If you are in immediate danger or crisis

Lifeline — 13 11 14

24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention. Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14. lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636

24-hour mental health support. Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online at beyondblue.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467

Free 24-hour professional phone counselling for people affected by suicide. suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Kids Helpline — 1800 55 1800

For people aged 5 to 25. 24-hour phone and online counselling. kidshelpline.com.au

Neurodivergent-specific support

Yellow Ladybugs

Support for autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse people in Australia. yellowladybugs.com.au

Embrace Autism

Evidence-based information, self-tests, and resources for autistic people and those seeking diagnosis. embrace-autism.com

ADHD Australia

Peer support, resources, and advocacy for people with ADHD across Australia. adhdaustralia.org.au

Positive Partnerships

Australian program supporting school-aged autistic children and their families. positivepartnerships.com.au

Black Dog Institute

Research and resources on mental health, including resources relevant to neurodivergent people. blackdoginstitute.org.au

Finding a neurodivergent-affirming practitioner

Psychology Today Australia

Searchable directory of psychologists and counsellors. Filter by specialisation including ADHD and autism. psychologytoday.com/au

Australian Psychological Society Find a Psychologist

The APS register of qualified psychologists practising in Australia. psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist

Medicare Mental Health Care Plan

Ask your GP about a Mental Health Care Plan. This can provide up to 20 subsidised psychology sessions per calendar year under Medicare. healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-care-plan

What this course is and is not

Scope of this course

The Unmasked Life™ is an educational course created and delivered by Leah Veenhuizen in her capacity as a neurodivergent consultant. Leah is a Registered Nurse completing a Master of Counselling. She is not your treating clinician, therapist, or coach in this context.

This course provides psychoeducation, evidence-informed frameworks, and structured reflection prompts. It is designed to help you understand your neurology, identify patterns, and build self-knowledge. It is not a substitute for clinical assessment, diagnosis, therapy, or any other professional health service.

If content in this course raises difficult emotions or memories for you, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional. The resources on this page are a starting point. You can also book a consultation with Leah to discuss what kind of support might be right for you.

Struggling with the course right now?

Switch format

Every lesson has three format options: video, speed-read text, and audio-only. If one format is not working for your brain today, try another. There is no right way to move through this content.

Use the focus timer

The Pomodoro focus timer in the sidebar on each lesson page is there for a reason. 25 minutes on, 5 minutes off. Your brain is not broken for needing breaks.

Come back later

Your progress is saved automatically. There is no deadline, no expiry, and no judgment for pausing. The course will be exactly where you left it.

Reach out to Leah

If something specific in the course is not sitting right — content, format, pacing, anything — please tell Leah directly. hello@nuancedco.com.au