm neurodiversity-affirming therapeutic environment in which she can work with clients to tailor therapy to their needs.
She has experience providing assessment and therapy across the lifespan for people of all backgrounds in community-based and private practice settings. She values lived experience and engages with strengths-based approaches. She draws on evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Schema Therapy.
In her spare time, Nimasha enjoys reading, crafting, playing D&D and spend quality time with friends and family.
Aninda has completed her Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology degree at Monash University and is expecting full registration in early 2026. Her work experience ranges from suicide prevention in hospitals to implementing neuro-affirming practices in classrooms. Known to be compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative in session, she prioritises creating a safe space for you to be yourself.
Aninda offers appointments on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Telehealth link: https://uniqueupsychology.coviu.com/room/@anindahadikusumah
Isabella is a neurodivergent provisional psychologist with a passion for dynamic, collaborative, and neuroaffirming practice. She has extensive experience working as an NDIS Support Worker across the life span and holds a particular interest in supporting children and young people. Isabella offers appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Telehealth link: https://uniqueupsychology.coviu.com/room/@isabellabrown
Isabella draws on her background in support work to create an active and engaging therapeutic relationship guided by collaborative therapeutic goals. She aims to foster a safe and inclusive space where clients can explore neurodivergent identities, build self understanding, and develop internal resources to support wellbeing.
Isabella’s lived experience as a neurodivergent queer clinician informs her commitment to inclusive, person-centred, affirming care that honours each individual’s unique experiences. Her therapeutic approach aims to be strengths-based, creative, and flexible to ensure that therapy feels accessible and supportive, adapting to each person’s needs in the moment. In her spare time, Isabella enjoys dancing, yoga, and slowly learning how to DJ.
Sam is a psychologist who is passionate about supporting autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent children and their families. She works from a neurodiversity-affirming lens and is dedicated to helping young people and their families feel understood and supported. Sam draws on play-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and collaborates closely with children, families, and school teams to create supports that feel achievable. She believes that every child thrives when the support system and adults around them recognise their strengths and work together as a team. Sam has experience providing support within school and Department of Education settings. Her therapeutic style is collaborative and strengths-based, and she aims to make every session feel empowering for the young people.
Sam offers appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Telehealth link: https://uniqueupsychology.coviu.com/room/@samtsang
Danuta is a Clinical Psychologist and the author of I Am an Autistic Girl (2023) and I Am an Aspie Girl (2015). She has over 20 years’ experience working with autistic children, adults, and their families. Danuta is deeply committed to neuroaffirming practice and leads her team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based support that honours autistic and ADHD neurotypes. Her work is grounded in respect for neurodivergence and is informed by ongoing professional development and resources centred on autistic lived experience.
Telehealth link: https://uniqueupsychology.coviu.com/room/@danutabulhak-paterson
Danuta has worked across clinical practice, research, and early intervention settings, including roles at Minds & Hearts in Brisbane, where she worked alongside Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett, and at Autism Victoria (Amaze). Her experience spans assessment, therapy, parent education, and providing professional training across Australia and New Zealand. She has also been involved in research at La Trobe University, administering psychological and neuropsychological assessments with autistic children and adults.
Danuta is a mother to three treasured 'neurospicy' children and, outside of work, enjoys reading, dining out, relaxing by the pool, and decluttering and making spaces pretty.
Ella is the first point of contact at our clinic, providing a warm and welcoming experience for every client. As an autistic person with a background in dermal therapy, she is passionate about working in a neuroaffirming space and values creating a calm and supportive environment for all. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her partner, going on day trips around Melbourne, and collecting trinkets.
Elli is currently studying psychology at Monash university and has a passion for neurodivergence and mental health. Outside of work and study, Elli loves travelling, spending time with friends and family, going for runs, and reading. She is committed to promoting a warm, welcoming, and inclusive space for all clients.
Suite 3, 1949-1957 Malvern Rd, Malvern East, VIC 3145
