Many neurodivergent people experience living in a society that often lacks the structures and understanding to fully support their ways of being.
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This can lead to their voices being overlooked, misunderstood, or excluded.
I support individuals to explore and express their values, voice, and identity authentically.
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Together, we work towards affirming their unique place and contributions in the world, fostering self-compassion, self-advocacy, and unconditional self-worth.
Neurodiversity-affirming support
Neurodiversity-affirming support:
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Recognises and values the natural and meaningful variation in human brains and cognition
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Embraces brain differences and neurotypes as neutral variations, not deficits
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Acknowledges that each individual brings:
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Unique strengths and perspectives
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Their own challenges and support needs
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Prioritises:
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Individualised, person-centred care
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Compassion and genuine understanding
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Creating environments that better fit each person’s needs
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Emphasises:
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Self-advocacy and autonomy
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Challenging stigma and ableism
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Promoting equity and access
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Aims to:
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Empower neurodivergent individuals
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Celebrate diverse ways of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world
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I am committed to ongoing learning in Neurodiversity Affirming practices and to respecting each person’s preferred language and identity. I proudly uphold the principle of ‘nothing about us without us’ and continuously reflect on the lived experiences of those I support.
Special interest (SpIN) areas
I have experience supporting individuals to understand and navigate their experiences of anxiety, mood variations, emotional regulation, beliefs, and values, while collaboratively exploring ways to create environments that better fit their unique neurodivergent ways of being.
I work with a diverse range of neurodivergent strengths, needs, and experiences. My lived experience alongside ongoing research deepens my appreciation for the varied and rich ways my clients experience the world.
Glimmers
People experiencing joy!
Things that bring Sharmayne joy (glimmers) include:​​
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Bubbles
Cold mornings with clear skies and wispy clouds
Unicorns
Neurokin
Shiny things
LEGO
Christmasy smells like cinnamon and cloves
Blueberries
Sour lollies
Dopamine dressing!
Travel
Animals - especially squirrels!
Quiet spaces in nature
The icy spray from waterfalls
Glitter
Qualifications and experience
Professional Registrations:
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Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) since 2022 - PSY0002605750
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Member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)
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Member of League of Autistic Psychologists and Affirming Colleagues (LOAPAC)
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Member of Neuro-affirming Professionals Alliance Australia (NAPAA)
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Previous work experience:
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Providing therapy to neurodivergent clients
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Conducting assessments (cognitive, learning, memory, Autism, ADHD)
