SERVICES
Mornington Peninsula, offering neurodiversity-affirming therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
We provide child and adult services, including autism therapy, ADHD support, anxiety therapy, trauma-informed care, and depression support in a unique farm and nature-based environment.
Our peaceful rural setting, with animals, open space, and connection with nature, supports emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and helps clients of all ages engage more fully in therapy.
Therapy Services
Psychology
Neurodiversity-affirming support for anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavioural challenges, trauma, social development, Autism, ADHD and life stress.
Occupational Therapy
Empowering individuals to build independence in daily living tasks, sensory processing, fine motor skills, and emotional regulation.
Speech Pathology
Supporting communication skills, speech sounds, language development, and social interaction through personalized evidence-based therapy.
Nature & Animal-Assisted Therapy
Sessions that incorporate outdoor spaces and interaction with animals to enhance emotional regulation and engagement.
Assessments
Neuroaffirming assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer different assessment options for Autism, ADHD, Specific Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia) and Intellectual Disability. We have a range of assessment options to cater for all budgets.
Family & Parent Support
Support for parents and caregivers to understand, connect with, and advocate for their children.
What to Expect
At First Steps Psychology, your therapy journey may include an initial consultation to discuss your goals and concerns, collaborative goal setting, and ongoing therapy sessions in our farm-based, nature-rich environment. Sessions may be indoor, outdoor, or animal-assisted, depending on what is best for each client.
