Serving The Autistic & ADHD Community clinical psychological services
Neurodiverse Aware Counselling lived experience psychologist, clinical psychological services
About Us
Our Founder - Brodie
Brodie is a late-identified Autistic and ADHD (AuDHDer) lived experienced Clinical Psychologist, and public speaker who has spent the past decade working in various areas of psychology. Six years ago, the journey of understanding their own neurodivergence began. This journey not only led to a formal diagnosis but also sparked the creation of connex relating 3 years ago.
Throughout these years, Brodie has used their knowledge and experience to assist many ADHD and Autistic individuals, guiding them towards realising their unique potential and strengths. Brodie has also mentored other allied health professionals assisting their growth and understanding of Neurodivergent Affirming Practice.
Brodie's academic achievements include a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology. both from Murdoch Univerisity. They have been registered with AHPRA and have been registered since 2012. (Reg No. PSY0001707473 )
Our Mission
At connex relating agency, it is our mission to empower neurodivergent individuals to embrace their uniqueness. We believe that everyone deserves personalized support to recognize their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve their full potential.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Caring and Personalised Therapy:
- We provide individualised therapy sessions that honour each person’s unique journey.
- Our approach is compassionate, empathetic, and tailored to the specific needs of neurodivergent adults.
- Public Speaking, Training, and Education:
- Beyond therapy, we actively engage with professionals and businesses.
- As a seasoned public speaker, I offer workshops, training sessions, and educational programs.
- These sessions focus on enhancing understanding and interaction with Autistic and ADHD adults.
- By bridging knowledge gaps, we foster a more inclusive and supportive environment.
- Collaboration and Wellbeing:
- We believe in collaboration. Together, we create a path toward wellbeing.
- Our commitment extends beyond individual sessions—we work collaboratively with each client.
- We celebrate diversity and respect the individuality of every person we serve.
Join Us on This Journey
Whether you’re an individual seeking support or a professional aiming to improve your interactions, connex relating agency is here for you. Contact us today to explore how we can work together toward a more inclusive and understanding world.
Our Approach
At connex relating, our therapy is person-centered and strength-focused. This approach means that every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, taking into account their unique strengths and lived experiences. Our goal is not to "fix" or "change" the individual, but to help them embrace their neurodivergence and turn it into a source of resilience and personal power. This ethos is replicated in our training delivery to develop cross-neurotype understanding and foster inclusivity.
Brodie's professional experience spans across Disability Employment Services, Not for Profit, and Government services. They have worked with a wide variety of individuals, including adults and young people with ADHD and Autism, Brodie provides a neuroqueer, LGBTIQA+ inclusive environment.
Our impact
For the past two and a half years, connex relating has been ardently committed to working alongside individuals within the ADHD and Autism communities. At the heart of this endeavour lies a straightforward mission: to instill empowerment by providing knowledge and honing self-advocacy skills. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany many on their unique paths, cultivating an environment of understanding, acceptance, and affirmation of their neurodivergent experiences. This work, viewed not just as a responsibility, but also an honour, encapsulates the ethos of neurodivergent affirmation that connex relating champions.
Brodie lends a distinct, personal perspective as a Board Member of the Western Australian Autism Diagnosticians' Forum (WAADF). Brodie's own lived experiences provide an authentic, grounded understanding to the forum's important conversations. Being a member of the Institute of Clinical Psychologists is not just a professional affiliation for Brodie, but a humble commitment to continual learning and enhancing awareness of contemporary psychological issues.
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