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/intellectual disability, 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, 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.

My therapeutic work is informed by an understanding of neurodevelopment, attachment theory, complex trauma and psychodynamic therapy, and is client centred and family inclusive. I am passionate and committed to providing a space where clients can feel safe, listened to, and supported. All clients can expect an empathic and warm approach to therapy. 

At PATC I take a special interest in supporting parent of neurodivergent children, as well as parents with their own neurodiversity! I take a neurodiversity affirming view and bring this to parenting and attachment, to help achieve goals. 

Andie is registered with:

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Hi, I’m Kayla (she/her) and I am a Psychologist with PATC.  

I graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Psychological science, then completed my studies with a Graduate diploma in Psychology and a Master of Clinical Psychology at Federation University. 

My experience consists of working in private practice across the lifespan in such areas as trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, stress, OCD, life transitions and developmental disorders.  I have a specific focus and passion for working with adolescents + young adults.  

I like all areas of Psych, from one on one therapy as well through to assessment. I work with each individual clients needs and adapt the modality used for each client, including using Cognitive Behaviour, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I am also passionate in using assessments to inform our understanding of each clients individual needs to then tailor their support as a result of this information. 

Kayla is registered with:

 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Psychologists Board of Australia  

Hi, I’m Jenna (she/her) and I am a Provisional Psychologist with PATC.

I am in my final year of training to become a registered Psychologist, under the supervision of our lead Psychologist, Erin. 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

Hi, I’m Amanda and I work as a provisional psychologist at PATC. I am also a family therapist and child and adolescent psychotherapist, and I am continuing my studies in psychology to become a registered psychologist. 

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 behaviour. 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 focussed. 

Although I enjoy working therapeutically with children, adolescents, and their parents, I am also looking forward to developing my skills in providing assessments to help understand any underlying cognitive, neurodevelopmental, or educational challenges that can influence behaviour and academic achievement.

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

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, 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)

Hi, my name is Georgia and I am an Allied Health Assistant at PATC. I am currently in my final year of study as a Speech Pathologist and have experience working with childen.

At PATC I work as part of the speech team under the direction of our amazing speech pathologists. I am able to implement speech treatment plans in the home and community, to ensure you are able to meet your goals. 

Georgia will be continuing with the PATC team as a Speech Pathologist once finishing her studies!

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, she coordinates intake, completes developmental histories and supports the PATC autism assessment clinic.

Matisse has completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and is continuing her studies in Psychology. She supports PATC behind the scenes by booking appointments, returning calls and supporting you with every step of the client journey.