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Individual Therapy (psychology sessions)
Assessments for Adults
Assessments for Young People
Sessions tailored to your needs, informed by evidence and lived experience.
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psychology services
In all my psychology sessions I aim to create a safe and welcoming space,
free of judgement. I blend evidence based strategies, with my lived experience, in a collaborative approach to meet your needs from a neuroaffirming lens.
PURPOSE - To collaboratively work on your goals in individual psychology sessions.
Sessions are client led and will focus on what matters most to you, at your pace.
A standard session is 50-60 minutes and costs $220. I offer 80-90 minute sessions at the rate of $330.
I can accept private payment, Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTP), and self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding.
PURPOSE - to confirm if an adult meets the diagnostic criteria for autism and/or ADHD.
For adults (18+) I offer autism and ADHD assessments. I can also do cognitive, as required.
Have you always felt different but never understood why?
My comprehensive assessments are designed to help people understand themselves and their needs to better, to live a life aligned with how their brain works. This promotes stronger well-being, authenticity, and can put past experiences into context.
Payment for assessments are generally privately paid. Though if under 25 years, with a referral from a doctor, some may be eligible for partial medicare rebates.
PURPOSE - To provide a snapshot of cognitive/learning performance
Answer the question if the young person meets the diagnostic criteria autism and/or ADHD.
Rule in/out giftedness or intellectual disability.
For young people over 8 years old I offer autism, ADHD, cognitive, and learning assessments. These comprehensive assessments can help caregivers and schools find out what is going on for young people below the surface. I like to think of this as providing a map or a compass for a child.
Payment for assessments are generally privately paid. Though if under 25 years, with a referral from a doctor, some may be eligible for partial medicare rebates.
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GENERAL SERVICE FAQs
What types of services do you offer?
Amanda provides individual therapy for teens and adults, as well as neuroaffirming assessments for ADHD, autism, and learning challenges. Her therapy approach is strength based and trauma informed by Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) principles and is tailored to meet each persons unique needs.
What is neuroaffirming care?
Neuroaffirming care embraces the natural variation in humans, focusing on understanding and supporting an individual’s unique strengths and challenges without attempting to "fix" or change their natural way of being.
Who are your services for?
Services are designed for teens and adults seeking therapy or psychological assessments for neurodivergence (e.g., ADHD, autism) or other cognitive (e.g., thinking and learning), and emotional concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, difficulty regulating emotions).
Do I need a GP referral?
No, you do not need a GP referral to book individual sessions, ADHD assessment, Autism assessment, or a Cognitive. However, the cost is full-fee. If you are seeking a learning assessment then a referral is required. Please contact Amanda over email for learning assessments.
What kind of Medicare rebates are there?
A Mental Health Treatment Plan referral from a GP allows access to Medicare rebates.
Where the client is under 25 and has been referred by a psychiatrist or paediatrician for an Autism Assessment you may also be eligible for some rebates from Medicare.
Please check the titles for relevant section for further information. If you have any other questions please send me an email at hello@amandacoughlanpsychology.com.au