Little Insights is an inclusive, nurturing & supportive therapy practice for young minds to attend.

Our space offers a sense of safety, patience and acceptance, fostering sessions for children, adolescents and young adults.

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Bianca Heaphy
Clinical Psychologist

Little Insights Principal Psychologist

Bianca is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists. Bianca holds Bachelor of Psychology (with honours) and Master of Psychology (Clinical).

With over 15 years of experience working with children, Bianca is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, young adults and their families in a kind, client-centered and playful way!

Bianca is warm, calm, compassionate, and a complete ray of sunshine to all whom she meets. Her therapeutic approach is warm, kind, creative and playful while also slowing the therapy process down to ensure it is truly client-led and attuned.

Bianca has completed additional training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Theraplay and Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

As a Board Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia Bianca is also extremely passionate about providing clinical supervision to students and experienced psychologists.

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    • Emotion regulation

    • Developmental Trauma

    • Behavioural Challenge

    • Parent-child relationships

    • Eating Disorders

    • Family and school issues

    • Depression and anxiety

    • Complex and compound presentations

    • All things adolescent and emotional development across childhood.

    • Assessments - Truma

Referral Details

Bianca Heaphy
Little Insights
Principal Clinical Psychologist
B.Psych, B.Psych(Hons), M.Psych
Provider Number: 453317AA
Medical Object Identifier: BH4060001ZZ

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Johanna Vandersee

Educational and developmental Psychologist

Johanna is a Educational and Developmental Psychologist Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, holding both a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology, a Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology as well as a Masters of Science in Child Development. With her extensive training and experience, Johanna is committed to helping children, adolescents and their families thrive.

Johanna's warm, client-centered and playful approach to therapy creates a safe and nurturing space for young people to explore their challenges and develop strategies to support them. She takes the time to get to know each individual and their unique needs, providing support throughout the ups and downs of their journey.

Psychological Assessments - Johanna has a background in conducting cognitive, academic and behavioral assessments to help children and their families understand personal strengths and challenges. Her assessments are tailored to each child, and targeted with the aim of identifying what adjustments in the school and home environment can help young people reach their full potential.

  • • Emotion regulation

    • ADHD

    • Autism spectrum disorder

    • Behavioural difficulties

    • Learning difficulties

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Confidence and self-esteem

    • Cognitive and Learning

    Johanna conducts assessments for:

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD

    • Cognitive assessments

    • Dyslexia, Specific Learning Disorders and Learning difficulties

Referral Details

Johanna Vandersee
Little Insights
Educational and Developmental Psychologist
BA(Hons), MEd&DevPsych, MAPS
Provider Number: 6499222A
Medical-Objects Identifier: VR40600001L

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Kate Albion

Psychologist

Kate is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists. Kate holds a Masters degree in Professional Psychology, is a certified AutPlay Therapy provider, and is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Play and Art Therapy.

Kate is deeply passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where neurodiversity is embraced, and the uniqueness of every brain is celebrated and nurtured. Kate views parents as the experts of their children, and values them as an integral part of the therapy journey. She supports families to develop an understanding and appreciation of their child’s strengths and differences and equips parents with evidence-based strategies to best support their child’s development.

Kate’s sense of fun brings playfulness and creativity into the therapy room, and her nurturing nature and gentle approach creates a safe environment where each child is supported to achieve their goals.

  • • Neurodivergent presentations

    • Parent-child attachment

    • Parenting support

    • Behavioural challenges

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Skill building

Referral Details

Kate Albion
Little Insights
Psychologist
BPsychSc, GradDipProfPsych, MProfPsych
Provider Number: 5157074B
Medical-Objects Identifier: 5157074B

Jaime Thompson

Psychologist

Jaime is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists. Jaime holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Applied Science from Queensland University of Technology, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies from The College of Law, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology from the University of New England, and a Master of Psychological Practice from Charles Sturt University. 

Jaime works in a warm, collaborative and client-centred way, with a focus on helping clients better understand themselves, recognise their strengths and build practical strategies for everyday life. Jaime is also EMDR-trained and has experience supporting clients with emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, parenting and executive functioning.

Jaime is passionate about providing neuroaffirming, support to children, adolescents, adults and parents. She has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients, including Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD individuals, and supporting people who are exploring or adjusting to a later diagnosis.

 

Independent Practitioner - Jaime operates her own independent psychology practice while consulting from Little Insights. All clinical services and fees are provided and determined independently by Jaime.

  • • Autism

    • ADHD

    • AuDHD

    • Parenting support

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Attachment

    • Emotional regulation

    • Self-esteem

    • Relationships

    • Behavioural challenges

    • Executive functioning

    • School can’t / school avoidance

    • Neurodivergent children, adolescents and young adults

     

    Jaime conducts assessments for people 8 years +:

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

    • Cognitive assessments

Referral Details

Jaime Thompson
Psychologist
LLB, BAppSc(Biotech), GradDipLaws, GradDipPsych, MPsychPrac, MAPPi

Madeleine Ryals

Psychologist
Clinical Psychology Registrar

Madeleine is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. She holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), a Master of Professional Psychology, and a Master of Clinical Psychology.

Madeleine is passionate about helping children, adolescents and their families better understand each young person’s unique strengths, challenges and way of experiencing the world. She brings a warm, thoughtful and child-centred approach to every assessment, taking the time to understand each young person as a whole person, not simply a set of results.

Madeleine believes that a meaningful assessment does more than provide a diagnosis. She aims to help children, families and schools develop a shared understanding of how a young person thinks, learns and experiences the world, while providing practical recommendations to support them to thrive.

Independent Practitioner - Madeleine operates her own independent psychology practice while consulting from Little Insights. All clinical services and fees are provided and determined independently by Madeleine.

  • • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD

    • Cognitive assessments

    • Dyslexia, Specific Learning Disorders and Learning difficulties

Referral Details

Madeleine Kate Ryals
Psychologist
Clinical Psychology Registrar
B.Psych.Sc (Hons), M.Prof.Psych, M.Clin.Psych
Provider Number: 1845842J

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