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