Founder
Founder + Psychologist - Erin Preece
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
Assessment
Senior Psychologist - Jenna Williams
Hi, I’m Jenna (she/her) and I am a Psychologist with PATC.
I completed my Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and Master of Professional Psychology at La Trobe University.
I enjoy all areas of psychology, including therapy and assessment, with a range of clients. I focus on cognitive and learning assessments as well as supporting a multidisciplinary approach in completing autism and ADHD assessments. I value a collaborative process with other allied-health professionals to ensure a holistic understanding of each client.
In therapy, I strive to create a neuro-affirming and client-driven space where young clients and their families can feel supported and understood. I use a range of modalities, individualised for each client, including play-focussed, Cognitive Behavioural, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Jenna is registered with:
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Psychology Board of Australia
Provisional Psych - Matisse Perez
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)
Wellbeing
Senior Psychologist - Amanda
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
Social Worker (Play Therapy) - Alysia Wright
Hi, I'm Alysia (she/her) and I'm a Social Worker at PATC. I graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Social Work.
I am passionate about supporting children and adolescent's mental health, wellbeing and development. I have experience working with children, adolescents and families with a variety of backgrounds and needs. I use a child-centred, child-led, play-based approach in therapy, allowing children to express themselves through play while I follow their lead and support their emotional experience.
I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children are supported to express and explore their emotions and experiences, develop emotional regulation skills, recognise their strengths, and build resilience. I believe every child deserves to feel understood, valued and accepted.
Alysia is registered with: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Senior Social Worker - Andie Patton
Hi, I’m Andie and I am a Mental Health focussed Social Worker and Child Psychotherapist at PATC. I have extensive experience working with child and adolescent mental health.
I have a Master of Social Work (Monash) and Master of Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Monash). I have held senior clinical and leadership roles within a specialist child trauma service for the last 15 years, working with children + young people who have complex mental health and the developmental impact of trauma.
Andie is only taking supervision clients.
Andie is registered with:
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Communication
Senior Speech Pathologist - Alyssa Murray
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)
Speech Pathologist - Grace Brady
Hi, I’m Grace I am a speech pathologist at PATC. I graduated from Latrobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Masters of Speech Pathology. I have 3 years’ experience working with children and teenagers to achieve their communication, and social- emotional goals.
I have experience supporting children of all ages with a diverse range of communication needs including speech, language, fluency, literacy and AAC. I believe in using play based, child led therapy to support children to achieve their goals.
I enjoy collaborating and building strong connections with families and other members of a child’s support network. I always strive to create a safe and nurturing space where children can thrive.
Georgia is registered with:
Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
Speech Pathologist - Georgia Symes
Hi, I’m Georgia, and I am a Speech Assistant at PATC! I’m in my final year of Speech Pathology at La Trobe University and I’m passionate about working with children and their families to help them achieve meaningful communication goals.
I have experience supporting children of various ages with a range of communication needs, including speech, language, social communication, AAC and fluency. I value building positive, supportive relationships with clients and families and working collaboratively within the therapy team. I aim to create a warm, encouraging environment where children feel confident and supported to reach their goals.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist - Ella Hosking
Hi, I'm Ella, and I am a graduate Occupational Therapist at PATC. I am passionate about supporting children and their families to set meaningful, functional goals, and I use a play-based approach to therapy that builds on each child's strengths and interests, making sessions engaging and achievable.
I enjoy working with children across areas, including sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor development, and self-care skills. I value building strong connections with each child to understand what they enjoy, what challenges them and how they learn best.
My goal is to create a positive, supportive environment where children feel understood, develop confidence, and learn new skills at their own pace, celebrating their progress along the way.
Ella is registered with: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Occupational Therapy Board
OT AHA - Molly Teasdale
Hi, I’m Molly! I’m an OT Assistant at PATC and in my final year of Occupational Therapy studies. I love supporting children and their families through play-based programs at home, school, and in the community.
As an allied health assistant, I help follow therapy plans to support children's goals. I enjoy getting to know each child as an individual, learning what they love, what challenges them, and how they learn best. I help children develop confidence, independence, and everyday skills, including emotional regulation, sensory regulation, fine and gross motor skills, and participation in daily activities.
Working closely with families and the wider therapy team is important to me, and I’m passionate about helping children feel capable, confident, and excited to learn and play.
Supports
Clinic Coordinator - Brizayah Clifford
Brizayah is our clinic coordinator who works behind the scenes of PATC to make sure all enquiries are answered. She handles the administration to support practitioners to focus on working with clients.
Brizayah has an undergraduate Psychology degree which she uses in play therapy allied health assistance for clients. She also coordinates intake, completes developmental histories and supports the PATC autism assessment clinic.
Admin - Kiara Primmer
Kiara works in admin, taking care of the behind-the-scenes details that help everything run seamlessly. Alongside this, she’s an undergraduate psychology student, passionate about understanding people and supporting positive experiences wherever she can.