Online & In-Person | Nambour QLD
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Our Approach

Therapy that meets you where you are.

No awkward silences. No sitting still. No pressure to perform. Just a space where you can be yourself.

The Approach

Why gaming works as therapy.

A lot of young people - especially autistic and ADHD young people - have had experiences with therapy that felt pointless, uncomfortable, or just plain weird. Being asked to talk about your feelings with a stranger while sitting still in a clinical room is a genuinely big ask when your brain needs movement, stimulation, and connection to process things.

At Good Game, sessions happen in a low-demand, low-pressure space. We might play Minecraft together, go on a D&D adventure, explore something in Roblox, or just talk about a game you love. Play and gaming aren't just warm-ups - they're the therapy. Real insight, regulation, and growth happen through the game.

We use a person-centred approach, which means we follow your lead. There's no script, no agenda, and no pressure to be somewhere you're not. The relationship comes first - and everything else builds from there.

Gaming controllers and setup
Neurodivergent tree illustration representing neuroaffirming approach at Good Game Counselling
Our Framework

How we think about what we do.

Our counsellors work within a neuroaffirming framework - which means we see autism and ADHD as neurotypes, not disorders. We understand that things like avoidance, shutdowns, meltdowns, and emotional dysregulation aren't signs that something is wrong with you. They're adaptive responses. We start from there.

We're particularly interested in the role of rejection sensitivity, reward and motivation, and interoception in how neurodivergent people experience the world. We don't pathologise. We try to understand.

Areas of Support

Every person is different. Some things we work on together:

Anxiety & Overwhelm

Understanding what's driving the anxiety and building strategies that actually work for your nervous system.

Emotional Regulation

Meltdowns, shutdowns, big feelings - working with your emotional responses rather than against them.

Social Challenges & Friendship

Navigating social situations, friendships, and connection in ways that feel genuine rather than scripted.

School Stress & Avoidance

Exploring what's underneath school avoidance and building pathways back that don't involve pushing through.

Self-Understanding & Identity

Making sense of your diagnosis, your neurotype, and who you are - without fitting yourself into boxes.

Rejection Sensitivity (RSD)

Understanding rejection sensitivity dysphoria and building ways to manage its intensity and impact.

How It Works

The session format.

1

Free 15-minute consultation.

A relaxed, no-pressure chat to ask questions and work out if we're a good fit. We'll also talk about which counsellor makes the most sense for you.

2

First session - getting to know each other.

We take it slow. The first few sessions are mostly about building relationship - through play, through games, through just hanging out online. Nothing heavy until you're ready.

3

Regular sessions, at your pace.

Weekly or fortnightly, online or in-person. We build from the relationship and let things unfold. You don't need to have it figured out before you start.

4

We check in and adjust.

We'll regularly review how things are going and shift our approach if needed. This is your process - your feedback shapes it.

Practical Details

The logistics, clearly.

Registered counsellors. All Good Game counsellors are registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) or ACA (Australian Counselling Association).

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Where

Online anywhere in Australia, or in-person at our Nambour QLD location.

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How

Sessions are held online via secure video call (typically using Zoom), and incorporate gaming or play-based activities where appropriate (PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Tablet).

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How Long

Standard sessions are 50-60 minutes.

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How Often

Weekly or fortnightly, depending on what works for you.

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Cost

$156.16 per session (NDIS Improved Daily Living rate).

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Cancellation

We kindly ask for at least 24 hours notice if you need to reschedule. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will incur the full session fee.

For Families

A note for families.

Finding the right therapist for your young person - especially one who's had difficult experiences with therapy before - can feel daunting. We get it.

We work with parents as collaborative partners, not background figures. We're happy to include you in goal-setting, provide updates (with your young person's agreement), and help you understand what we're working on and why.

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