Peta Goodman

A compassionate registered Psychologist with over 20 years experience working within school settings and general counselling / psychology services in providing therapy and assessments for children, adolescents and adults.

Peta is experienced in a range of disorders and issues including depression, anxiety, ASD, ODD, ADHD, alcohol and drug counselling, trauma, anger management, educational assessments and diagnosing reading disorders such as dyslexia.

Peta’s areas of experience include developing strategies for effective learning and maximising an individuals’ potential across all stages of learning.  This includes supporting both the school and parents with the development of individualised education plans and providing advice for schooling issues related to ADHD, ASD and anxiety. She is experienced in social difficulties within the schooling environment and improving resilience and self-esteem.

Peta works eclectically and believes strongly in taking a client-centered approach to therapy, using such tools as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Dialetical Behaviour Therapy.