Perspective Psychology Services

06/12/2025

Sometimes preparing for a therapy session is about research, resources, or reviewing notes and progress. And sometimes it’s about a process. When I know it’s going to be a heavy session I will sometimes clean, as a way of preparing the space for the session content to come, to provide my client with a space free for their ‘stuff’ to appear exactly as it needs to appear for them, and to prepare myself to hold whatever needs to be held. This work is so massive on so many levels, it’s a privilege and also a lot to hold. I am grateful every day for the privilege of this role, while holding space for my own needs ❤️

11/08/2025

Day 2 of the Neurodivergence Wellbeing Conference, kicking off with a wonderful talk about Neurodiversity Affirming Practice in psychology. I am proud to have contributed to some of the research by this wonderful team. Such incredibly valuable and much needed work!

11/08/2025

Such a wonderfully engaging presentation by Sarah and Kelly from Neurokind Insights ❤️

11/08/2025

This traffic light system at the Neurodivergence Wellbeing Conference is so respectful - and it’s not just talk, it’s actually embodied and respected in this space. The stickers are openly available, not policed by anyone, able to be changed any time by anyone. I chose green - come chat if you’re here!

10/08/2025

Listening to the awesome AuDHD Pete Wharmby talking about depression in autism - he’s very warm and funny

10/08/2025

Feeling incredibly privileged to be here at the Neurodivergence Wellbeing Conference by the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association. I’m so excited for the next two days of learning and connection with my incredible colleagues ❤️

28/06/2025

A Reflection on the Space Between: On my last clinical day before a two week break (for the QLD school holidays), I’m drawn to reflect on the time ‘between’ my sessions. Parents are often surprised that it’s my job to pack up after a session - it seems so opposite to the idea of ‘teaching’ a child about personal responsibility. But it serves an incredible special purpose in my room for both the child and myself.

The child gets to leave all their psychological ‘stuff’ in the room and walk out free. And I get a little bit of time to sit with the emotions and the content of the session while I tidy up. I take note of how I feel while tidying, whether I feel able to tidy immediately or if I need to leave the room for a few minutes and do notes or something else (like get a drink of water, or move my body) before I can enter the space again. I get a moment to process the session and feel whatever the child needed me to feel and understand from our time.

A therapy space holds a very special kind of presence, similar to what some people may feel when entering a sacred place (whatever that may be for them). This job is such an incredible privilege, and it also requires so much from me as a person on so many levels. I’m looking forward to my 2 week break, while also knowing that I’ll miss my incredible clients and their families, and they’re always in my head and my heart even while I’m away from the office (held safely, but not taking away from my own needs).

(Pic of a somewhat organised set of figurines / symbols in my playroom) ❤️

24/06/2025

Attending the second evening of the Autism Level Up training - talking about how to provide the many different forms of predictability for autistic people. This is just incredible training, truly affirming and so deeply respectful to all individuals (e.g. non-speaking and non-mouth word communicators are included and support options discussed on other slides) ❤️

17/06/2025

So excited to be learning live online from the incredible Autism Level Up crew tonight Drs Amy and Jacquelyn (4am their time - what a super human effort!!). Their energy regulation system is a game changer and I use it constantly in my work.

16/05/2025

Five and a half years after starting my Master of Clinical Psychology, I have finally finished the last hurdle and handed in my thesis!!!!! Once I get the results I can then commence the two year registrar program. I almost can’t believe it’s done. Life looks very different now to when I began - but my gorgeous baby is the reminder I need every day of why I chose the career I did. I am so incredibly lucky ❤️

01/04/2025

I had the pleasure of seeing this incredible documentary last week - PLEASE get out and see it if you possibly can!!! For all parents and anyone working in the mental health field ❤️

A groundbreaking documentary exploring the transformative power of personal healing for parents and its impact on child brain development.

03/03/2025

An important resource for all parents and kids in QLD and Northern NSW at the moment - please share widely!

Storybooks, videos and resources to help young children and their families cope with cyclones.