Avanthi Chrystine - they/she

Avanthi has worked with a range of folks from all walks of life, and always feels honoured when someone trusts them enough to share their journey with them. Avanthi has a particular passion for working with people in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities and will draw on her own experiences of community to support people through their own experiences.

Avanthi’s approach is eclectic, often drawing from Strengths-Based, Narrative Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (amongst many other modalities). However, they always aim to meet you where you’re at, learn new strategies to support you through your sessions, and be guided by your own therapeutic goals.

Avanthi’s main focus is finding ways to make therapy more accessible and less intimidating. They want to walk beside you on your journey, focus on working with you, and taking it at your own pace.

In their spare time, Avanthi loves listening to audiobooks (but is constantly rewinding when their mind wanders), finding new cafes, playing video games, catching up with friends, going to the theatre/movies/museums, or finding a new tv/show or movie to hyperfixate on. They’re currently trying to get back into crocheting in- between finding new recipes to attempt.

• ADHD – adult diagnosis, executive dysfunction, rejection-sensitivity dysphoria, internalised ableism, attention, memory, time-management, sensory processing.

• Anxiety – general, performance and social.

• Chronic Pain.

• Depression – apathy, nihilism, “high functioning” (not a fan of this term), isolation, motivation.

• Disordered Eating.

• LGBTQIA+ issues - gender and sexuality explorations, ace-spectrum, body dysmorphia, body dysphoria.

• Occupational Burnout – working through clinical burnout whilst maintaining work.

• Person of Colour – navigating micro-aggressions (and general aggressions), systemic issues, global issues, burnout/compassion-fatigue.

• Self-harm.

• Suicidal Ideation.

• Person of Colour – navigating micro-aggressions (and general aggressions), systemic issues, global issues, burnout/compassion-fatigue.

• Self-harm.

• Suicidal Ideation.

*Avanthi's lived experience includes differences in sensory processing, so you may notice them stimming with a fidget toy. Additionally, due to chronic pain, Avanthi may need to sit or stand at various times during sessions. They appreciate your understanding and are happy to address any concerns or adjustments needed to ensure a comfortable space for everyone.

• Bachelor of Science – Psychology

• Master of Clinical Counselling

Avanthi is not currently taking on new people. Please email info@therapyshmerapy.com.au to join Avanthi’s waitlist. People that have worked with Avanthi at Therapy Shmerapy before are welcome to book an appointment with them.

We can invoice anyone who is self-managed or plan managed.

Sessions with Avanthi can be funded under the following NDIS items:

• Therapeutic Supports - Therapy - Counsellor - Telehealth, Item Number: 15_043_0128_1_3_TH

• Community Participation Activities, Item Number: 09_011_0125_6_3

The pricing regardless of which item number you access is $90 for 30mins, $140 for 50mins, $200 for 80mins

These can be booked online, or you can email us directly at info@therapyshmerapy.com.au to book these.

Avanthi can provide services through the Financial Assistance Scheme (Victoria).