About Positive Sullutions.
Our Lalor clinic offers a relaxed, welcoming, and home-like environment designed to help individuals and families feel comfortable from the moment they arrive. The waiting area includes a parent-friendly workspace, along with a range of books and toys to keep children engaged, and a fish tank to provide a calming focus.
We provide safe, private and comfortable rooms for therapy sessions and assessments. Extending beyond our consulting spaces, our clinic also features a dedicated indoor sensory room. This space includes a variety of therapeutic resources such as games, a blackout sensory tent, sensory swing, and a large memory foam bean bag, all designed to support regulation, engagement, and sensory needs.
Our outdoor area offers a secure and flexible space where sessions can incorporate activities such as basketball, trampoline use, or creative play including arts and crafts, as well as opportunities to enjoy fresh air in a supportive environment.
Our friendly administration team enjoy connecting with everyone who visits. If you feel like a tea or coffee and a quick chat, you’re always welcome.
Our Vision Statement
Positive Sullutions’ vision is to assist parents, carers and individuals impacted by disability to understand and work through challenges in their day to day life. We aim to improve the overall wellbeing and functioning of the individual and their family unit by delivering accessible and evidence based psychological services to our clients.
Our Mission Statement
Positive Sullutions delivers psychological services that foster understanding of individual needs, strengths and areas for growth and how to incorporate, develop and accommodate these aspects into the family and wider community. This is achieved through a continual focus on quality and a continuing commitment to incorporating new advances in the field into our practice.
Positive Sullutions is committed to working with those impacted by disability as well as those who have concerns relating to development or mental wellbeing. We provide a flexible approach to service delivery that caters to family’s needs when and where they need it
Get To Know Our Team!
Veronica Sullivan
Director & Principal Psychologist, Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Trained in Trauma Focused CBT Therapy, NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Board Approved Supervisor.
I am a psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults, with a focus on supporting individuals living with disability across Melbourne. With over 12 years’ experience in the disability sector, I take a family and network-centred approach, working collaboratively with individuals, families, and support systems to achieve meaningful outcomes.
I have experience across a range of areas, including Positive Behaviour Support, Functional Behaviour Assessments, parenting support, social skills development, emotional regulation, and supporting anxiety and depression. I also provide assessment and intervention for neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, with a focus on clear, practical and individualised recommendations.
My approach is grounded in respect, understanding and evidence-informed practice. I aim to reduce complexity by providing clear, accessible insights and strategies that are tailored to each individual and their environment.
I am passionate about supporting children, young people and families to better understand themselves and each other, and to build the skills and confidence needed to navigate everyday life.
Qualifications & Registrations
- Board-Approved Supervisor
- Endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist
- Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology
- Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)
- Member, Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)
- Registered Medicare Provider (MHCP)
Locations
Veronica works out of our Lalor clinic, provides outreach services in Melbourne and online virtual sessions.
Lara Osgood
Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Trained in Trauma Focused CBT Therapy, NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Lara is an empathetic, caring, and supportive psychologist who uses a client-centred approach, individualising and adapting the way she works with different client presentations. Lara prioritises building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients to make them feel safe and comfortable when discussing their personal challenges. Lara enjoys working with children and their families who may be experiencing any array of challenges including mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder), and behavioural challenges.
Lara draws on a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic frameworks which are tailored to suit the needs of those she works with. These frameworks include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Play Therapy. Lara also incorporates principles from other psychological treatments including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy.
As well as providing psychological intervention for individuals and groups, Lara is experienced in conducting developmental and educational assessments, and is a registered Behavioural Support Practitioner.
Qualifications
- Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology – Monash University
- Bachelor of Psychological Science, Honours – Latrobe University
Professional Associations / Accreditation’s
- Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Registered Medicare Provider (MHCP)
Locations
Lara works out of our Lalor clinic & Sunbury at Goonawarra House. Lara also provides outreach services in Melbourne and online virtual sessions.
Dr. Ebony Melzak
Psychologist; PhD - Educational & Developmental Psychology, NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Dr Ebony is a psychologist (Educational & Developmental Psychology Registrar) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), committed to supporting the learning, development, and wellbeing of her clients. She brings experience working with individuals across the lifespan-children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults-and recognises that effective therapy is never one-size-fits-all. Ebony works collaboratively with each client to tailor sessions to their unique needs, goals, and interests. She has experience conducting psycho-educational assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions for a wide range of learning, emotional, and developmental concerns. These include intellectual disabilities, specific learning disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, as well as giftedness, anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Drawing on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and humanistic approaches, Ebony provides compassionate, individualised care designed to empower and support each client on their personal journey.
Qualifications
- Master of Educational & Developmental Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy – Monash University
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) – Monash University
- Certificate II in Community Services – Holmesglen Institute
Professional Associations / Accreditation’s
- Psychologist (Educational & Developmental Psychology Registrar) with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Australian Psychological Society – Associate Member
- Registered Medicare Provider (MHCP)
Locations
Ebony works out of our Lalor clinic & provides outreach services in Melbourne and online virtual sessions.
Sarah Belcher
Educational & Developmental Psychologist, NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner. Board Approved Supervisor.
Sarah is an experienced psychologist working with neurotypical and neurodiverse client’s, their families and their extended support systems. She is particularly passionate about promoting growth in emotional, physical and social wellbeing for the client’s whole family.
Sarah is experienced in providing therapeutic interventions to reduce the impact of symptoms that present with a range of mental disorders. Sarah is also experienced in providing counselling support and parenting support.
Sarah is trained to complete a variety of assessments to explore the presence of developmental disabilities and work with clients on positive behaviour support plans.
Sarah is an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist and a board approved Supervisor.
Qualifications
- Master of Educational & Developmental Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
Professional Associations / Accreditation’s
- Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Registered Medicare Provider (MHCP)
Locations
Sarah is located in Armstrong Creek providing outreach services & online virtual sessions. Sarah provides in person sessions at our Lalor clinic once a week.
Rhea Jain
Psychologist; PhD Candidate (Educational & Developmental Psychology), NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Rhea draws from evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy and mindfulness to support her clients and their network in understanding themselves and working towards their chosen goals. Rhea has an interest in developmental assessments, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and depression across all ages.
Qualifications
- Master/PhD Educational and Developmental Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology
- Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
Professional Associations / Accreditation’s
- Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Registered Medicare Provider (MHCP)
Locations
Rhea works out of our Lalor clinic & provides outreach services in Melbourne and online virtual sessions.
Hannah Tuncer
Provisional Psychologist; PhD Candidate (Educational & Developmental Psychology), NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Hannah is a provisionally registered psychologist and is currently undertaking a PhD. Hannah adopts a holistic approach to support the development and wellbeing of her clients and collaborates with important members of their care team, including educators and family members.
Hannah has experience working in multiple settings, including private practice and schools (primary and secondary), and has a special interest in assessing Intellectual Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Specific Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and supporting individuals presenting with social, emotional and behavioural concerns. While she prides herself on her ability to make sessions fun and engaging for her clients, Hannah also refers to evidence-based therapeutic frameworks such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support the individualised needs of each client.
Qualifications
- Master of Educational & Developmental Psychology / Doctor of Philosophy – Monash University – Currently underway
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) – La Trobe University
Professional Associations / Accreditation’s
- Registered Provisional Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Locations
Hannah works out of our Lalor clinic & provides outreach services in Melbourne and online virtual sessions.
Kate Sullivan
Practice Manager.
Kate is a dedicated member of our team and a proud mum of two. She comes to us from a background in Visual Merchandising as a multi state manager. Kate excels in organisation and time management, she has a passion for exploring new places, both through travel and the pages of a good book.
Outside of work, Kate enjoys discovering fine food and new experiences. Her warm, approachable nature and love of learning make her a valued presence at the clinic.
Candice Sullivan
Accounts
Candice is a busy mum of two and comes to us with a background in chefing & running her own business. Candice brings a diverse professional background to our team, with previous experience in chefing that has shaped her strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments. In her role within our accounts team, she is highly organised, reliable, and committed to ensuring processes run smoothly behind the scenes.
Sharon Sullivan
Administration.
Sharon comes to us from a nursing and woman’s health background, she is highly knowledgeable and has a passion and commitment to community and positive care for all. Sharon is warm, companionate, caring and willing to go the extra mile for those she works with.
Sharon enjoys the “family kitchen” the sharing of food and idol “chit chat!” Sharon is alway spoiling the team with a special lunch or bringing in some treats. Sharon has set up a clinic garden at Lalor and is always happy to share. If you feel the need for a “cuppa” when visiting, just ask.
Moxie
Therapy Dog
Moxie is a 5 year old Aussie Shepard x Poodle. She is a smart, very friendly, happy, cheeky girl, who loves to be with people, especially children! She loves to play, and when she’s not playing she loves a good cuddle and pat. She is still learning and can be overly friendly and has been known to jump and lick but doesn’t bite!
Moxie is at the Lalor clinic most days. She has been assessed as being safe around the public including new people, children, adults & other animals. She will mostly be with Veronica and will not be roaming free around the clinic. However if you are a bit worried about dogs please let us know and we will make sure Moxie is with another clinician when you visit.