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Accessible, Affordable

Culturally Informed & Responsive Mental health Care

Hi there—We’re glad you’re here.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, searching for clarity around ADHD or Autism, exploring your identity, or navigating relationships and cultural layers—we’re here to walk with you. In therapy and assessments, our aim is to create a space where you’re seen, understood, and honoured—whether from Melbourne, Sydney, or wherever you access us online.

Welcome to Umeed Psychology:

Rooted in culture, Nurtured through connection.

  • Sometimes life feels heavy — whether it’s the weight of family expectations, the pressure to “have it all together,” or the quiet struggles no one else seems to see. At Umeed Psychology, we offer therapy that is gentle, inclusive, and grounded in understanding.

    We are proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly, culturally responsive, and neuroaffirming, which means we meet you where you are — without judgment, without stereotypes, and with a deep respect for your story.

    People come to us for support with:

    • Anxiety, stress, or burnout that never seems to switch off

    • Family and cultural pressures, like balancing tradition with independence, navigating intergenerational conflict, or the silence around mental health in our communities

    • LGBTQIA+ journeys, from exploring identity to finding belonging in spaces that may not always feel safe

    • Living with ADHD, Autism, or other forms of neurodivergence, and wanting strategies that honour how your brain works

    • Grief, relationships, and life transitions, including migration, study, work, or heartbreak

    We believe therapy should feel like a place where you can breathe out, be yourself, and feel understood. Whether you’re untangling long-held struggles or just needing someone to listen, you don’t have to go through it alone.

  • At Umeed Psychology, we provide comprehensive psychological assessments to help you better understand yourself, your child, or your client. Our assessments are culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming, and tailored to each individual.

    We specialise in assessments for:

    • ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    • Learning and cognitive difficulties

    • Memory, attention, and executive functioning

    • Emotional, social, and behavioural concerns

    Each assessment includes in-depth interviews, gold-standard tools, and clear feedback so you can gain answers, access the right supports, and move forward with confidence. We also provide detailed reports that can be used for school, workplace, or NDIS funding applications.

    Whether you’re seeking an ADHD or Autism assessment in Melbourne, or a broader psychological evaluation, our team is here to guide you through the process with care and clarity.

  • Relationships can be beautiful, messy, and complicated — sometimes all at once. Whether you’re feeling distant, caught in repeating arguments, or simply wanting to strengthen your bond, couples counselling can offer a safe space to pause, listen, and reconnect.

    At Umeed Psychology, our couples therapy is inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly, culturally responsive, and neuroaffirming. We understand that relationships don’t exist in isolation — they are shaped by family expectations, cultural values, community pressures, and the unique ways our brains and bodies move through the world.

    We support couples with:

    • Communication struggles and feeling “unheard” in the relationship

    • Conflicts around culture, religion, or family expectations

    • Navigating different libidos, intimacy challenges, or sexual health concerns

    • Supporting each other through grief, illness, or major life changes

    • Exploring identity, non-monogamy, or relationship structures outside the “traditional box”

    • Balancing neurodivergence in relationships (e.g. ADHD, Autism, sensory needs, emotional regulation)

    Our goal isn’t to “fix” you or tell you how to love — it’s to create a space where both partners feel seen, safe, and supported, so you can better understand each other and choose how you want to move forward.

  • Living with ADHD can feel like running three browsers with 50 tabs open — exciting, creative, but also overwhelming. ADHD coaching offers practical support to help you harness your strengths, build strategies that actually work for your brain, and feel less alone in the process.

    At Umeed Psychology, our ADHD coaching is neuroaffirming, culturally responsive, and LGBTQIA+ friendly. We know ADHD doesn’t show up the same way for everyone — culture, family expectations, gender, and life stage all shape how it’s experienced.

    We support children, young people, and adults with:

    • Organisation and planning (study, work, life admin)

    • Focus and task initiation (getting started when your brain resists)

    • Managing overwhelm and big emotions

    • Building routines that feel flexible, not rigid

    • Balancing cultural or family pressures with your own needs

    • Celebrating creativity, passion, and hyperfocus as strengths

    Our coaching is collaborative and practical — think of it as having someone in your corner to help you translate insight into action, with strategies that are realistic and sustainable.

    Because ADHD isn’t about “trying harder” — it’s about working with your brain, not against it.

  • At Umeed, we believe healing doesn’t only happen in therapy — it also happens in community. That’s why we run free and low-cost community events in Melbourne designed to bring people together, celebrate culture, and create safe spaces where everyone belongs.

    From open mic nights and south asian queerspace, to women’s circles, book clubs, movie nights and multicultural gatherings, our events are all about connection, joy, and support. We create spaces where you can show up as yourself — whether that means speaking your mother tongue on stage, sharing a story over chai, or finding solidarity in a room that just gets it.

    Our community programs are inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally responsive. All profits go back into the Umeed Community Care Fund, helping us provide therapy and assessments to people who may not otherwise have access.

    Because sometimes what we need most isn’t advice — it’s belonging, laughter, and knowing we’re not alone.

  • At Umeed, we don’t just work with individuals — we also partner with schools, workplaces, and organisations to create cultures of care, inclusion, and belonging. Our consulting and professional development services in Melbourne and Sydney are practical, evidence-based, and grounded in cultural responsiveness and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

    We offer workshops, training, and tailored consulting in:

    • Neurodiversity in schools and workplaces – building environments that understand and support ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergences.

    • Culturally Responsive Practice – supporting professionals to work effectively across diverse cultural contexts, with sensitivity and respect.

    • Wellbeing programs – for schools, community groups, and workplaces, including identity, self-esteem, respectful relationships, and culture-based wellbeing.

    Our approach is interactive, collaborative, and deeply attuned to the realities of today’s multicultural, neurodiverse communities. Whether you’re looking for a one-off training, ongoing consulting, or tailored professional development, we work alongside you to create impact that lasts.

    Because inclusion isn’t just a value — it’s a practice.

Get In Touch

Not sure if therapy or assessment is right for you? At Umeed Psychology, we offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions, learn more about our services, and see if we’re the right fit for your needs.

This short, obligation-free call gives you the chance to connect with a psychologist who is culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and neuroaffirming. Whether you’re considering therapy, ADHD or Autism assessments, couples counselling, or coaching, we’ll guide you through your options with warmth and clarity.

Take the first step toward feeling supported — book your free consultation today.

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