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This article provides a balanced overview of what is currently known about the 2026 NDIS changes, with a focus on what may be relevant for neurodivergent participants and families.

We know that finding a psychologist that is a "Good Fit" can be frustrating when you have only 10 Medicare Plan appointments. In this article we break down our Gold Coast Psychologist Team by areas of service & interest to help you find a better match from the beginning.

The Neurodiverse Network Burleigh Heads, specialises in the assessment, diagnosis, and holistic support of Neurodiversity in the Gold Coast area - including diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - while assessment and diagnosis is one of the services offered at our neuroaffirming clinic, it is not essential for you to undergo assessment and/or receive a formal diagnosis in order to make an appointment with one of our experienc

I’ve always been deeply curious about human behaviour and the “why” behind what people do. I initially went to university to become a teacher, but chose a neuropsychology elective simply because it fit my timetable—and it completely changed my direction in becoming a Gold Coast Clinical Psychologist.

Choosing this path of becoming a Gold Coast Clinical Psychologist felt like a natural way to combine that curiosity with meaningful, person-centred work. I value being able to support people in understanding themselves more deeply, building insight, and finding ways to move forward that feel aligned with who they are.

I’m particularly drawn to working with people who are trying to make sense of themselves—often later in life, and often in the context of neurodivergence. My path to becoming a Gold Coast Accredited Mental Health Social Worker came from a deep interest in understanding people and lived experience — how we think, feel, adapt, and survive through difficult experiences.

I’ve been drawn to the impact of being misunderstood—either seeing it in others or recognising how much it can shape someone’s life, which led me to becoming a Gold Coast Clinical Psychologist. A big part of why I do this work is to help shift that experience, to help people move away from self-blame and toward a more accurate, compassionate understanding of themselves.

EMDR is a structured therapy that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they become less distressing over time.

Becoming a Gold Coast psychologist is for me, how I combine my empathy, passion for human dignity, resilience and strong desire for fairness.

Imagine, if you discovered that in fact one or both of you were neurodivergent and this whole time, the recurring miscommunications were not because either party wasn't trying 'hard' enough or didn't 'love' the other enough. But in fact - its like trying to install iOS on a Microsoft operating system - two different operating systems that don't automatically talk to each other.

Many neurodivergent young people struggle because the way we traditionally teach social and life skills often doesn’t match how their brains learn. Diverse VR addresses this gap for neurodivergent children.

While raising four incredible, intense, neurodiverse boys largely on my own, I was exhausted. I loved my children deeply… and I was completely overwhelmed. Every workshop gave me hope. I would leave thinking, This is it. This will change everything. And then a few days later, reality would hit.

If your child, teen or loved one is at the very beginning of their journey into identifying potential neurodiversity, it can feel scary or overwhelming. For parents, who are cautious about pushing their child into a diagnosis - it may feel like one step forward in progress, then several steps back. There is alot of different information online which can feel daunting to anyone at the beginning so let's look at Amelia's soft entry approach with a book & set of tabs!

Making connections as a neurodiverse adult can be challenging, especially if you have recently moved to the Gold Coast or don't have many existing connections here. The good new is, real connection is often found in small, intentional groups - heres more about our Book Club.

If you’re foggy, overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or running on empty right now, it’s not a lack of motivation. It’s your nervous system trying to keep you afloat during the most demanding time of the year.

If you’ve been feeling more emotional, scattered, or just not quite yourself lately - you’re not imagining it. For many neurodivergent women, midlife brings a wave of changes that can feel like your brain has suddenly stopped cooperating.

Are neurodivergent people more likely to identify as LGBTQIA+? Yes. In Australia, about 4.5% of people aged 16+ identify as LGBTQIA+ (that’s over 900,000 people) according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2022). Research also shows that autistic people are 3–6 times more likely to identify as transgender compared with their neurotypical peers, and up to 70% of autistic individuals may identify as non-heterosexual in some studies.

We are excited to announce our School Holiday Activities on the Gold Coast 2025 / 2026!

Whether you identify as autistic, ADHD, or simply “neurodivergent” in your own way, setting boundaries can feel more complex than it looks. The usual advice often assumes everyone interprets social cues, sensory experiences or personal space in the same way — and for many neurodiverse adults, that’s simply not the case. Here is a snippet taken from our upcoming Neurodiverse Boundaries Workshop on the Gold Coast to get the conversation going.

Learn about the different psychologists on the Gold Coast and how to check that they provide neuro-affirming support for children, teens, and adults.