Clinical Psychologist - Kelly Penniment-Saich (She/her)Psychologist

Minds of Colour Psychology Newcastle, New South Wales, 2287

Overview

Kelly Penniment-Saich is a Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Minds of Colour Psychology, a telehealth clinical psychology practice based in NSW. Kelly has extensive experience working across public health services supporting children, adolescents and adults, including specialist services for trans and gender diverse people. Her clinical work focuses on neurodivergence, gender diversity and the ways identity, mental health and life experiences intersect. Kelly provides therapy for adults, comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments for young people (12+) and adults, psychosocial assessments supporting access to gender-affirming medical care, and clinical supervision for psychologists and allied health professionals. Her approach is neuroaffirming, gender-affirming and collaborative, drawing on evidence-based practice alongside lived experience of neurodivergence. Appointments are delivered via secure telehealth across Australia.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Masters of Clinical Psychology
  • Bachelor of Psychology

Certifications

  • MIGDAS-2 trained clinician (children and adults)
  • Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Fees/Services

Halaxy Telehealth

  • Assessment IntakeA$380.00
  • Assessment SessionA$260.00
  • Feedback AppointmentA$260.00
  • Therapy Appointment - Medicare EligibleA$260.00
  • Therapy Appointment - Private PayingA$260.00

Online consultation

  • Clinical SupervisionA$260.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Bullying
  • Grief and Loss
  • LGBTI issues
  • Neurodivergence
  • Teenagers
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Trauma

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychoeducation
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Schema Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Women
  • People with disabilities
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
  • Non-Binary People
  • LGBTIQ

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Online consultations