First Steps Psychology

12/04/2026

We’ve had a few last-minute openings this week for assessments at First Steps Psychology.

If you’ve been thinking about booking an assessment now is a great opportunity to secure a spot sooner.

Feel free to reach out via message or contact us to book in 🙂

Psychology service where people are recognised, supported and celebrated.

08/04/2026

School Holiday Program 🌱
While building veggie gardens, we talked about how different plants need different conditions to thrive and how the same is true for people.
There’s no “one right way” to grow.
We explored how to recognise our own needs, what supports us best, and how to respond when things aren’t going well 💚

22/02/2026

We added something new this weekend… a Wishing Post.

For brave wishes, tiny hopes, and “I can do hard things” moments.

Kids (and grown-ups) are welcome to add one.

21/02/2026

Big feelings aren’t “bad behaviour.”
They’re a nervous system response.

When kids are overwhelmed, they need regulation, not punishment.

Before: meet needs & reduce overwhelm.
During: stay calm and validate.
After: repair and reconnect (no shame).

Regulation grows in safe relationships.

Graphic by My Vibe Psychology (shared for educational purposes).

11/02/2026

This is our wonderful crew: Kellie, Kintara, Lauren, Sam and Sarah, a group of warm, skilled humans who care deeply about the kids, teens and adults they work with.

We’re proud of the way this team supports children, families and the wider community every day 💛

Www.firststepspsychology.com.au

09/02/2026

A reminder from Milo to pause, notice, and maybe smell the roses 🌸

02/02/2026

Welcome Sarah 👋

We are excited to welcome Sarah to the First Steps Psychology team.

Sarah brings experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across private and public settings, including forensic disability and psycho-legal services. She takes a warm, non-judgemental and neuro-affirming approach, helping clients feel safe, respected, and supported.

Sarah uses an integrative, strengths-based approach, tailoring therapy to each individual while building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Professional Psychology, with specialist training in Forensic Disability.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys travelling, yoga, and food-related adventures.

We’re delighted to have Sarah as part of our team. Sarah has capacity to see children, adolescents and adults.

www.firststepspsychology.com.au

01/02/2026

🐹 Meet Noughart & Marshmallow! 🐹

We’re excited to welcome our two new guinea pigs to First Steps Psychology. These gentle little friends are already bringing lots of calm and smiles, and will be part of our warm, animal-friendly therapy space.

We can’t wait for our clients to meet them 🧡

25/01/2026

🌸 From tiny fairy gardens to big smiles! In our school holiday program, kids explored creativity, mindfulness, and friendship — making fairy gardens and fidgets, practising relaxation, and even doing goat yoga! 💫

09/11/2025

🐣 Big excitement here today, our baby chicks are hatching! 🌱

Watching them slowly peck their way out of their shells reminds us that growth takes time, patience, and the right environment.

Just like these little chicks, children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and surrounded by warmth 💛

29/09/2025

🐐 We’re excited to share that these cuties will soon be joining us at First Steps Psychology as part of therapy sessions. Animals can bring calm and connection, and we look forward to welcoming them into our space.

02/09/2025

📚Free Autism Webinar: How We Talk About It

Ever feel unsure about the 'right' way to talk about autism?

Join Belongside Families for this free webinar with me. We’ll unpack how language shapes our understanding of autism and why the words we choose matter.

In this 45-minute session, we’ll explore::

🔸 The shift from person-first to identity-first language
🔸What ‘neuro-affirming’ actually means
🔸Why functioning labels don’t tell the whole story
🔸Reframing traditional advice with a fresh, neuro-affirming view

It's a little bit of education, a little bit of community, and a fresh perspective that will help guide parents and caregivers in understanding current Autism narratives with a neuroaffirming lens. It's ideal for those people who are newer to the paradigm and would like to be engaged in these conversations.

Join me!

🗓 Thu, 11 Sep, 8:00pm AEST
📍 Online via Zoom (and yes, recordings will be sent out!)
🔗 Register now via https://events.humanitix.com/auwebinar1109