About
Something changes when a person stops asking what is wrong with them and starts to understand how their own mind works. That shift is where much of my work lives. I am a psychotherapist working with gifted and neurodivergent people of all ages, much of it with adults who are looking back on a lifetime with new understanding. Many have spent years sensing they experience the world differently, carrying a question they could never quite answer. Their abilities often hide the support they need, so the effort stays invisible, and the belief that something is wrong with them takes hold and grows.
This is where my work begins. I help people understand how their minds work, ease the exhaustion of years spent masking, and develop ways of coping and self-regulating that they can rely on. I bring particular attention to executive function and emotional regulation, and I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches suited to each person. I work closely with parents and families too, who are so often finding their way through this without much guidance of their own.
My own path here was never a straight line. From an early career in the Royal Australian Air Force through roles in mining, accounting, and business ownership, I eventually found my way to education and psychotherapy. I hold Master's degrees in Gifted Education and Educational Psychology, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology, and an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, along with certifications across ADHD, ASD, counselling, and a range of therapeutic modalities. My expertise spans PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and executive functioning, and in my own time I have explored neuroscience to extend this work.
Much of this is also personal. I know, from my own life, how far unmet needs can reach into adulthood, and how much can shift once they are seen and understood. That knowledge runs through my first book, Neurodivergence in Adulthood (Routledge, 2027), written for the grown-ups so often left out of the conversation.
I have served as a Director for the Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented (AAEGT), where I chaired Gifted Awareness Week, and as a committee member for Gifted WA. I am also a proud member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), where I focus my time on advocacy and education across giftedness and neurodiversity.
ABOUT
Taji Thomas
My journey has been shaped by my experiences as a gifted individual and the unique challenges that come with it. As a twice-exceptional (2E) person, I have both exceptional intellectual abilities and difficulties such as ADHD and dysgraphia, which have added layers of complexity to my education and daily life.
From an early age, my curiosity and deep interest in human behaviour were evident, but navigating the educational system without adequate support for 2E individuals was a constant challenge. Despite these obstacles, my passion for learning and determination to understand myself and others have kept me moving forward.
Currently pursuing a psychology degree at university, I am dedicated to exploring the complexities of the human mind. My personal experiences strongly influence my academic path, fuelling my drive to bridge the gap between psychological theory and practical strategies that support neurodivergent individuals.
While still a student, I have actively sought opportunities to apply my knowledge, earning credentials in counselling and gaining hands-on experience in supporting others. Working with individuals facing similar challenges allows me to combine my academic learning with lived experience, offering empathy, guidance, and practical tools.
My aspirations go beyond academic achievement; I am committed to advocating for more inclusive and supportive systems for gifted and 2E individuals in both education and psychology. Through my work, I hope to contribute to a future where neurodivergent individuals receive the understanding, recognition, and support they deserve.
Australian Psychological Society (APS) member.
My journey has been shaped by my experiences as a gifted individual and the unique challenges that come with it. As a twice-exceptional (2E) person, I have both exceptional intellectual abilities and difficulties such as ADHD and dysgraphia, which have added layers of complexity to my education and daily life.
From an early age, my curiosity and deep interest in human behaviour were evident, but navigating the educational system without adequate support for 2E individuals was a constant challenge. Despite these obstacles, my passion for learning and determination to understand myself and others have kept me moving forward.
Currently pursuing a psychology degree at university, I am dedicated to exploring the complexities of the human mind. My personal experiences strongly influence my academic path, fuelling my drive to bridge the gap between psychological theory and practical strategies that support neurodivergent individuals.
While still a student, I have actively sought opportunities to apply my knowledge, earning credentials in counselling and gaining hands-on experience in supporting others. Working with individuals facing similar challenges allows me to combine my academic learning with lived experience, offering empathy, guidance, and practical tools.
My aspirations go beyond academic achievement; I am committed to advocating for more inclusive and supportive systems for gifted and 2E individuals in both education and psychology. Through my work, I hope to contribute to a future where neurodivergent individuals receive the understanding, recognition, and support they deserve.
Australian Psychological Society (APS) member.