NeuroKind

NeuroKind NeuroKind Psychology provides neuroaffirming supports for neurodivergent individuals and families.

Have you ever been told to "just not worry about it"? Or that if you just try not to think about it, it will go away?Wro...
02/07/2026

Have you ever been told to "just not worry about it"? Or that if you just try not to think about it, it will go away?

Wrong.

Let’s try an experiment. Close your eyes and don’t think about chocolate cake. Don’t think about the rich, dark icing. Don’t think about how it smells when it’s freshly baked, or how sweet it tastes...

What are you thinking about right now? Let me guess... Chocolate cake?

This is the trap of thought suppression. The more you try not to think about a worry, the more your brain focuses on it. This is exactly why telling ourselves (or our kids) to "just stop worrying" rarely works.

Instead of fighting our thoughts, we need to change how we interact with them. This is the core of Cognitive Defusion: an evidence-based psychological skill that teaches us to step back, observe our thoughts, and let them pass without getting tangled up in them.

Everyone will have different strategies that work for them and we know how important it is to tailor skills to work for your brain. Get in touch with us today to speak with a psychologist about building a tool kit that actually works for you.

For the little ones this July school holidays, our Winter Group Program aims to teach Cognitive Defusion (and so much more) at our Mad Science & Magic Lab! We will be bringing these abstract psychological concepts to life and kids learn hands-on. Instead of just talking about letting go, they physically externalise their worries and watch them launch away... using science!

27/06/2026

How can we stay safe online? 💻

The digital world offers connection, creativity, and learning, but it also brings unique risks, especially for neurodivergent children.

Many families find that standard online safety advice doesn’t address the specific challenges faced by neurodivergent children.

Our Navigating Online Safety workshop is specially designed for neurodivergent kids and their parents. In two engaging sessions, parents gain up-to-date knowledge about unique online risks and practical, evidence-based strategies for guiding their children safely. Kids participate in fun, interactive activities that build digital resilience, help them recognise unsafe situations, and practice asking for help and making safe choices.

Join us this winter school holidays for a supportive, informative experience that keeps your family connected and safe online! 🖥️

26/06/2026

Mini pot pies, teamwork, and new friends—what more could you ask for? 🍲

✨ Join us for a cozy winter cooking adventure where kids explore, create, and build confidence in the kitchen! Our NeuroCook Kids Cooking Group is a hands-on, one-off workshop where young chefs whip up mini pot pies, roasted veggies, and sweet pull-apart bread, all while building confidence, teamwork, and executive functioning skills.

Food exploration and social connection are at the heart of every activity! Families and friends are invited to join for the last hour as kids proudly serve their delicious creations and celebrate together.

Join us this winter holidays and get in touch at [email protected]

21/06/2026

🧪✨ WELCOME TO THE MAD SCIENCE & MAGIC LAB! ✨🧪

Get ready to step into a world of wild experiments, mind-blowing wonder, and real emotional skills! This isn't just a science lab—it's a place where kids learn to understand their inner world through hands-on fun.

Led by psychologists, your mini-scientists will be:

🚀 Launching rocket teabags to learn how to let go of worries.

🌋 Mixing bubbling lava lamps to explore and visualise big feelings.

🧠 Inventing custom sensory dough to discover personalised calming strategies.

To top it all off, the day ends with a spectacular live show guaranteed to amaze and inspire! 🎩💥

It’s the ultimate science, magic, and emotional regulation adventure.

Ready to mix up some magic? Spaces are limited! Contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Call: 02 4331 0243

19/06/2026

CALLING ALL CADETS!
The Winter Court needs your help this Winter School Holidays!

The gates are officially open, and we are looking for brave cadets to join us on an epic quest to thaw the Frozen Heart and unlock the Cloud Vault! 🏰✨

This isn’t just an adventure—it’s a sensory-friendly therapy group designed to build teamwork, movement, and connection. Guided by our 'guardians' (your Neurokind Psychology Team), your child will dive into:

❄️ Frosty mysteries to solve

🛝 A giant slide & foam pit

🎨 Sensory-friendly challenges

🤝 Teamwork that builds a true sense of belonging

Enrolments are OPEN NOW and spaces are limited!

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Call: 02 4331 0243

Many neurodivergent kids (and adults!) experience food preferences and aversions that are shaped by real sensory needs a...
19/06/2026

Many neurodivergent kids (and adults!) experience food preferences and aversions that are shaped by real sensory needs and cognitions, not by behaviour or parenting. Advice that focuses on hunger or pressure often overlooks the unique and nuanced experience of food selectivity, such as sensitivities to taste, texture, or smell, feelings of anxiety around eating, and rules about food (e.g., colour).

That’s why we created Eat, Play, Explore—a relaxed, child-led group designed specifically for kids with sensory differences or selective eating patterns. In our group, every way a child interacts with food is valued, whether they’re looking, smelling, touching, or just being near it. There’s no pressure to eat—just gentle, creative activities and CBT-informed support to help build confidence and curiosity around food.

If you’re looking for a supportive, neuroaffirming space for your child to explore food at their own pace, we’d love to welcome you to Eat, Play, Explore.

For more information or to join:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 4331 0243

Our team recently had the privilege of sitting with Debbie Haynes, Aboriginal Clinical Psychologist, for the Yangguuwii ...
10/06/2026

Our team recently had the privilege of sitting with Debbie Haynes, Aboriginal Clinical Psychologist, for the Yangguuwii (Sacred Fire) training. Engaging in this professional development day with Debbie allowed us to reflect deeply on how we can better embed the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) framework into our clinical practice.

For us, this isn't just about meeting our professional competencies as psychologists—it’s about a fundamental responsibility to decolonise how we support mental health. It’s about moving toward the cultural interface, where we privilege Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing.

We are learning to listen through Dadirri—listening to understand, not just to respond—and recognising that true healing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients is holistic. It’s about the sacred fire of connection to Country, kinship, and culture.

We are so grateful to Debbie for her leadership and for reminding us that cultural safety is a continuous journey of humility and reflection. We are committed to doing this work so that our practice remains a safe, respectful space that honours the strength and sovereignty of the communities we serve.

Mindfulness often feels impossible for ADHDers because it’s usually packaged as sitting still in a quiet room. And let’s...
08/06/2026

Mindfulness often feels impossible for ADHDers because it’s usually packaged as sitting still in a quiet room. And let’s be honest, when an ADHD brain is constantly scanning for the next hit of dopamine, that can feel less like peace and more like a source of frustration!

But mindfulness isn't meditation. While meditation is a formal practice (like a gym workout), mindfulness is simply a state of being. It’s the act of noticing the present moment without judgment. We don't need to completely clear our mind or think about 'nothing' (which feels impossible!), we just need to notice where our mind is in the current moment 🧠✨

Mindfulness can build our Executive Function skills, which acts a bit like a Manager in our brain. Every time your mind wanders and you gently bring it back to the present, you are strengthening the Manager!

The best part? You don't have to add "one more thing" to your to-do list. By Task Stacking or shifting to an external focus, you can build a practice that actually works with your neurodivergent brain, not against it.

Because the ultimate goal? Not a quiet mind, but a connected one.

As we reach the end of the first week of Pride Month, we reflect on the importance of honoring the strength, resilience,...
06/06/2026

As we reach the end of the first week of Pride Month, we reflect on the importance of honoring the strength, resilience, and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. We know that mental health and well-being are closely linked to acceptance, visibility, and support, not just during Pride, but every day of the year.

Being an ally is an ongoing commitment. Show support year-round for our LGBTQIA+ community by:

🏳️‍🌈Listening to and learning from LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences

🏳️‍🌈Using inclusive language and respect everyone’s pronouns or name preferences

🏳️‍🌈Speak up against discrimination and bias

🏳️‍🌈Support LGBTQIA+ events, organisations, and safe spaces

🏳️‍🌈Check in on LGBTQIA+ friends, family, and colleagues

Fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and heard can make all the difference. Together, we can help build a world where all people can thrive as their authentic selves.

Happy Pride from all of us at NeuroKind! 🏳️‍🌈

We know that figuring out how to pay for therapy can feel tough 🤍 You deserve support that’s accessible and stress-free....
04/06/2026

We know that figuring out how to pay for therapy can feel tough 🤍 You deserve support that’s accessible and stress-free. That’s why we’re open about our fees and here to help you explore different funding options.

If you have questions or just need someone to walk you through the process, our client care team is here for you.

Check out our pricing guide or reach out anytime. We have a range of clinicians with availability to support you 🧠❤️

https://www.neurokind.au/price-guide/

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