Who is behind Pink Zebra Psychology?

Jess Farago is a psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi) and League of Autistic Psychologists and Affirming Colleagues (LOAPAC).

Jess is a late-identified, multiply neurodivergent, twice-exceptional (2e) AuDHD psychologist practising within the Neurodiversity-Affirming Paradigm and the Social Model of Disability, seeing neurological differences as natural variations of human diversity rather than deficits, and is deeply passionate about working towards reducing external barriers, not “fixing” people.

Drawing on lived experience and evidence-based practice, Jess provides care with genuine understanding and compassion. She remains committed to ongoing professional development, research, and supervision so her work reflects the latest neuro-affirming evidence and language. Her lived experience brings a deep awareness of identity-first, non-pathologising language and attunement to internalised/less-visible traits and masking, adding authenticity and insight to her therapeutic work.

Jess’ approach is warm, creative, and non-judgemental, bringing humour and authenticity to her sessions. She understands how challenging it can be to navigate a world not designed for us, and centres accessibility, consent, and comfort. Therapy with Jess is not just about addressing challenges; it’s about self-discovery, empowerment, and celebrating your neurodivergent identity. She creates a safe, inclusive, and colourful space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported to live authentically.

Therapy

Counselling for ages 12+ to adults

  • Approaches are informed by, but not limited to:
    Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and components of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

  • Guiding frameworks: Social Model of Disability (reduce external barriers and advocate for accessible environments) and Neurodiversity-Affirming Paradigm (honour natural brain differences; focus on strengths, accommodations, reducing burnout, and safe unmasking, not “normalising”).

    Approach

  • Collaborative, consent-based, and paced to your nervous system.

  • Strengths-focused and identity-affirming; tailored to sensory and communication preferences.

  • Understanding and compassionate support for home, school, work, and community that aim to reduce environmental barriers to access.

Therapeutic Services
- Neurodivergence
- Autism
- ADHD
- Giftedness
- Twice-Exceptionality (2e)
- Parent Support
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & Complex Trauma
- Self-esteem
- Stress Management
- Assertiveness, Advocacy & Communication
- Identity Exploration
- Relationship Difficulties
- Work Stress
- Victims of Crime
- WorkCover

Pink Zebra Psychology’s Approach

Neuro-Affirming | Gender Affirming | Trauma-Informed | LGBTQIA+ Inclusive

Assessments (Ages 6+)

  • Autism, ADHD, Gifted & Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Assessments

  • Cognitive Assessments (WISC & WAIS) for Giftedness

  • Academic / Learning Assessment (WIAT) for Identification of Specific Learning Disability (SLD):

    • Dyslexia (reading, spelling)

    • Dyscalculia (mathematics)

    • Dysgraphia (written expression/handwriting)

      Approach

  • Neuro-affirming, gender-affirming, trauma-informed (incl. PTSD & c-PTSD).

  • Experienced with internalised, under-recognised, less-visible, and masked presentations.

  • Experienced with, and understanding of Gifted & Twice-Exceptionality (2e).

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