PAWS Psychology And Wellbeing Services

Lachlan is a General Psychologist with experience across community, educational, and private practice settings. At PAWS Psychology, he provides assessments and therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, working from a neuroaffirming framework that views neurodiversity as a valuable part of human diversity.

He has a particular interest in psychological assessment for conditions such as PTSD, ADHD, Specific Learning Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Lachlan sees assessment as a tool for self-understanding, self-compassion, and access to meaningful interventions.

Alongside assessments, he offers therapeutic support, especially for those recently diagnosed as neurodiverse, and see's clients experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional regulation. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Therapeutic Assessment, and Schema Therapy to provide tailored, research backed care.

Outside of work, Lachlan enjoys pop culture, martial arts, video games, and exploring Melbourne’s many excellent cafes.

Jackie is a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been providing counselling and psychological services since 2010. She has worked in many settings including hospitals, community outreach, crisis counselling, schools and private practice. Jackie is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, parents and families. She is experienced in supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, family changes, trauma and learning difficulties. Jackie takes a neuro-affirming approach and enjoys supporting individuals with ADHD, Autism and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

Jackie also particularly enjoys working with clients who are seeking assessments for learning difficulties, specific learning disorders, giftedness, ADHD and Autism. She focuses on ensuring that clients feel comfortable throughout the assessment process. Her feedback and reports are client-centred and designed to be clear, easy to read, and offer helpful recommendations that can be implemented at home and school.

With a person-centred and empathetic approach, Jackie draws on evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play-based Approaches, Attachment-Based techniques, Mindfulness strategies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and Parent Training. Her warm and collaborative style creates a safe space for individuals and families to talk openly about their concerns and take steps to make meaningful change. 

Tabitha is a registered Provisional Psychologist currently completing her final year at Cairnmillar Institute. Tabitha holds approved registration as a provisional psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA. Tabitha has worked as a counsellor for over 15 years in many settings including crisis counselling, TAFE, not-for-profit, EAP and private practice.

Tabitha works with children, adolescents and adults. Tabitha is experienced in providing coaching to managers, working with people who have experienced family and domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief and loss, trauma, stress, life-transitions, mental health challenges including depression and anxiety, and ADHD.

Tabitha’s approach is client-centred, meaning that she tailors her therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual using evidence-based best practice. Using therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed and solution-focussed approach to support clients.

Tabitha believes in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship and the importance of trust, empathy and curiosity in the healing process. Her goal is to empower her clients with the tools and strategies needed to navigate life’s challenges and to support them in their journey towards personal growth and resilience. Tabitha is focused on creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful space that is diverse, culturally sensitive and neuro-affirming.