What we offer at Stepping Stones Wellbeing 

 

Stepping Stones Wellbeing is a professional counselling service based on the Limestone Coast. We are committed to providing high-quality therapeutic support for individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, with a particular focus on children, adolescents, and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, complex trauma, and substance use concerns.

Our founder, Karmyn Smith, is a Certified ASDCS Clinical Specialist in Autism Spectrum Disorder. With an extensive background as a child and adolescent therapist and an alcohol and other drugs counsellor, Karmyn combines clinical expertise with personal insight. As both a professional and a parent raising children with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD, she brings a unique perspective that allows her to approach her work with both compassion and deep understanding.

At Stepping Stones Wellbeing, our mission is to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals and families feel understood, empowered, and equipped to thrive. Through evidence-based counselling, tailored programs, and community initiatives, we are dedicated to raising awareness, promoting acceptance, and providing practical strategies that enable our clients to reach their full potential.

 

 

We offer support for:

 

Autism, ADHD,

Behavioural support

Anxiety, Depression.

Substance misuse and addiction.

 

Social skills development,

Assistance with sensory processing challenges

Emotional regulation.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Information Workshops for Families, Community, and Schools. 

 

Co-regulation.

Community engagement.

Decreasing Isolation support.

 

 

 

Stepping Stones Wellbeing and our partners, the Oatmill Cinema Complex, have joined together to bring sensory screenings to our community. There is no allocated seating, lowered lighting, and lowered audio. You and your family are welcome to sing, stim and dance as much as you like while enjoying the movie.

For those of you who are new to our community, this session is specially catered for families and carers supporting children and adults living with disabilities and sensory sensitivities who want to enjoy a movie.

These sessions allow those living with autism and other disabilities to be in an inclusive, supportive environment.

While these sessions are open to everyone in our community, please be mindful that if you are not seeking a sensory screening, make sure you choose the correct session before purchasing tickets, as these sessions aren’t designed for those who want a quiet-as-a-mouse environment.

Tickets can be booked online or on the day at the Oatmill cinema. Ticket prices are as follows. Adults - $16.50Children - $11.50Students - $14.00Concession – $14.00, Senior - $ 10.00Family - $48.00, 2 Adults and 2 Children or 1 Adult and 3 Children aged between 3-14 years.

 

Quite Dining times at the Macs Hotel.

 

 

If you are looking for a dining experience that is enjoyable for the entire family, without the sensory overload that can sometimes come with going out for dinner, then there is a great opportunity for you. The Mac’s Hotel is offering sensory-inclusive quiet dining times. This dining experience offers families a more relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

Bookings essential. 

 

Littles Pebbles workshop

 

Stepping Stones Wellbeing has put together a wonderful workshop that takes a look at autism in early childhood.

This information workshop has been created by Karmyn with her own personal experiences of raising children on the spectrum. With Karmyn's professional and personal knowledge this workshop is filled with love, empathy and understanding for those parents, caregivers and educators who are raising and supporting these special little children. 

please send through an email for a quote and booking this workshop.

travel and resources are included in quote.

 

Disclaimer: This workshop is not a diagnostic tool. 

 

 

Proudly supported by

 

                                                            Oatmill cinema complex.

BRC trades Air & Electrical. 

T.K Roof Restorations.

Macs Hotel.

Mount Gambier Library.

 

We are a Neurodivergent and cultural sensitive all inclusive service where everyone is welcome.  

 

 

 

We stand together...

 

 

Acknowledgement of country 

Stepping stones wellbeing acknowledges the boandik Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land we live on in Mount Gambier We show our respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.