Sensational Kids’ psychologists counsel and support children, adolescents, adults and families. Our psychologists work to develop resilience and skills enabling clients to address issues such as anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, depression, family issues, grief and loss, parenting and self esteem. Their approaches vary with individuals and might include play-based therapies with children, and empowering and supporting parents to enhance family functioning.
Psychologists
CORINNE - assessing psychologist
Corinne is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She gained a Master of Psychology (Counselling) from Monash University. She has undertaken further training in Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Perinatal Mood Disorders and Infant Attachment and is currently completing an area of practice endorsement in Counselling Psychology. She has worked extensively with children and their families in both private clinics and government agencies, also providing counselling and assessments in schools, foster care and adoption.
Corinne’s areas of special interest include supporting children, adolescents and their families with presenting concerns such as anxiety disorders, low mood, behavioural and emotional regulation issues, social skills development, attachment and parenting support. She is a trained ‘Tuning into Kids’ facilitator and aims to provide practical parenting advice to assist parents to create and maintain positive family and parent-child relationships.
Corinne is based at our Cheltenham clinic and is available for appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Caroline - Assessing Psychologist
Caroline is based at our Cheltenham clinic and conducts Autism, Educational and Cognitive assessments.
Vanessa - Assessing Psychologist
Vanessa is a registered psychologist with a deep commitment to supporting the wellbeing and developmental needs of children, adolescents, and their families. She holds a Master of Educational Psychology from the University of Melbourne and has worked across clinic and school settings, providing counselling, assessments, and parent support. Vanessa’s approach is guided by the belief that behaviour is a form of communication and that meaningful change begins with understanding a child’s unique strengths, needs, and experiences.
Vanessa works with children and young people presenting with a range of presentations including anxiety, emotion regulation challenges, low mood and self‑esteem, behaviours that can feel confusing or difficult to manage, and neurodivergent needs. Vanessa also partners closely with parents and caregivers, offering support that strengthens connection, co-regulation, and resilience within the family system.
Vanessa’s therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and strengths-oriented. Vanessa works from a neurodiversity- affirming framework and draws on Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and play-based approaches. She values working systemically with families and schools to create environments that support children to thrive both emotionally and developmentally.
Vanessa is based at our Kensington clinic and is available to conduct assessments on Thursdays and Fridays.