Lumi Counselling provides neurodiversity affirming support for autistic children, teens and families across Geelong. Sessions are warm, strengths focused and guided by what helps your child feel safe, understood and confident. Every young person’s communication, sensory needs and way of seeing the world are respected and supported with care.
Autism & Neurodiversity Support - Geelong
Who I support
This service supports autistic and neurodivergent children and young people who are navigating:
Emotional regulation
Anxiety, worries or big feelings
Sensory needs or overwhelm
Social confidence and friendships
Communication challenges
Daily routines and transitions
School stress or pressure
Identity, strengths and self understanding
Masking, burnout or shutdowns
A formal diagnosis is not required. Support is guided by your child’s needs, strengths and lived experience.
How support Helps
Neurodiversity affirming support can help children and teens to:
Build emotional awareness and regulation
Develop confidence and self acceptance
Strengthen communication and social understanding
Create personalised sensory strategies
Reduce overwhelm during transitions or change
Understand their strengths and identity
Build coping skills for home, school and community life
Families often notice greater calm, clearer communication and improved confidence over time.
Frequently asked questions
Is this therapy suitable for autistic children and teens?
Yes. Sessions are neurodiversity affirming and adapted to your child’s needs.
Do you provide support without a formal diagnosis?
Yes. A diagnosis is not required to access counselling.
How long are sessions?
Sessions run for 50 minutes.
Do parents attend sessions?
The first session includes you. After that, sessions depend on your child’s comfort and support needs.
What sessions Look Like
Sessions are flexible, child led and adapted to each young person’s sensory, communication and emotional preferences. This may include:
Play based or creative activities
Visual tools and communication supports
Emotional awareness and body signals
Sensory strategies and calming tools
Strength based identity work
Social understanding and confidence building
Problem solving and coping routines
The priority is to create a comfortable, predictable space where your child can engage in ways that feel natural for them.
Support for Parents
Parents play an essential role in supporting neurodivergent children. You are included through check ins, practical tools and collaborative planning so you feel confident supporting your child at home and school. Together we create strategies that honour your child’s needs and help daily life feel more predictable and supported.
Ready to begin?
If your teen or young person would benefit from a safe, supportive counselling space, I would love to help.