Meet Alison Principal psychologist. Board-approved supervisor. Compassionate human. Alison Lenehan is the founder of Helping Humans Thrive and a highly experienced, well-regarded professional psychologist. She started her human-helping journey as a therapist for children with autism and, over the years, has established a deep interest in supporting individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation and those with a history of complex trauma. As well as leading the Helping Humans Thrive team, Alison works at Gladstone Practice – a multi-disciplinary team of consultant psychiatrists and psychologists. Working with complementary practitioners and seeing the rich results an integrated service delivers for her clients inspired Alison to establish the Helping Humans Thrive practice with a complete, unified approach to mental health treatment. Alison’s approach strikes the perfect balance between warmth and assertiveness. She’s known for her radical genuineness in calling things out as she sees them while providing a safe, compassionate space for change. Alison holds memberships with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and AAPi. She sits on the board of The Queen Bee Project Inc. (Pathway to Healing) and is a volunteer member of the Australian BPD Foundation.

Meet Ashleigh. Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. Previous Humanitarian. Human. Ashleigh is a psychologist who meets you where you are, helping you uncover the tools within to thrive in life’s most challenging moments. Ashleigh is a warm and empathetic psychologist with an interest in supporting clients struggling with sensitivity, self-sabotage or emotional dysregulation. Ashleigh seeks to deeply understand and validate clients’ feelings, building trust and rapport. With her calm presence and genuine care, she gently guides clients toward uncovering their strengths and overcoming challenges. Ashleigh’s mission is to help sensitive individuals find clarity and healing, so they can move forward with confidence and live authentically. Ashleigh’s experience in in-patient settings generated a ‘buzz’ for her to move into working with complex individuals, and she is inspired to help her clients see results and eventually thrive. Ashleigh also works as a school psychologist with senior school students and holds memberships with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).

Meet Maddi Senior Dietitian. Advocate for Individuality. Human. Maddi helps clients build healthier relationships with food and themselves. She blends together lived experience with a high level of professionalism and a whole lot of human-ness. Maddi is a Senior Dietitian renowned for her expertise in helping clients address complex nutritional challenges with compassion and evidence-based strategies. With extensive experience working with individuals navigating emotional eating, disordered eating patterns, and neurodiversity, Maddi excels in helping her clients develop a sustainable way to care for their physical, mental and emotional health. She integrates a holistic approach, recognising the connection between diet, mood, and behaviour. With a lived experience of disordered eating and ADHD, Maddi’s passion lies in empowering clients to ditch the mental acrobatics around food and create long-lasting habits that align with their unique needs and lifestyles. Maddi inspires her clients to embrace a more inclusive, compassionate and empowering approach to wellness and their bodies.

Meet Mikaela. Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. Mind-Body Connection Advocate. Human. Mikaela is a compassionate and collaborative psychologist who empowers clients to achieve meaningful, lasting growth. She specialises in helping individuals navigate challenges with clarity and confidence, drawing on evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s unique needs. Mikaela adopts a process-based approach to therapy, integrating techniques such as mindfulness, self-compassion, grounding, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. These strategies help clients effectively manage intense emotions, overcome barriers, and rediscover a sense of purpose in their lives. With a particular interest in working with individuals who experience traits of ‘overcontrol’—such as perfectionism, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and high cognitive or behavioral rigidity—Mikaela also brings a strengths-based approach to therapy. She helps clients embrace their potential and work toward meaningful change. Mikaela has experience working across the lifespan, supporting adolescents and adults with a variety of challenges. Her areas of focus include neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD), low self-esteem, body image issues, learning difficulties, and mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety. Mikaela is a registered member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA), and she remains committed to providing high-quality, client-centered care. Start date TBC in association with AHPRA registration guidelines.

Meet Tom. Registered Psychologist. Nature Enthusiast. Human. Known for his down-to-earth style, Tom is a psychologist who connects with clients on a personal level, guiding them with patience and purpose. Tom has a passion for tailoring approaches to suit individual client needs using creativity and innovation. This is particularly valuable for individuals open to more unique and personalised approaches. Known for his empathetic approach, Tom helps his clients feel seen and heard, especially important for those dealing with rejection, trauma or loneliness. Tom motivates his clients to think outside the box and break through mental and emotional barriers. At the heart of his therapeutic approach is the idea that meaningful change comes through discipline, curiosity, and a willingness to let go of uncertainties. For Tom, care and support is not just a feeling or a connection to a single person. It is an orientation to the world, an attitude of openness that shapes how we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy, in this sense, becomes a space to cultivate this. Tom also works for an agency delivering trauma informed services in the Out of Home Care sector. He holds membership with the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPI).