Meet the PAWS Psychology Team

Emily is a dynamic, passionate Clinical Psychologist and Board approved supervisor at PAWS Psychology offering assessment and counselling services to children, young people, adults and families. Emily has a wealth of experience with previous roles in correctional, medical, education and private practice settings since 2012.

Emily recognises that everyone’s inner world is unique and is a neuro affirming, developmentally responsive, LGBTQIA+ positive practitioner. Emily is passionate about supporting young children to understand their strengths, be proud to be themselves and improve family functioning. She particularly enjoys supporting young people and adults to explore what it means to live an authentic neurodivergent life, support them to identify their needs, set boundaries and strengthen self-advocacy skills. She is passionate about diversity and disability inclusion and responsiveness in education and workplace settings.

Emily utilises evidence-based frameworks including Relational Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) grounded in a trauma informed and neuro affirming approach. For younger children, Emily utilises Play Therapy techniques and works with the entire family system using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles.

Emily looks forward to enhancing therapeutic journeys using bush therapy, walk and talk therapy, animal assisted therapy and coaching techniques to create a caring and non-judgmental therapeutic space for individuals and families ready to explore their inner workings and thrive.

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.

Sepideh (Sep) is a warm and culturally responsive psychologist who supports children, adolescents, and adults. She creates a safe, respectful space where clients feel genuinely understood and empowered.

Fluent in English and Farsi, with working knowledge of Dari and Southern Kurdish (Kermanshahi), Sep provides culturally attuned care to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, OCD, stress, grief, and neurodiversity, using a neuro affirming, strengths-based approach with a particular interest in ADHD and autism.

Sep also offers comprehensive assessments for ADHD, learning difficulties, intellectual functioning, and giftedness, with practical, clear recommendations for home, school, and work.

Her practice draws on evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, trauma informed approaches, and mindfulness.