Neuroaffirming Therapy
ADHD, Autism & AuDHD Support for Adults in the Byron Bay Hinterland
Hi, I’m Katia, a PACFA Certified Practising Counsellor and Master’s-qualified Gestalt Psychotherapist. I’m passionate about neuroaffirming work and supporting neurodivergent adults.
If you've recently received an adult ADHD, autism or AuDHD diagnosis, or suspect you might be neurodivergent, there can be a lot to make sense of. This can be true whether you're discovering your neurodivergence for the first time or have known about it for years. Alongside relief and greater self-understanding, you may be navigating questions about identity, relationships, masking, burnout and what support might look like for you.
At Relational Home, I offer neuroaffirming therapy grounded in relational Gestalt psychotherapy. My approach centres on understanding your individual experiences, recognising your strengths and difficulties, and exploring what supports your wellbeing.
I work with autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults, including those who are self-identified or still exploring their neurodivergence.
In-Person Therapy & Online
My private practice in Newrybar offers a quiet, confidential setting for people who prefer meeting face to face. We can also discuss sensory preferences, communication needs and other accommodations that may help you feel more comfortable during sessions.
I welcome adults from Byron Bay, Bangalow, Mullumbimby, Ballina, Lismore and surrounding Northern Rivers communities.
Online psychotherapy is available across Australia and internationally. When you follow the booking link, available appointment times will be shown in your local time zone.
Individual Session: 60 minutes, A$150
Neuroaffirming Support: 90 minutes, A$180
Free Introductory Call: 15 minutes
Choose the option that feels right for you, or book a free introductory call if you'd like to ask questions before getting started.
I also share my own AuDHD journey, reflections and resources on neuroaffirming therapy, neurodiversity and Gestalt practice through my blog and Instagram @relational_home.
ADHD: Areas We Can Explore Together
ADHD is a natural variation in how we think, feel, focus, experience time and engage with the world. Each person has their own patterns of attention, motivation, energy, emotional experiences and ways of navigating everyday life.
These differences can bring strengths, difficulties and varying support needs, depending on your environment and circumstances. You may recognise yourself in some experiences and not others.
Together, we can explore how ADHD shows up for you, what matters to you and what kinds of understanding, support and accommodations help you live in ways that feel right for you.
Executive Functioning
Planning and Prioritising
Finding it difficult to decide where to start, plan ahead or work out what needs your attention first.
Getting Started and Finishing Tasks
Knowing what you want or need to do but finding it difficult to begin, keep going or finish.
Time and Organisation
Losing track of time, finding it difficult to estimate how long things might take, running late or forgetting appointments. You may also find it challenging to keep track of belongings, manage schedules or organise everyday tasks, even when they're important to you.
Working Memory and Attention
Losing your train of thought, forgetting information, becoming distracted or finding it difficult to shift your attention.
Transitions and Flexibility
Finding it difficult to switch between activities, manage unexpected changes or move on from something you're focused on.
Emotions and Wellbeing
Emotional Regulation
Experiencing intense emotions, frustration, overwhelm or difficulty settling after emotionally demanding situations.
Burnout and Energy Management
Moving between periods of intense activity and exhaustion, pushing beyond your capacity or finding it difficult to recognise when you need rest.
Masking and Self-Acceptance
Feeling pressure to keep up, hide difficulties or meet expectations that don't fit your needs. Exploring the impact of criticism, shame and self-doubt.
Everyday Support
Motivation and Interest
Understanding how interest, novelty, urgency and your environment influence motivation and engagement.
Finding Strategies That Work for You
Exploring practical supports, routines, reminders, pacing and environmental adjustments that fit your preferences and support needs.
Recognising Your Strengths
Understanding your interests, abilities and ways of thinking, while making room for the areas where you need support.
Working Together
You don't need to address everything on this page. We can begin with what matters most to you.
Autism: Areas We Can Explore Together
Being autistic can shape how you experience sensory information, communication, relationships, emotions and everyday life.
There are no two neurodivergent brains that are alike. You may recognise yourself in some of these experiences and not others.
Understanding Your Autism
Identity and Self-Understanding
Exploring what being autistic means to you, whether you've recently been diagnosed, have known for years or are beginning to recognise yourself as autistic.
Masking and Unmasking
Understanding the ways you may have learned to hide, suppress or adapt parts of yourself to feel accepted or safe.
We can explore when masking feels necessary, its impact on you and where you might have more freedom to be yourself. There is no expectation to unmask.
Sensory and Emotional Experiences
Sensory Differences
Exploring how you experience sound, light, touch, movement and other sensory information, including what feels overwhelming, comforting or regulating.
Overwhelm, Meltdowns and Shutdowns
Understanding your experiences of overwhelm, recognising early signs of distress and identifying the support, space or adjustments you may need.
Autistic Burnout and Recovery
Exploring exhaustion, reduced capacity and the impact of prolonged stress, masking or unmet support needs.
Together, we can consider what recovery, rest and sustainable living might look like for you.
Relationships and Everyday Life
Communication and Relationships
Exploring communication differences, misunderstandings, connection, intimacy and boundaries, while recognising that relationships involve different ways of communicating and understanding one another.
Change, Transitions and Predictability
Understanding how changes in plans, uncertainty, transitions or unexpected demands affect you, and exploring what helps you feel prepared and supported.
Support Needs and Accommodations
Identifying the environments, adjustments and forms of support that make everyday life more accessible, comfortable and manageable.
Interests, Strengths and Identity
Making space for the interests, passions, abilities and experiences that are meaningful to you, without overlooking difficulties or the support you need.
Working Together
My approach is relational, collaborative and neuroaffirming.
You won't be expected to make eye contact, communicate in a particular way or change your natural ways of being to participate in therapy.
We can explore your experiences at your pace, with respect for your communication preferences, sensory needs, boundaries and autonomy.
Whether you're diagnosed, self-identified or still exploring autism, you're welcome here.
Building a Supportive Network
I recognise that therapy is often one part of a wider network of support. Where helpful, I can connect you with other practitioners, such as neuroaffirming psychologists, neuro-optometrists, osteopaths or other professionals who understand neurodivergent experiences and individual support needs.
I value working collaboratively and recognising the different kinds of support that may contribute to your wellbeing.
I also recognise that access to support is not equally available to everyone. Financial resources, location, accessibility and personal circumstances can all shape what is possible. There is no expectation that you need a team of professionals around you. We can explore what support is available, accessible and meaningful for you, while respecting your choices and circumstances.
Understanding AuDHD: Autism and ADHD Together
AuDHD is a term used by people who are both autistic and have ADHD.
Autism and ADHD can influence each other in ways that are sometimes complementary, sometimes conflicting and often difficult to separate.
You may experience a strong need for predictability alongside a desire for novelty, or find yourself deeply engaged in something you love while struggling with everyday tasks.
There is no single AuDHD experience. Your combination of characteristics, strengths, difficulties and support needs is unique to you.
AuDHD: Areas We Can Explore Together
Structure and Spontaneity
You might feel more comfortable with routines and predictability, while also needing variety, stimulation or change to stay engaged.
We can explore how these needs interact and what feels supportive.
Attention, Interests and Motivation
You may become deeply absorbed in interests or activities, while finding it difficult to begin other tasks, shift attention or manage competing demands.
Together, we can explore your patterns of attention and engagement without judgement.
Sensory Needs and Stimulation
You might seek certain sensory experiences while feeling overstimulated by others, sometimes at the same time.
We can explore your sensory preferences, sources of overstimulation and the environments that support you.
Emotions and Overwhelm
You may experience intense emotions, difficulty identifying what you're feeling, or periods of overwhelm, shutdown or exhaustion.
Therapy can offer space to understand these experiences and recognise what helps you feel supported.
Masking and Identity
You may have spent years adapting to different expectations, sometimes feeling that different parts of yourself are in conflict.
We can explore masking, identity and the experience of discovering your autism and ADHD, particularly later in life.
Burnout and Energy
Balancing competing needs, managing everyday demands and navigating environments that don't accommodate you can be exhausting.
We can explore your capacity, support needs, rest and ways of reducing unnecessary demands.
Relationships and Communication
You may experience differences in communication, attention, social energy or the need for connection and time alone.
Together, we can explore relationships, boundaries and ways of communicating that feel comfortable and respectful.
Understanding Your Support Needs
Your support needs may vary across situations, environments and stages of life.
We can explore accommodations, practical supports and ways of making everyday life more accessible, without expecting you to function according to neurotypical standards.
Working Together
You don't need to separate what is autism and what is ADHD to make sense of your experience.
My approach is relational, collaborative and grounded in Gestalt therapy. I am interested in how you experience yourself and your world, including the ways your needs interact and change.
Whether you identify as AuDHD, have formal diagnoses or are beginning to explore the possibility, you are welcome here.
Location & Service Areas
Relational Home provides specialised, neuroaffirming ADHD therapy, autism support, and AuDHD counselling. In-person sessions are available by appointment in Newrybar, NSW 2479 and Mullumbimby, NSW 2482, serving clients across Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Bangalow, Ballina, and Lismore. Online ADHD support and therapy is available Australia-wide.
Email: katia@relationalhome.com
Phone: 0424719255
Last updated October 2026