Holistic and Neurodiversity-affirming Counselling
Scope of practice
In our counselling sessions, I provide a safe, validating, and accepting space for you to be heard. My role is to listen, offer psycho-education, and collaborate with you on your journey towards wellbeing. I serve as a catalyst for your self-insight, clarity, empowerment, personal growth, and wellness.
Therapeutic Approach
To flexibly meet the needs of each unique client, I take a neurodiversity affirming and holistic approach to therapy. During sessions, I draw from the following evidence-based therapies:
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - This therapy incorporates mindfulness, distress tolerance skills, and a range of effective emotion regulation techniques. Studies suggest DBT can reduce anxiety, depression, and improve emotion regulation, as it provides practical tools for managing intense emotions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: This approach encourages acceptance of thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based actions, fostering a sense of autonomy and personal growth. Research suggests that ACT is an effective therapeutic approach particularly in managing anxiety, improving emotional regulation, enhancing quality of life, and fostering social connections.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions: This approach focuses on cultivating mindfulness—being present and fully engaged in the moment without judgment. It involves practices that help individuals develop greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. As research grows, MBIs appear to be a valuable to enhance self awareness and mental resilience.
Expressive therapies: Expressive therapies I use include journaling and play therapy. Studies indicate that expressive therapies can help improve meaningful communication and emotional expression. It provides a non-verbal outlet for expression when traditional talk therapy is not suitable.
Your Counselling Journey...
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1. Book in for a free Zoom consultation (optional).
The consultation session is a great opportunity for us to get to know each other. I will introduce myself, my therapy approach, and scope. We can explore your counselling goals and answer any questions you have.
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2. Book your intake counselling session.
The intake session runs for 1 hour. In this session, we will explore your background, current life situation, and counselling goals in a bit more depth. From here, we can develop a counselling plan together to provide a scaffold for future sessions.
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3. Book subsequent sessions.
After the intake session, you have a few choices:
- Continue with standard 50 minute sessions
- Opt for express 30 minute sessions
- If you meet concession requirements, continue with reduced fee concession sessions
Book an appointment.
This section allows you to book your appointment with Counsellor Amy Adams. Please note the Payments & Cancellation Policy before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from The University of QLD
Diploma of Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, that provided additional training in ACT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, DBT, and Strengths-Based Therapy
Registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Mindfulness Training Certification
Expressive Therapy Training Certification
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Sessions take place remotely via Zoom (Australia-wide).
Walk and Talk or in home sessions are available upon request in the Sunshine Coast QLD region.
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Sessions can be claimed with NDIS funds for plan managed or self managed participants with funding for therapy supports. If you are not sure whether your plan can fund this service, please do not hesitate to get in touch for clarification.
Counsellors cannot provide rebates under a MHCP and I am not eligible to offer sessions covered through private insurance at this time.
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If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please reach out to me via email (enquiries@findingautism.com.au) and I may be able to offer you a discounted session fee.