MindScope

02/11/2025

Masking isn’t pretending. It’s protection.

For many neurodivergent people, masking can be a way to stay safe, reduce misunderstanding, and move through environments that aren’t yet designed for every nervous system.

Masking isn’t about being deceptive
it’s an adaptive response to feel secure and understood.

With the right support and environments, many people find moments where it feels safer to be more openly themselves. There is no “right” pace only what feels safe, grounded, and supportive for you.

Everyone deserves spaces where their nervous system can rest, connect, and be met with understanding.

🌿​ Safety first. Authenticity when it feels safe.

Image with a soft, minimal design. A text box on a light neutral background reads: “Masking isn’t pretending it’s protection. Masking can be a way to stay safe, reduce misunderstanding, and move through environments not yet built for all nervous systems. It isn’t deception, it’s wisdom and self-protection.” In the top left corner is a speech bubble that says “Did you know?” and in the top right corner is the MindScope logo. The text is centered with gentle spacing, using a clean sans-serif font.

29/10/2025

Standing Up for Disability Rights

On Monday our Counsellor and Disability & Inclusion Clinician, Kirstie Shaw, volunteered at and attended the Nobody Worse Off Coalition protest in Canberra, standing alongside incredible advocates, families and allies to call out the harm caused by NDIS cuts and demand real reform.

Australia has a responsibility to uphold the rights of people with disability and honour its commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

The NDIS was founded on the principle that nobody should be worse off — a promise we cannot afford to abandon. Every person deserves access to the supports they need to live safely, independently and with dignity.

We are so proud that Kirstie stood shoulder to shoulder with so many passionate voices calling for fairness, inclusion and systemic change.

Photo description, Kirstie is standing on the roof of Parliament House looking over Canberra with her hands on her hips.

28/10/2025

🌿 Immediate Therapy Availability at MindScope 🌿

MindScope, based in Moggill, currently has current availability for psychology sessions and therapy support with our provisionally registered psychologist, Kimberley Nagle.

Kimberley works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering a neuroaffirming, compassionate, and strengths-based approach to therapy. With over 12 years’ experience as a teacher, she brings a deep understanding of inclusion, adaptability, and supporting individuals with diverse learning and emotional needs.

✨ Kimberley is passionate about creating spaces that celebrate neurodiversity and support individuals to thrive.

We take NDIS (self- and plan-managed) and private paying clients.
Clients referred under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) can access sessions at a subsidised rate equivalent to the Medicare rebate.

To book an appointment or find out more, please contact us at admin@mindscope.com.au or call 0480 800 617.
🔗 Read more about Kimberley here: https://www.mindscope.com.au/kimberley-nagle
📍 Moggill | 💻 Telehealth available
🌐 www.mindscope.com.au

Kimberley is a compassionate and skilled provisional psychologist with a warm, welcoming approach and a strong commitment to understanding and supporting each individual's unique needs.

23/10/2025

🌿 MindScope | Neuroaffirming, Multidisciplinary Autism & ADHD Assessment 🌿
We have expanded our team and have immediate availability for multidisciplinary Autism and ADHD assessments.

At MindScope, we provide comprehensive, individualised assessments using the most current, neuroaffirming and evidence-based tools available.

We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalised, culturally safe, trauma-informed, and neuroaffirming care.

Our clinicians work together to deliver comprehensive, integrated assessments. However, if you prefer a single-clinician assessment, our clinical psychologists are happy to assist.

✨ Immediate availability
👩‍👩‍👧 Adults, adolescents, and children (4+ years)
💻 Telehealth available Australia-wide
💙 A safe, respectful space where your experiences are heard and understood
👥 Multidisciplinary team approach for comprehensive care
💰 Transparent pricing – no hidden costs

Full details about pricing and our step-by-step process are available on our website www.mindscope.com.au

We also work closely with trusted psychiatrists who accept our reports and prioritise MindScope clients for appointments, helping to streamline access to medical care when required.

👉 Full details and booking information are available at: www.mindscope.com.au

Bookings: Call 0480 800 617 or email admin@mindscope.com.au

MindScope provides neurodiversity-affirming, multidisciplinary, Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments for adults, teens, and children.

16/10/2025

🌿 Immediate Therapy Availability at MindScope 🌿

MindScope, based in Moggill, currently has immediate availability for psychology sessions and therapy support with our provisionally registered psychologist, Nicholas Bailey, in person or via telehealth.

Nick works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a gentle, strengths-based, and neuroaffirming approach to therapy.

With over five years of experience supporting neurodivergent youth across clinical and non-clinical settings, Nick focuses on creating a comfortable and collaborative environment where clients feel understood and supported.

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other evidence-based modalities to help clients connect with their values and work toward meaningful change.

We take NDIS (self- and plan-managed), WorkCover, and private paying clients.
Clients referred under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) can access sessions at a subsidised rate equivalent to the Medicare rebate.

📞 To book an appointment or find out more, please contact us at: admin@mindscope.com.au or call 0480 800 617.

🔗 Read more about Nick here: https://www.mindscope.com.au/nicholas-baily
📍 Moggill | 💻 Telehealth available
🌐 www.mindscope.com.au

11/09/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼-𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗗𝗛𝗗 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

At MindScope, we provide comprehensive assessments tailored to each individual’s unique needs, using the most current and neuroaffirming tools available.

We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalised, culturally safe, trauma-informed, and neuroaffirming care.
Our clinicians work together to deliver robust, integrated assessments. However, if you prefer a single-clinician assessment, our clinical psychologists are happy to assist.

✨ Immediate availability
👩‍👩‍👧 Adults, adolescents, and children (4+ years)
🖥️ Telehealth available
💙 A safe, judgment-free space where your experiences are heard and respected
👥 Multidisciplinary team approach for comprehensive care
💰 Transparent pricing - no hidden costs

Full details about pricing and our step-by-step process are available on our website.

👉 Find out more, including how to book, at:

MindScope provides neurodiversity-affirming, multidisciplinary, Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments for adults, teens, and children.

31/08/2025

🌿 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻 🌿

We know many parents are looking for specialised support, and we’re so glad to be able to offer this through 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲. Accredited social worker 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻 provides telehealth parent support, drawing on both her professional expertise and lived experience to walk alongside families in a meaningful way.

Sarah is also the best-selling author of 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 and mum to five amazing kids, including world-renowned actor, author, and autism advocate 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻.

Through MindScope, Sarah offers Telehealth Parent Support sessions that include:

✔ Parent coaching and strategies
✔ Emotional support and counselling
✔ Tools tailored to your unique family

Sarah specialises in supporting parents of neurodivergent children and offers compassionate, practical guidance for families who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or looking for strategies that truly work for them. Sessions are available to 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 as well as those who are 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳- 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦.

👉 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://clientportal.zandahealth.com/clientportal/mindscope

👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.mindscope.com.au/sarah-hayden

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13/08/2025

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 & 𝗔𝗗𝗛𝗗 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

At MindScope, we offer neurodiversity-affirming Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments for adults of all genders, including those who mask their traits or have been misunderstood for years.

Our approach is gentle, supportive, and personalised. With a multidisciplinary team of experienced, compassionate clinicians, we take the time to truly listen and ensure your assessment experience feels validating and judgment-free.

We provide a thoughtful and comprehensive process that helps you gain the clarity and understanding you deserve.

✨ No long waitlists – get the answers you’ve been looking for

🖥️ Telehealth available – access your assessment from the comfort of home

💙 A safe, judgement-free space where your experiences are heard and respected

You don’t have to keep wondering. You can learn more about our process, pricing, and how to book at:

👉 www.mindscope.com.au/our-process

28/07/2025

🌿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲! 🌿

We’re thrilled to officially welcome Tannille to the MindScope Assessment Team - our very first OT to join the crew!

Tannille brings a rich blend of experience as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Level 2 Counsellor/Narrative Therapist. Her approach is gentle, down-to-earth, and creative, making her a wonderful fit for our neuroaffirming practice.

She has particular expertise in neurodivergence, supporting people impacted by trauma or mental health challenges, and has worked extensively with First Nations Communities.

We’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Tannille before, and we couldn’t be happier to have her officially on board. 💛

👉 You can learn more about Tannille here:

Tannille’s practice is a gentle, casual, non-judgmental and creative practice. Tannille allows the person she is supporting to guide the process of assessment and intervention.

25/07/2025

🌿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵! 🌿

We’re absolutely honoured to welcome Sarah Hayden to the MindScope team!

Sarah is an accredited social worker who specialises in autism, neurodivergence and complex family dynamics. She is also mum to five amazing kids, including world-renowned actor, author, and autism advocate Chloe Hayden.

Sarah is also the author of the best-selling parenting book: "Parenting Different: How to Raise your Neurodivergent Kids to Be Their Authentic Awesome Selves".

At MindScope, Sarah is part of our multi-disciplinary assessment team, and we’re so excited for the lived experience and insight she brings to this work.

👉 You can learn more about Sarah and the work she offers here: https://www.mindscope.com.au/sarah-hayden
💙 Please help us give Sarah a warm welcome by liking, sharing, or leaving a comment below!

Sarah Hayden | Social Worker | MindScope. Sarah Hayden is an accredited social worker, and mum to five amazing kids including world renowned actor, author, and autism advocate Chloe Hayden. Sarah is neurodivergent herself having been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 48, and is the best-selling auth...

21/07/2025

𝗪𝗼𝘄, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲! 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀. 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼. 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝘄𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.

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🧠 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Neuroaffirming Assessment Interview Clinician (Autism & ADHD)

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📍 Remote (WFH), Moggill (Brisbane), or hybrid
🕰 Part-time, Casual, or Contractor options available

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Are you curious, thoughtful, and neuroaffirming?
Do you approach assessment as a collaborative, respectful process - not a checklist?

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We’re a neurodiversity-affirming practice offering Autism and ADHD assessments across the lifespan. We’re looking for assessment interviewers who can bring warmth, clarity, and care to each step of the assessment journey.

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🔎 In this role, you’ll:
• Conduct clinical interviews for Autism and/or ADHD assessments
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team-based assessment model
• Contribute clinical insights without being responsible for report writing
• Help clients feel safe, understood, and respected

You won’t be working alone or expected to manage the full assessment process yourself - our team-based model ensures shared responsibility and full report writing support.

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🎓 To be suitable for this role, you’ll need:
• An allied health qualification (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, or Social Work)
• Competence in (or openness to learning) semi-structured, affirming assessment interviews
🌱 A strong understanding of trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and identity-safe practice is essential
🌟 Lived experience of neurodivergence is warmly welcomed and valued

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💰 Remuneration
• Part-time: $60–90/hr + superannuation
• Casual: $75–112.50/hr (includes 25% loading) + superannuation
• Contractor: $210–225 per session (ABN required; includes interview, documentation, and communication)
We’re happy to discuss pay in line with your experience, qualifications, availability, and preferred work arrangement.

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📬 To Apply
Please reach out to admin@mindscope.com.au in whatever format feels best for you.
That might be a CV, a letter, a dot-point email, a video - whatever helps us get to know you.
We’d love to know what draws you to this work and how your values align with a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming approach.

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Even if you’re not sure you tick every box - please consider applying.
We value insight, warmth, lived experience and openness to learning just as much as assessment experience.

admin@mindscope.com.au | www.mindscope.com.au

20/07/2025

Play invites imagination, connection, and discovery. These are not just childhood needs but lifelong tools for learning and growth.