Empowering autistic minds through authentic, affirming support and education
Welcome
Karenza is a senior mental health occupational therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. She has a passion for providing neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed support for autistic teenagers and adults with co-occurring mental health diagnoses. Karenza specialises in ongoing therapy, sleep support, as well as functional capacity assessments through an affirming lens.
What I Stand For
Karenza celebrates the uniqueness of every brain and embraces the diverse ways we experience the world. She values the wisdom that comes from lived experience, recognising it as essential in shaping meaningful support.
Group Programs
Neuro-affirming group programs for autistic adults and parents.
COMING SOON!
The Neuro-Affirming Self-Compassion Workbook
A practical, neuro-affirming guide to self-compassion for autistic people. This workbook explores self-kindness through an autistic lens, with reflective exercises and guided practice scripts to support your journey.
Acknowledgment of Country:
Karenza acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation, and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. She recognises and respects indigenous Elders, past and present. Karenza continually strives to provide culturally responsive and welcoming services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Acknowledgement of Diversity:
Karenza celebrates the diversity of people’s neurotypes, genders, relationships and is passionate about inclusion.
