Alda Curtis – Counsellor & Psychotherapist Supporting Neurodivergent Minds with Compassion and Expertise I’m a PACFA-registered counsellor and psychotherapist with over 16 years’ experience as both a social worker and counsellor, supporting individuals through life’s complexities and challenges. Based in Sydney, I offer both in-person and online sessions, tailored to meet your unique needs and preferences. I specialise in working with neurodivergent adults - including those with ADHD - as well as clients navigating mental health disabilities, trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity exploration. As an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and trained life coach, I take a holistic, person-centred approach that honours your lived experience and supports your goals at your own pace. I offer a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed space where your identity, communication style, and rhythm are respected and welcomed. Together, we’ll explore your story, build emotional resilience, and work toward the meaningful changes you want in your life- without judgment or pressure. Areas of Focus - ADHD support (including executive functioning & emotional regulation) - Anxiety and depression - Grief, loss, and adjustment - Life transitions and identity exploration - Trauma, stress, and burnout Therapeutic Approach My work is grounded in a person-centred, strengths-based foundation. I integrate a range of evidence-based and collaborative modalities to ensure your experience is responsive and empowering, including: - Solution-Focused Therapy - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - Mindfulness-Based Practices - Psychodynamic Therapy - Trauma-Informed Therapy - Coaching Principles (as a trained Life Coach) Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, growth—or simply a safe space to be heard—I’m here to walk alongside you with care, curiosity, and compassion.

Why the Spoony community matters to me

The Spoony community offers something truly rare—a safe, inclusive, and neuroaffirming space where lived experiences of disability and neurodivergence are respected, not pathologised. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I deeply value the power of community in healing. Spoony creates access to care that is aligned with autonomy, dignity, and self-expression—values that are often overlooked in traditional mental health systems. Being part of this community means connecting with people who see the world differently—and who deserve support that is tailored to how they think, feel, and function. I’m here to contribute with compassion, integrity, and respect, and to offer a space where clients can feel understood, not judged. Spoony matters because it brings us together with honesty, care, and hope.

Qualifications

Qualifications - PACFA Registered Counsellor & Psychotherapist – Certified Practising Member (#31744) - Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy – Australian College of Applied Professions - ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) – Evergreen Certifications ​/​ PESI - Trained Life Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist - Bachelor of Social Work – La Trobe University - Master of International Relations – Macquarie University - Currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma of Family Therapy - Working with Children Check – NSW (Current) - National Police Check – (Current)