About Us
With comprehensive educational and clinical training our Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologists are dedicated to providing the highest standards of psychological assessment and intervention.
At Spectrum we help to improve lives, understand and accept diversity, and work together to reach goals and aspirations.
We provide affordable services with a minimal gap or no cost for families eligible for rebates under the: Medicare ‘Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative’; North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH); National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS); and many further agencies.
Our Services
Challenges
- Individuals of all ages with behavioural, social, cognitive and emotional challenges
- Learning (Cognitive and Educational Assessments)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Relationships
- Life transitions, adjustment and building resilience
- Insomnia
- Anger
- Diet and Health
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Addictions
Therapies
- Individual, family and group
- Home and School based
- Skype, Phone, and Face time Available
Group Therapy
- Early-Intervention (2-4 year olds)
- Social, Emotional and Educational Skills (5-7 year olds)
- Self-Esteem and Resilience (8-12 year olds)
- Teen Social Skills and Resilience (13 years plus)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Diagnosis for Children through to Adults
- Early-Intervention
- Occupational Therapy (e.g., Sensory Profiles, development of fine and gross motor skills)
- Educational Assessment and Individualised Education Plan (IEP)
- School Observations and Teacher Advice
- Family Education
- Social, Emotional and Educational skills groups for 2-4 year olds, 5-7 year olds and 8-12 year olds.
Meet Our Practitioners
Kylie is the captain of the ‘Spectrum Ship’, ensuring that all practitioners and their clients are well looked after from navigating the family friendly centre and coordinating appointment times, to understanding eligibility for funding, and ensuring your experience at the Centre is positive.
Sarah is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University in Melbourne. Sarah has been practising speech pathology for ten years and had experience in education and child health settings before moving into private practice in 2015.
Leana is passionate about her work as a psychologist, holding a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from Lewis & Clark College in Oregon, USA and a Masters of Arts degree in Psychology from Humboldt State University in California. Both are recognized as leading programs in the field. Leana continually furthers her experience by staying abreast of new developments in Psychology.
Aisling is a registered psychologist. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, parents and adults.
Tessa is a registered psychologist with a Master of Science degree in child and adolescent psychology from the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Trish has over 20 years of experience in working with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related Developmental Disabilities in special schools, Special Education Units, Early Childhood Development Programs (ECDP), and mainstream classrooms.