Thalia Koulas (she/they)

Founder and Counsellor

Thalia is available Monday mornings and evenings, Tuesday mornings and evenings, Friday mornings and afternoons, and every three weeks on Saturday mornings.

Thalia works primarily with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent people, especially those navigating autism, ADHD, gender diversity, sexual diversity, and complex trauma. They’ve got experience supporting people 14 and up, though most of their work is with 18–35-year-olds. Whether you’re deep into your queer journey, just starting to wonder if you might be autistic, or anywhere in between, Thalia’s here for it. They’re particularly passionate about working with neurodivergent women, neurodivergent trans and gender-diverse people, and the broader LGBTQIA+ community. Thalia is not suitable for anyone seeking Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

What people appreciate most about Thalia is how real and intentional they are. Sessions aren’t about ticking boxes or following a rigid structure—they’re about what actually matters to you. You’re encouraged to show up exactly as you are, and if that means needing breaks, stimming, or any other accommodations, that’s totally fine. Thalia will probably be sipping a coffee and fiddling with a fidget toy while you chat.

As a queer AuDHDer, Thalia brings a mix of lived experience and practical strategies into their work. They know that exploring mental health can be messy and overwhelming, so they do their best to make sessions feel safe, collaborative, and empowering. Their approach is shaped by Liberation Psychology, Mad Pride, and Compassion-Focused Therapy — frameworks that challenge stigma and centre your lived reality.

Outside of sessions, Thalia loves video games, reality TV, and live music. They sometimes cook (with mixed success), enjoy a good pub trivia night, and listen to everything from metal to jazz to rap to pop. They’re also big on Japanese food, comedy shows, drinking coffee, cats, and going to the gym. Most of all, they love spending time with their close friends and partner.

Thalia is also the Founder of Therapy Shmerapy, so they are always looking to network and create new partnerships with other aligned small businesses. Please direct any related enquiries to them.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science

  • Master of Counselling

Lived and Living Experience

  • ADHD - Time management techniques, attention and multi-tasking, constant stream of consciousness, restlessness, hyperfixating.

  • Anxiety - Social and general, panic attacks.

  • Autism - AFAB and adult diagnosis journey, autistic burnout, interoception hyposensitivity, sensory regulation, unmasking, shutdown and meltdown, suicidal ideation.

  • Interpersonal Relationships - dating (all gender-inclusive), neurodivergent partnerships, sharing spaces with others (friends and partners), finding community.

  • LGBTQIA+ issues - Gender dysphoria, agender, queer and bi+.

  • Self-harm.

  • Sex work.

  • Trauma - Intergenerational trauma in a CALD family, domestic violence, sexual assault, derealisation, flashbacks.

If what you’re needing support with is not here, please email info@therapyshmerapy.com.au prior to booking with Thalia.

Thalia is open to and experienced in exploring other issues that she does not have personal life experience with. She can contact you to chat about if we can support you.