Welcome to The Strengths Centre

Supporting individuals and families to thrive

Embracing neurodiversity, supporting mental health, building on your strengths

Warm, person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming psychological and NDIS supports that honour lived experience and build real-world confidence, for children, adults, and families.
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Registered NDIS service provider
Neuroaffirming, strengths-based care
Supporting children, adults, and families
Flexible and after-hours appointments
About us

Psychological and NDIS support for individuals across the lifespan

The Strengths Centre provides neuroaffirming, strengths-based psychological and NDIS supports for children, young people, adults, and families. We work alongside individuals with diverse neurotypes and life experiences, offering care that is respectful, practical, and grounded in evidence-informed practice.
As a registered NDIS provider, our services include psychological therapy, capacity-building supports, behaviour support, and assessments. Our approach is person-centred and collaborative, focusing on understanding each individual in their real-world context and supporting meaningful goals across home, school, work, and community life.
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Our services

Support that is practical, respectful, and aligned with real-world goals

The Strengths Centre offers a range of psychological and NDIS services, delivered with care, curiosity, and strong professional standards.
Child and Youth Mental Health Services

Psychological support for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, school challenges, and trauma.

NDIS Therapeutic Supports

Capacity-building psychological supports that strengthen emotional wellbeing, relationships, daily functioning, and independence, delivered in line with NDIS goals.

NDIS Behaviour Support

Person-centred, non-pathologising behaviour support focused on understanding behaviour in context. Services include functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans, and coaching for families and support teams.

Early Childhood Supports

Developmentally informed support for children aged 3 to 9 years, including emotional regulation, communication, independence, and support for families and early learning settings.

Psychological & Developmental Assessments

Comprehensive assessments including cognitive, learning, autism, ADHD, behavioural, and adaptive functioning assessments, with clear and practical reports.

Perinatal Mental Health Support

Low-cost psychological support for neurodivergent women during pregnancy and early parenting, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and adjustment challenges.

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Ready to take the next step?

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, we’re here to help you understand your options and find the right starting point.

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Who we support

Individuals and families seeking neuroaffirming support

The Strengths Centre provides support to neurodivergent individuals and families who are looking for respectful, strengths-based psychological and NDIS support that fits real life.
We commonly support people who are:
navigating neurodivergence such as autism, ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental differences
supporting a child or young person through developmental, emotional, or behavioural challenges
accessing or using NDIS funding and looking for aligned, ethical supports
seeking assessment or guidance to better understand strengths, needs, and next steps
wanting care that is collaborative, non-judgmental, and grounded in lived experience
Our work is shaped around individual context, family systems, and everyday environments, with a focus on building confidence, capability, and understanding over time.
Fundings and referrals

Understanding your funding options

We provide psychological and NDIS supports accessed through a range of funding pathways, depending on individual needs and eligibility. Our services may be funded through:
NDIS

for eligible participants, including self-managed and plan-managed plans.

Medicare

with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP, for eligible psychological services.

Private funding

for individuals or families choosing to self-fund services.

Referrals are not required for most services. If you are unsure about eligibility, funding categories, or which pathway may be most appropriate, our team can help you understand your options before commencing support.
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Our clinicians

Experienced, compassionate professionals you can trust

Our team is made up of registered psychologists and accredited behaviour support practitioners who share a commitment to neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and ethical practice.
Meet the clinicians
  • Denise Hardingham
    Denise Hardingham

    Clinical Lead / Registered Psychologist / Behaviour Support Practitioner (NDIS)

  • Kelse Sheehan
    Kelse Sheehan

    Registered Psychologist

  • Daniel Gregg
    Daniel Gregg

    Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar) / Board Approved Supervisor / Specialist and Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner (NDIS)