Neurotype Exploration Consultation
60 mins Online
This is what you can expect during a meeting with me, here is a screenshot of me sitting at my work desk.
This is for you if...
✓ You've been researching autism and see yourself in it, but feel uncertain
✓ You've been diagnosed with or treated for anxiety, depression, BPD, or other mental health diagnoses, but something never quite fit
✓ You're wondering if those labels were actually undiagnosed autism/ADHD all along
✓ You're worried about "wasting money" on a full assessment if you're wrong
✓ The idea of a 3-hour assessment feels overwhelming right now
✓ You want to talk to someone who actually understands before committing to a possible diagnosis
✓ You're balancing parenthood/work/life and can't spare 3 hours yet
✓ You need someone to say "yes, this makes sense" or "here's what I'm noticing"
✓ You just want space to explore without formal documentation
What You'll Get in This Session
50-60 minute telehealth appointment via Google Meets
We'll explore:
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Your life experiences (childhood, relationships, work, parenting if relevant)
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Current challenges and frictions in daily life
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Traits and patterns you've noticed in yourself
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Whether autism and/or ADHD resonates with your experience
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Previous diagnoses and whether they fully captured your experience
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Patterns that might have been misunderstood as mental illness or personality disorder
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Questions about what neurodivergence might mean for you
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The intersection of gender and neurodivergence (if relevant to you)
What I'll provide:
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My clinical observations based on our conversation
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Insights about whether your experiences align with autism/ADHD according to the DSM-5-TR
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Guidance on whether a full diagnostic assessment might be helpful
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Validation and language for experiences you couldn't name before
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A safe, affirming space to think out loud
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There is no set structure to this session - it's unique to you and your needs, however if you would like support to prepare I send an optional self-report questionnaire (CAT-I) as well as a reflective journal with prompts.
Practical details:
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Held on Mondays and Fridays (AWST/Perth time)
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Telehealth via Google Meets
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Just you and me: no forms, no tests, no pressure
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Available throughout Australia
What This Session Doesn't Include
This is an exploration, not a diagnostic assessment. Here's what you won't get:
✗ Formal autism diagnosis or ADHD screening
✗ Written documentation or diagnostic letter
✗ Standardised testing or questionnaires
✗ NDIS or DSP suitability
✗ Workplace or educational accommodation letters
If you need any of these things, you'll want to book a full diagnostic assessment instead.
Cost & Booking
✓ $300 for 1 hour
✓ 20% non-refundable deposit required at booking ($60)
✓ Remaining $240 due 7 days before your appointment
✓ Payment plans not available
✓ Quick access: appointments available within weeks
Cancellation Policy:
I'm a disabled small business owner with a strict cancellation policy. If you cancel within seven (7) days of your appointment, your deposit is non-refundable unless someone else books your time slot. Full cancellation policy available upon request.
After This Session, You Might...
✓ Feel clearer about whether to pursue formal assessment
✓ Have language for experiences you couldn't name before
✓ Understand what autism actually looks like in adults (beyond stereotypes)
✓ Feel validated, seen, and less alone in your experience
✓ Decide the exploration itself was enough, self identification is okay too
✓ Realise you want a full diagnostic assessment
If you decide you want a full assessment after our consultation:
Your $300 doesn't go toward the assessment fee, these are separate services. However, you'll already have met me, know my approach, and can decide if I'm the right psychologist for you.
Think of this consultation as a "try before you commit" option.
Why This Isn't "Just" a Chat
You might be thinking: "Am I paying $300 just to talk?" Here's what you're actually paying for:
My unique experience:
10 years as a registered psychologist
Autistic ADHD (+) lived experience
Contemporary training in adult autism assessment
Understanding of the intersection between neurodivergence, gender, trauma, mental health and parenthood
My clinical lens:
I'm not just listening, I'm observing patterns, recognising traits, and connecting dots
I'm trained to spot what you might not see yourself
I'm differentiating between autism, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and burnout
I'm providing professional insights you can't get from online quizzes or Reddit (welp)
My affirming approach:
I'll aim to ensure you feel understood, and not pathologised or that there is something wrong with you
I speak from clinical and lived experience, not just textbooks
I won't dismiss your concerns or tell you "everyone feels that way"
I create space for you to be authentically yourself
This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is clinical consultation with someone who actually gets it.
Ready to explore?
If you would like to see the steps involved in booking an appointment with me, please click on the picture of the PDF >> for a walk through (i.e. social story).