We provide neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based assessments and therapy for adults, children and families. We offer in-person, and secure telehealth appointments.
Working with individuals, families, professionals from West Launceston.
Registered NDIS provider and proud member of AAPi and ANZAPPL.
forPsych is an intentionally small team, and we like it that way.
We are Bec (Practice Manager), James (Provisional Psychologist), and Sam (Forensic Psychologist). We enjoy each other’s company, work together as equals, and support each other. We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Our work is clinical, our environment isn’t.
We like it here; we hope you will too.
Based out of West Launceston, Tasmania, we offer a range of services, including:
Comprehensive evaluations of cognitive, academic and functional abilities for children and adults to inform learning and support planning.
Evidence informed assessments to clarify diagnoses related to trauma, autism, ADHD and substance use disorders with tailored guidance offered.
Assessments for criminal, family law and firearms matters, offering objective evaluations and clear reports for legal proceedings purposes.
Registered provider offering assessments and recommendations to help people with disabilities access appropriate supports and navigate the NDIS.
Board approved supervision programmes and professional development workshops for trainee and registered psychologists seeking guidance and endorsement towards specialisation.
Delivered by Sam, a ex-servicewoman and now psychologist who understands unique needs of veterans, defence members, and their families.
Whether you’re seeking support, arranging an assessment or making a referral, we’re here to help.
Reach out and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
We have an unserious Lego collection, chickens in their yard, and if you’re comfortable with dogs, you may also meet Snowy the Schnauzer.
We take our work seriously, but we’re also people with real lives, interests and things we’re happy to share. The Lego is not just there to look at either; kids and adults often take a build into the room with them!
Our own neurodivergent lived experience helps us notice things others might miss, but we also know that our experience will never be exactly the same as yours. We want this to be a space where people do not have to perform, mask, or explain themselves perfectly to be taken seriously.
We pride ourselves on being neurodiversity affirming, and it really is just who we are. We get that people are all different, and regardless of what life has thrown, everybody is worthy of respect and the support they seek.
We respect self-identification, culture, personal pronouns, and client choice. We generally prefer identity-first language, and only use clinical terms where it is unavoidable.
We never practise Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) or any form of behavioural compliance therapy.
We do not use the ADOS-2 or rely on deficit-focused observations.
We do not use “high functioning” or “low functioning” labels, and avoid severity labels where possible.
We do not offer social skills training aimed at enforcing neurotypical communication.
We do not prescribe medications – we can diagnose, but only doctors, not psychologists, can prescribe medication.
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Trusted by professionals and families across Tasmania. Registered NDIS provider and proud member of AAPi and ANZAPPL.
