Thalia Koulas - they/she

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 12 and up, though most of their work is with 16–35-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 trans and gender-diverse people, people that are bi, pan or asexual, cis/trans men, and the broader neurodivergent community. Thalia is not suitable for anyone seeking Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Queer little lounge room energy - casual, cozy, a bit chaotic, and deeply intentional. Like chatting with someone who gets it while you’re curled up in your comfiest clothes, sipping a warm drink, maybe pausing to stim or share a meme mid-session. It’s low-pressure, non-judgemental, and centred around what you actually need that day.

Expect some swearing, some laughs, some big feelings, and a lot of real talk. It’s a space where masking isn’t required, where your neurodivergence and queerness aren’t just accepted but celebrated, and where we make room for both softness and strength.

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. Thalia anchors sessions with your lived experience, utilising a powerful blend of Liberation Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy, frameworks that challenge stigma and centre your lived reality.

Outside of sessions, Thalia loves video games, live music, and urban sketching. They sometimes cook (with mixed success), enjoy a good pub trivia night, and listen to everything from metal to jazz to rap to pop music. They’re also big on comedy shows, coffee, cats, and going to the gym. Most of all, they love spending time with their close friends and partner. Current special interests (SPINs) include: System of a Down, F1, Sanrio, Bobs Burgers, and Geoguessr. Thalia is a Pisces sun, Libra moon, Sagittarius rising.

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

• ADHD - Working memory challenges, motivation, non-linear productivity, PMDD, rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD).

• Anxiety - Social and general, panic attacks.

• Autism - Adult diagnosis journey, autistic burnout, interoception hyposensitivity, unmasking, shutdowns and meltdowns, suicidal ideation, stimming, fixations, social differences, internalised ableism, discrimination.

• Interpersonal Relationships - dating (all gender-inclusive), neurodivergent partnerships, sharing spaces with others (friends and partners), finding community, navigating friendships, and friendship grief/changes.

• LGBTQIA+ issues - Gender dysphoria and euphoria, agender, queer and bi+, chosen family, discrimination.

• Self-harm - Using pain to self-regulate

• Sex work

• Systemic Issues - Cost of living impacts, renting, grief and anger related to world events and capitalism, navigating holding different worldviews to loved ones.

• Trauma - Intergenerational trauma in a CALD (Greek) family, domestic violence, sexual assault and harrassment, derealisation, flashbacks.

Thalia also has experience being a AuDHD/gender-diverse founder and provides business mentoring. Read here for more info.

• Bachelor of Psychological Science

• Master of Counselling

• Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Core Training

• Alternatives to Suicide (Alt2Su) When Conversations Turn to Suicide Training

Thalia is available on:

Tuesdays - mornings and evenings

Wednesdays - mornings and evenings

Thursdays - mornings and afternoons

Fridays - mornings and afternoons

Saturdays - mornings (fortnightly)

Thalia is open to a direct exchange without the use of money. This includes:

• Allied health services (eg. physiotherapy, dietitians, personal training, etc.)

• Tattooing (Naarm-based)

• Jewellery and metal work

• Crochet, knitted, or ceramic items

Please email thalia@therapyshmerapy.com.au to make your offer.

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

Sessions with Thalia 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.

Sessions with Thalia may be reimbursed by ahm, ARHG funds, Bupa, HCF, and Medibank, depending on your level of cover.

Thalia can provide services through the Financial Assistance Scheme (Victoria) and Victim Services NSW (18+ only)