Merging Sessions
“We can be this good, if not even greater in the world - not despite the barriers we face, but through them or because of them - by championing ourselves or by encountering the kindness of others who have championed those differences and innovations.” –
Atif Choudhury - Chief Executive of Diversity and Ability
A gentle, non-clinical space to explore who you are
Merging Sessions are a short, supportive offering designed for people who want space to reflect on their identity, neurodivergence, life experiences, or next steps - without entering therapy or a formal assessment.
These sessions are not therapy or treatment. They are a separate, non-clinical service where we meet for a small number of conversations (up to four) to help you feel clearer, grounded, and more connected to yourself.
Some people come already diagnosed, some are self-identified, and some are simply curious.
This offering is warm, reflective, and flexible and completely shaped around what feels helpful for you.
Navigating Neurodivergence with Merging Sessions
WHO THIS IS FOR
Merging Sessions may be a good fit if you are:
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Exploring your neurodivergent identity
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Wanting space to think things through with someone steady and attuned
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Seeking clarity about patterns, needs, boundaries, or life transitions
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Wanting to understand yourself with more self-compassion
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Preparing for, or integrating, a diagnosis (self-identified or formal)
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Needing gentle support without committing to therapy
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Wanting ND-aware reflection without the pressure of goals, performance, or “fixing”
These sessions are short-term, reflective, and identity-focused - they’re not therapy, case management, or crisis support.
WHAT WE CAN EXPLORE
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Making sense of your lived experience
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Understanding masking, burnout, energy patterns, and needs
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Exploring sensory or emotional worlds
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Identity integration and “self-permission”
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Navigating change, transitions, or new awareness
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Reflecting on relationships, communication, or boundaries
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Gentle regulation and pacing strategies
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Preparing for or integrating assessment results
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Mapping strengths, sensitivities, and supports
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Thinking about reasonable adjustments in study or work (from an informal perspective)
These conversations are grounded, warm, and accessible - more like guided reflection than formal intervention.
HOW SESSIONS WORK
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Format: online (Zoom) or in-person
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Length: 50 minutes
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Frequency: whatever feels manageable
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Total: up to four sessions (one cycle)
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Focus: gentle conversation, reflection, and identity support
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Approach: ND-affirming, trauma-aware, culturally responsive
If it becomes clear that you’d benefit from more structured clinical support, I’ll gently talk this through with you and help point you toward services that can meet those needs.
Merging sessions are non-clinical
They sit outside my psychologist registration and don’t involve Medicare, diagnosis, therapy, or clinical frameworks. Because of this, you can’t attend Merging Sessions while being a psychology client with me. If you later choose a clinical assessment, we’ll plan the timing to avoid dual roles and keep everything safe and ethical.
To keep things clear and supportive, this offering does not include:
• Therapy or psychological treatment
• Crisis support or mental health care
• Diagnosis, assessment, or clinical reports
• Medicare billing
• Letters for NDIS, Centrelink, workplaces, or legal matters
• Ongoing or long-term support
• Traditional coaching
These boundaries protect your well-being and ensure you receive the correct type of support for where you are.
