Emma-Rose Parsons
Director / PsychologistEmma-Rose opened Spectrum House in 2008, creating a space for young people to access quality psychological support.
She works with children, youth and their parents/guardians and is passionate about increasing a family’s quality of life, by offering Education, Understanding and Skills for Life.
Taking a person-centred, solution-focused, practical and evidence based approach, Emma-Rose tweaks her approach to suit her client’s needs.
Emma-Rose provides supervision for other psychologists and presents at schools and community organisations for professional development. To work with Emma-Rose or to discuss workshop opportunities for your school, please email hello@spectrumhouse.net
Matt Smith
PsychologistMatt completed his bachelor's of Psychological Science (Honours) degree in 2021 at the Institute for Social Neuroscience (ISN). Having an enduring passion for mental health and wellbeing, Matt is now very excited to be working at Spectrum House as a Psychologist.
Matt undertakes a creative and collaborative approach in helping children, adolescents, and young adults to understand their thoughts and feelings, assisting them to reach their highest potential. Matt adapts his treatment to each individual’s circumstance and unique personality, ensuring every client receives the most appropriate care. Therapeutic methods Matt delivers include CBT, psychoeducation and other evidence-based strategies.
Matt provides comprehensive psychological assessments with the aim to assist his client in understanding themselves and their needs. Through these assessments, individualised evidence-based support strategies can be utilised by parents and teachers alike to further support the client’s needs.
In his spare time Matt loves the company of friends and family, whether it be by the campfire with marshmallows or at the table with a boardgame. Matt enjoys creative hobbies such as painting and animating, and absolutely adores his family kitten Maisy.
Archie Jayasundera
PsychologistArchie is a registered psychologist and currently completing a post-registration Master's in Clinical Psychology. She works primarily with children and young people, supporting them to understand, manage and regulate their emotions, anxiety, attention differences, and life changes.
Archie brings experience from community, school, and clinical settings, including trauma-informed work with children and families. She takes a warm, bubbly, and neuro-affirming approach and believes in the importance of creating a safe environment for a child to be their authentic self.
When working with children, Archie uses play-based and emotion-focused approaches to help her clients build emotional regulation skills and strengthen their sense of self when navigating their big, wide world. She also has a keen interest in supporting parents and caregivers to better understand their child's nervous system and feel more confident in how they respond.
With young people, Archie values collaboration and choice, supporting them to feel heard, respected, and involved in the therapeutic process. Her work is informed by evidence-based strategies which she adapts to fit the young person's developmental stage and individual needs.
Archie also conducts comprehensive autism, ADHD and learning assessments and works collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure children receive practical, strengths-based support.
Outside of work, Archie enjoys spending time with family and friends and is an avid reader. She balances her love of quiet moments with watching comedy and fantasy-based series and movies, as well as enjoying a good challenge- from keeping her indoor plants alive to trying new activities like surfing.
Georgia Speelmeyer
PsychologistGeorgia is a registered psychologist who is passionate about helping young minds develop and explore the world. Having recently completed her Master of Psychology (Clinical), Georgia brings a neuroaffirmative, client-centred approach to working with children and adolescents to help them thrive across school and home domains.
Celebrating individuality and personal strengths are all part of her creative approach, ensuring that the wellbeing of her clients remains paramount. Her fun and gentle manner ensures that the individual needs and interests of each child and adolescent are prioritised, and that a safe and supportive environment is provided. She delivers CBT, mindfulness-based techniques, psychoeducation, and other evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate emotional, behavioural, and social challenges.
In addition to her therapeutic work, Georgia also provides comprehensive psychological assessments, with particular interest in assessing autism, ADHD, and Specific Learning Disorders. She is driven to provide clients with a deeper understanding of themselves, and deliver tailored and achievable strategies to ensure the needs of her clients are met and they can continue to flourish. Additionally, Georgia is passionate about working with families, teachers, and other members of a child’s care team to lend support and education in navigating their child’s development.
Outside of work, you’ll find Georgia spending time with her family and friends (and her beloved golden retriever Griffin), cooking and baking, and enjoying pilates or nature walks.
