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 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.

Senior Psychologist. Advocate for Genuine Care. Human. Commencing from 15th May 2025. Bek is a warm, insightful, and compassionate psychologist who believes meaningful therapy begins with human connection. She creates a safe, non-judgemental space where people of all backgrounds and life experiences can feel heard, respected, and valued. Working from a relational, process-oriented lens, Bek blends evidence-based approaches with a deep respect for the uniqueness of each person. She brings curiosity, compassion, and connection into the therapy space, and holds a strong belief in every individual’s capacity for growth and meaningful change. Bek feels privileged to walk alongside her clients as they navigate challenges and move toward a more values-aligned, fulfilling life. Bek has worked across a range of clinical settings including hospital-based services and private practice. She holds membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician.