At Shine Through, my practice is dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children, teens, adults, and their families through counselling, EFT support sessions, transitional support, and parent and carer support.
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My approach focuses on emotional regulation, anxiety, life transitions, and parental burnout.
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Whether you're navigating school, employment, relationships, increasing independence, emotional wellbeing, or major life changes, I provide practical, personalised support tailored to your goals and circumstances.
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More than just counselling, I help individuals and families develop strategies that support emotional wellbeing, build independence, strengthen self-understanding, navigate transitions, and create positive change in everyday life.
I also support families to better understand and connect with their neurodiverse loved one while managing the demands, stress, and potential burnout that can come with caring for and supporting others.
I offer Australia-wide support, providing both online and in-person services in the locations below.
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Learn more about how I can support you on the Services page.​
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Case Studies
Disclaimer: These case studies are inspired by real experiences. All names and details have been changed to protect privacy, and any resemblance to actual individuals is purely coincidental.
Case Study 1:
Neurodiverse Counselling
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“Liam” had tried many different therapies over the years but had begun to lose hope. He found it difficult to regulate his nervous system and often felt stuck in a cycle of anxiety and overwhelm. Living with ASD, he needed a therapeutic approach that recognised the connection between mind and body.
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When Liam began working with Michele, he discovered that a holistic, neurodiverse-friendly approach finally made sense to him. Using a combination of breathwork, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), meditation, and traditional counselling modalities, Liam learned to calm his body first so that he could then calm his mind.
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Liam began to notice a real shift in his body; he felt more settled, his thoughts became clearer, and he was able to complete everyday tasks with far less support. Liam shared that finding a counsellor who understood how his nervous system worked made him feel seen, supported, and empowered for the first time.
Case Study 2:
Neurodiverse Transitional Support
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“Natasha” had been feeling anxious about finishing school and moving into a new environment. Change had always brought up big feelings for her, and she wanted to make sure she was prepared and supported through the process.
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Michele began working with Natasha well before her transition, taking time to build trust and understand what approaches worked best for her. Together, they created a clear and gradual transition plan that gave Natasha a sense of control and confidence about what was coming next.
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Over the year, Michele collaborated closely with Natasha’s school and the day program she planned to attend. They worked together to ensure everyone understood how to best support Natasha and maintain consistency throughout the process. Michele also supported Natasha during a tour of her new program, helping her become familiar with the setting and the people she’d be seeing each day.
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By the time Natasha completed school, the transition happened smoothly and confidently. What had once felt overwhelming became a positive experience, there was no increase in anxiety, and Natasha began her new chapter feeling ready, supported, and proud of how far she had come.
Case Study 3:
Neurodiverse Parental Support
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“Peter” had been seeking support for some time but had never quite found anyone who truly understood both his emotions and the realities of supporting his neurodiverse son, “Sam.” He had seen other therapists in the past, but always walked away feeling that they didn’t fully understand neurodiversity or the behaviours that were part of Sam’s world.
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When Peter connected with Michele, things felt different. Michele not only understood neurodiversity but also took the time to meet Sam and see the family dynamic in action. By coming to Peter’s home, Michele was able to understand what daily life was really like and how the family’s routines, emotions, and interactions worked together.
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Together, they identified what was working well, where additional support could be helpful, and built self-care routines that allowed Peter to show up as the best version of himself.
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Peter shared that having a counsellor who truly understood neurodiversity and who met him where he was, both emotionally and practically, made all the difference. For the first time, he felt seen, supported, and empowered to continue supporting Sam with confidence and calm.​