Art of Caring is a Gold Coast counselling practice offering warm, neuro-affirming support. Based at Healing Hooves Inc in Nerang — a peaceful semi-rural property — and available online, Art of Caring provides a genuine alternative to traditional clinic-based support.

The practice is led by Deb, an ACA registered counsellor (M.A.C.A. Level 1), certified LEGO-Based Therapy and LEGO Serious Play facilitator, and Art Therapist Diploma (holistic) holder, with a practice shaped by clinical training, lived experience of late diagnosis, and raising neurodivergent now young adults..

Individual counselling sessions for children (12+), teens, and adults are available in person at Healing Hooves Inc or online, making support accessible whether you’re local to the Gold Coast or prefer the flexibility and comfort of connecting from home. Sessions are person-centred, trauma-aware, and LGBTQIA+ inclusive. There’s no pressure to perform, mask, or fit a mould — support is shaped around each person’s needs, pace, and what matters most to them.

For children and teens aged 7–17, Art of Caring offers LEGO® Club — a structured therapeutic group program based on the evidence-informed LEGO-Based Therapy approach. Running at Healing Hooves Inc in Nerang, LEGO Club provides a low-pressure, interest-led space for autistic and neurodivergent young people to build social connection, communication skills, and confidence. Expressions of interest are open for ages 7-9, 10–12, 13–15 and 16+ with groups thoughtfully formed based on age and developmental stage.*

School holiday programs are also in development at Healing Hooves Inc, including creative art and craft sessions (ages 10+) and LEGO® based programs — small, low-demand, and designed with neurodivergent kids and teens in mind. If you’d like to be notified when bookings open, get in touch via the enquiry form.

Whether you’re a parent looking for support for your child or teen, or an adult seeking a space where you can just be yourself — Art of Caring is here.

*LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor or endorse this program.