KJ Wiseheart (they/them) is a multiply-neurodivergent nonbinary elderqueer with a Profound Desire for Autonomy. They are an unabashed word-nerd and describe themselves as lit from within by curiosity and appreciation. KJ is a counsellor and narrative therapist, collaborative storyteller, Therapeutic Gamemaster, and game designer, who delights in exploring therapeutic applications of tabletop role-playing games. KJ runs Nerd Therapy and is also an ACA Registered Supervisor.

As a neurodivergent and neuroaffirmative counsellor, KJ is committed to respectful practice, and an approach that is integrative, person-centred and trauma-informed. They are committed to co-creating neurocosmopolitan conversations and communities, where all neurocognitive differences in experience, communication, and embodiment are appreciated and affirmed. They focus on assisting clients in reclaiming storytelling rights over their personal narratives to improve their quality of life.

KJ holds a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Human Services from LaTrobe University, and a Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work from Melbourne University. They have presented at Reframing Autism’s Community Summit, The International Autistic Burnout Conference and published the powerful collective research document “How we deal with Autistic burnout: A living document created by Autistic Adults for Autistic Adults” .

They are available for counselling conversations either face-to-face (in Adelaide) or via zoom (anywhere!).