Emma-Rose Parsons

Director / Psychologist

Emma-Rose opened Spectrum House in 2008, creating a space for young people to access quality psychological support.

She works with children, youth and their parents/guardians and is passionate about increasing a family’s quality of life, by offering Education, Understanding and Skills for Life.

Taking a person-centred, solution-focused, practical and evidence based approach, Emma-Rose tweaks her approach to suit her client’s needs.

Emma-Rose provides supervision for other psychologists and presents at schools and community organisations for professional development. To work with Emma-Rose or to discuss workshop opportunities for your school, please email [email protected]

Mona Andalib

Psychologist

Mona is a dedicated psychologist with significant experience in supporting clients across various age groups and comes to Spectrum House keen to support children, teens and parents who have faced a wide range of mental health challenges or traumatic experience.

She supports clients with anxiety concerns and mood disorders, as well as assisting neurodivergent clients. Mona completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and her Bachelor of Psychology with Honors, followed by a Master of Counselling.

She skilfully applies therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psycho-Education and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Mona's deep commitment is rooted in her client-centred approach, where she prioritizes the progress and well-being of her clients in her therapeutic practice. In addition to English, Mona is proficient in both Farsi and Dari.

Matt Smith

Psychologist

Matt completed his bachelor's of Psychological Science (Honours) degree in 2021 at the Institute for Social Neuroscience (ISN). Having an enduring passion for mental health and wellbeing, Matt is now very excited to be working at Spectrum House as a Psychologist.

Matt undertakes a creative and collaborative approach in helping children, adolescents, and young adults to understand their thoughts and feelings, assisting them to reach their highest potential. Matt adapts his treatment to each individual’s circumstance and unique personality, ensuring every client receives the most appropriate care. Therapeutic methods Matt delivers include CBT, psychoeducation and other evidence-based strategies.

Matt provides comprehensive psychological assessments with the aim to assist his client in understanding themselves and their needs. Through these assessments, individualised evidence-based support strategies can be utilised by parents and teachers alike to further support the client’s needs.

In his spare time Matt loves the company of friends and family, whether it be by the campfire with marshmallows or at the table with a boardgame. Matt enjoys creative hobbies such as painting and animating, and absolutely adores his family kitten Maisy.

Archie Jayasundera

Psychologist

Archie is a Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Archie is passionate about empowering clients to improve their well-being and quality of life, through a compassionate and trauma-focused lens. Archie works with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults, across a broad range of concerns. Archie's therapeutic interests include mood and anxiety disorders, neurodiversity including ADHD and autism, parenting support, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, grief and adjustment, and personality disorders. Archie further conducts formal ADHD and autism assessments.

Archie provides evidence-based therapeutic frameworks tailored to individual client needs, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). When working with children and adolescents, she incorporates play-based therapy, emotion-focused techniques, and emotional regulation strategies to support their unique developmental needs. Archie is deeply committed to neuro-affirming practice and has experience working with neurodivergent children, young people, parents/caregivers, and schools to foster understanding and provide effective support.

Archie brings valuable experience from her work at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (Child Protection) in Shepparton and Box-Hill, as well as placements at schools, clinics, and hospitals. Archie also has experience working with sexual trauma through her work at Goulburn Valley Centre Against Sexual Assault (GV CASA) and has completed training in childhood trauma and attachment.

Outside of work, Archie recently relocated to Melbourne from Shepparton and enjoys spending time with family and friends while exploring the extensive food options that Melbourne has to offer.

Sofia De Leon

Psychologist

Sofia, originally from Guatemala, brings a multicultural perspective and a warm approach to her work as a psychologist. She began her career with a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, focusing on supporting children and adolescents in school settings. After moving to Australia, she deepened her expertise by completing a Master’s in Educational and Developmental Psychology. Sofia is passionate about working with neurodiverse individuals, particularly those with Autism and ADHD, and helping them thrive.

She integrates evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with creative, client-centred approaches, incorporating art, music, or games to suit each client’s needs. With extensive school-based experience and a strong dedication to advocating for children and young people, Sofia brings her knowledge and energy to Spectrum House as a psychologist.

Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new adventures like travelling, hiking, or camping with her husband and embracing the vibrant mix of cultures that make Australia home.

Georgia Speelmeyer

Psychologist

Georgia is a registered psychologist who is passionate about helping young minds develop and explore the world. Having recently completed her Master of Psychology (Clinical), Georgia brings a neuroaffirmative, client-centred approach to working with children and adolescents to help them thrive across school and home domains.

Celebrating individuality and personal strengths are all part of her creative approach, ensuring that the wellbeing of her clients remains paramount. Her fun and gentle manner ensures that the individual needs and interests of each child and adolescent are prioritised, and that a safe and supportive environment is provided. She delivers CBT, mindfulness-based techniques, psychoeducation, and other evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate emotional, behavioural, and social challenges.

In addition to her therapeutic work, Georgia also provides comprehensive psychological assessments, with particular interest in assessing autism, ADHD, and Specific Learning Disorders. She is driven to provide clients with a deeper understanding of themselves, and deliver tailored and achievable strategies to ensure the needs of her clients are met and they can continue to flourish. Additionally, Georgia is passionate about working with families, teachers, and other members of a child’s care team to lend support and education in navigating their child’s development.

Outside of work, you’ll find Georgia spending time with her family and friends (and her beloved golden retriever Griffin), cooking and baking, and enjoying pilates or nature walks.