About Amelia Read
B. Psyc Sci (Hons), M. Clin Psyc
As the Founder, Director, and Principal Psychologist at Amelia Read Psychology, Amelia brings over a decade of expertise in the mental health sector, specialising in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, specific learning disorders, and associated conditions. With a master's degree in clinical psychology, Amelia has dedicated her career to providing tailored support to children, adults, and families facing the challenges of neurodiversity.
Amelia’s approach is not only evidence based but shaped by her own lived experience of neurodiversity. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism herself, she understands firsthand the unique perspectives and challenges of neurodiversity. It is this personal understanding that has fuelled her mission to champion and empower the neurodiverse community through compassionate care and advocacy.
Amelia’s areas of specialisation include diagnostic assessments, ADHD/Autism coaching, parent education, and preventative/proactive interventions. Together with her dynamic team, Amelia also assists eligible clients in accessing and navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), allowing for a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to client care.
Additionally, Amelia is a STAP approved supervisor and offers supervision services to psychologists and other allied health professionals to increase understanding of neurodiversity in client presentations. Through her advocacy efforts, Amelia strives to break down barriers and ensure equitable access to essential services and support for individuals within the neurodiverse community.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Amelia finds joy in spending time with her fur baby, Suki, and exploring the great outdoors through boating, fishing, and camping adventures (when she's not playing her nintendo switch).
NDIS Support Coordinator
Eden is a proud mother of 3 and is fortunate enough to have called the Gold Coast her home for the past 35 years. Eden is very fluent with NDIS and understands Neurodiversity well with her own lived experience (being diagnosed herself along with her 3 children.)
Eden is passionate about assisting those in need of disability support gain access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. She is very knowledgeable with NDIS funding, coordinating supports/plans and general support coordination.
She is a lover of sports, whether it's playing, coaching, umpiring or watching her children play - she can always be found at the local sporting centre.
Eden is passionate about supporting the Neurodiverse community and any clients and families that walk through our doors. She is kind, supportive, easy to talk to and always puts the needs of her clients first.
Eden
Tayla
NDIS Support Coordinator
Criminologist/Therapy Assistant
Tayla is a graduate with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She is dedicated, passionate, and driven to help others, and is grateful for the opportunity to work with individuals and their families to create a safe and supportive environment.
Tayla hopes to make a positive lasting impact on the well-being of others.
Tayla has spent her life on the Gold Coast and comes from a big family. When she isn’t working, she loves taking her dog to the beach, walks with her partner, and going to the movies. She is outgoing, and fun, and loves to spend time with her family and friends.
Clinic Administration & Client Relations
Jaimie has joined the Amelia Read Psychology team as our Clinic Administration & Client Relations team member. She is the first point of contact for our clinic, and is committed to advocating for every client and their individual journey.
Jaimie has a strong passion for supporting children and families and approaches every area of her work with an unmatched level of warmth and diligence. As a Human Services student, Jaimie has a deep insight into the many challenges that individuals and families face as they navigate the various assessment pathways, the NDIS, and finding the right kind of holistic support.
In her free-time, she enjoys exploring her creative side, spending time with family and friends, and planning her next travel adventure. Merging her two passions, Jaimie has worked as an Au Pair in Canada, and facilitated sustainability workshops at a rural primary school in Nepal.
Jaimie
Holly
Support Worker
Holly moved down from Airlie Beach five years ago to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Honours) at Griffith University and graduated in 2022.
Holly is passionate about holistic health and wellness and strives to optimise others’ everyday lives by always showing kindness, compassion and positivity. She is dedicated to making each day as fulfilling as possible and prides herself on always holding space for others.
Outside of work, Holly values time spent walking her dog along the beach, cooking, Pilates, travelling and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Taneisha
Support Worker
Taneisha, born and raised on the Gold Coast, currently studies Psychology (Hons) at Griffith University. Alongside her studies, she has been a support worker for over two years.
Taneisha also hosts our monthly book club meetups, fostering connections among fellow book enthusiasts. She is dedicated to making her clients feel supported and brings a deep level of understanding of the neurodiverse experience.
In her free time, she enjoys beach days, traveling, reading, cooking, and caring for her plants.
Ruby
Support Worker
Ruby grew up on the Sunshine Coast and has just moved to the Gold Coast to study a Bachelor's of Speech Pathology at Southern Cross University.
She holds her Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) and has loved working as a support worker for the last 2 years, helping people achieve their goals and having fun while doing it.
Ruby enjoys surfing, running, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and going on adventures. She looking forward to exploring the Gold Coast!
Ethan
Support Worker
Ethan has been lucky enough to have grown up on the Gold Coast his whole life and loves the hot weather. When Ethan isn’t working, he is playing soccer or spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys a healthy way of living and understands the importance of exercise and physical activities for young children. Ethan enjoys the movies, bowling, the beach, and the gym.
Ethan loves supporting young teens and tries to set a good example for them. He prides himself on his selflessness, kindness, and open-mindedness.
Daniel
Support Worker
Daniel grew up in a small town in Victoria where he loved to play soccer. He spent some time in Melbourne where he worked in a sport-focused school where he and his students would go to selected schools and run sport clinics for other kids.
Daniel gained many skills teaching a diverse range of students of all different levels of skill and ability.
Daniel now spends his time on the Gold Coast, producing music with his friends and keeping active around the coast.
Lillie
Support Worker
Lillie was born and raised in Newcastle and made the move to the Gold Coast in 2016. She has completed her Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and has a passion for encouraging people to be the best version of themselves.
She has a special interest in understanding ASD and ADHD and the stigmas that often surround the two conditions.
She enjoys learning about the interaction between the brain and human behaviour and in her spare time, she enjoys going for swims at Tallebudgera Creek, going to the gym, and cooking.
Jake
Support Worker & Personal Trainer
Jake is our resident PT and fitness extraordinaire.
Originally from the UK, Jake moved to the Gold Coast in 2020 for the beautiful weather and carefree lifestyle. Jake is highly accredited in Personal Fitness and Coaching as well as holding a diploma in Excellence in Sports Performance and working as a football coach when living in the UK.
Jake is an excellent motivator and an advocate for fitness, mental and physical health and making exercise something enjoyable, that his clients look forward to rather than a chore or a means to an end.
When he gets a break from his busy schedule, Jake enjoys spending time outdoors and catching up with his mates.
Lorraine
Support Worker
Lorraine has been lucky enough to call the Gold Coast home for the past 11 years.
She is originally from Sydney where she raised her 3 children. Lorraine is dedicated, passionate, and driven to help others build their confidence, independence, self-worth, and individuality.
She is a lover of cooking, cleaning, gardening, and all homely activities. Lorraine has previously worked as a hairdresser so she has plenty of in listening and offering support.
She values her family above anything else and is very excited to join our team and start working with families to help them flourish and grow.
