Psychology And Wellbeing Services

PAWS Psychology And Wellbeing Services

Meet The Team

PSYCHOLOGIST

Robyn Tongue

Robyn is a compassionate and experienced psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals from the age of 5 years old with various mental health challenges. Robyn works with clients experiencing anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, grief, social challenges, family changes, and more. Neurodiverse clients with Autism and/or ADHD are supported with neuro-affirming approaches. Robyn offers a warm and open interpersonal style that fosters trust and rapport.

Robyn uses best practice assessment methods to provide provisional diagnoses for Autism and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. She also offers cognitive and ADHD assessment. In addition, Robyn offers coaching sessions for adults with ADHD via telehealth.

Read More About Robyn Here

MARISA PARSONS

Marisa is a compassionate and experienced Registered Psychologist who has been providing counselling and psychological services since 2005. With a rich and diverse career spanning leadership roles, wellbeing programs, critical incident response, Employee Assistance Programs, executive coaching, and training, Marisa is deeply committed to supporting individuals across all stages of life.

Marisa works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both short-term and long-term counselling tailored to a wide range of presentations. Her expertise includes supporting clients through depression, anxiety, stress, family changes, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and navigating challenges related to ADHD and Autism. She also provides affirming support for parents, carers, and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

With a person-centred and empathetic approach, Marisa draws on evidence-based therapies to guide her practice, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Schema Therapy. Her warm and collaborative style fosters trust and helps clients achieve meaningful, lasting change.

ADMINISTRATION

ALICE

Alice is the efficient and friendly receptionist and administrative assistant at PAWS Psychology, dedicated to providing seamless support to the practice. She ensures that the behind-the-scenes operations, including scheduling, client communications, and practice management, run effortlessly.

Alice’s organisational skills and attention to detail allow clinicians to focus on their clients, knowing that the administrative aspects are well taken care of. Alice is here to support both the team and clients, making the experience at PAWS Psychology as smooth and positive as possible.

FURRY FRIENDS

Bella

Bella our beloved Groodle is the eldest at 7 years old and is the heart of our team. She thrives on closeness and is happiest when she's physically connected to you, whether that's sitting on your feet or nestled by your side. Her affectionate nature means she always knows when you're moving away and is ready to follow, ensuring she's never far from your side.

Teddy

Teddy, another Groodle in our team, has inherited her mother's looks and resembles a Golden Retriever, though she sheds less thanks to her mixed parentage. At 6 years old, Teddy is a year younger than her best buddy, Bella. While she's highly affectionate, Teddy can be enticed away by food, unlike Bella, who always chooses people over treats. Teddy excels at retrieving balls but graciously lets Bella win their fetch games. Despite being bigger, she gives Bella some good competition during playtime. Teddy and Bella are inseparable, often seen snuggling together or engaging in playful mouthing games to entertain everyone.

cloud

Cloud, our 6-year-old rescue cat from Bendigo, serves as our enthusiastic greeter. Often found outdoors, she will stretch out and request a pat as soon as you arrive, ensuring you feel welcome before you even step into the waiting room. Cloud loves creating burrows in the backyard, which she uses to launch surprise play attacks on the dogs. While she enjoys her food and being petted while eating, she does need a watchful eye to ensure she doesn't sneak food that's not meant for her.

skye

Skye, our 6-month-old ragdoll cat, is the newest addition to our team. Highly talkative and playful, Skye loves chasing scrunchy balls and honing her stalking skills by following anything that moves. She can be entertained for hours with a laser light toy. Skye also adores cuddling and, being very flexible, loves to be held like a little baby, curled up in your arms.