Find your anchors
when life feels unsteady
Telehealth support for ADHD, autism, caregiving pressures, and the impacts of online scams and other difficult experiences.
Therapy that builds on your strengths and helps life feel more manageable.
Dr Brad Ridout
Registered Psychologist
Telehealth across Australia
You don’t have to carry this alone
People often start thinking about therapy when life starts to feel heavier or harder to manage on their own.
Sometimes there's a clear reason, such as a diagnosis, a major change, or a difficult experience. Other times, it is more a sense that things have been unsettled for a while, and you need somewhere to pause, talk, and reconnect with what helps you feel anchored.
You might be:
- Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out
- Exploring what ADHD or autism means for you, or for someone close to you
- Supporting a child with developmental differences or additional needs
- Managing responsibilities that rarely ease
- Recovering from the impact of an online scam or other digital harm
Therapy can offer a steady space to talk things through, make sense of what's happening, and work out what might help.
Common reasons people seek support
The examples below give a sense of some of the concerns and circumstances I commonly support people with.
Caring for a child or family member
Support for the pressures that can come with caring for someone with developmental differences or disability.
You might be:
- Raising a child with developmental differences such as autism or ADHD
- Adjusting to a new or evolving diagnosis
- Managing health, disability, or education services and systems
- Balancing caregiving with your own wellbeing
ADHD and Autism
Support for living well with ADHD and autism across adolescence and adulthood.
You might be:
- Noticing masking fatigue or burnout
- Struggling with executive functioning in everyday life
- Thinking about identity, relationships or disclosure
- Exploring whether assessment might be helpful
Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
Support for persistent worry, burnout, and the emotional impact of difficult experiences.
You might be:
- Experiencing persistent worry or heightened stress
- Feeling constantly stretched too thin
- Having difficulty switching off or relaxing
- Experiencing the impact of online scams or other digital harms
Support that sees the whole picture
I’m Brad, a registered psychologist offering telehealth support across Australia for adolescents, adults, and families around neurodivergence, caregiving pressures, online harm, and other difficult life circumstances.
My approach to therapy has been shaped in part by my own family’s experience navigating complex health, education, and disability systems. Seeing first-hand how much pressure families carry and how isolating it can feel was a big part of what led me to create this practice.
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I believe good support needs to understand the whole picture — not just symptoms or problems, but what is happening around you, what you're carrying, and what strengths and supports are already there. Difficult times can make it harder to care for yourself, stay connected to others, and hold onto the things that usually help you cope.
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Therapy can be a space to make sense of what's happening, reconnect with your strengths, and work out what is within your influence. In that sense, the work is often about finding your anchors — the things within and around you that help you stay steady as you move through a difficult period.
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You can read more about my background, experience, and approach on the About page.
Telehealth therapy
Telehealth simply means meeting by secure video from a place that suits you. Phone sessions are also available if that feels easier or more comfortable. Sessions remain private and confidential, just as they would in person.
For many people, telehealth therapy can be easier to fit into everyday life. It can reduce travel time, sensory load, and logistical strain, especially if you're balancing work, caregiving responsibilities, or living regionally.
Research shows that telehealth therapy is just as effective as in-person care for many concerns. It also allows you to meet in a space where you already feel more at ease.
Get in touch
If this feels like it might be the right fit for you, you're welcome to get in touch.
The button below will take you to a short enquiry form, where you can share a little about the support you’re looking for, any questions you have, or anything that would help me understand your situation. There's no need to have everything worked out. Reaching out is simply the first step.
From there, we can talk through your questions and what the next steps might look like.
You can also find more information on the Fees and Funding page.