Achieve Collective - Brendan Chippendale supporting the autistic and neurodivergent community across Australia

Get accessible and personalised support in-person at my Sydney CBD clinic or from the comfort of your home via Telehealth Zoom

Hi, I’m Brendan Chippendale – a neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist, educator, and advocate based on Gadigal land (Sydney, Australia). Through Achieve Collective, I work alongside autistic, ADHD, LGBTQIA+SB, and otherwise neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan. I offer counselling, mentoring, and practical supports that centre your rights, your strengths, and your goals.

Whether you're navigating school, identity, relationships, NDIS, mental health, or life transitions, I’m here to support you to feel understood, build confidence, and move forward on your own terms.

 

  • Psychotherapist

    I bring over 30 years of experience as a teacher and therapist, supporting neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in schools, mental health settings, and the community. I’m a gay, autistic man myself, with a deep commitment to inclusive and rights-based practice.

    I founded Achieve Collective to offer genuine, affirming support that reflects real neurodivergent experiences—not just diagnostic labels. My approach is collaborative, creative, and respectful of each person’s autonomy and ways of being.

    Australian Counselling Association Registered Psychotherapist

    M.A.C.A (Level 2)

    Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)

    BA (Hons) , PGCert. Education, PGCert Special Education Needs

    Dip.Counselling - Adv Study Major ACT/Mindful Practice

    Adv Study Major - Child Development and Effective Parenting

  • What I offer

    Counselling & Psychotherapy

    Individual support tailored to your needs—exploring identity, anxiety, burnout, trauma, self-acceptance, or life transitions in a safe and affirming space.

    NDIS Support

    I help NDIS participants understand and use their funding to reach their goals. This includes psychosocial recovery coaching, life skills development and self-advocacy

    Mentoring for Neurodivergent Young People

    I offer neurodivergent-affirming mentoring that supports young people to build self-confidence, navigate school and social life, and develop emotional tools in ways that work for them.

    Parent & Carer Support

    I work with parents and carers to understand neurodivergence, build strong relationships, and support their young person in affirming, practical ways.

    Workshops & Training

    I design and deliver professional development for educators, service providers, and community organisations on neurodivergent inclusion, affirming practice, and the NDIS.

  • Who I work with

    I primarily work with:

    Autistic and ADHD individuals (diagnosed or self-identified)

    LGBTQIA+SB people, including trans and gender-diverse clients

    Young people aged 10+ and adults of all ages

    Parents and carers of neurodivergent young people

    Professionals and services seeking affirming training

Get started with the achieve collective today.

In the spirit of reconciliation the Achieve Collective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.