Amherst Psychology

05/06/2026

Understanding autism includes recognising that no two experiences are the same.

Our Autism Spectrum Wheel is a visual reflective tool designed to help individuals, families, and professionals better understand how autism can show up across areas like communication, sensory experiences, focus, relationships, and regulation.

Paired with a detailed guide , this resource encourages meaningful reflection and supports a strengths-based, affirming understanding of self. It can be used independently or alongside therapy to support conversations around identity, needs, and support strategies.

Explore the full resource via our resources page.

03/06/2026

We all need someone to talk to.
A space to be heard, understood, and supported.
If you’re ready to take that step, support is here when you need it.

01/06/2026

27/05/2026

A recent moment from the new season of Perfect Match sparked an important conversation around ADHD and relationships, when Marissa shared:

“And I have ADHD. I have rejection sensitive dysphoria.”

RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) is something many people with ADHD experience. It can make rejection, criticism, conflict, or feeling misunderstood feel incredibly intense and deeply personal.

In relationships, this can sometimes look like:
• overthinking messages or tone
• fear of abandonment or being disliked
• emotional shutdowns or strong emotional reactions
• needing reassurance after conflict
• feeling hurt by perceived rejection, even when it wasn’t intended

It’s great to see conversations like this represented in a popular show as it can help people feel more understood and less alone in their experiences.

If this resonates with you, we’ve recently shared a blog, ADHD and Relationships: The Intention-Impact Gap, which explores RSD in more depth.

You can find the link in our comments

25/05/2026

20/05/2026

If you're ever looking for a little more support, we have a Resources section on our website which includes a collection of free videos and resources.

Head to the link in the comments to find out more ✨

19/05/2026

This is what a team day at Amherst Psychology looks like 😌

15/05/2026

We’re so excited to celebrate the lovely Alana Vincent achieving general registration as a Psychologist 💙

The internship can be a long and winding journey, and Alana’s determination, resilience, and commitment have truly paid off. Congratulations Alana!

With general registration, Alana is now an approved Medicare provider. Medicare or private health fund rebates are now available to eligible clients.

Appointments with Alana at Canning Vale are now available - reach out to our wonderful reception team on (08) 9456 0411 or fill in our online New Client Enquiry Form (link in the comments).

13/05/2026

When everything feels overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start.

Our Dropping Anchor guide is a practical, easy-to-follow resource . It walks you through a simple Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based three-step process to help you steady yourself, reconnect with your body, and refocus on what’s in front of you, even in the middle of difficult moments.

Designed to be used anywhere, at work, at home, or on the go, this is a tool you can come back to whenever you need support.

You can access the full guide anytime via our resources page.