Small Support Groups for
Neurodivergent Mums
In Australia
A calm corner for mums carrying more than most people can see.
Small, structured, neuroaffirming groups.
Because we aren't meant to do it alone.
You’re Carrying a Lot
You are doing so much.
Holding roles. Holding emotions.
Holding everything for hing everyone else.
And it can feel like there is no space to put it down.
When “I’ll Just Cope”
Stops Working
Private counselling is powerful.
But sometimes what you really need is:
-To hear “me too”.
-To see someone else survive the same week.
-To learn in real time how another mum navigated the same spiral.
How Small Support Groups Work:
A Different Kind of Support
Mumshine support groups are a space where you you feel. . .
Connected
“Me too” moments.
No over-explaining.
Seen
Closed, small group.
Trust builds.
Supported
Gentle guidance.
Real understanding.
Steady
Weekly themes.
Small, doable steps.
This is not a space where you have to push or prove yourself
- it's a place where we take small steps together.
Meet the Groups
Choose your group. Start and finish together.
8 weeks. 60 minute online sessions.
Weekly topics.
Videos and worksheets to keep & revisit when you need.
Mums Raising Neurodivergent Kids
Parenting Together
You are raising a brilliant, complex, wonderful human in a world that doesn’t always understand them. Where systems don't fit. Where getting support can be hard.
It can be exhausting. Isolating. Heavy.
This space is for mums navigating:
School challenges
Emotional intensity
Advocacy fatigue
Guilt and second-guessing
Burnout creep
What we focus on:
Regulating your nervous system
Reducing mum guilt
Practical coping tools
Shared problem-solving
Strength-based reframing
Women Unmasking
Living Authentically
You've spent your life shrinking yourself to fit expectations. Being told your way was wrong, you were wrong - getting rewarded when you hide. It is exhausting and unfair.
This is an opportunity to get to know you better.
This space is for women exploring:
Identity after diagnosis
Masking exhaustion
Sensory needs
Communication differences
Self-trust building
What we focus on:
Exploring your neurotype
Uncovering unmet needs
Compassion over criticism
Practical unmasking steps
Nervous system safety
Investment
$699 a seat - which includes:
A closed small group (maximum 6 people)
8 weeks of support
Weekly 60 Minute Support Sessions
Weekly theme with video and worksheet to keep and revisit when you need
Once registered you will receive an invitation for the weekly sessions and some group guidelines and resources while you wait for your group to start.
What the Groups are (and aren't)
Transparency Matters — so here’s a clear picture of what you can expect.
Support groups are not a therapeutic intervention. There is no pressure to speak.
We don't do the deep work here. We don't have individual goals.
This is about connection, learning and peer support.
It IS...
Neuroaffirming - because support should work with our brains.
Practical - because tools only help when they work in real life.
Simple - because you have enough on.
Guided - because you shouldn’t have to figure things out alone.
Validating - because your experiences are valid & deserve kindness.
Supported - because recovery is easier when the load is shared.
Sustainable - because progress comes from small steps that stick.
Repeatable - because capacity keeps growing.
It is NOT:
Counselling- because deep work takes time.
Pressured - you choose how and when to participate.
Judgemental - because there is no “right way” to be.
Fix-oriented - because you are not a problem to correct.
Productivity-driven - because this isn’t about doing more.
Jargon heavy - because clear words matter.
Performance-based - because you don’t need another place to mask, impress, or explain.
If you feel you need deeper support - consider individual counselling.
Groups will be waiting when you are ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
You won’t be trapped or pressured.
After the first group session, if you feel the program isn’t right for you, you’re welcome to let me know within 24 hours and I’ll refund your enrolment (less the cost of that session). No guilt. No awkward conversations. Just honesty and care — for both of us.
You can’t! There is no pace or pressure. There are no tests or exams.
Whilst there are weekly themes - these are guides for group discussion. You don't need to complete the video and the worksheet to join. They are designed to provide colour and depth for those that need it - not replace the session.
Group availability can be seen in Halaxy as new groups will be added when existing ones are filled. Online calls last for 60 minutes. I can provide a letter of attendance to employers as well to support in getting time off, flexibility with break times or accessing personal leave to attend (this will be dependent on your employers policy).
Yes. The group is limited to 6 places only. Once the cohort begins, nobody else can join so you get to connect meaningfully with other members.
The group is big enough that you feel connected and not alone. It is small enough that you still get individual attention.
I get it - group spaces can be tricky if they are not well managed. For many people attending this is their first time in a group of other neurodivergent people and it feels different and I run it differently. Neurotypical social and communication norms - do not apply here.
You will never be pushed to share, speak, or turn your camera on. You can move, stim, lie on the floor, sit in the dark or join while exercising. You do what feels right for your body.
Spoken words are only one form of communication. We use chats, GIFs, pictures, memes, drawings and hand signals to communicate and express ourselves in the easiest way possible. We use AI to lighten the communication load (if we want) and for many listening quietly feels best.
In our first group we will craft some group guidelines on how we will treat each other, and ourselves, so there are guardrails we all agree on. You set the pace — I protect the safety.
If this still does not feel comfortable for you, then book a discovery call for individual sessions. We can work through the content one on one (individual cost is $1360+GST)
Tears, awkward pauses, going blank — all of that is welcome here.
You won’t be spotlighted or rushed through feelings. You can take space, mute, or step away if needed. I hold the container so the room remains steady and safe.
This is not a therapy space for deep work - it is a support group but it is facilitated by a mental health professional. Not a coach. If I recognise you struggling in groups, I will check in to see if you are OK and talk about some options to support your mental health more deeply (like one on one counselling which can be done alongside support groups).
You’re not just allowed to be human here - you are supported in being human too.
The truth is - we will never know until we try. The best thing to do is try and take it one day at a time or follow the hyperfixation where it takes you.
If you are unable to attend for a week, you will still get access to the video and worksheet. Sessions are not refundable as the group is closed and we are holding the place for you.
Of course. You are welcome here.
Did you know most neurodivergent people are undiagnosed? It is emotionally draining, time consuming and expensive. You do not need a diagnosis to know who you are,
My job is to believe and support you.
Support groups are not a replacement for therapy. If you feel you need support now, please book a free introductory call and we can discuss individual counselling.
If you are in crisis - please call lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000 as Mumshine is not a crisis service - and when you are feeling safe and steady, we can start.
That’s absolutely fine.
Support groups can sit gently alongside individual therapy. If helpful, I can provide a short summary of the group themes so your therapist can integrate the work into your existing support.
You’re not replacing care - you’re adding a different form of support.
A a licenced counsellor within Australia, I am only able to offer support to mums that live here.
If you are outside Australia, drop me an email at hello@mumshine.com.au. and I can offer the weekly videos and worksheets as a mini-course for you to do in your own time.
For the group to be effective (and not awkward) the group needs a minimum of 3 participants.
If for whatever reason, you secure a space and enough participants have not joined a week before the scheduled start date, you will have the choice to:
1. Stay enrolled for a deferred start date (likely one month delay) or
2. Get a refund.
I want to grow my village
About Freya - the Neurodivergent Brain Behind Mumshine
Hi, I’m Freya — the neurodivergent brain and heart behind Mumshine. I created the support groups because we were not meant to do this alone. Structured peer support can be validating and deeply meaningful and a great way to feel less alone.
I wanted to make a space which brought together connection, emotional and practical support. A space where you can drop the mask and make progress - without burning through precious energy you don't have.
As a counsellor, coach, AuDHDer, mum, wife, and fur-parent (in no particular order!), I’m passionate about helping mums navigate neurodivergence with compassion, clarity, and ease. Mumshine is where I bring together the tools, warmth, and real-life honesty I wish I’d had along the way.
I create mumshine services with love and using proven strategies that have worked for me and my clients - so you get support that is both personal and practical.
All Mumshine content is lovingly created and remains © Mumshine Pty Ltd 2025. You’re welcome to use these ideas for your own personal growth and reflection, but please don’t copy, share, or reproduce them without permission. Thank you for honouring the care and work that goes into this space.
This program and its resources offer education, emotional support, and therapeutic guidance - but they are not a crisis service and they don’t replace individual medical, psychiatric, or emergency care. If you’re feeling unsafe, at risk, or in urgent distress, please reach out to your local emergency services (000) or a crisis support line straight away (like Lifeline 13 11 14). You deserve immediate care and support.
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