ABOUT ME

Director of Peachy Brains and registered physologist

Chelle Whitburn is the Director of Peachy Brains. Chelle is a qualified Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the AAPi. Chelle has focused her Professional Development over the years on expanding her expertise and training in diagnostic assessments, utilising a comprehensive, strengths-based approach that prioritises neurodiversity-affirming practices and language.

Chelle loves to work with people of all ages across the lifespan, from children as young as 3 years old to the older adult population. She has completed additional training and courses in:

Autism Diagnosis for Children and Adolescents
MIDGAS-2 Assessment
ADOS-2 Clinical Training Course
Trauma Focused CBT
WISC-V A&NZ Mastery Accreditation
Neurodiversity affirmative frameworks for assessment and intervention.

Chelle has worked in private practice, focusing on supporting individuals across the lifespan. She provides parental support and guidance, helping families better understand and assist their loved ones. Chelle's practice specialises in areas such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, exploration of neurotypes, Autism, ADHD, specific learning disorders, emotional expression and regulation, social differences and styles, and strengthening focus areas. She also has experience advocating for appropriate supports with schools, universities, workplaces and navigating the NDIS.

Chelle and her family live on the Sunshine Coast with their therapy dog-in-training, Happy. They enjoy adventures, sports, the beach, and travel. Chelle is an avid fiction reader and loves cooking for those she cares about.

Chelle offers the following psychological services:

Adult and Child assessments
Understanding your Neurotype
Comprehensive autism assessments
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder assessment
Cognitive Assessments and assessment for Specific Learning Disorders incorporating the use of the WISC and WIAT
Psychosocial assessments and assistance with navigating access to appropriate supports
Accessing supports and navigating the NDIS process
Holistic approaches to incorporate the individual, their family and community (school/university/educational learning systems) with understanding a strengths-based approach to different neurotypes. This includes the use of language focused on neurotypes and individual differences
Assistance with self-understanding and insight into differences, strengths and needs