Karen Ceccon
Director / Advanced Behavioural Practitioner
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Introducing the heart of Ararat Wellness – a team of experienced professionals, each bringing a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to fostering positive growth and well-being.
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Sarah Tyler
Client Engagement Manager
Darielle Gilbert
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Lauren Walker
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Emma Rusden
Counsellor
Kelsey Weight
Dietitian
Niva Perera
Registered Psychologist / Senior Behaviour Practitioner
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Navigating life with unique challenges often requires specialised support. Mental therapy and counselling are crucial in providing NDIS participants with the tools and strategies needed to manage emotions, build resilience, and foster a positive outlook on life.
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Managing Sensory Overload in Daily Life: Practical Tools for a Calmer 2025
Feeling Overwhelmed? It Might Be Sensory Overload Have you ever walked into a bustling office or boarded a crowded commuter train and felt a sudden rush of tension, anxiety, and discomfort? This intense feeling of being bombarded by every noise, visual cue, or even smell can be unsettling and persistent. For many Australians, living with…
Dealing with Sensitivity to Loud Noises: Pathways to Overcoming Hyperacusis in Australia
Are Loud Noises Making You Feel Anxious and Overwhelmed? Do you find yourself bracing whenever someone opens a crinkly packet in the next room, or leaping at the gentle hum of a household appliance? You are not alone. Sensitivity to loud noises, also known as hyperacusis, can heighten your stress and make daily life feel…
Sensory Processing Disorder: Signs and Symptoms in Australia (2025)
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) remains a pressing concern for many families across Australia in 2025. Although not officially recognised in the country’s diagnostic guidelines, SPD affects approximately 1 in 6 children, causing unique challenges in the way they experience and respond to sensory stimuli. These challenges often manifest through unpredictable behaviors such as avoiding loud…