ABOUT

A woman wearing glasses and a brown headband is sitting in an office indoors. She has brown hair and is wearing a dark blue sweater. Behind her are framed artwork and houseplants.

I’m Lucy Wise, a Registered Psychologist, and the founder of Ritual Psychology. I’m passionate about supporting neurodivergent adults to better understand themselves and develop greater self-compassion.

I support adults navigating experiences such as Autistic burnout, ADHD, trauma, stress, sleep challenges, chronic illness, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and OCD.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and person-centred. I draw from a number of evidence-based therapies and support strategies, depending on your individual goals, neurotype, and lived experience, including:

  • Compassion Focused Therapy

  • Schema Therapy

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Inference-Based Cognitive Therapy for OCD

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

When I am away from the therapy room, I find joy in gardening, decorating, cooking, oil painting, and dance.

  • Neurodiversity Affirming

    I am committed to the principles of neurodiversity affirming practice. I don’t pathologise neurodivergence, trauma, disability, or mental health challenges.

    I view all forms of neurodivergence as natural variations in human development that are worthy of accommodations and support, not something to be ‘fixed’ or ‘cured’.

  • Authentic

    I aim to foster a space where individuals can feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions without judgement.

    I encourage my clients to show up authentically in sessions and I actively support the process of unmasking in therapy (with your consent and when it is safe and supportive to do so). I also make active adjustments to make therapy feel as comfortable and accessible as possible and encourage stimming, comfort items, fidgets and alternative forms of communication when helpful to you.

    I model sensory self-care in sessions by attending to my sensory needs. You might see me sipping on a cup of tea, looking away from the camera, or playing with a fidget on occasion. These accommodations help me to stay present and connected with you.

  • Holistic

    I take a systemic approach to therapy, recognising how ableism and other societal barriers contribute to neurominority stress and can restrict access to mental health care, employment, disability supports, and medical treatment for neurodivergent people

    I actively encourage my clients to seek out affirming and supportive health care services where possible and I can provide you with resources and information to support you to develop confidence in advocating for your needs.

Memberships
Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Member of Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi)

Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (Italian & European Studies)
Bachelor of Psychological Science (First Class Honours)
Master of International Relations

I work with adults (18+) including:
Private paying clients (self-referral accepted)
NDIS Self & Plan Managed Participants
Medicare rebates are available with a valid GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan