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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST · BOARD-APPROVED SUPERVISOR · POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Whatever you’re carrying, whatever you’ve been through, it matters.

I’m Pei, a clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults. My practice is trauma-informed, culturally responsive and strengths-based, shaped by more than a decade of clinical, assessment and research work.

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BA, GradDip (Psych), BPsych (Hons I), MPsych (Clin), PhD, MAPS

Books currently closed

MY APPROACH

A safe, supportive space to explore your story at your own pace

Trauma-informed

Our work together is guided by safety, choice and your own pace, ensuring you feel comfortable and in control of what you choose to explore.

Culturally responsive

Your culture, language and migration experiences are valued and respected. My approach is informed by my own multicultural heritage and lived experience of migration.

Collaborative

We work collaboratively to set meaningful goals and find approaches that reflect your needs, preferences, family and circumstances.

Strengths-based

We build on your existing strengths and what is already working well, supporting your emotional and physical wellbeing so you can thrive.

SERVICES

How I can help

Evidence-based psychological care for individuals and families, alongside specialist assessment, supervision and performance coaching.

Books currently closed

Therapy

Support for children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and life transitions.

SIRA approved

Workplace injury

Psychological treatment for people recovering from a physical or psychological injury at work, under NSW workers compensation or Comcare.

Board-approved supervisor

Clinical supervision

Individual and group supervision for provisional psychologists, clinical psychology registrars and clinical psychologists.

Not currently accepting referrals

Assessments and reports

Cognitive, educational, mental health and placement assessments, informed by experience in out-of-home care and court matters.

Australia and New Zealand

Sports performance coaching

Mental performance coaching that builds focus, confidence and balance, from a former international athlete.

The University of Sydney

Research and collaboration

Children’s rights, child participation and culturally responsive assessment of childhood adversity.

RESEARCH

Ensuring children are not only seen, but heard

My research sits at the intersection of psychology, law and social justice. I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney, and completed my PhD at Sydney Law School in 2025.

CURRENT PROJECT

Screening and assessment of childhood adversity in culturally and linguistically diverse populations

Developing expert-consensus best practice recommendations. Funded by the Medical Research Future Fund.

DOCTORAL RESEARCH

How expert evidence supports children’s participation in NSW care and protection proceedings

Presented at the World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights, 2025.

AVAILABILITY

My books are currently closed

I’m not taking on new clients at this time. You’re welcome to get in touch about clinical supervision, research collaboration or future availability.

PRACTICE

Sydney Counselling Centre

4/7 Help Street
Chatswood NSW 2067

Dr Peiling Kong

 

Clinical Psychologist, Board-Approved Supervisor and Postdoctoral Research Associate, The University of Sydney.

NEED URGENT SUPPORT?

This is not a crisis service. In an emergency, call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

 

Lifeline 13 11 14

NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which I live and work, and pay my respects to Elders past and present.

© 2026 Dr Peiling Kong

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