Parents and caregivers

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I support the parents and caregivers of people with learning challenges, developmental delays and disabilities. 

Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure how to make sense of themselves or their family dynamics,  particularly after a new diagnosis (or realisation that a diagnosis may fit).

My work has a strong focus on mental health, capacity, and wellbeing, especially for parents and caregivers who are often carrying a lot behind the scenes.

Parenting can be deeply rewarding, and deeply demanding.I support parents and caregivers to:

• better understand their child’s neurodivergence
• explore their own diagnosed or potential undiagnosed neurodivergence
• understand how executive functioning and sensory processing show up within the family
• reflect on parent–child interactions and daily life challenges
• feel more confident as the expert in their own situation  

Sessions often provide space to slow down, be heard, and think things through without judgement.

Sessions are offered via telehealth and from my clinic space at Stirling Leisure – Hamersley. The clinic has been intentionally styled to feel relaxing;  a place where you can:

• have a cup of tea or coffee
• take an hour for yourself
• feel listened to and supported

• Centrelink Carers Allowance applications (form SA426 or SA332a)
• Centrelink Carer Payment – Medical Report  (form SA427)

• Companion Card WA applications
• NDIS Access Request applications

Walk-and-talk is particularly helpful for individuals who may be:

• Time-poor and struggle to find time for exercise. Let's multitask therapy and getting some steps in.
• Find sitting still in appointments challenging.
• Experiencing stress, and find spending time in nature helpful for their mental health.
• Prefer talking to someone when next to them, rather than across from them, so that eye contact is less frequent.
• Find that they think and talk easier when moving.
• Find that being able to verbally process what's happening helps them to reflect and problem solve.

• ACROD parking permit applications