About Us
The Neurodiversity Clinic was created to provide an affirming space,
providing services by clinicians who 'get it'.
Our motto is 'Your Brain, Your Strength' because we see the
nuances, skills and strengths of every brain.
Meet The Team
Dr Naomi Castelan
BA, BSc(Hons), DPsych
Naomi is a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in, and is passionate about, all aspects of autism and ADHD, including the common variations in females, males and non-binary folk, evolving needs across the lifespan, and parenting issues (both parenting neurodivergent children as well as parenting as a neurodivergent adult).
Skye Penfold
BSc, PostGradDipPsych
Skye is a mental health professional who began her career working in the public mental health system helping people with chronic and acute mental illness, often coupled with drug and alcohol use. She found that people were able to achieve their best outcomes when they had a team around them all working together.
She now has two neurodivergent teenagers and has developed a passion for helping kids and their families recognise their own strengths and how best to use these strengths to realise their dreams and navigate their way through the world.
Skye has many family members and friends who are neurodivergent and thinks that if everyone thought the same way, the world would be a very dull and backward place!
Stephanie Thomson
BPsych(Hons)
Stephanie is a Psychologist who is passionate about working with both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients on better understanding their unique brains, values, and strengths so that they can thrive. She often sees clients for burn out, parenting support, and unmasking, but enjoys working with a range of other client experiences and needs. She also has extensive experience navigating the realm of NDIS. Stephanie is a step-mum of two who loves playing video games, learning languages, travelling, and expanding her already excessive collection of teas.
Felix Castelan
Autistic and ADHD superstar
Felix is autistic and ADHD, and recently completed VCE at school. He is a skilled communicator who has lived experience as a neurodivergent student, and who began his advocay journey by being invited to speak to staff at his high school both when he was a student himself, and afterwards. He is passionate about helping teachers, aides, and parents see the world through the eyes of the students they support. His work at The Neurodiversity Clinic aims to foster environments and communities which leave kids feeling respected and supported rather than burdened and excluded because of who they are. Felix also currently runs his own business as a gardener, and he loves cooking, photography, travelling on trains and driving (and yes, he is Naomi's son).