Assessments

Nataly Veal is a Clinical Psychologist with experience supporting individuals across all age groups, including children, young people, and adults with mental health concerns, learning difficulties, and disabilities. Nataly has specific interests in autism and ADHD.

With over a decade of experience in diverse settings, including public, private, and independent school systems, Nataly possesses a wealth of knowledge in psychoeducational assessments and can identify and provide recommendations for various conditions, such as intellectual disability, specific learning disorders (e.g., dyslexia), as well as gifted and talented learners.

Nataly's therapeutic style is warm and engaging, and she is dedicated to employing a strength-based and values-driven approach that empowers clients to achieve their goals. When working with neurodivergent children who have social, emotional, and behavioural needs, Nataly adopts a child-centered approach. Nataly collaborates with parents, teachers, and other allied health professionals to develop effective strategies across home and school settings.

When working with adolescents, Nataly's kind and empathic therapy style enables her to foster strong relationships and provide genuine understanding and support throughout their life challenges. She also extends her expertise to adults, assisting them in improving their mental health, life outlook, and overall well-being.

As a committed professional, Nataly provides clinical supervision to early career psychologists as well as clinicians in registrar programs seeking practice endorsement. Her guidance and mentorship empower fellow practitioners to refine their skills and deliver exceptional care.

Kerry has over 20 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and families in a variety of settings. This has included hospitals, community based services and private practice.

Kerry has wide experience in psychological assessment and is able to assess and diagnose a range of conditions including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, specific learning disorders and intellectual disability.

Kerry is passionate about understanding the whole child and works very much from a strengths-based framework to help children reach their potential. Kerry enjoys working therapeutically within a broad range of areas including anxiety and depression.

She also consults with the Independent Schools Association on ways to support children with mental health diagnoses and challenging behaviour at school.
She often runs workshops for parents and teachers covering a variety of topics including growth mindset, ways to support mental wellbeing, understanding challenging behaviour, anxiety and autism spectrum disorder.

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Kerry is not currently accepting new clients.

Lisa is a Clinical Psychologist who provides assessment and therapy services to adults and children. She has extensive experience in providing a range of psychological services to individuals, families, schools and organisations. Lisa also has experience working in child protection, family reunification, and youth homelessness settings.

Lisa works in a collaborative and non-judgemental manner and is passionate about working with adolescents and adults to improve their wellbeing. In addition, she frequently provides training and support to families, teachers, support staff and other allied health professionals. Lisa regularly conducts comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for people experiencing learning difficulties, and to diagnose conditions such as intellectual disability, specific learning disorders and ADHD. She also conducts assessments for autism spectrum disorder.

She has a particular interest in supporting adolescents to understand and manage their mental health and improve their wellbeing. She also has an interest and experience in helping her clients to recover from traumatic and adverse life experiences, and supporting neurodiverse and sexuality and gender diverse people.

Lisa completed her Honours in Psychology and Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Flinders University.

She has undertaken specialist training in Family Systems Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Child and Adolescent Psychology.

She is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia with Clinical Endorsement.

Rachael is a clinical psychologist with significant experience. She has worked with a range of individuals from different backgrounds at varying stages of life who are dealing with challenging circumstances.

Rachael started her career as a sessional couple’s therapist at Relationships Australia in Perth before moving to Sydney and working in a community drug and alcohol treatment service with groups and individuals dealing with addiction issues. During that time she also worked in a Women’s Drug Rehabilitation Centre and at Unifam with families and young people post separation.

Rachael’s areas of interest include working with the effects of trauma as well as engaging with couples and supporting families and individuals dealing with the impacts of brain injury to find effective ways to live full and meaningful lives.

She recognises the importance of using various approaches to assist clients to take risks, build greater understanding of themselves and develop ways to make changes that are sustainable over time.

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Rachael is not currently accepting new clients.

Katira is a Registered Psychologist renowned for her compassionate and empathetic approach, fostering genuine connections with both children and adults. She builds therapeutic relationships built on empathy and a non-judgemental approach.

Katira specialises in providing psychological therapy for children and adults facing a broad spectrum of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, stress, fears and phobias, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties.

Recognising that life can present challenges and feel like a rollercoaster ride at times, Katira’s therapy sessions offer a safe place for individuals to explore these difficulties.

Drawing upon evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, Katira tailors her methods to suit individual needs.

Katira's extensive career spans a diverse array of settings, including schools and disability and not-for-profit organisations. Her breadth of experiences and versatile therapeutic techniques uniquely equip her to provide tailored support for each and every client.

Madeline is a dedicated Registered Psychologist, having earned her Master of Professional Psychology from Flinders University in 2023, alongside a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) and Honours Degree in Psychology.

Madeline brings a wealth of experience to her practice, having worked in child protection settings in regional North Queensland, as well as private practice and not-for-profit organisations where she provided assessments and therapy to individuals with traumatic and acquired brain injuries.

At Solasta, Madeline provides compassionate and non-judgemental psychological therapy to children, young people and adults facing a broad spectrum of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties. Drawing upon evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, elements of Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques, Madeline tailors her methods to suit individual needs. Eager to expand her repertoire, Madeline is currently undergoing training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

In addition to her therapeutic work, Madeline also offers psychoeducational assessments for children, and cognititive assessments (for NDIS applications for assessment and diagnosis of intellectual disability) and ADHD assessments for adults.

As a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Madeline is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical practice and remains committed to her ongoing professional development.

Justine is a dedicated and compassionate psychologist who prioritises building strong therapeutic relationships and creating a safe and supportive space for clients to navigate life’s challenges. Justine's approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. She understands the profound influence of early experiences on life patterns and their connection to emotional regulation difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal difficulties.

With extensive experience across diverse sectors, Justine has worked in public mental health settings, rural and remote communities and private organisations. She has experience in conducting neurodevelopmental assessments for both children and adults and brings a well-rounded perspective to her practice.

She is committed to delivering evidence-based therapy to adults (18+) experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship or workplace conflict. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness practices, she adapts her approach to meet each client’s needs.

With a flexible, client-centered approach, Justine emphasises goal setting from the very beginning of therapy, working collaboratively with clients to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Peck Jin is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered. With experience across diverse clinical settings, including inpatient rehabilitation and private practice, she has worked with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodiversity, and complex mental health concerns.

Peck Jin takes a warm and collaborative approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s unique needs. She draws on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.

She is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and creating a safe, affirming space for people from diverse cultural backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Jenna brings two decades of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and over 15 years of specialist practice as a Speech Pathologist. Her career has been devoted to supporting children and adolescents with diverse speech, language, and social communication needs across both public and private sectors, locally and interstate.

She holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) and a Master of Speech Pathology from Flinders University. Her professional journey began as a Behavioural and Verbal Therapist during her studies, grounding her clinical approach in both psychological and communication frameworks.

Jenna has held senior roles within multidisciplinary diagnostic teams, including at Lyell McEwin Hospital and the Flinders Early Intervention Research Program, where she served as both a senior therapist and Clinic Manager. In addition to her private consultancy, she has delivered training and presented at conferences across South Australia, Darwin, regional NSW and Mildura; supporting professionals, students, and caregivers in behavioural strategies and communication development.

Jenna is the co-author of Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent and Caregiver’s Guide and has spent nearly 2 decades providing diagnostic and assessment services for children, adolescents and adults. She has completed thousands of assessments throughout her career; bringing seasoned clinical judgement and compassion to every interaction. Whether assessing or delivering therapy, Jenna is known for her fierce advocacy for children and her deep respect for families.

She is deeply committed to providing clarity in diagnosis, a clear and realistic path forward, and evidence-based recommendations tailored to each family’s unique needs. Above all, she believes in treating families as they are: human, whole, and never just a number.

Amanda is a Registered Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, and communities across both metropolitan and regional areas. She has extensive experience in assessing ASD across all ages, genders, and cultures.

Amanda is deeply committed to neurodiversity-affirming practice, ensuring that assessments are conducted in a supportive, respectful, and collaborative way. She helps individuals understand and celebrate their strengths while identifying strategies to navigate challenges—empowering them to build and sustain meaningful relationships, pursue activities that matter to them, and support their overall wellbeing.

In addition to her clinical work, Amanda has contributed to the broader autism community through advocacy and leadership roles, including serving on Boards and engaging with state and federal governments to champion inclusive policies and support systems for individuals with autism.

Lucinda graduated with a Master of Clinical Psychology from Flinders University in early 2025. During her postgraduate training, she gained experience across a range of settings and age groups.

During her clinical training, Lucinda worked with both children and adults across a variety of settings. She supported children experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges, helped students overcome learning difficulties through psychoeducational assessments, and provided therapy to adults managing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. Under clinical supervision, she also completed autism and ADHD assessments for clients of all ages.

Following her studies, Lucinda worked with the Department for Child Protection, conducting cognitive and parenting capacity assessments alongside her clinical supervisor to support children and families.

Lucinda is passionate about helping children and adults reach their full potential. She strives to provide therapy that is empathetic, neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. Her approach focuses on helping clients understand their unique brains, build confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills. Lucinda has a particular interest in neurodivergence and enjoys supporting clients to navigate barriers in educational, workplace, and home environments.

She works with clients across the lifespan, with a particular focus on children, and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her practice.