Dr Peiling Kong
Clinical Psychologist
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Board Approved Supervisor
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here. Whatever you’re carrying, whatever you’ve been through, it matters.
Hi, I’m Pei. Originally from Southeast Asia, I am a first-generation Chinese-Malaysian immigrant and have called Australia home for more than 20 years. My personal and professional experiences shape how I show up, both as a person and as a psychologist.
In my practice, I strive to create a safe, supportive and empowering space. My approach is collaborative, holistic, trauma-informed and strengths-based. I draw on my own multicultural heritage and lived experience of migration to better understand and honour each person’s unique story, fostering inclusivity and belonging.
I am deeply passionate about walking alongside children, adolescents and adults on their journeys of healing, self-discovery and growth, helping them to thrive in an ever-evolving and often complex world.
I am an approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. Mentoring early-career psychologists and clinical registrars is something I hold close to heart, both to support their development and to help shape future practice that is ethical, compassionate and person-centred.
I completed my PhD at Sydney Law School, the University of Sydney, in 2025. I am now a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Psychology, working on culturally responsive screening and assessment of childhood adversity.
My books are currently closed and I’m not taking on new clients at this time. You’re welcome to get in touch about clinical supervision, research or future availability.
My research
I completed my PhD at Sydney Law School, the University of Sydney, in 2025, supervised by Professor Rita Shackel and Professor Emerita Judy Cashmore AO. My thesis examined how court-appointed clinicians facilitate children’s participation in NSW care and protection proceedings, so that children are not only seen but heard.
I am now a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney, working on a Medical Research Future Fund project developing expert-consensus best practice recommendations for the screening and comprehensive assessment of childhood adversity in culturally and linguistically diverse populations. My research and career goals are to promote child participation and children’s rights within social justice frameworks.