Stepping Stones Wellbeing provides neuro-affirming counselling and therapeutic support tailored for children, adolescents, and their families.

Led by an ACA Paediatric Counsellor and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASD-CS), Karmyn Smith, our services support families, children and adolescents with both diagnosed and undiagnosed Autism and ADHD.

We provide evidence-based therapeutic supports for emotional regulation challenges, sensory processing differences, social communication needs, and anxiety-based responses. We also provide adolescent drug and alcohol counselling within a counselling and psychoeducational framework.

 Our Approach 

Our approach is child-centred, trauma-informed, and relationship-based, with a strong focus on co-regulation, emotional awareness, and skill development. Supports are delivered using developmentally appropriate, play-based and visual strategies, tailored to each child’s strengths and needs.

We also offer Autism Spectrum Disorder information workshops for families, community organisations, and schools, supporting understanding, inclusion, and capacity building.

At Stepping Stones Wellbeing, we walk alongside children and families—one step at a time—supporting wellbeing, confidence, and meaningful connection.

Who is Our Founder?

 Karmyn Smith is a Certified ASDCS Clinical Specialist in Autism Spectrum Disorder. With an extensive background as a child and adolescent therapist, 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, Karmyn's 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, she is dedicated to raising awareness,   promoting acceptance, and providing practical strategies that enable everyone we support to reach their full potential.

Come along and enjoy a movie with us.

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.

Sensory Friendly 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, The Mac’s Hotel is offering sensory-inclusive quiet dining options. This dining experience offers families a more relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

Bookings essential. 

Click on the image below to visit the Macs Hotel Bistro. Bar. Garden for bookings.

Little Pebbles workshop

Autism in Early Childhood

Information Workshop

Stepping Stones Wellbeing offers a thoughtfully designed Autism in Early Childhood Information Workshop for parents, caregivers, educators, and community professionals.

This workshop has been created and facilitated by Karmyn, drawing on both her professional practice and her lived experience of raising children on the autism spectrum. It is delivered with warmth, empathy, and deep understanding, recognising the joys, challenges, and complexities of supporting autistic children in their early years.

The workshop provides practical, strengths-based information to support understanding of autism in early childhood, including:

Early presentations of autism

Understanding sensory differences and regulation needs

Supporting emotional development and co-regulation

Creating supportive and inclusive environments at home and in early learning settings

Building confidence in caregivers and educators supporting autistic children

This workshop is suitable for early learning centres, schools, community organisations, and parent groups and is delivered in a respectful, neuro-affirming, and accessible way.

Travel and resources are included in the workshop quote.

For bookings or to request a quote, please contact Stepping Stones Wellbeing.

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 culturally 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.