Autism (ASD), ADHD, ABI, Intellectual Disability, Dementia
Children, teens & young adults; families & support teams
SE Melbourne in‑person • Telehealth Australia‑wide • Accepting new referrals
About Himani
I’m a Behaviour Support Practitioner who works with empathy first. I help children, teens and young adults—together with their families and support teams—reduce behaviours of concern and build safer, steadier daily routines. My style is calm, organised and non‑judgemental, and I prioritise clear, practical strategies you can use straight away.
Training: Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (University of Adelaide, 2024–present); Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Charles Sturt University, 2020–2022); Diploma of Counselling (2024); MBA; BSc.
Professional & checks: Australian Counselling Association member (29953); NDIS Screening; Working with Children Check; National Police Check; First Aid/CPR; MARAM training; full Victorian driver’s licence.
How I Help
- Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)
- Risk & safety planning (least‑restrictive)
- Interim & Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans
- Parent/carer coaching & staff training
- Emotion regulation & routines
- Communication & collaboration with schools
What You’ll Receive
- Quick‑use safety strategies and response scripts
- Visuals for routines/choices (print or digital)
- ABC/incident log templates for easy tracking
- Interim or Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan
- Positive behaviour support strategies and coaching
- School/provider collaboration notes & training session
Common Presentations & Goals
- Elopement/absconding
- Property damage
- Verbal/physical aggression
- Self‑injury
- Routines & transitions
- Sleep & morning routines
- Toileting programs
- Mealtime support
- School engagement & refusal
- Community access
- Communication supports
- Emotion regulation
Practice Approach
- Positive Behaviour Support with human‑rights focus
- Low‑arousal, least‑restrictive practice
- Trauma‑aware and strengths‑based
- Family‑centred and culturally sensitive
- Data‑informed plans from ABC & context analysis
- Simple visuals/checklists for home and school
- Coaching for parents, carers and staff
- Clear review points and measurable goals
Process & Timeline
- Warm intake & goals — strengths, priorities, what works now
- Assessment — interviews, observations, data review
- Immediate strategies — safety supports to use this week
- Plan draft — practical supports across home/school/community
- Coaching — modelling, scripts and hand‑outs
- Review — check progress, update strategies and goals
Tracking Outcomes
- ABC/incident logs and simple weekly summaries
- Goal attainment measures tied to your priorities
- Clear review checkpoints with adjustments as needed
Funding & Fees
I work with NDIS participants (plan/self/agency managed) and private pay. Behaviour support is typically funded from Capacity Building – Improved Relationships. Coaching and some sessions may be funded from Improved Daily Living. Travel and reports are billed in line with the NDIS price guide. I’m happy to discuss the most suitable category for your plan.
Availability & Wait Times
Currently accepting new referrals. Assessment and first strategy session are usually offered within 1–2 weeks depending on location and schedule.
For Support Coordinators
Email referrals to himani@therapycoalition.com.au with:
- NDIS plan cover pages (funding & dates)
- Recent incident notes & risk information
- Relevant reports (OT, speech, psych/medical)
- Key contacts & preferred times
FAQs
Do you offer Telehealth?
Yes — video sessions across Australia with practical coaching and easy follow‑ups.
Do you work with schools and providers?
Yes — I can attend case meetings, model strategies and provide short trainings if needed.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Standard NDIS short‑notice rules apply. I’ll confirm details at intake.
Contact
Call 0491 082 357Not a crisis service. If there’s immediate risk, call 000 or attend your nearest ED.
