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.

Mikaela is a dedicated Clinical Psychology Registrar who creates a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment, allowing clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. With a strengths-based approach at the core of her practice, Mikaela's focus is on providing a supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to embrace their potential and work towards meaningful change. Mikaela works with a diverse range of clients across the lifespan, offering therapeutic support for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image and eating-related concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and traits associated with neurodiversity, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She also has a particular interest in working with individuals who present with traits of ‘overcontrol’—such as perfectionism, high rigidity, and emotional suppression—and supports them in building greater psychological flexibility and emotional resilience. Mikaela draws from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to create a tailored treatment approach that meets the specific needs of each client. This includes techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapies.

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.