Thalia Koulas (She/they)Counsellor

***Thalia is currently fully booked and not taking on new people. If this is your first appointment, please consider booking with one of our other counsellors or peer mental health workers. Any questions can be sent to info@therapyshmerapy.com.au.*** Thalia specialises in supporting the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, with a focus on autism, ADHD, gender diversity, sexual diversity, and complex trauma. They have experience working with people aged 14 and above, primarily working with 18 - 35 year olds currently. Thalia aims to create a non-judgmental space, ensuring inclusivity and genuineness in every session. She works with people at all stages of life, from queer individuals out in the community to those suspecting they may be autistic. Thalia takes particular interest in AFAB and neurodivergent individuals and the entire LGBTQIA+ community. Thalia is not suitable for someone seeking Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Understanding that therapy can be challenging, Thalia invites individuals to enquire and begin this warm and encouraging journey. Emphasizing the importance of authenticity, breaks, and accommodations, she does her best to assure a safe and inclusive therapy space. People like how down-to-earth and purpose-driven Thalia is. They're all about being genuine and making sure the counselling experience is meaningful for you. Thalia encourages you to come to the therapy space as much as yourself as you can. She doesn’t mind if you need to take breaks or have accommodations. Thalia will usually chat with you while holding a fidget toy and drinking a tea or coffee. As a proud AuDHDer and queer person, Thalia utilises their lived experience in every session. She combines personal understanding with practical solutions, fostering a collaborative and empowering atmosphere. Thalia draws from various therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy. In her spare time Thalia loves to play video games, watch reality TV, go to gigs, and listen to music (anything from metal to jazz hip hop). Thalia holds special interests in sudoku, trivia, Formula 1, and geography (Geoguessr).