TARRYN SCHER
Co-founder / Registered Psychologist
She/her
Training
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Graduate Diploma of Education Majoring in School Psychology
Experience
Co-founder and Psychologist at Exploring Minds Psychology
Working as a School Psychologist across schooling sectors (Department of Education, Catholic Education, private schooling sector).
Special Interests
Anxiety
Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Language-based Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
ADHD
Parent Consultations
Grief and loss
Real me:
Spending time with family and friends
Being a dog mum
Reformer Pilates
LUWANDI PERERA
Co-founder / Registered Psychologist
She/her
Training
Bachelor of Psychology
Diploma of Education (Primary)
Experience
Co-founder and Psychologist at Exploring Minds Psychology. With experience working in the Wheatbelt, Southwest and Metropolitan education regions as a school psychologist, Luwandi now enjoys working in private practice.
Special Interests
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia – language based, Dyscalculia)
Educational Assessments
Parent Consultations
Emotional Regulation
The Real Me
A mum who loves holidaying with her family and making new memories
Bikram yoga
Food and eating out
KATHLEEN PURSER
Registered Psychologist
She/her
Training
Bachelor of Psychology Degree with Honours from Curtin University of Technology.
Graduate Diploma in Education (School Psychology) from the University of Western Australia.
Psychology Board-approved Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Experience
Kathleen has over 9 years' experience working with children and adolescents, and their parents and caregivers across the domains of mental health, wellbeing, learning and behaviour. She also works as a School Psychologist.
Special Interests
Working with neurodivergent clients and promoting neuro-affirming practice
Using a client focused and creative therapeutic approach
Teaching meditation and mindfulness techniques
The Real Me
Spending time with her family and friends
Traveling the world
Singing in a choir
Doing craft activities
Gardening
Hanging out with her schmoodle ‘Alfie.
KERRIE WATSON
Registered Psychologist
She/her
Experience
Generally Registered Psychologist
Also works as a School Psychologist
Previous School Teacher
Training
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Pre-Practice)
Graduate Diploma in Education
Special Interests
Educational and developmental assessments
Counselling services- including a combination of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
The Real Me
Loves to be outdoors- kayaking and hiking
Loves to travel
Loves spending time with her two rescue fur babies
LAUREN MENZIES
Administrator
She/her
Training
Bachelor of Psychology
Currently completing Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
The Real Me
Travelling the world
Snowboarding
Playing with her St Bernard, Winston
Hiking
Reformer Pilates
If you are passionate about childhood psychology and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us today to learn more about our practice and the opportunities available.