Evo Psychology

05/02/2026

🤝 Navigating Social Interactions with ADHD 🧠

Social interactions can have some distinctive challenges for those with ADHD brains. This may include:

Lets zoom in on distractibility 🕺

Maintaining focus during conversations can be difficult. Strategies that might help include:

⭐ Trying to maintain/improve lifestyle factors (like getting enough sleep and moving your body),

⭐ Choosing environments that have less competing sensory information (e.g. quieter places, or seeing friends in smaller groups) or somewhere that has more sensory input (if you're struggling to focus because of underestimation) - it can a tricky balance to find the optimal input!

⭐ Considering socialising at particular times of day or week, particularly if you have noticed any patterns for when attention is trickier for you (which could be related to sleep, medications, energy, hormones, or other work/family/study obligations)

⭐ Mindfulness or meditation can assist in the gentle practice of awareness without judgment

⭐ Socialising with people who share your interests

Understanding these nuances helps build more inclusive and compassionate relationships.

Gentle reminder: ADHD can impact people very differently. Capacity and needs can vary depending on the day, relationship, context etc. This is general information and is not a replacement for professional support ❤️

05/02/2026

Parenting a neurodivergent teen can be hard. We're here to help.
Many parents or carers are doing a lot already and still feel unsure or overwhelmed.

Thriving Together is a five week online program for parents and carers who want more understanding, less conflict, and a calmer home. It’s neuro affirming and includes practical guidance and strategies you can start applying immediately.

The program is flexible. You don’t need to attend everything live. You can come along to the weekly group Q&A sessions or watch the recordings later. There’s no pressure to share or participate beyond what feels comfortable.

Across the five weeks, you'll receive practical content and weekly live group Q&A sessions with a psychologist. This program offers structured and specific support at a lower cost than individual therapy, with flexible payment options available and with sessions held outside of business hours to fit with your schedule.

This program is for parents or carers who may have tried a lot already, or who are supporting teens with complex or layered needs.

The program starts 27th February 2026.
It’s fully online and recordings are available.

Checkout page for Thriving Together: Parenting Neurodivergent Teens with Confidence.

02/02/2026

Parenting a neurodivergent teen can be hard.
Not in a “read one more parenting book and you’ll be fine” way... but in the day-to-day, emotionally draining, am I doing this right? kind of way.

If you’re feeling worn down, unsure, or like the strategies you’ve tried just aren’t quite fitting your teen, you’re not alone.

This term we’re running Thriving Together: Parenting Neurodivergent Teens with Confidence - a 5-week online program for parents of neurodivergent teens who want more understanding, less conflict, and a calmer home (without trying to change who their teen is).

It’s neuro-affirming, practical, and realistic. We talk about what’s actually going on for neurodivergent teens, why things escalate, and what helps, while also acknowledging how hard this can be for parents.

How it works:
• Short weekly online presentations released on Fridays (starting 6th Feb)
• Optional live Q&A sessions on Wednesdays, 6:30pm–7:30pm (11th Feb – 11th March)
• Watch live or catch up later — recordings available until 2 April
• Total cost: $499

The program starts 11th February 2026 and is designed to support you to feel more confident, more connected to your teen, and less like you’re constantly firefighting.

If this sounds like something you’ve been needing, we’d love to have you join us 💛

Checkout page for Thriving Together: Parenting Neurodivergent Teens with Confidence.

28/01/2026

🌱 Now taking new clients — Counselling sessions with Krishan

Thinking about starting therapy, or looking for a supportive space to talk things through?

Krishan is a registered counsellor who works with adults (18+) and offers a warm, collaborative approach to therapy. He’s a great option if you’re wanting to begin therapy sooner, prefer a lower-fee option, and if you value a person-centred, affirming space.

Krishan may be a particularly good fit if you’re:
- navigating change, grief, or trauma
- experiencing anxiety or mood difficulties
- seeking LGBTQIA+ affirming or neurodiversity-affirming support
- an older adult wanting thoughtful, respectful care
- looking for therapy that feels collaborative and paced with you

Krishan brings experience from crisis support and group therapy settings, and works in a way that prioritises autonomy, curiosity, and practical strategies to support everyday life.

Reach out with any questions or to book in your first session.

We work with Neurodivergence, trauma, LGBTQIA+, emotion regulation, gender & sexuality. We offer idividual psychological therapy and run regular DBT groups.

15/01/2026

Appointments Available at Evo Psychology!

We currently have availability with two of our wonderful clinicians Mary and Krishan, with appointments available in the coming weeks at Evo Psychology.

✨ Mary is a provisional psychologist offering individual therapy for clients aged 16+. She supports people experiencing anxiety, depression, work/study stress, life transitions, and self-exploration. Mary takes a collaborative, client-centred approach and has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent individuals and those navigating self-esteem, social, or personal development challenges.

✨ Krishan is a counsellor offering individual therapy for adults. With experience in crisis support and group therapy, Krishan supports people through trauma, grief, life transitions, and older persons mental health. He is passionate about supporting people who may feel they don't fit "the norm" including people with CALD backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you’re looking for a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore what’s been coming up for you, we’d love to support you 💛

🔗 https://evopsychology.com.au/our-team/

We work with Neurodivergence, trauma, LGBTQIA+, emotion regulation, gender & sexuality. We offer idividual psychological therapy and run regular DBT groups.

18/12/2025

☀️ Holiday Closure Notice ☀️

The Evo Psychology office will be officially closed as our team takes a well-earned break to rest and recharge.

While we’re away, we encourage everyone to take care of themselves and reach out for support if needed. You’re not alone, and help is available.

If you need immediate or urgent support during this period:
Emergency Services: 000
Access Mental Health ACT: 1800 629 354 or (02) 6205 1065
Su***de Callback Service: 1300 659 467
NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (ACT): (02) 6205 1971

We will respond to enquiries when we return on Monday 12 January.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and supported holiday period 💙

— The Evo Psychology Team

05/12/2025

Set up an intake call today to join our DBT Skills Group starting Tuesday, 3 February in Woden!

This 10-week group supports adults (18+) to build practical skills in:
✔️ Emotional regulation
✔️ Mindfulness
✔️ Distress tolerance
✔️ Interpersonal effectiveness

Details:
📍 In-person in a central Woden location
📅 Tuesdays, 3 Feb – 7 Apr
🕒 12.45–2.15pm
💸 $140/week | Medicare rebates available with a GP referral
📞 Intake required before joining

Spots are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Email admin@evopsychology.com.au to set up your intake call.

28/11/2025

📅 Secure your spot for our new course starting February 2026!

After working with teens and their parents for years, Jess noticed the same challenges coming up again and again. That inspired her to create our new online program: Thriving Together: Parenting Neurodivergent Teens with Confidence.

Designed for parents of ADHD, Autistic, and AuDHD teens, this program helps you:
✨ Build a more peaceful and understanding home environment
✨ Support your teen’s independence, resilience, and self-advocacy
✨ Navigate challenges with more confidence and less stress

📩 Interested? Get in touch today at admin@evopsychology.com.au

21/11/2025

If you’re looking to foster a calmer, more connected relationship with your neurodivergent teen, these small daily habits can help nurture trust and understanding. 💙

🌟 Exciting news for parents of neurodivergent teens! 🌟
We’re launching our new online program, Thriving Together: Parenting Neurodivergent Teens with Confidence, beginning 11th February 2026.

Designed for parents of ADHD, Autistic, and AuDHD teens, this program offers a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach to help you:

Build a more peaceful and understanding home environment

Support your teen’s independence, resilience, and self-advocacy

Navigate challenges with more confidence and less stress

If you’d like to learn more or register your interest, get in touch today at admin@evopsychology.com.au 💛

07/11/2025

Who can benefit from our DBT group?

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills can support a wide range of people – including (but not limited to) those diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), or those who engage in self-harm and/or experience suicidal thoughts.

Many people who’ve joined our group have shared that it’s helped them to:
✨ Manage overwhelming emotions more effectively
✨ Feel less alone by connecting with others who experience similar challenges
✨ Learn and practise skills that complement their individual therapy
✨ Better understand the functions of emotions

Evo Psychology’s 10-week DBT Skills Training Group is neurodiversity-affirming and aims to make these skills accessible and meaningful for a broad range of people. 🌈

31/10/2025

🌟 We’re excited to welcome Mary! 🌟

Mary is a warm and thoughtful provisional psychologist now offering individual therapy for clients aged 16+ at Evo Psychology in Canberra.

She enjoys supporting people through anxiety, depression, life transitions, work/study stress, and helping clients understand themselves. Mary takes a collaborative, client-centred approach, creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore challenges and discover your authentic self. She has a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals and those navigating self-esteem, social, or personal development challenges.

Outside the therapy room, you’ll find Mary going for walks 🚶‍♀️, reading 📖, writing fanfiction ✍️, and playing video games 🎮 from cozy farming sims to epic RPGs!

Mary is currently accepting new clients and has availability in the coming weeks. If you’d like a supportive space to explore what’s been coming up for you, you can read more and reach out through our website at https://evopsychology.com.au/our-team/mary/