Alison provides a safe space for you to unpack the concerns you are experiencing and gain the life skills you need for the life you want to lead. With vast experience in working with adults, youth, children and families, Alison brings a respectful and compassionate perspective and enjoys helping her clients find healthy perceptions of themselves. Alison has extensive work and volunteer work experience with multicultural urban and rural communities, both locally and interstate. Paired with her Psychology Honours and qualifications in Psychology and Social Services, she is well-equipped in providing evidence-based practice. Married for 36 years, mother and grandmother, Alison is a versatile practitioner and a skilled listener and communicator. Alison is deeply respectful of the background and needs of her clients and protective of the environment they need to receive healing. (Associate member of the APS)

Dr Allison R. King – Lead Psychologist – Neurodevelopment & Complex Presentations Dr Allison R. King is a Registered Psychologist (AHPRA), psychotherapist, researcher and author. Internationally trained across psychology, psychotherapy, neuroscience and neurodevelopment, she holds a Doctorate in Psychology and Psychotherapy, a Master of Science in Psychology with Distinction, postgraduate training in Neuroscience and Psychology from King's College London, advanced clinical education in the Care of Autistic Adults through Harvard Medical School, and a Master of Business Administration. Dr King works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families experiencing complex psychological presentations, neurodevelopmental differences, trauma, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, mood difficulties, relationship concerns and adjustment to significant life transitions. Dr King has particular clinical interests in autism, ADHD, giftedness, twice-exceptionality, trauma, attachment, emotional regulation and presentations where developmental, psychological, medical, family, cultural and environmental factors overlap. Her approach is collaborative, formulation-driven, trauma-informed, neuroaffirming and evidence-based. She works with clients to understand the patterns maintaining distress, strengthen insight and agency, and develop practical strategies for meaningful and sustainable change. Dr King provides psychological therapy, psychological assessment, diagnostic clarification, psychometric assessment, behavioural assessment, personality assessment and neurodevelopmental assessment. Her work integrates developmental history, neurodevelopmental factors, trauma history, attachment patterns, cognition, behaviour, family systems, culture and environmental context. Therapeutic approaches may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, attachment-informed therapy, compassion-focused interventions and other evidence-based psychological therapies matched to each client's formulation, goals and clinical needs. Dr King has practised clinically in Australia and Switzerland and has professional experience across refugee and immigrant mental health, disaster mental health counselling, transnational counselling, group psychotherapy, addiction treatment, neuropsychology, community mental health and multidisciplinary mental health care. Her research interests include belonging, identity, trauma, neurodiversity, relationships, affect regulation and psychological adaptation across major life transitions. She developed *Transformative Acculturation*, an original theoretical framework arising from her doctoral research examining identity, agency, belonging and relationships following trauma, displacement and significant life transitions. Dr King has contributed to international research collaborations involving King's College London, Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge and the University Hospital of Basel, including a multi-site ADHD biomarker study. Prior to psychology, Dr King held senior executive, engineering and governance roles within multinational organisations including Swiss Re and AB InBev/SABMiller, bringing extensive leadership and organisational experience to clinical practice. Services include psychological therapy, psychological assessment, diagnostic clarification, psychometric assessment, neurodevelopmental assessment, behavioural assessment, personality assessment, telehealth consultations, psychological reports and professional letters. Reports and letters are available upon request and may attract additional fees. Dr King welcomes referrals for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Appointments are available with or without a GP referral. Medicare rebates are available with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan. NDIS participants and EAP clients are welcome.

Jarrick is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and finding ways to thrive. With over a decade dedicated to working in education, He has cultivated a deep understanding of the unique challenges young people face. He has experience that honed his ability to foster care built on trust and listening. Jarrick also has a passion for theology and extensive experience in pastoral care, working with people of all ages and backgrounds to navigate their challenges.. He is passionate about helping individuals build resilience and hope. Jarrick provides support for those struggling with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and spirituality. He’s here to listen, understand, and support individuals to overcome obstacles and resiliently engage in more fulfilling lives.

Kerry is a person centred counsellor who supports individuals aged 14 and over, as well as couples and families. She brings a warm, relatable presence and offers a space where clients can speak openly, feel heard without judgement, and explore their experiences at a pace that feels safe and respectful. For those who wish to integrate their Christian faith into the counselling process, she provides faith informed support that honours each client’s beliefs and values without assumption or pressure. Her professional background includes work within the education sector, where she offered counselling and emotional support to both students and staff. She also contributes to a not for profit pregnancy support organisation, providing compassionate, client centred care to individuals and families navigating sensitive and complex circumstances. In addition, her subcontracting experience across various settings has strengthened her ability to adapt to diverse organisational needs while maintaining ethical, professional, and relationally focused practice. Kerry’s approach is grounded in meeting clients where they are. She walks alongside them with patience and care, offering encouragement, practical tools, and therapeutic strategies to support healing, resilience, and clarity.

Matthew is a clinical counsellor and psychotherapist, licensed under PACFA. He is based in East Victoria Park and offers a warm, grounded, and collaborative therapeutic presence. He works with individuals, couples, and families. His approach centres on creating and maintaining reflective spaces where clients can explore their experiences at a pace that feels comfortable and self-directed. Matthew integrates Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Systems, Attachment, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) modalities to support clients in deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. Matthew’s counselling background includes significant experience working with young people through Headspace, as well as facilitating a wide range of group programs across schools, youth services, the disability sector, and correctional settings with prisoners. These diverse environments have shaped his sensitivity, adaptability, and respect for each client’s individual journey. Deeply motivated by the core needs and personal stories of the people he works with, Matthew views the therapeutic relationship as a place of trust, safety, and genuine human connection. He draws on his varied professional history and well-developed relational skills to support clients in navigating challenges, fostering insight, regulating their emotions, and developing meaningful change.

Janine is warm, genuine and open, with a passionate and committed approach to facilitating hope and restoration in individual lives. She has an integrative approach, according to individual needs, while working collaboratively, navigating through life’s difficulties across diverse cultural backgrounds. She works in a range of areas including trauma, abuse, addiction, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, identity and relationships.

Leigh Marvin graduated in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in social science, with a major in counselling, and previously held an Associate degree in Business. She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Christian Counselling Association of Australia (CCAA). She provides ethical, compassionate counselling for individuals, couples and families. Her approach draws on Person-Centred Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), helping clients recognise their strengths, develop healthier perspectives, find hope and move towards meaningful change. Above all, she aims to create a safe, respectful and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, valued and supported. Leigh welcomes people from all backgrounds and worldviews. For those who desire it, she is passionate about integrating psychology and Christian theology to provide faith-based counselling that honours personal values, faith and client autonomy. She works with people across the lifespan, from primary school-aged children and teenagers through to adults and seniors, adapting counselling to each person's individual needs and circumstances. She has experience supporting people through a range of life challenges, including anxiety, grief, family conflict, separation and divorce, body image concerns, boundaries, suicidal ideation, family and domestic violence, and difficult life transitions. She has also gained experience in supporting individuals, couples and families experiencing pregnancy loss, infertility, unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion experiences, following her work as Deputy Person in Charge at Pregnancy Assistance Inc. Leigh is particularly passionate about women's wellbeing, family wellbeing and compassionate care for vulnerable members of our community. Outside of counselling, she can often be found immersed in nature, where she values the quiet, restoration, and sense of well-being that the natural world offers. Leigh is available on Saturdays in person and online.

“Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.” – Stephen Covey. Having journeyed through her own experiences of harm and trauma, Wendy has learned the crucial value of safety and respect within the therapeutic relationship. She recognises the courage of her clients in choosing to face their pain, and honours them with dignity and a sense of empowerment within the sacred places they want to explore. The path is not always easy to navigate, but Wendy is committed to walking alongside her clients with gentleness, patience, and compassion. Wendy has a Bachelor of Applied Social Science in Counselling, a Masters of Counselling Practice, and a Certificate in Trauma Stress Studies. She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association. She has helped clients work through issues of complex grief, loss, trauma, spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and domestic violence. She is holistic in her approach and uses an eclectic range of therapeutic practices, including Narrative, Sand Tray, Psychodynamic, and Polyvagal techniques. Born in Malaysia, grown up in Australia, and being married to a German man for the last 14 years has shaped Wendy to be aware and sensitive to the diversity of cultures and backgrounds in society.