The Family Psychology Clinic

07/01/2026

It’s half way through the summer school holidays, so we asked Clinical Registrar, Nina Tolhurst, how much media is too much media?

Here are 3 top tips for screen time these holidays.

21/12/2025

Merry Christmas from The Family Psychology Clinic!

Here are some of our top tips for surviving (and thriving) in the busy holiday season.

09/12/2025

08/12/2025

07/12/2025

Asher Morrison recently joined Jay Bolton at See Business Solutions to discuss how our childhood shapes the trauma we carry into adulthood, the power of play in the early years and balancing work while raising children. Take a listen!

Building Business · Episode

18/11/2025

MEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER: Luke comes to us from England’s 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, as a social worker who has worked extensively in mental health.

Luke has a high level of training and experience in working with children, adolescents and their families. He has also worked in schools and social care.

Luke loves all kinds of sport, good food and being creative. Bookings are open for appointments with Luke from January 2026.

03/11/2025

✨ JOIN OUR TEAM ✨

If you’re a psychologist who is passionate about working with children, teens and their families, we would love to hear from you!

Send us an email at admin@familypsychologyclinic.com ✉️

08/10/2025

We are big believers in Dr Ross Greene’s idea that “kids do well if they can”. 🌱

If a child is having a difficult time - whether it be big emotions, big behaviours, or inflexible thinking - it isn’t because they won’t do well. It is because in that moment, they actually can’t.

Children do well when their environment and the expectations placed on them match their current skills and needs. Not doing well is a sign that something is getting in the way of this 🚧 - this may be difficulties with emotion regulation, communication/processing abilities, or lagging skills in areas of problem-solving or flexible thinking 🧠

By shifting our perspective and getting curious, we start to approach behaviour with empathy and view it as communication rather than manipulation. Instead of asking “Why won’t they just do what they’re being told?”, we might ask “What is getting in the way of them being able to?” and “What skills do they need to handle this differently next time?”. 💭

When we understand that kids do well when they can, not just when they want to, our approach becomes more compassionate and effective. This creates so many opportunities for growth, connection, and confidence - for both kids and parents 🌱

14/07/2025

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

🌱 Director and Clinical Psychologist - Asher Morrison

Asher has worked with children, adolescents and their families, for almost 20 years. He has worked in a number of settings, primarily in private practice and schools in the Hunter Region and Central Coast. He has extensive experience assessing and treating a broad range of psychological disorders in children ranged from toddlerhood to young adulthood.

Asher is also an experienced and engaging communicator who has presented to parents, teachers and community groups on a wide range of topics related to his field.

Asher completed his Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) in 2005 at Newcastle University and his Master of Psychology (Clinical) in 2007 at the University of Western Sydney. Asher is registered as a clinical psychologist with AHPRA and Medicare, and is a board approved supervisor. Asher provides clinical supervision to both registered and provisionally registered psychologists.

Asher and his wife live locally in the Hunter where they are busy raising four children of their own.

08/07/2025

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

Natalie is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and Medicare and completed her Bachelor of Psychology at the University of Newcastle in 2009 and her Masters in Coaching Psychology at the University of Sydney in 2020. Natalie has more than 15 years of mental health industry experience and has worked with people across the lifespan in a number of settings.

Natalie is a psychology board-approved supervisor and enjoys coming alongside and supporting provisional and fully registered psychologists, as well as other professionals working in mental health in developing their skills and navigating the challenges of their role.

Natalie enjoys working with people of all ages and stages and has extensive experience assessing and treating a broad range of psychological conditions, such as anxiety, depression, attachment and trauma, complex challenging behaviours in children, parenting support, completing cognitive assessments, and providing more intensive therapeutic support for those with complex long term psychological difficulties.

Natalie also enjoys supporting people in repairing relational difficulties and developing whole and healthy relationships. Natalie wants to support people to thrive not just survive their circumstances.

Natalie brings a warm, engaging, and welcoming presence to the therapeutic space.

When Natalie is not working, she enjoys spending time in nature and pursuing creative projects with family and friends.

18/06/2025

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

Jess completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science in 2016 at the University of Newcastle, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced in 2020 at Monash University, and a Master of Professional Psychology in 2021 at the University of Newcastle. She completed her internship program working in the disability sector and has experience working alongside children and young people with a range of different presentations.

Jess is registered as a psychologist with AHPRA and Medicare, and a provider through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). She prides herself on utilising a strengths-based and collaborative approach when supporting children and their families to overcome difficulties and work towards their goals. Jess always endeavours to use a neuro-affirming approach in her work and aims to ensure that all sessions are individualised and tailored to each client.

When she is not working, Jess enjoys playing guitar, being at the beach, and spending time with her friends and family.

11/06/2025

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

Since completing her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours Class 1) at the University of Newcastle in 2020, Ashleigh has been working alongside young people and their families within both the school and private sector. In these spaces, Ashleigh completed her internship in 2024 and continues to work as a registered psychologist with AHPRA.

Ashleigh is passionate about empowering and valuing children, teens, and their families through the twists and turns of growing up. She endeavours to create a safe space for individuals to feel heard and understood by using a compassionate and strengths-based approach. Ashleigh also greatly values collaborating with teachers and parents to support them in providing tailored and compassionate support for children and teens as they journey through school.

When she isn’t working, you can find Ash at the gym or out for a run; baking (and eating) anything sweet; doing puzzles; or spending quality time with her husband, family, and friends.