Driven by Lived Experience. Centered on Connection.
We don’t look at support from the outside in. We work to understand the human first.
At Waves WA, our name is our framework.
We view human thoughts, emotions, and responses as waves—deeply shaped by the shifting tides of our environments.
We don't show up with a rigid clinical clipboard aiming to "fix" or force compliance.
As a collective built by neurodivergent individuals, parents, and carers, we know that true progress only happens when a person feels safe, regulated, and deeply understood.
We handle the complex clinical lifting so your family can finally catch its breath.
The Pillars of Our Practice
Connection Over Correction
We prioritize nervous system regulation and safety over forced compliance. We spend dedicated time simply building trust before we ever suggest a strategy.
Co-Designed Therapy
We don't write therapy plans behind closed doors. We design them with you, ensuring you retain absolute choice and control over how your NDIS funding is used.
Systemic Advocacy
You are no longer fighting the battle alone. We stand physically beside you in school meetings, multi-agency panels, and justice settings to ensure your voice is heard.
The Faces Behind Waves WA
Lydia Briers
Director
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner-
Perth
Rebecca Koch
Waves WA
Practice Manager
Jody Thomas-Smith
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner-
Perth Hills/ Goldfields
Qining Huang
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner-
Greater Perth
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