ReStory Consultancy & Training

Because the stories
we tell about
people matter.

A contemporary approach to neurodiversity-affirming training and consultancy.

Practical learning for professionals, organisations, parents and carers. Understand the story behind behaviour. Build confidence in how you respond.

Experience. Understanding. Connection.
Meet the people behind ReStoryDonna McCormack & Lisa Doran
20+ years eachProfessional experience
Practitioner-ledCounselling & social work expertise
Grounded in lived experienceProfessional and personal perspectives

Learning that connects to real life

Find your way
into ReStory.

Explore programmes for professional practice, parenting and wellbeing. Each brings a narrative lens to the experiences and relationships that shape our lives.

01For professionals & organisations

Beyond Neurodivergence

Working Alongside Children & Young People

Practical professional learning to explore the story behind behaviour and develop more responsive, neurodiversity-affirming practice.

A$352per person, including GST

Eight hours of practical learning — equivalent to A$44 per hour including GST.

Minimum 10 participants · A$3,520 incl. GST per group

Eight-hour workshopExplore programme
02For parents & carers

Parenting Alongside Neurodivergence

Understanding, identity and connection

A narrative approach that makes room for parents’ and carers’ experiences, strengths and preferred ways of supporting their families.

A$299per person

Eight hours of practical learning — equivalent to A$37.38 per hour.

Eight-hour workshopExplore programme
03For groups & communities

Building Wellbeing

Confidence, Capacity and Connection

Space to reflect on the stories that shape wellbeing, reconnect with personal strengths and explore a greater sense of purpose and connection.

A$299per person

Eight hours of practical learning — equivalent to A$37.38 per hour.

Eight-hour workshopExplore programme

A different starting point

Understand the story
behind behaviour.

What could change when we pause the assumption and become curious?

Discover the ReStory approach

ReStory connects narrative practice with neurodiversity-affirming perspectives. We consider the person, their context and their experiences, alongside what they may be communicating or needing.

A first interpretation

“They are being difficult.”

A question to explore

“What might be making this difficult for them?”

Illustrative reflection prompt

For organisations & teams

Bring understanding
into everyday practice.

For schools, community organisations and family support services seeking thoughtful, practical professional learning.

Discuss training for your team

Practical learning

Explore examples, reflective questions and ways to connect the framework to your work.

Space for your context

Discuss your team, the people you work alongside and the learning needs you want to address.

Flexible delivery

Enquire about group programmes, in-person training and online delivery.

Professional expertise. Personal understanding.

Meet Donna & Lisa.

Our people and our story
Co-founder · Counselling & consultancy

Donna McCormack

Narrative Counsellor with over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals, families and communities. Donna brings a particular interest in neurodiversity and practical, strengths-based support.

Co-founder · Mental health social work

Lisa Doran

Mental Health Accredited Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience working alongside young people and families, with expertise in mental health, family systems and strengths-based practice.

Explore the possibilities

A fuller picture
of ReStory.

Our programme brochure will bring together the approach, workshop options and practical information to help you find the right fit.

Brochure coming soon

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Professional credentials · design preview

Experience with
professional foundations.

Proposed logo placements below. Current memberships, credential wording and use of official marks remain to be verified.

ACAAustralian Counselling AssociationLogo placeholder · verification pending
AASWAustralian Association of Social WorkersLogo placeholder · verification pending

Practitioner membership does not imply that a ReStory course is accredited by either organisation.

Voices & experiences · design preview

Room for the stories
people share with us.

Draft layout only. These are sample quotes with fictional names and organisations, not actual testimonials or endorsements.

Sample testimonial
“The reflective questions gave our team a useful starting point for looking beyond the first interpretation of behaviour.”
Sam Taylor (sample name)Learning & Development Lead
Example Learning CollectiveFictional organisation · sample logo
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“A thoughtful, practical way to explore how our language and environment can shape someone’s experience of support.”
Alex Morgan (sample name)Community Services Coordinator
Example Community NetworkFictional organisation · sample logo
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“We valued the space to pause, reflect and consider what a child might be communicating or needing.”
Jamie Lee (sample name)School Wellbeing Lead
Example Education GroupFictional organisation · sample logo

This section will be replaced with approved client and participant feedback before final launch.

Brisbane workshops & professional events

Keep the
conversation going.

Interested in a local ReStory workshop, or a speaker for your conference or professional event? Tell us what you have in mind.

Keep exploring

Insights & Updates.

Reflections, practical ideas and news from ReStory.

Explore all insights

A conversation is a good place to start

What could ReStory
bring to your team?

Tell us who you work alongside and what you would like to explore. We can discuss the programme, format and next steps.

Discuss training for your team