Get to know our practitioners

May is driven by a firm belief in the unique strength of each child and their innate capacity to make a meaningful contribution to the world. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, incorporating play-based interventions tailored to each child’s individual needs. By blending empathy, creativity, and a deep understanding of child development, she fosters an environment where children feel supported, empowered, and engaged. May is passionate about helping children build confidence, independence, and essential life skills, ensuring they reach their full potential in a way that is both meaningful and joyful.

Nikki holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art Therapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She is also an affiliated member of the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA). Nikki works with children experiencing developmental and behavioural challenges, including autism (ASD), ADHD, Down syndrome (DS), and Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS). Passionate about disability and inclusion, she integrates counselling and creative arts to support children in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and essential developmental skills. Nikki provides both individual and group art therapy sessions that foster wellbeing, while working closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, child-centred care.

With over 20 years of experience as a speech pathologist, Tracey is passionate about fostering inclusion across disability, gender, and neurodiversity spaces. She has a strong professional interest in all areas of communication therapy, including articulation, language development, social communication, voice disorders, and fluency. Tracey is dedicated to empowering clients and their families by building their knowledge and capacity to support communication goals. She values working collaboratively with individuals and their support networks, providing respectful, evidence-based, and client- and family-centred care.

Gauri brings extensive experience in child mental health, holding a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from India. She furthered her education with a Master of Counselling and Mental Health and is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Gauri specialises in identifying specific learning disorders and utilises a combination of creative, expressive, and play-based approaches, alongside evidence-based therapies. Gauri's passion lies in working with children, and she views building and maintaining a trusting, enjoyable, and secure connection with each child as essential to her work. She believes that fostering this connection creates a positive environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

Rochelle Saad is a Provisional Psychologist currently completing her Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology. She is passionate about supporting children and their families through a warm, person-centred, and play-based approach. Rochelle is especially dedicated to working with neurodivergent children and aims to provide a safe, neuro-affirming space where individuality is celebrated. With a balance of professionalism and playfulness, she brings warmth, creativity, and fun into her sessions, helping children feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to thrive.

Ana is a passionate and dedicated registered dietitian who recently graduated with a degree in Dietetics. She has a particular interest in developmental conditions which may affect feeding and nutrition adequacy, such as Autism, ADHD and sensory processing differences. Utilising Ellyn Satter's Feeding Dynamics Model and providing a compassionate non-judgemental space, Ana aims to make mealtime a positive experience for children and to support parents in navigating dietary concerns.Embracing neurodiversity is central to Ana's practice. She believes in the importance of personalised nutrition care that respects and responds to the needs of children with different flavours of neurodivergence. Ana is dedicated to creating inclusive, fun and supportive environments that empower all children to explore and feel confident around food.Since the completion of degree, Ana has engaged in further professional development in the area of paediatrics including: ASCIA Food Allergy e-training for professionals, AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Paediatric Feeding & The Monash university low FODMAP Diet for IBS.

With over 25 years of experience in administration across the education and healthcare sectors, Emma brings a wealth of knowledge in organisational operations, executive support, and practice management. She is known for delivering efficient administrative solutions, supporting therapy teams, and ensuring the smooth running of fast-paced environments. Emma’s strengths include streamlining processes, coordinating complex schedules, and upholding a high level of professionalism. She holds a Bachelor in Visual Arts from Monash University, a Certificate III in Business Administration from Narre Community Learning Centre, and both a Certificate in Medical Administration and a Certificate in Medical Terminology from The Career Academy.