Our services

How we can help you

Click on each area below to see how The Diversity Clinic can support your wellbeing through our services.

  • Effective evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults that can help with various mental health difficulties. Sessions can be held in Wollongong NSW or remotely via telehealth. Please see the details below to learn more about who we generally work with.

    In these sessions, we use a range of validated and evidence-based approaches, including, but not limited to:

    • Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

    • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

    • Schema Therapy

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Trauma-Focused CBT

    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    • Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT)

    • Exposure Therapy and Response Prevention (ERP)

    • Family Therapy

  • Dr Talia Hashworth is a Board Approved Supervisor and EMDRAA Approved Consultant, offering focused supervision and consultation for clinicians interested in trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ health. Her primary therapeutic approaches include neurodiversity-affirming therapy, EMDR therapy, DBT, and Schema Therapy. Supervision and Consultation hours can count towards EMDR Therapy accreditation, as well as requirements for provisional psychologists, registrars, fully registered psychologists, social workers, and counsellors.

  • The Diversity Clinic regularly runs either 5-week or 10-week Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group programs for both adolescents and adults. We welcome individuals with or without a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Run by trained psychologists, we incorporate evidence-based strategies tailored to individual needs. The program alternates between running on-site in Wollongong NSW and online. If interested, please reach out to enquire about our next start date.

  • Adolescence and early adulthood can be a challenging time. It brings big life changes that can feel exciting and overwhelming.

    The science in brief
    During adolescence the brain is changing rapidly. The amygdala, which drives strong emotions, impulses and threat responses, becomes more active. The prefrontal cortex, which helps with planning, impulse control and weighing consequences, is still maturing into the mid to late 20s. As a result, young people can experience intense emotional reactions and not always understand why.

    The Diversity Clinic can support young people who are struggling with things like: peer conflict or exclusion, loneliness, stress, managing school and work, low mood or worthlessness, self-harm or suicidal thoughts, body image concerns, social anxiety, questions about identity or sexuality, anger outbursts, frequent upset or crying, experiencing or using violence, bullying, substance use, or withdrawing from others.

    If you are finding things hard, please reach out to us or someone you trust and ask them to contact us. We can work with you to understand what is happening and find practical ways to manage emotions, improve relationships and build resilience.

  • Unmasked is a 5-week therapeutic group program for late-diagnosed autistic adults and ADHDers (16+), created by neurodivergent practitioners with live experience. Held at The Diversity Clinic in Wollongong, this program offers a safe, validating, and empowering space to explore identity, self-advocacy, and practical strategies for thriving as a neurodivergent adult. Through interactive activities, tailored support, and a strong sense of community, participants will build confidence in managing sensory sensitivities, executive functioning, social interactions, and burnout. Rooted in neuro-affirming practices, Unmasked is open to all who identify as autistic or ADHD, whether formally diagnosed or self-identified.

  • At The Diversity Clinic, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, gender-affirming care through WPATH assessments that follow the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care. Our collaborative approach honours your unique experiences, prioritising informed consent and autonomy as we support access to medical affirmation procedures, such as hormone replacement therapy, affirming surgeries, and other medical interventions. We celebrate the diversity of gender identities and create a safe, affirming space for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. Wherever you are on your journey, we are here to support you every step of the way.

  • The Diversity Clinic conducts comprehensive neuroaffirming ADHD, autism, cognitive, and functional assessments for children (ages 3+) and adults. Our assessments span multiple testing sessions, including a feedback session, and a detailed report. Psychological assessments involve the collecting and analysing of information relating to individuals’ behaviours, abilities and characteristics. This aims to target the diverse needs of clients, ruling out possible diagnosis, establishing possible diagnosis and using this as a tool to tailor therapy needs. Assessments can be conducted in Wollongong NSW or remotely via telehealth. To learn more, click on the boxes above or reach out to our wonderful admin team.

  • The Diversity Clinic conducts comprehensive mental health diagnostic assessments for children (ages 10+) and adults. This includes assessing for presentations such as Complex PTSD, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, OCD, dissociative identity disorder, bipolar disorder, and more. Our assessments span multiple testing sessions, including a feedback session, and a detailed report. Psychological assessments involve the collecting and analysing of information relating to individuals’ behaviours, abilities and characteristics. This aims to target the diverse needs of clients, ruling out possible diagnosis, establishing possible diagnosis and using this as a tool to tailor therapy needs. Assessments can be conducted in Wollongong NSW or remotely via telehealth. To learn more, click on the boxes above or reach out to our wonderful admin team.

  • Intensives involve multiple therapy sessions held close together, either in one sitting or within the same week, depending on your preference and availability. This approach allows for deeper, more in-depth processing, which can be especially helpful in trauma therapy and other areas where focus and continuity are important. Many people find that intensives help build momentum, reduce delays in progress, and create space for more concentrated support.

    The Diversity Clinic offers intensives as an option alongside standard sessions. If you’d like to explore whether an intensive might be right for you, please get in touch with us to discuss your needs.

How Can The Diversity Clinic Help Me?

Servicing the wider Illawarra and Sydney regions, we understand that what we feel and what we experience generally do not fit in a box.

If you are experiencing any of the below difficulties, we encourage you to reach out:

Find out more below:

  • Concerns related to sexual or gender identity

  • Challenges navigating and understanding your neurodivergence

  • Depression or low mood

  • Self harm, self-defeating behaviours, or suicidal thoughts

  • Anxiety

  • Stress

  • Panic attacks

  • Grief and loss

  • Childhood or adulthood traumatic experiences

  • Personality disorders

  • Unstable or difficult relationships

  • Impulsivity

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Substance use and addictions

  • OCD

  • Phobias

  • Uncertainty about who you are as a person and who you aspire to be

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    Borderline Personality Disorder

    Living with BPD can mean feeling emotions and relationships more intensely. While this sensitivity can be challenging, it also brings empathy, creativity, and passion.

    At The Diversity Clinic, we see BPD as a different way of experiencing the world - not as being “too much.” With the right support, these traits can be powerful strengths. Our clinicians use evidence-based therapies, including DBT, to help you find balance, deepen self-understanding, and build fulfilling connections.

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    Trauma and Complex Trauma

    Healing from trauma is not about erasing your past, but about reclaiming safety, strength, and hope. Our team has extensive training in both PTSD and C-PTSD, using evidence-based therapies delivered with compassion and respect. Whether you’ve experienced a single event or ongoing adversity, we provide care that is validating, client-led, and grounded in clinical knowledge.

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    LGBTQIA+ Health

    The Diversity Clinic is proud to be one of the few practices in Australia with a dedicated focus on LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. Research shows LGBTQIA+ people are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidality. These outcomes are not about identity - they reflect the impact of stigma and discrimination.

    Our clinic is committed to changing that story. We provide affirming, research-backed care that helps LGBTQIA+ people thrive. We proudly welcome and affirm people of all genders, sexualities, and identities, and offer a space where you are seen, celebrated, and supported.

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    Gender-Affirming WPATH Assessments

    We are leaders in gender-affirming care, following WPATH Standards of Care to ensure your pathway is safe, ethical, and empowering. Our assessments are collaborative, respectful, and tailored to your goals.

    We centre informed consent, autonomy, and dignity, because your body and identity are yours to define.

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    Group Therapy: Unmasked

    ‘Unmasked’ is a 5-week group program for autistic and ADHD adults (16+) led by practitioners with lived experience.

    Together, we explore:

    Sensory needs

    Executive functioning

    Social navigation and advocacy

    Preventing burnout

    Building self-compassion

    This isn’t only a support group - it’s a community, built on shared understanding and empowerment.

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    Group Therapy: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

    Our DBT groups run for 5 or 10 weeks and are open to both adolescents and adults.

    DBT teaches skills in:

    Mindfulness

    Distress tolerance

    Emotional regulation

    Building stronger relationships

    DBT is one of the most well-researched approaches for emotional wellbeing and reducing harmful behaviours. At The Diversity Clinic, we deliver it in a way that is structured, accessible, and supportive. Medicare rebates may apply.

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    Neuroaffirming Assessments: ADHD, Autism, Cognitive, and Functional

    Neurodivergence can shape how people experience and process the world, including areas such as attention, communication, learning, sensory experiences, emotions, and daily functioning, often alongside strengths such as creativity, problem-solving, insight, and the ability to engage deeply with areas of interest.

    At The Diversity Clinic, our assessments are neuroaffirming, person-centred, and tailored to each individual. We provide autism, ADHD, cognitive, and functional assessments for children (from age 10) and adults, with developmentally appropriate approaches where needed.

    Assessments typically involve detailed conversations, questionnaires, observation, and evidence-based testing across 3-4 sessions, followed by a feedback session and comprehensive report. Cognitive and functional assessments explore areas such as memory, attention, executive functioning, and daily life skills to better understand how someone functions and what supports may be helpful.

    Our reports are practical, strengths-based, and designed to support NDIS applications, workplace or study accommodations, funding pathways, and personal understanding. Where appropriate, Medicare rebates may be available for clients under 25 with relevant referrals, and flexible payment options are offered to support access.

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    Mental Health Diagnostic Assessments

    Mental health experiences can be deeply personal, shaping how emotions, relationships, identity, and daily life are experienced. Seeking clarity through assessment can be an important step towards understanding yourself more and accessing the right support.

    At The Diversity Clinic, our mental health diagnostic assessments are trauma-informed, affirming, and grounded in respect for lived experience. We work collaboratively with you to create a safe, supportive space where your experiences are heard without judgement.

    We provide comprehensive assessments for children (from age 10) and adults across a range of presentations, including complex PTSD, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, dissociative identity disorder, bipolar disorder, and more. Our approach recognises diagnosis as a tool for understanding and support, not a label that defines you.

    Assessments are conducted over multiple sessions and may include interviews, questionnaires, and standardised measures, followed by a feedback session and a detailed report. Reports are designed to support therapy planning, service access, workplace or study accommodations, and personal insight, while also recognising strengths and resilience.

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    Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

    We are proud to be at the forefront of neurodiversity-affirming care. Our therapy is designed to help autistic and ADHD clients reduce masking, manage sensory needs, and strengthen self-advocacy and self-acceptance.

    We don’t believe in “fixing” neurodivergence. We believe in helping clients build lives that fit who they are.

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    Intrusive Thoughts, Obsessions and Compulsions

    Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based treatments such as ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and CBT for OCD and related conditions. We help clients break free from the cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions, reducing distress and building confidence in daily life.

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    Anxiety and Depression

    Anxiety and depression affect millions of Australians. At The Diversity Clinic, we combine compassion with proven approaches such as CBT, ACT, and EMDR to help clients find relief.

    We focus on both immediate strategies for managing symptoms and long-term wellbeing, so you can reconnect with what matters most

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    Clinical Supervision

    Dr Talia Hashworth and the team provide supervision for psychologists and allied health professionals across Australia. With expertise in trauma, BPD, LGBTQIA+ care, and neurodivergence, our supervision is reflective, evidence-based, and designed to strengthen confidence and skills.

    We offer individual, group, EMDR, and multimodal supervision. The Diversity Clinic is proud to support the next generation of inclusive, affirming practitioners.