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Nadia Kidgell
Family Counsellor - Children, Teens & Adults

Principal Counsellor at Discovery Family Therapy

Supporting families to feel more connected, understood, and supportive of each other.

Nadia Kidgell

This may be right for you if…

  • Your child is overwhelmed, anxious, or shutting down

  • Family life feels tense or disconnected

  • You are navigating neurodivergence and are unsure how to support

  • You want support that feels calm, practical, and human

What I help with

How I can help

Specialising In

  • ADHD, ASD, AUDHD, children, teens, and adults

  • Children and Families in Family Domestic Violence Recovery

  • Identity and gender

  • Trauma, PTSD, CPTSD - Trauma Informed Practice

  • Depression & Mood Related Concerns

  • Eating Related Concerns

  • Anxiety, Panic, Phobias 

  • Obsessive Compulsive Behaviours

What it feels like to work together

Sessions are calm, structured, and tailored to your family.
We focus on understanding what is happening beneath the surface, while giving you practical ways to respond differently at home.

  • You will feel heard without judgment

  • You will leave with clearer direction

  • You will not be doing this alone

Why families choose to work with me

  • Experience supporting children, teens, and families

  • Strong focus on neurodivergent-affirming practice

  • Practical strategies alongside emotional support

  • Works collaboratively with parents, not separately

What is unique about me as a counsellor?

I focus on understanding what sits beneath the patterns that keep people feeling stuck, rather than just managing symptoms.

My approach combines clinical depth with practical, real-world strategies, creating sessions that feel calm, contained, and purposeful. I work within the full context of your life, including relationships and family systems, to support meaningful and lasting change.

One quirky fact

I live with a family of pranksters, where nothing stays where you left it, and no birthday passes without an elaborate practical joke. From bedazzled work tools to hiding every battery in the house, including the ones already inside remotes and clocks, our home runs on humour, mischief, and affection. It keeps life light, grounds my perspective, and reminds me that connection is often built through laughter as much as words.

★★★★★

“I wasn’t sure what to expect going into counselling, but Nadia made it feel very easy to talk. 
Daniel R.

★★★★★

“We’ve noticed more confidence and fewer big emotional blow-ups at home.”
Sarah M.

★★★★★

“ Nadia, I didn’t get that feeling. She understood the neurodivergent side of things without making it the whole focus.”
Alex K.

★★★★★

“Nadia helped us slow things down and look at what was actually happening, instead of just reacting. It’s still a work in progress, but things feel more manageable now.”
Emily T.

Find your starting point

We’ll help you make sense of what’s going on and find a clear way forward.

If appointments are limited, we can still help you find the right support.

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