Kat Aycardo

Registered Psychologist

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours), Member of Australian Psychological Society

Kat has been passionate about supporting adults and children with neurodiversity since 2007. She has specialized in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, giftedness, and developmental differences.

NADINE TOUZEAU

Registered Psychologist

Bachelor of Science (Biology), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Graduate Diploma Psychology, Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition

Nadine has specialized in diagnostic assessments and intervention for ADHD, ASD, Specific Learning Disability, Anxiety, mood and developmental challenges.

Nadine is a caring and enthusiastic practitioner, supporting children and adults for over 15 years to develop greater independence and confidence in managing their social, emotional, and learning difficulties.

In addition, Nadine has a biological understanding of the gut-brain connection, the importance how lifestyle choices can improve mental health and application of a growth mindset to overcome obstacles.

VISHNU PRIYA BALAJI

Registered psychologist

Vishnu is a neuro-affirming clinician who provides therapy and comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments across the lifespan. She takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach, adapting her work to each person’s unique way of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world.

She holds dual Master’s degrees in Health Psychology and Addiction Studies and has worked in mental health across India, Ireland, and Australia. Vishnu supports clients with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, substance use conditions and mood disorders.

Her practice is person-centred, trauma-informed, culturally responsive and grounded in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, play-based methods, and schema-informed therapy. She is currently training in schema therapy, which further supports her work with long-standing attachment patterns and unmet emotional needs. Vishnu places strong emphasis on creating therapy that is practical, meaningful, and applicable to everyday life.

As an Autistic ADHD clinician, Vishnu integrates both professional expertise and lived experience into her work, offering a space that is authentic, inclusive, and non-pathologising. She collaborates closely with parents, caregivers, and schools to support children in environments that foster safety, understanding, and growth.

SONIA MITEA

Mental health social worker

Sonia is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who supports children, adolescents, and young adults to navigate emotional, behavioural, and life challenges with greater confidence and self-understanding. She works with clients experiencing:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Trauma

  • Grief and loss

  • Neurodivergence (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder)

  • Life transitions

  • Low self-esteem

  • Relationship and interpersonal difficulties

Sonia has particular experience working with neurodivergent young people and adopts a neuroaffirming approach. She supports clients to better understand their unique strengths and differences, while developing practical, sustainable strategies that enhance wellbeing, emotional regulation, and daily functioning.

Her work is collaborative and tailored to each individual’s needs, strengths, and pace. Drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based interventions, Sonia helps clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and develop greater resilience.

As a Medicare-recognised mental health clinician, Sonia takes a holistic, person-centred approach, considering the impact of family relationships, developmental history, and broader social contexts on wellbeing. Known for her calm and grounded presence, she creates a safe and respectful space where young people feel heard and understood. Sonia values the therapeutic relationship as central to growth and works with warmth, curiosity, and care to support lasting progress.

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