Peta Meyerink - Registered Psychologist
Director and Founder
BSocSc(SW) BSocSc(Psych) GradDip(Psych) MProfPsych
I’m a registered psychologist focusing on perinatal mental health, parenting support, and child andadolescent wellbeing. I support mothers, parents, children, and teenagers who are navigating emotional challenges, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental, with a focus on helping you make sense of your experiences and develop practical strategies for managing life’s challenges.
I draw on evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Play-based approaches for children and families
I also use an attachment-focused approach to support parents in understanding their child’s emotional needs and responding with greater confidence.
As a certified Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) facilitator, I support parents in strengthening connection, improving communication, and building positive relationships with their children.
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
I hold a Master of Professional Psychology, Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health and Advanced Practice Certificate in Child Mental Health and Trauma.
I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). I’m also a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi).
Pregnancy, Postpartum and Early Parenthood
Becoming a parent can bring many emotional changes. While it can be a joyful time, it can also involve anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, uncertainty, and unexpected challenges.
I have a particular passion for supporting expectant mothers and new parents experiencing perinatal anxiety, postnatal depression, birth-related stress, adjustment difficulties, and the emotional demands of parenthood.
Together, we work towards understanding your experiences, building confidence, strengthening coping strategies, and helping you feel more connected to yourself and your family.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support
I also support children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, emotional difficulties, behavioural challenges, stress, and difficulties managing big feelings.
I work collaboratively with parents and families to better understand what may be contributing to a child’s struggles and to strengthen connection, communication, and emotional wellbeing within the family.
My approach recognises that children and teenagers are shaped by their relationships and environments. By supporting both young people and their families, we can create meaningful and lasting change.
What Matters to me in Therapy
Honesty, trust and collaboration are at the heart of my work. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences at their own pace. For me, therapy is not about telling people what to do; it is about working together to build practical tools, deepen self-understanding and support meaningful, sustainable change that aligns with their values and goals.