Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online
Therapy for young people with autism.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
- No GP referral needed to book
- Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
- NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome
What it can look like.
Autism is a developmental difference that affects how children communicate, connect with others and experience the world around them. About 1 in 90 Australians (1.1%) are autistic, rising to about 1 in 23 children aged 5 to 14 (4.3%) (ABS, 2022). Every autistic child is different, with their own strengths and challenges.
- Difficulty with social interaction or making friends
- A strong need for routines and predictability
- Sensitivity to sounds, textures or lights
- Repetitive behaviours or focused interests
- Differences in communication, from speech delays to reading social cues
Autistic children experience the world differently, and support starts with understanding those differences.
How we approach autism
Our psychologists shape support around each child’s strengths, needs and goals, and work with families and schools.
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Understanding your child’s experience
Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for your child, including how they communicate, connect and handle routines, change and sensory experiences. You’ll talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change.
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Choosing an approach together
Your psychologist explains the options and why they might suit your child, then you agree on a plan together.
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Reviewing the plan together
Along the way, your psychologist checks progress with you and your child, using measures chosen for your child and what they’re working on, and adjusts the plan if needed.
What support can include
- Social skills support Understanding social cues, friendships and group settings.
- Communication support Helping children express themselves, whether with words, visuals or alternative systems.
- Emotional regulation strategies Practical ways to manage frustration, meltdowns and sensory overload.
- Executive function coaching Planning, organisation and flexible thinking for school and daily routines.
- Family coaching Strategies for parents and siblings to create structure at home.
- Strengths-based identity work Encourages children to feel proud of who they are.
Who you’ll see
A psychologist who fits.
You’ll see one of our 25+ psychologists, at Gledswood Hills, Kingswood or online. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.
Depth behind the person you see
Your child sees one psychologist. Behind them is a practice that invests in what they know: training through the year, supervision built in, and time set aside to keep up with the research.
Trained for the work in front of them
Our psychologists train through the year, and we train together when we take on a new approach.
Enough of us to match your child properly
With 25+ psychologists, we can put your child with someone who works with their age, what’s going on, and how they like to work.
Keeping up, on purpose
New research, new frameworks and new tools get tested against what we already do. What earns its place stays.
If something isn’t working.
Tell us, or tell your psychologist. Here’s what can happen next.
Ask for a different psychologist
We aim to get it right first time. If not, tell us and we’ll match you with someone else. No reason needed, and you won’t have to start over.
Talk it through with your psychologist
Your psychologist reviews the plan with you, and can talk your care through in supervision. All our psychologists work with regular supervision and shared clinical standards.
Wondering about medication?
If medication might be worth considering, we can write to your GP or paediatrician with what we’ve found, with your consent.
Before you book.
Where
Two locations, or online
See your psychologist in person at Gledswood Hills or Kingswood, or have your sessions online.
Fees and rebates
Medicare
No GP referral needed to book. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, we process your Medicare rebate on the spot, and it’s usually paid into your account within 24–48 hours.
Funding
NDIS and WorkCover
NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome.
Questions parents ask.
Can’t see yours? Our Client Care team can help on 1300 151 110.
How does Unbound Minds support children with autism?
Every child’s journey looks different, so we build a plan around your child’s strengths, challenges, and personality. Therapy with us is practical and collaborative: you’ll leave sessions with strategies you can actually use at home and school.
Do you only work with children, or do you help parents too?
We work with the whole family. That means supporting you as a parent with tools to make daily life smoother, guiding siblings to understand better, and liaising with schools so strategies are consistent. You’re never left to figure things out alone.
My child has huge meltdowns. How do I know what’s a “normal” tantrum and what’s autism?
It’s a common worry. Tantrums often stop when a child gets what they want, while meltdowns happen when a child is overwhelmed and can’t cope, no matter the outcome. We show you how to spot the difference and how to respond when a meltdown happens.
My child has amazing strengths but school only sees the challenges. How can I change that?
This is something we hear often. We help families reframe the conversation with schools, highlighting unique strengths like memory, creativity, or attention to detail, while also providing teachers with practical strategies for the tricky parts. Our aim is for your child’s strengths to be noticed and celebrated, not overshadowed.
Everyone keeps telling me to focus on “early intervention”. What does that actually mean in practice?
It means supporting your child’s skills as early as possible, in communication, social interaction and managing emotions. For us, it’s not about ticking boxes. It’s about what helps your child in everyday life.
Start with a phone call.
We’ll listen, ask a few questions and match your child with a psychologist who fits.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
Locations
Gledswood HillsLevel 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills. We call from (02) 8319 1945.
KingswoodLevel 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood. We call from (02) 8528 4620.
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