Dominique Caesar

Dominique Caesar (they/them) is a neurodivergent, queer social worker based in Australia who centres therapy on each person’s right to thrive in their own way.

With eight years of clinical experience, Dominique draws on lived experience as an autistic, trans, queer person to understand how identity, stigma and systemic barriers shape wellbeing. They approach care with a non-pathologising lens, prioritising strengths, values and the broader social context rather than reducing people to diagnoses.

Dominique works collaboratively and relationally, treating clients as experts in their own lives while contributing curiosity, different perspectives and lateral thinking. Their practice blends practical supports with openness to the unexpected - from sensory-friendly coping tools and unmasking strategies to assistance navigating complex systems such as housing, the justice system or Centrelink.

Services include navigation of neurodivergence, joy-centred queer and trans care, burnout recovery that rejects simplistic resilience training in favour of rest and boundary work, and trauma-informed support that balances processing with actionable strategies for the present. Dominique is also experienced supporting issues such as self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief and compassion fatigue, and describes themselves as a gay-affirming, non-religious, liberal therapist.

Advocacy is a core part of Dominique’s approach - they support clients with practical steps for workplace adjustments and Centrelink matters rather than offering advocacy only in principle. Their qualifications include a Master of Social Work with Distinction, a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), a Bachelor of Arts with Honours, and accreditation as a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers. They have also worked in the community in roles that included leadership responsibilities.

Dominique is a good fit for people seeking therapy that feels human-centred rather than diagnostic, for those who are tired of masking and want self-advocacy aligned with their values, and for anyone who wants a therapist willing to celebrate quirks while confronting oppressive systems. If cost is a barrier, Dominique notes sliding-scale options may be available.