Solasta

Solasta offers a range of evidence-based assessment and psychological therapy services for adults, children, young people and their families.

Our professional and supportive team is dedicated to helping people to shine their brightest. Solasta provides strength-focused support so that you can improve your wellbeing and shine your brightest. Our team consists of experienced Clinical and Registered Psychologists and other health professionals who will provide you with individualised support to help you achieve your goals. Our services inc

lude:
• Psychological therapy services
• Assessment services
• NDIS services
• Autism diagnosis

Our Psychologists are passionate about helping people of all ages to live their best lives. We are committed to providing a confidential and respectful service that recognises and builds on individual strengths and respects individual choice. Solasta Psychologists are highly experienced in providing therapy and assessment services and are committed to helping people to shine their brightest.

03/07/2026

Sometimes, the first step towards an autism assessment is noticing that someone experiences the world a little differently. 🧩

This might be differences in communication, social interaction, sensory experiences, or simply a long-standing sense of being “out of step” with others.

An autism assessment is a way to better understand how someone thinks, communicates, and experiences the world - and what supports might help them to shine their brightest. 🌟

Want to learn more? Look no further: we’ve put together a guide explaining what the process involves and what people often notice before seeking an assessment.

Read more at solasta.net.au/news/autism-assessment-adelaide-what-to-expect

02/07/2026

Support doesn’t always need to feel far away or hard to access.

We currently have availability at our Christies Beach clinic, making it easier to connect with support when it feels most needed.

Meet the psychologists with availability:

🔶 Lucinda: A warm, neuro-affirming psychologist who works with children and adults to build confidence, insight, and a clearer understanding of how they learn and function best.

🔶 Darcy: Works across the lifespan with a strong focus on autism, psychosocial disability, and more complex presentations, providing thoughtful and individualised care.

🔶 Justine: Supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges, with an emphasis on practical, meaningful change.

Swipe through below to get to know them a little better!

If you’ve been considering support, appointments are available now, meaning you don’t need to wait weeks to get started! Visit Solasta.net.au to request an appointment.

01/07/2026

Solasta Psychologist Priya recently travelled to Singapore to teach a postgraduate module on Trauma and Complexity, delivered in partnership with Flinders University. 🎓

The cohort included working professionals from social work, psychology, school counselling, youth work, and community mental health.

Priya was invited through her ongoing role as a casual academic at Flinders University, where she teaches across trauma-informed care, health psychology, and wellbeing.

A key reflection from her experience was the importance of flexibility in trauma work - not only in clinical practice, but also in how we consider culture, context, and individual lived experience. Effective practice is responsive and person-centred.

When she wasn’t teaching, Priya also joined her first (and most humid) international parkrun at Marina Bay Sands before heading into a teaching day. A small moment, but for Priya, it was a highlight of the trip! 👟

25/06/2026

Wondering whether an educational assessment might help your child?

We know the process can feel overwhelming, especially if you're not sure what to expect or where to start.

At Solasta, we take a supportive, family-centred approach and guide you through every step of the assessment journey. Our goal is to help you better understand your child's unique strengths, learning style, and support needs so they can thrive at school, at home, and in everyday life 🌟

Educational assessments can provide valuable insights into how a child or young person learns, helping families and schools identify the most effective ways to support their development and success.

If you've been considering an assessment for your child or young person, swipe along below to learn more what to expect.

Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help:
📞 1800 943 043
📧 [email protected]

Learn more and request an appointment at solasta.net.au

23/06/2026

Have you ever found yourself avoiding a memory, a conversation, a place, or even a feeling?

If you answered, “yes”, you’re not alone.

In the short term, avoidance can bring relief. It's one of the ways our brains try to protect us after difficult or overwhelming experiences. But what happens when the things we're avoiding begin to shape our lives?

In this article, Solasta psychologist Dr Priya Sandanapitchai explores:
🧡 Why avoidance is such a common response to trauma.
🧡 How avoidance can keep us feeling stuck.
🧡 The impact avoidance can have on our relationships, wellbeing and daily life.
🧡 How trauma therapy can support recovery in a safe and structured way.

If you've ever wondered why some experiences feel impossible to think about, this article may offer some insight. Read more at solasta.net.au/news.

19/06/2026

The opportunity to shine bright shouldn’t depend on where you live. 🌟

Our Senior Clinical Psychologist, Lisa, recently spent three days in Mount Gambier providing psychoeducational assessments for local children and young people.

These assessments help families and schools better understand a child's learning, attention, and social-emotional functioning, while identifying strengths and practical strategies to support them at home and in the classroom.

We're grateful for opportunities to support regional communities and make specialist psychological services more accessible across South Australia.

Of course, no trip to Mount Gambier would be complete without a little sightseeing! Lisa visited the beautiful Blue Lake, Umpherston Sinkhole, and Engelbrecht Caves while she was there.

To learn more about our psychoeducational assessment services, visit solasta.net.au.

18/06/2026

📣 Don’t forget to register for our free upcoming information session for parents and carers of autistic children! 📣

Autistic children thrive in classrooms where they feel understood, included and supported.

Join us for a free information session to build your own and your child’s confidence in advocating at school.

Topics include:
✨ Collaborating with schools after a diagnosis
✨ Learning and wellbeing needs at school
✨ Navigating One Plans and school supports
✨ Practical classroom accommodations

📆 Tuesday 23 June, 9 am – 10.30 am

📍 Roma Mitchell Secondary College

Presented by Nataly Veal, Clinical Psychologist and Diagnostician at Solasta, with support from Alicia Quinn, Senior Project Officer from the South Australian Government Office for Autism.

👉 Register online: bit.ly/autism-23-june

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This session is funded by the South Australian Government Office for Autism.

11/06/2026

Congratulations to two of our psychologists, Lisa and Madeline, on achieving accreditation as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Providers! 🎉

CPT is a specialised therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Achieving provider status involves extensive training, supervised practice, consultation, outcome monitoring, and demonstrated competency in delivering the treatment with clients.

We’re proud to have clinicians who continue to build their expertise so they can offer the best possible care to help clients shine their brightest. 🌟

If you’re looking for support with PTSD or trauma-related concerns, we’re here to help. You can request an appointment at solasta.net.au.

09/06/2026

📣 Don’t forget to register for this free upcoming information session for parents and carers of autistic children! 📣

Autistic children respond differently depending on the environment they’re in, with each setting bringing its own strengths, challenges, and support needs.

Join us for a free information session exploring practical strategies that can support your child at home, school, and other settings.

Topics include:
✨ Sensory differences and emotional regulation
✨ Masking and after-school exhaustion
✨ Behaviour as communication
✨ Practical supports for home and school
✨ Supporting family wellbeing and recognising strengths

📅 Monday 15 June, 3.30 pm – 5 pm
📍 Mark Oliphant College

Presented by Jenna Ward-Hawkes, Speech Pathologist and Diagnostician at Solasta, with support from Alicia Quinn, Senior Project Officer from the South Australian Government Office for Autism.

👉 Register online: bit.ly/autism-15-june

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This session is funded by the South Australian Government Office for Autism.

Address

Level 2, 280 North East Road
Klemzig, SA
5087

Telephone

+61871601900

Website

http://www.solasta.net.au/

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