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Google MapsI would leave zero stars if I could. In 2021, I was in the middle of my HSC. Because of my Autism, I’ve always found school really challenging. I had my doubts about how well I would perform in the exams, and I confided in one of the psychologists (Alison) about those fears. I have some self-destructive tendencies, like making derogatory ‘jokes’ about myself. I thought a qualified psychologist would be able to help me work through those tendencies and help me with my anxiety about the HSC, but I guess she took it as me not caring about school and openly mocking myself for my ‘poor’ academic ability. She said to me, and I quote verbatim, “Well how do i say this… you’re not the type of person to do well in school, but you already know that.” I wrote it down immediately afterwards so I could be as accurate as possible when I finally got around to leaving a scathing review. I was so shocked and hurt that I couldn’t even form a proper response, I just went onto autopilot and mumbled a “haha yeah.” I’d rather put toothpicks under my toenails and kick a wall than subject myself to that kind of degradation and total lack of empathy again. And by the way, Alison, I did complete my HSC, and I aced it. To anyone reading this considering going here, do yourself a favour and find a place that actually cares about your mental well-being.
