“Whether we remain the ash or become the Phoenix is up to us.” – Ming-Dao D

Who We Are

Our Psychology Practice

Neurodiversity-Affirming (NDA) Services

Our lived-experience and professional training and qualifications enable us to offer effective outpatient, individualised, psychological care for neurodiverse clients. We provide therapy for a range of mental health conditions, and provide a safe space for individuals and families across all ages, genders, sexualities, and cultures*.

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*While we welcome all individuals, we are aware that we have gaps in our lived-experience and will upskill, or source a suitable support person for you where suitable and possible, however, in some circumstances we recognise that we may not be the best fit for your needs and will refer on in these instances.

Please let us know if there are particular accommodations we can make so that you can be most comfortable when engaging in services with us.

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Neurodiversity-Affirming (NDA) Services

We are proud to provide NDA services, and work together with you and/or your child to understand and accept your wonderful, unique differences.

We stand by the phrase "Nothing about us without us" and are continuing to educate ourselves on NDA practices. As no two people are the same, we are happy to meet you where you are in your prefer

We are proud to provide NDA services, and work together with you and/or your child to understand and accept your wonderful, unique differences.

We stand by the phrase "Nothing about us without us" and are continuing to educate ourselves on NDA practices. As no two people are the same, we are happy to meet you where you are in your preferred language preferences, however, as a practice we endeavour to be on top of the latest preferences of the ND community.

We pride ourselves on growing and evolving with new information and reflect on our clients lived-experiences.

If you have known particular sensory icks or preferences please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Please feel free to make yourself comfortable in clinic with preferred clothing, fidgets... ect. and we welcome sitting on the floor or moving during sessions. Come as you are comfortable.

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Continued Professional Development

Neurodiversity-Affirming (NDA) Services

Continued Professional Development

To ensure that we are providing you with the very best service we can, all of our Psychologists receive regular supervision. This includes peer supervision, supervision with a senior board-approved supervisor, and group supervision.

We also attend regular conferences, trainings, and research, within our interest and practice areas, to up

We also attend regular conferences, trainings, and research, within our interest and practice areas, to upskill and be up to date with current evidence-based, client-focused practices.

This is a company policy. We support all our clinicians to be the best they can be!

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Solutions Focus

Acknowledgement of country

Continued Professional Development

Our focus is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral and affirming safe space, listening to your concerns, and support you to customise a therapy plan.

Our Client Promise

Acknowledgement of country

We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

Acknowledgement of country

Phoenix Psychology and Support acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Our clinics stand on Gubbi Gubbi (Nambour), Goora

Our clinics stand on Gubbi Gubbi (Nambour), Gooragooby (Warrick), Kaurna (Mount Barker), and Ngarrindejeri (Fleurieu Peninsula) lands.

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Meet our amazing team!

Monique Hooghuis - She/Her

Director | Clinical Psychologist

Monique has been a registered psychologist for over 20 years. As an AuDHD psychologist and a parent of AuDHD children, her commitment to the Neurodiversity-Affirming (NDA) paradigm is both personal and professional.

Monique created Phoenix Psychology and Support as a neuroaffirming clinic that truly hon

Director | Clinical Psychologist

Monique created Phoenix Psychology and Support as a neuroaffirming clinic that truly honours different ways of thinking, feeling, and processing the world. This includes offering low-lighting environments, therapy dogs for co-regulation, flexible communication options, and a sensory-friendly, welcoming space where masking isn’t expected and stimming is always welcome.

Monday to Thursday in clinic (Nambour, QLD) or telehealth - books closed

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Learn more about Monique

Kiri McQueen - SHE/HER

Monique Hooghuis - She/Her

Psychologist

Parent of ND Teenager

Kiri has worked with NDIS participants of all ages. Kiri has wide range of client experience across therapy and assessments.

Kiri lives on the Darling Downs with her husband, two children, elderly dog and crazy ginger cat!

Wednesday to Friday via phone/video - limited availability

Learn more about Kiri

Gemma Smith - SHE/HER

Monique Hooghuis - She/Her

Alecia Spinks - SHE/HER

Psychologist (Provisional)

Gemma sees clients across the lifespan, from children through to adulthood.

Gemma is proud mum to a boisterous 4 year old boy (ND). She loves gardening, her many pets, and binge-watching TV shows (especially BLUEY!).

Monday to Thursday in clinic (Nambour, QLD) or telehealth - waitlist available

Learn more about Gemma

Alecia Spinks - SHE/HER

Psychologist (Provisional)

Alecia sees clients across the lifespan, from children through to adulthood.

Alecia is located in South Australia and provides a range of services to mostly ND clients. She takes a strengths-based approach to support clients to build their skills and capacity through use of their interests.

Telehealth or locally in-person (Mount Barker, SA) - waitlist available

Learn more about Alecia

Bella - SHE/HER

Alecia Spinks - SHE/HER

Bella - SHE/HER

Tiny friendly helper

5yr old Yorkshire/Maltese Terrier mix - known as a "Morkie".

Bella adores attention and cuddles, food, rolling around on fluffy rugs and generally being spoilt!

“Whether we remain the ash or become the Phoenix is up to us.” – Ming-Dao D

Who We Are

Our Psychology Practice

Neurodiversity-Affirming (NDA) Services

Neurodiversity-Affirming (NDA) Services

Neurodiversity-Affirming (NDA) Services

Neurodiversity-Affirming (NDA) Services

Neurodiversity-Affirming (NDA) Services

Continued Professional Development

Neurodiversity-Affirming (NDA) Services

Continued Professional Development

Solutions Focus

Acknowledgement of country

Continued Professional Development

Our Client Promise

Acknowledgement of country

Acknowledgement of country

Acknowledgement of country

Acknowledgement of country

Acknowledgement of country

Meet our amazing team!

Monique Hooghuis - She/Her

Monique Hooghuis - She/Her

Monique Hooghuis - She/Her

Kiri McQueen - SHE/HER

Monique Hooghuis - She/Her

Monique Hooghuis - She/Her

Gemma Smith - SHE/HER

Monique Hooghuis - She/Her

Alecia Spinks - SHE/HER

Alecia Spinks - SHE/HER

Alecia Spinks - SHE/HER

Alecia Spinks - SHE/HER

Bella - SHE/HER

Alecia Spinks - SHE/HER

Bella - SHE/HER

A sneak peak into our waiting room

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