Anxiety Support Resources

What is Anxiety?

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A heightened way of sensing and responding to the world

Anxiety is a natural human response to stress, uncertainty, or perceived danger. For some children and adults, this response is stronger and more frequent, making everyday situations feel overwhelming or unsafe. Anxiety is not misbehaviour or weakness. It’s the body and brain doing their best to stay safe sometimes working a little too hard. With understanding, gentle supports, and the right tools, people with anxiety can feel calmer, more confident, and able to handle life’s challenges.

Anxiety looks different for everyone

No two people experience anxiety in the same way. Some may feel it in their body, racing heart, tense muscles, or nausea. Others may experience constant worry, avoidance of certain situations, or sudden panic. Anxiety can also show up as anger, irritability, or withdrawal. Recognising these patterns early helps us respond with compassion and build a sense of safety.

Support should soothe, not pressure

Telling someone to “just relax” or “stop worrying” rarely works and can make them feel misunderstood. Real support is about creating calm environments, offering reassurance, and teaching ways to manage big feelings without judgment. With patience and consistent strategies, people with anxiety can build resilience, independence, and confidence in navigating daily life.

Championing People with Anxiety

Anxiety can feel isolating, but no one has to face it alone. We believe in supporting children, teens, and adults with approaches that reduce fear, build trust, and develop practical coping skills. Our goal is to walk alongside each person, helping them feel safe, understood, and equipped to handle the world at their own pace.

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Creating safe and calming spaces

We help set up environments that feel predictable, soothing, and supportive during stressful times.

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Breaking challenges into manageable steps

Some Autistic people thrive with structure and predictability, but that doesn’t mean putting in place rigid schedules. Visuals, step-by-step supports, or simple routines can reduce overwhelm and help with daily life, without taking away independence.

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Supporting emotional regulation and resilience

We teach calming techniques like breathing, grounding tools, and body-based strategies to manage anxiety in the moment.

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Strengthening coping skills and routines

Through guided practice and supportive routines, we develop personalised tools for handling anxiety day-to-day.

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Encouraging clear communication

Anxiety can make it hard to express needs or ask for help. We build communication skills that make self-advocacy easier.

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Navigating school, services, and community supports

We collaborate with teachers, health professionals, and carers to ensure understanding and consistent support in every setting.

How we can help with Anxiety?

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Whole Family Developmental Support →

  • Coaching for parents and carers to support anxious children or teens

  • Visual aids, routines, and calming tools to reduce daily stress

  • Guidance for siblings and family members to provide reassurance

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Functional Capacity & Needs Assessments →

  • Assessments to understand how anxiety impacts daily life

  • Recommendations for supports in school, work, and community settings

  • Goal setting to improve independence and participation

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Skill-Building and Confidence Programs →

  • Social skills training and self-advocacy coaching

  • Gradual exposure techniques to manage challenging situations

  • Relaxation and mindfulness practices for long-term coping

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Positive Behaviour Support →

  • Behaviour plans that identify triggers and build safe coping strategies

  • Step-by-step approaches to reduce avoidance behaviours

  • Training for teachers and carers to respond with calm consistency

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Psychology and Mental Health →

  • Therapy to manage worry, fears, and panic in safe, supportive ways

  • Techniques for emotional regulation and grounding during high-stress moments

  • Strength-based approaches to build confidence and resilience

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Regional Intensives →

  • In-home and community-based support for families in remote areas

  • Practical guidance for managing anxiety during travel or transitions

  • Building local support networks for ongoing reassurance

Hear it from real families

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“Before we understood what was really going on for J, every day felt like a struggle. Our support workers were doing their best, but nothing seemed to click. It often felt like we were all trying to push J into doing things, and the more we pushed, the more he shut down.

When Brooke and her team explained Autism & PDA to us, it was like someone finally turned the light on. We realised he wasn’t being difficult, he was doing everything he could to feel safe and in control.

With Brooke’s help, our whole approach changed. His support workers stopped trying to force things and started meeting him where he’s at by giving him time, space, and choices.

Now, J’s so much more relaxed. He actually wants to spend time with his workers because they see him for who he is. He laughs more, joins in on his own terms, and doesn’t feel like he has to mask or meet anyone else’s expectations.

It’s been incredible to watch him grow into himself, just by being accepted”
- J’s Mum

*Story and photo shared with permission. Not for reproduction.

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Real people. Real experience.
Here for you.

We’re not just professionals — we’re people who get it.

Our team is proudly autistic-led, trauma-informed, and shaped by lived experience. We’ve sat on both sides of the table — as clinicians, as family members, and many of us as neurodivergent individuals ourselves.

We understand that life isn’t always neat or easy, and behaviour support should never feel like a judgement or try to change who you are.

No matter what life looks like for you right now — we walk alongside you.