Charmaine Tan (She/Her)

Provisional Psychologist

Charmaine Tan, Provisional Psychologist

Charmaine is passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan, helping them manage a range of psychological challenges. She has experience working with neurodivergent children and adults in private practice, schools, and not-for-profit organisations. Charmaine is especially skilled in combining evidence-based techniques with play and creativity, particularly when working with young children. She also supports adults with a range of mental health concerns, taking a collaborative and strengths-based approach.

Areas of Interest and Experience:

• Neurodiversity and developmental differences

• Emotional regulation and behavioural support

• Play therapy with children

• Cognitive and educational assessments

• Supporting children, adolescents, and adults

Therapeutic Approaches:
Charmaine’s practice is collaborative and strengths-based, creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood. She draws from:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness-based therapy

• Play therapy techniques

Assessment Experience:

• Cognitive assessments 

• Educational assessments (WIAT-III for specific learning disorders (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia)

• Neurodevelopmental assessments (ADHD, Autism)