About Amanda
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I’m Amanda Coughlan, a psychologist, resource creator, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals. With years of experience supporting late-diagnosed teens and adults, I’ve developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by clients, families, and educators navigating neurodivergence.
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Drawing on both my professional expertise and lived experience, I create resources that are practical, affirming, and designed to empower. Whether it’s through visual outlines, social stories, or skill-building tools, my goal is to make meaningful, accessible materials that meet people where they are and help them thrive. These skills assist me to help people through individual therapy and also conduct through and comprehensive assessments in autism, ADHD and cognition.
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At the heart of my work is a belief in fairness, trust, and connection. I’m committed to helping neurodivergent individuals embrace their strengths while equipping those around them with the knowledge and skills to foster understanding and growth.
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Thank you for letting me be part of your journey. I’m so glad you’re here.
Qualifications and Professional Experience
Qualifications:
1) Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, Swinburne University.
2) Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced, Monash University.
3) +2 internship through the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
I am a fully registered psychologist. Instead of completing a Master's program I was able to become fully qualified by working and studying at the same time. All pathways require the same standard of learning and are considered equivalent by the Psychology Board of Australia.
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As part of my study I completed a 12,000 word thesis. With our amazing supervisor Dr Pamela Pensini our research group collaborated and managed to publish our study's findings. The paper is called Nature guided imagery: An intervention to increase connectedness to nature. Click on the photo if you would like to learn more.
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