Courage Wisdom Change - Millicent

Get to know Courage Wisdom Change - Millicent

From Courage Wisdom Change - Millicent's website.

• Our approach

  Sessions use a trauma-responsive, neurodiversity-affirming approach tailored for children and adolescents navigating developmental or learning delay, disability, Autism, or neurodivergence. The service combines strengths-based counselling with practical therapeutic techniques designed to help young people develop self-awareness and enhance their understanding of social interactions. Sessions focus on guiding clients to uncover their strengths and cultivate skills for positive change, empowering them to navigate life's complexities. For example, counselling may include strategies to manage anxiety, build self-monitoring skills, and develop independence. The work is holistic and affirms neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ identities, recognising that all individuals learn and develop differently.

• Meet the team

  Fiona is the founder and principal practitioner at Courage Wisdom Change, a registered NDIS provider and Australian Counselling Association member with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families affected by disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. She is a specialist in early childhood intervention for children with developmental or learning delay, disability, behaviour or communication difficulties, and has particular skills in helping young people develop self-awareness and interpersonal understanding. Fiona is registered as a supervisor with the ACA College of Supervisors and as a Facilitator for both Circle of Security Parenting and EDISC Strengths-based Coaching. Her approach emphasises uncovering client strengths and guiding them toward personal growth and positive change.