Who Are We?
At EmpowerBx, we provide high-quality behaviour support grounded in safety, dignity, and meaningful participation. Our team brings together experienced, highly skilled practitioners who are committed to compassionate, evidence-informed, and neuro-affirming care – so families can feel confident they are in safe and capable hands.
As a small and dedicated practice, we prioritise consistency and genuine connection. Your child is supported by practitioners who take the time to understand their strengths, needs, communication, and everyday experiences.
Our work extends beyond individual sessions. We consider the relationships, environments, and cultural context that shape each child’s world, recognising that meaningful and sustainable progress happens when support is collaborative, thoughtful, and embedded within daily life.
We value strong partnerships with families and work closely alongside the important people in a child’s life to create support that feels respectful, connected, and sustainable over time.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Karishma Khullar
Founder & Director | Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner
“Every child deserves to be understood before they are corrected.”
Karishma founded EmpowerBx with a vision to create compassionate, inclusive, and neuroaffirming spaces where children and families feel empowered to grow together. As a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and NDIS Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner, her work is grounded in evidence-based, relationship-focused practice that prioritises dignity, regulation, communication, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Karishma is deeply passionate about advancing compassionate and neuroaffirming Behaviour Support through ongoing research, reflective practice, and collaboration with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams. Her approach moves beyond reducing behaviours of concern and instead focuses on understanding the child’s environment, strengths, sensory profile, communication, and emotional needs.
Believing that all behaviour is a form of communication, Karishma works alongside families from a strength-based perspective to build practical and sustainable supports that honour each child’s individuality, culture, and lived experiences. She collaborates closely with educators, therapists, and support teams to create consistent, inclusive environments where children can thrive across home, school, and community settings.
Meet Our Experienced Practitioners
Meet the highly skilled and compassionate practitioners behind EmpowerBx.
Our team brings together diverse clinical expertise, culturally responsive perspectives, and a shared commitment to neuro-affirming, evidence-informed support.
Sowmya Bejil
Early Interventionist & Behaviour Support Practitioner
“Every child’s progress feels personal.”
Sowmya’s work is shaped by both professional experience and her journey as a parent, giving her a deep understanding of what families need. She applies ABA principles to support children in building communication, daily living, and social skills through practical, everyday strategies.
Known for her calm and consistent presence, Sowmya works closely with families to ensure support feels meaningful, achievable, and supportive over time.
Manjunath Narra
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Manjunath brings over 10 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children across home, school, and clinical settings. With a background in cognitive science and early communication strategies, his work blends structured, evidence-based approaches with empathy and child-led learning.
Famously known as ‘Magic Manju,’ he supports children through proactive strategies and personalised plans that feel practical and sustainable.
Amanda Marshall
Behaviour Support Practitioner
“No child or family should navigate this journey feeling alone.”
Amanda brings a thoughtful, deeply compassionate approach to behaviour support, grounded in trauma-informed, play-based, and neuro-affirming practice. Her work is shaped by a strong biopsychosocial perspective, recognising the important connection between a child’s emotional wellbeing, environment, relationships, and everyday experiences.
With postgraduate qualifications in early childhood education, inclusion, and psychology, Amanda supports children and families through collaborative, strengths-based care that is tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Zahrah Khimani
Behaviour Support Practitioner
“Small steps, emotional safety, connection, and consistency create the foundation for meaningful growth.”
Zahrah is a compassionate and collaborative BSP with experience supporting neurodiverse children and families since 2015. Her work is grounded in relationship-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming practice, with a strong focus on helping children feel understood, supported, and emotionally safe.
Holding a Master’s in Neuropsychology and further training in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Zahrah takes an integrative and family-centred approach tailored to each child’s individual strengths and needs.
Tran Le
Behaviour Support Practitioner
“Every child deserves to shine in their own way.”
Tran specialises in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and brings a thoughtful and compassionate approach to her work, supporting children across home, school, and community settings.
With a background in psychology and early childhood education, she focuses on building skills through strengths-based, person-centred support. Tran is known for her calm, empathetic presence – helping children feel safe, connected, and confident as they learn and grow.
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Nicole Sara
“We teach with joy – and learn just as much from the children we support.”
Nicole brings nearly 20 years of experience supporting children, young people, and families. Her work is grounded in neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-led practice, focusing on building trust, connection, and meaningful participation.
Nicole is known for her warm, collaborative approach – helping families feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their journey.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Amelia Nguyen
Behaviour Support Practitioner
“We don’t have all the answers – we find them together.”
Amelia is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with over 10 years of experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Her work focuses on functional life skills, early intervention, and practical, everyday support across home, school, and clinic settings.
Known for her calm and respectful approach, Amelia works closely with families and teams to create support that is individualised, collaborative, and meaningful in real life.
Grace Acosta
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Grace is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with over seven years of experience delivering school-based Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in autism-specific settings. As a Level 3 Senior Behaviour Therapist, she supports children through evidence-based, neuro-affirming interventions.
Currently completing a Master of Autism and Neurodivergent Studies, her work prioritises dignity, regulation, and meaningful participation.
