Rhiannon’s evidence-based approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) techniques, Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Art therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), guided imagery/mental rehearsal, Behavioral Activation, and motivational strategies to empower clients and athletes to overcome mental barriers and improve overall wellbeing. Her approach is client-centered where she values empathy, humor, honesty, non-judgement, cultural sensitivity, diversity, and individuality. Rhiannon has training and experience in performing assessments and works with children, adolescents, and adults seeking an assessment for Autism, ADHD, education and cognitive functioning. She has a background in sport & exercise psychology and works with athletes to achieve peak performance and mental resilience. She has an interest in performance anxiety, injury recovery, team dynamics, skill development, and performance profiling. She has worked with athletes at all levels, from youth sports to professional teams. She has worked with athletes from a range of performance backgrounds including AFL, tennis, surfing, golf, gymnastics, soccer, among many others. She has also volunteered her time with organizations such as URBNSURF, The Danny Frawley Centre (St Kilda FC), the Disability Surfers Association, Surfing Victoria, and Ocean Mind. She is a qualified surf coach and surf lifesaver, often volunteering to contribute to research and community events.

I have completed my Masters of Professional Psychology including a placement working in a multidisciplinary team at a Chronic Pain Management Clinic in NSW. I have been involved in several research projects and professional development trainings, and I have worked in various National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) settings.

Welcome. I'm Ariadne, a psychologist who specialises in helping adults who are burnt out, overwhelmed and suspect they have ADHD or ASD brain style differences. The journey of undiagnosed neurodiverse adults can often be seen in a cycle of Striving, Burnout, Recovery, Repeat. Over decades, this cycle erodes peoples self confidence, emotional and physical wellbeing, their relationships and even their financial security. Using three decades of experience I offer, Therapeutic Diagnostic Assessments helping individuals identify and make sense of their unique brain style. The process helps shed light on why some aspects of life have been such a struggle and provides clear actionable steps towards support. I'm passionate about welcoming people into the world of neurodiversity and helping them understand and support their brain style differences with understanding, patience and confidence. I also provide individual Neuroaffirming Psychological Therapy with a focus on; Connection, Emotion Regulation, Nutrition, Sensory Processing and Executive Functioning differences, Grief & Trauma Therapy and the development of Advocacy Skills for newly diagnosed neurodiverse people. I provide Australia Wide Assessment and Therapy services via Tele/Video Health and face to face appointments for those in the Bellarine and Surf Coast Regions of Victoria.

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