A place to be understood.
Neuroaffirming therapy for neurodivergent children, teenagers and young adults aged 8-25, with support for parents and carers.
You don’t need fixing. You deserve understanding.
At Exceptionally You, I believe therapy should adapt to the person, not the other way around.
Growing up and navigating life can be challenging, particularly when the world doesn't always understand the way you think, feel, communicate or connect.
Exceptionally You offers a space to explore experiences, develop understanding and discover what works for you, without the expectation that you need to become someone different.
Therapy might involve conversation, creativity, play, shared interests or gaming. Together, we find ways of working that feel meaningful, comfortable and responsive to your individual needs.
Who I Work With
I support neurodivergent children, teenagers and young adults aged 8–25, as well as parents and carers seeking greater understanding and connection.
People might come to Exceptionally You for support with:
Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
Understanding neurodivergence and developing a positive sense of identity
Masking, exhaustion and burnout
School challenges and life transitions
Friendships, relationships and connection
Understanding and navigating emotions
Trauma and difficult life experiences
Independence and the transition into adulthood
You don't need a formal diagnosis to get in touch.
Ways We Can Work Together
Individual Therapy
A flexible, collaborative approach to counselling that recognises your experiences, interests and ways of communicating. Sessions are tailored to the individual, rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that can help people process distressing experiences and memories. I offer EMDR as part of individualised, trauma-informed therapeutic support where clinically appropriate.
Therapeutic Gaming
Games can create opportunities for connection, creativity, exploration and self-expression. I offer therapeutic gaming approaches, including individual Minecraft-based sessions, that bring shared play into the therapeutic relationship.
I'm also gathering expressions of interest for small therapeutic Minecraft groups, both online and in person.
Parent and Carer Support
A space for parents and carers to explore their experiences, better understand their young person, and develop approaches that support connection, wellbeing and family relationships.
Professional Supervision
Reflective professional supervision for social workers and other eligible practitioners, grounded in curiosity, collaboration and thoughtful practice.
Meet Kerrie
Hi, I'm Kerrie, the person behind Exceptionally You.
I'm a neurodivergent Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive experience supporting children, young people and families, particularly those navigating complex trauma and challenging life experiences.
I'm also a lifelong gamer, having started with the Commodore 64. My love of games, curiosity about people and passion for understanding different ways of experiencing the world are all part of what I bring to my work.
I created Exceptionally You to offer a therapeutic space where professional knowledge and lived experience come together, and where people are welcomed as they are.
Getting Started
Finding the right therapist is a personal decision, and it's important to find someone you feel comfortable working with.
Whether you're looking for individual therapy, interested in therapeutic gaming, seeking support as a parent or carer, or making an enquiry on behalf of someone else, you're welcome to get in touch.
Exceptionally You offers online appointments and in-person services in Shepparton, Victoria, subject to availability.