Services
Auditory Processing Disorder
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) occurs when the brain has trouble making sense of the sounds it hears, even when hearing itself may be normal. People with APD may find it difficult to understand speech in background noise, follow spoken instructions, remember what they have heard, or keep up with fast or complex conversations. APD can affect both children and adults and may impact learning, communication and everyday listening.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can influence how a person communicates, interacts with others, processes information and experiences the world around them. Autistic people may have differences in social communication and interaction, sensory processing, interests, routines and patterns of behaviour. These differences vary greatly from person to person and no 2 people with autism are the same, which is why a comprehensive assessment considers each individual’s unique strengths, challenges and support needs.
Childhood Hearing Loss
Hearing loss in children can affect their ability to access speech and sounds clearly, which may influence speech and language development, learning, literacy and communication. Some children are identified with hearing loss at birth through newborn hearing screening, while others may develop or be diagnosed with hearing loss later in childhood. Hearing loss can range from mild to profound, affect one or both ears, and be temporary or permanent. Early identification and appropriate support are important to help children develop strong communication skills and stay connected to the world around them.
Hearing Tests
Hearing is crucial to how we engage with the world around us, helping us communicate, connect with others and participate fully in everyday life. In children, hearing loss can impact speech and language development, learning and literacy. In adults, hearing difficulties can affect communication, social engagement and confidence, sometimes making it harder to stay connected with the people and activities that matter. Identifying hearing difficulties and providing the right support can make a meaningful difference at every stage of life.
Speech, Language and Literacy
Speech and language skills are the cornerstone of our ability to engage with and be part of the world around us. They allow us to express our thoughts and needs, understand others, build relationships and learn. Speech and language skills can be supported and developed across the lifespan, with therapy available for both children and adults. For children, strong speech and language skills also provide an important foundation for literacy, including reading, writing and spelling. Difficulties in these areas can impact learning, participation, confidence and connection with others.
Counselling
Our emotional wellbeing influences how we connect with others, manage challenges and engage with everyday life. Counselling provides a supportive and confidential space for children, adolescents and adults to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences. Therapy focuses on practical, everyday strategies that are individualised to each person, their needs and their circumstances. The aim is to build confidence, strengthen relationships and develop skills that can make a meaningful difference in daily life.
Why Choose Counselling at SASHC?
At SASHC, we offer counselling for people of all ages. Whether you’re managing anxiety, adjusting to a big change, or simply feeling overwhelmed, our counsellor provides a calm, respectful space to be heard and supported.
Counselling also works hand in hand with speech pathology and audiology. When someone is anxious, dysregulated, or overwhelmed, progress in therapy and daily routines can stall. Counselling helps individuals and families understand what’s driving big feelings and behaviours, and learn practical ways to respond.
Many people experience intense emotions around transitions, sensory overload, social demands, or uncertainty. This is especially common for children and adults with ASD or ADHD. Counselling builds emotional regulation skills so worry, frustration, meltdowns, and shutdowns become more manageable, making it easier to take part in therapy, practise strategies at home, and cope at school or work.
Counselling also strengthens confidence and self-esteem. We focus on strengths, develop a kinder inner voice, and build coping tools that support wellbeing across home, school, work, and relationships.
What We Support
We support individuals of all ages, and their families, with:
- Anxiety, worry, big feelings, and meltdowns/shutdowns
- Navigating new experiences and life transitions, such as starting school or a new job, or other changes
- Emotion regulation and window of tolerance
- Social confidence, friendships, and school or work-related stress
- Executive functioning skills, including attention, planning/organisation, working memory, time management, task initiation, and follow-through (including homework and morning/evening routines)
- Parent/carer support: understanding behaviour, co-regulation, and practical strategies at home
If you’re unsure whether counselling is the right fit, you’re welcome to get in touch and ask.
Thrive in Three
“Thrive in Three” is a focused three-session counselling program designed to help people understand and manage anxiety more effectively. It was created with children and adults diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) in mind, helping them navigate the added mental load that can come with it.
Across three structured sessions, participants learn to identify unhelpful thought patterns, regulate emotional responses, and develop practical strategies for managing worry and stress.
By reducing the mental and physical load of anxiety, the program helps improve attention, listening, and focus. These skills are often affected when the mind feels overwhelmed or distracted by worry. Using evidence-based techniques drawn from cognitive and behavioural approaches, participants build self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and restore a sense of calm and control in daily life.
