Isabel Burton
Counsellor or psychotherapist (ACA, PACFA or CPCA). Online counselling for neurodivergent adults, people-pleasers and over-thinkers
About
A lot of neurodivergent people come to therapy after years of being told they’re too much, not enough, or just need to try harder. You might have learned to mask, over-prepare and hold everything together, and you might be quietly exhausted by it. Maybe a late ADHD or autism diagnosis has you rethinking your whole history. Or maybe you have no diagnosis at all, just a long-held sense that the world runs on rules that weren’t written with you in mind.
None of that is a personal failing. It’s what happens when a brain that works differently and spends years squeezing into systems that weren’t built for it.
In our sessions, I won’t try to fix you or make you more productive. We’ll get curious about the parts of you pulling in different directions: the one that pushes you to keep up, the one that shuts down, and the one that’s tired of both. Then we’ll work out what you actually want and need. I draw on IFS parts work, ACT and existential therapy, and I’m happy to get practical too, with routines, boundaries, energy and the everyday stuff that makes life feel more manageable on your own terms.
I’m a PACFA-registered counsellor. I’m neurodiversity-affirming, feminist and LGBTQIA+ affirming. We can shape sessions around how you work best, whether that means breaks, fidgeting or cameras off.
You don’t need a diagnosis or the right words. You can come with a tangled mess. Send me a message and we can start there.
What a first session looks like
Our first session is a chance to get to know each other at your pace. We’ll talk about what’s brought you here, what’s been feeling hard, and what you’d like to be different. I’ll ask a little about your background and what matters to you, and you’re welcome to ask me anything about how I work. There’s no pressure to share more than feels comfortable. By the end, we’ll have a sense of whether we’re a good fit and some ideas about where to start. Sessions are 50 minutes, online, from wherever you feel most at ease.
In Isabel's own words.
Works with
Approach
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Schema therapy
- Coaching
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Family and relationship work
Qualifications
Masters of Counselling and Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Major Psychology, Minor Gender Studies)
Fees
$150 a session, set by the practitioner. No GP plan needed. Not Medicare rebatable.
Where and how
Video sessions (telehealth) for clients anywhere in Australia.
Taking new clients.
Isabel offers a 15 minute fit call before the first session, so you can check the fit.
We introduce you and you agree a first session time with Isabel.
Membership
Member, PACFA (Certified Practising).
Membership checked by Inner Help on 14/11/2026 and re-checked yearly. This confirms the membership; it is not an assessment of the quality of care.
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