Founder

 Hi I'm Erin - the founder of PATC. I created PATC around the values of collaborative practice with families and multidisciplinary teamwork in allied health.  I love assessments! I have experience with assessments, diagnosis and support for developmental conditions across the lifespan. 

My Psych experience includes assessments of autism, developmental delays and intellectual developmental disorders, attention/ hyperactivity concerns as well as learning needs such as specific learning disorders (reading, writing + maths). I use information collected through a collaborative assessment process to create recommendations for best outcomes. I support schools to modify learning and create environments to suit the needs of all learners. 

Erin is registered with:

 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

 Psychologists Board of Australia  

Erin is a Board Approved Supervisor for Psychologists

Hi, my name is Meagan and I’m a Speech Pathologist with PATC.

I am a dual qualified Educator and Speech Pathologist, with a  Bachelor of Teaching and Education and Postgraduate Masters of Speech Pathology.

I have  15 years of Primary Teaching experience and I’m also a  practising Speech Pathologist having worked in a range of locations and settings including schools, hospitals, and community health early intervention. I communicate openly with warmth, humour and empathy, working enthusiastically to achieve goals set by individuals and families.

I am passionate about working with paediatric and adolescent clients, using holistic, evidence based assessment and intervention techniques, in a range of contexts. Awareness + advocacy are key to my work, and implemented through meaningful accommodations made to increase engagement, participation, communication, connection and confidence in all settings. I work to improve literacy, speech and language success and ensure access for all to education. 

At PATC I am part of the autism assessment team, who take a collaborate approach to diagnosis with a specific focus on practical recommendations. 

Meagan is registered with:

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)

Hi, I’m Matisse (She/Her) and I’m a Provisional Psychologist with PATC. I completed my Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at LaTrobe University, and am currently completing my final year of my Master of Clinical Psychology at Federation University. Our lead Psychologist, Erin, is supervising my practice here at PATC.

At PATC, I primarily work with children and young people, providing cognitive and learning assessments to help build a clearer picture of how each child learns, thinks, and experiences the world. I value the holistic and collaborative nature of assessments, and see them as an opportunity to support not only the young person, but also their families and wider support networks to better understand their strengths, needs, and learning style.

My approach is neuroaffirming and strengths-based. I aim to celebrate each young person’s abilities while thoughtfully recognising the challenges they may face at different stages of development. I am passionate about creating a warm, safe space where young people feel comfortable being themselves, and where families feel supported in helping their child grow in confidence and reach their full potential. 

Matisse  is registered with:

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)

  Hi, I’m Sam - Social Worker and  Play Therapist with PATC!  I have completed a Bachelor of Social Work and post graduate studies in Play Therapy through Deakin University.  

I have a passion for child and adolescent mental health and believe every young person has unique strengths and amazing abilities. I have a special interest in helping young people achieve their full potential by creating a safe space to explore experiences, learn about themselves and gain new play skills to improve social relationships. I love supporting children to enhance their emotional regulation and social emotional learning through play. 

At PATC I work with young people aged 3-12, who are seeking a play-based approach to therapies in a supportive environment. I focus on a child-led, neuro-affirming approach which shows the unique strengths and challenges of children, through the medium of childhood - PLAY! 

Sam is registered with: 

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and  

Play Therapy Practitioners Australia (PTPA).

Hi, I’m Amanda and I am a Psychologist at PATC. I am also a Family Therapist and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.

I have a passion for child and adolescent mental health, and I enjoy working alongside parents to help understand what may be influencing their child’s behavior. I work collaboratively with children and their parents to plan a way forward that helps recognise the child and families’ strengths and abilities, and to help manage the challenges that different developmental stages and life difficulties can impose. 

I have worked for many years providing therapy and case management to children, adolescents, and parents, particularly those with neurodevelopmental challenges, school refusal, and anxiety and depression. My work is trauma and attachment informed, and my therapeutic approach is strengths based and child and family focused. 

I enjoy working therapeutically with children, adolescents, and their parents, and conducting psychometric assessments to help understand any underlying cognitive, neurodevelopmental, or educational challenges that can influence behavior and academic achievement.

Amanda is registered with: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Psychologists Board of Australia

Hi, my name is Alyssa and I am excited to be one of PATC’s Speech Therapists!

I graduated from LaTrobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology). I have over 15 years experience working with children and teens as well as families towards  communication, social-emotional and feeding goals. 

I love meeting clients and families. I love discovering their unique strengths + building upon these towards their goals. I draw upon my additional training (beyond traditional speech therapy) to form a picture of the whole child - including communication and feeding as well as social-emotional development + participation more broadly.

I take pride in ‘getting’ what each child is all about in order to figure out how we can best support them to reach their full potential. At PATC, I work collaboratively with clients, parents, family members + other team members to build understanding and skills around the child to ensure the child is supported across settings towards best possible outcomes.

Alyssa is registered with:

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)

My name is Georgia, and I am a Speech Pathologist. I graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. 

I have a strong passion for working with preschool-aged children and their families. I enjoy supporting young children during these crucial early years of development, where communication skills lay the foundation for learning, social connection, and confidence. 

I have experience working with children presenting with a range of speech, language, and communication needs, including speech sound delays, language delays, social communication differences, and early literacy foundations. I value play-based, child-led therapy approaches that are engaging, meaningful, and tailored to each child’s individual strengths and needs.

I enjoy building strong, collaborative relationships with families, educators, and other professionals, recognising the important role they play in supporting a child’s communication development across everyday environments. I strive to create a positive, supportive, and fun therapy space where children feel safe to explore, communicate, and grow.

Georgia is registered with:

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)