Providing ADHD and Autism Assessments to help you overcome life’s challenges
We provide Assessments, Counselling and Psychology support.
We believe that everyone can overcome life's challenges with the right support.
We're passionate about supporting you to make long lasting and meaningful change.
Would you like support and guidance to:
Finally break through your unhealthy or limiting patterns and behaviours to create greater balance and fulfilment in your life?
Develop tools and coping strategies that help you move through stressful situations?
Feel lighter, have a better understanding of yourself and your past patterning, and how to make better choices?
Experience greater connection and fulfillment in your closest relationships?
At Psychwest we work with you to:
Assess your current situation and determine where the changes need to be made
Develop self-understanding of where your patterns are holding you back
Does this sound like you?
You feel stuck and find it difficult to overcome life's setbacks and obstacles.
You're finding yourself all too regularly in difficult and stressful situations.
You regularly feel anxious or depressed.
You find yourself repeatedly in unfulfilling relationships.
You're struggling with a life transition or upheaval in your life.
Our Psychologists
Kerstin Anderson-Ridge
(she/her)
Owner/Principal Psychologist
I'm the principal and founder of PsychWest with a passion to help you break free from limiting patterns so you can live your best life.
I'm a Clinical and Counselling psychologist with over twenty years of experience.
I also provide mentoring for Psychologists wanting to create a sustainable and profitable private practice.
Hayley Moulton
(she/her)
Clinical and Operations Lead
Registered Psychologist
I’m an empathic psychologist who uses a client-driven, collaborative, and holistic approach to therapy. I believe that therapeutic change must be based on a trusting and empathic therapeutic relationship and I work to provide a space where my clients feel safe and heard. I implement evidence-based interventions to help facilitate change and insight.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan for assessment and intervention. My areas of interest include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, autism, ADHD, sexuality and gender diversity, life transitions, Autism and cognitive assessments. I am also trained in EMDR.
Michelle Ooi
(she/her)
Team Lead
Registered Psychologist
I am a registered Psychologist who utilises a gentle and personalised approach to therapy. When meeting new clients, I understand that it can be a daunting and vulnerable experience. Therefore, I conduct sessions at the client’s pace to promote expression, insight and learning. I provide a comfortable and non-judgemental space for a diverse range of clients, including gender-diverse, neurodivergent, and culturally diverse populations. I have extensive experience in the disability sector, and years of experience working with a variety of clients.
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, difficult life transitions in young adulthood, self-esteem, and gender dysphoria. I currently work with children (13+) and adults and use a combination of evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT; including trauma and mindfulness based) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Tiffany Foster
(she/her)
Clinical Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist that aims to provide a genuine, down-to-earth and empathic space for you to explore your concerns, and express yourself authentically in life. I will assist you in identifying goals that are important to you, and tailor evidenced-based interventions to bring about real change unique to each individual.
I work with adults (18+) across a range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem/identity concerns, OCD, emetophobia, trauma/PTSD, LGBTIQUA+, relationships, sleep, and ADHD. I draw upon DBT, Schema therapy, Imagery rescripting, attachment, CBT, Trauma informed-CBT, and ERP.
Natalie Pickles
(she/her)
Registered Psychologist
I am a psychologist who offers a caring and non-judgemental space to explore client concerns. I aim to build a strong collaborative therapeutic relationship to support clients to meet their individual needs. I use a range of evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I use a strengths-based approach to work with older children, adolescents and young adults for intervention. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and behavioural concerns. I also provide assessment of ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, Giftedness and Autism to clients of all ages.
Natalie is on maternity leave until March 2026. She is not accepting new clients or assessments at this time.
Ashleigh Bell
(she/her)
Registered Psychologist
Warm, empathetic, and down-to-earth, I believe that trust is at the heart of every strong therapeutic relationship. Known for my non-judgemental and personable approach (and for sharing a laugh when it helps lighten the moment), I create a safe and supportive space for clients of all ages.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing both assessment and intervention. I have a particular passion for learning about how the brain works through psychological assessments and am highly skilled in the diagnosis of ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia), and Autism. My assessments are comprehensive, strengths-based, and tailored to help individuals better understand themselves and their support needs.
As a trained EMDR therapist, I also work with trauma, as well as presentations such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and interpersonal challenges. I bring warmth, clarity, and genuine care to my work - always meeting clients where they are.
Benji Iriks
(they/him)
Provisional Psychologist
I am a provisional psychologist who provides a gentle, supportive and compassionate approach to therapy and assessment. I believe in creating a collaborative and safe environment for clients and use a person-centred perspective to assist individuals and families in utilising their strengths to deal with complex issues and emotions. My own intersectional experience helps provide a unique insight and empathy to support clients through their therapeutic journey. I work with clients across the lifespan including children, adolescents, and adults. Areas of interest include Autism, ADHD, gender diversity, anxiety, depression, and chronic illness. I am also trained in Schema Therapy.
Kathryn Wilson
(she/her)
Provisional Psychologist
I am a provisional psychologist who provides a considered and empathetic approach to client care. I am passionate about providing client centred compassionate care, and ensuring the therapeutic process is tailored to individual needs. I aim to create a space where clients can feel comfortable to express themselves openly. I employ an evidence-based approach to achieve client goals and utilise methods from CBT.
I work with clients of all ages. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, OCD, stress, self-esteem issues, and sleep. I am also interested in cognitive assessments.
Arielle Scott
(she/her)
Provisional Psychologist
I am a provisional psychologist who brings a warm and empathic approach to therapy and assessment. I have experience working across the lifespan and tailor each session for the individual needs of the client using a range of evidence-based interventions. I have over 13-years experience working with individuals with a disability, along with their families and carers, including as a director for NDIA. I always aim to work collaboratively with the client to help them achieve their therapeutic goals.
I have a particular interest in perinatal and attachment mental health and child, adolescent and family psychology, particularly couples. I can provide ADHD assessments and cognitive assessment to children using the Wechler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) and cognitive assessment for adults using the Wechler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS).
Our Services
ADHD & Autism Assessments
We provide ADHD adult and child assessments and autism adult and child assessments.
Adult Therapy
We provide clients with an empathic space and use evidenced based therapy to help support you to make long lasting and meaningful change in your life.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
We provide a supportive and integrative approach to help regulate emotions and address behavior related to children adolescence.
Cognitive & Learning Assessments
We provide cognitive assessments and learning assessments which help determine a child’s learning capacity and strengths and weaknesses.
Where we are
25 Junction Parade
Midland, WA, 6056
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am -5pm
Saturday
9am -4pm
Phone
(08) 9468 3640
Please note: The entrance for the practice is on Junction Parade. Please do not attempt to enter off Keane St per Google Maps.