Our Story

At Positive Sullutions, we know that everyone’s needs, experiences and goals are different. We’re a small, family-run psychology practice in Lalor, supporting children, young people, adults and the people around them.

Veronica started Positive Sullutions in 2019 with a desire to offer flexible, personalised support to individuals and families who had found it difficult to engage with therapy. In 2022, we opened our clinic with a team of like-minded practitioners, and we’ve grown from there.

Practice team coordinating psychology appointments in Lalor.

Our Approach

Our approach is about understanding the whole person—their strengths, challenges, relationships and everyday environment. We work alongside people impacted by trauma, neurodivergence, disability, life transitions and behaviours of concern, tailoring our support to where they are now.

We value a warm welcome, genuine connection and working together. Whether you visit our clinic, connect through telehealth or access outreach support, we take the time to get to know you and what matters to you.

The Team

Personalised psychological support in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

  • Veronica is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist supporting children, adolescents and adults, with a focus on neurodiversity, trauma and individual differences. With over 16 years’ experience in the disability sector, she takes a collaborative, family-centred approach, helping individuals and their support networks better understand each other. Veronica supports clients with emotional regulation, social understanding, parenting, anxiety, depression and trauma, and provides developmental assessments and practical recommendations. Grounded in respect and evidence-informed practice, she is passionate about helping people recognise their strengths, build confidence and feel understood.

    • Director & Principal Psychologist

    • Educational & Developmental Psychologist

    • Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

    • NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

    • Board-Approved Supervisor

    • Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology

    • Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

    • Member, Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)

    • Registered Medicare Provider (MHCP)

Director & Principal Psychologist | Educational & Developmental Psychologist

Veronica Sullivan

Adult psychology services in Lalor.
Adult psychology services in Lalor.

  • Lara is a warm and empathetic psychologist who supports children and families navigating neurodiversity, emotional wellbeing and behavioural challenges. Taking a client-centred approach, she prioritises building trusting relationships where clients feel safe, understood and supported. Lara draws on evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ACT and Play Therapy, tailoring her approach to each individual. She also incorporates DBT and Schema Therapy principles and provides developmental and educational assessments. Lara is passionate about helping clients build confidence and navigate everyday challenges.

    • Educational & Developmental Psychologist

    • Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

    • NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Play Therapy

    • Incorporates Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy principles

    • Developmental and Educational Assessments

    • Individual and Group Psychological Interventions

    • Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology – Monash University

    • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) – La Trobe University

    • Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

    • Registered Medicare Provider (MHCP)

Educational & Developmental Psychologist | Trauma-Focused CBT | NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

Lara Osgood

Child and adolescent psychology in Lalor.

Dr Ebony Melzak

  • No two people learn, develop or experience the world in quite the same way, and that shapes Dr Ebony’s approach to psychology. An Educational and Developmental Psychology Registrar, she works across the lifespan, offering psychoeducational assessments and therapy for learning differences, autism, ADHD, giftedness, anxiety, depression and OCD. Ebony draws on CBT, ACT and humanistic approaches, taking time to understand each person’s interests, goals and experiences so their support feels relevant, respectful and genuinely individual.

    • Psychologist

    • Educational & Developmental Psychology Registrar

    • NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Humanistic Therapeutic Approaches

    • Psychoeducational Assessments

    • Learning and Developmental Assessments

    • Master of Educational & Developmental Psychology / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Monash University

    • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) – Monash University

    • Certificate II in Community Services – Holmesglen Institute

    • Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

    • Educational & Developmental Psychology Registrar (AHPRA)

    • Associate Member, Australian Psychological Society (APS)

    • Registered Medicare Provider (MHCP)

Psychologist | Educational & Developmental Psychology Registrar | NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

Psychology support for anxiety and low mood.

  • Sarah believes that supporting an individual often means supporting the people around them, too. As an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, she works with neurodivergent and neurotypical people and their families, with a focus on emotional, physical and social wellbeing. Sarah offers psychological therapy, counselling, parenting support and developmental assessments, as well as positive behaviour support planning. She looks at the bigger picture, helping families and support networks find approaches that work in everyday life.

    • Endorsed Educational & Developmental Psychologist

    • NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

    • Board-Approved Supervisor

    • Individual Psychological Therapy & Counselling

    • Parenting & Family Support

    • Developmental Assessments

    • Positive Behaviour Support Plans

    • Master of Educational & Developmental Psychology

    • Graduate Diploma of Psychology

    • Bachelor of Psychological Science

    • Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

    • Registered Medicare Provider (MHCP)

Educational & Developmental Psychologist | NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner | Board-Approved Supervisor

Sarah Belcher

Trauma-informed psychological therapy in Lalor.

  • Rhea believes that understanding ourselves and the people around us can be an important part of meaningful change. Working with clients of all ages, she has a particular interest in neurodiversity, autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy and mindfulness, Rhea takes a collaborative approach that considers each person's experiences, relationships and goals. She also has an interest in developmental assessments, helping individuals and families gain greater insight into their unique strengths and needs.

    • Psychologist

    • PhD Candidate – Educational & Developmental Psychology

    • NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Family Systems Therapy

    • Mindfulness-Based Approaches

    • Developmental Assessments

    • Support for Autism, ADHD, Anxiety and Depression

    • Master/PhD Educational and Developmental Psychology – PhD currently underway

    • Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology

    • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts

    • Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

    • Registered Medicare Provider (MHCP)

Psychologist | PhD Candidate (Educational & Developmental Psychology) | NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

Rhea Jain

Neuro-affirming psychology for children and adults.

  • Hannah believes therapy should be engaging, meaningful and tailored to the individual. As a Provisional Psychologist, she brings experience from both schools and private practice, supporting children and young people with neurodiversity, learning differences and emotional or behavioural challenges. Hannah enjoys making sessions fun while drawing on evidence-based approaches such as CBT and ACT. She also provides developmental and learning assessments, working closely with families, educators and support teams to better understand each person's strengths and needs.

    • Provisional Psychologist

    • PhD Candidate – Educational & Developmental Psychology

    • NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Developmental and Educational Assessments

    • Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability and Specific Learning Disability Assessments

    • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Support

    • School and Family Collaboration

    • Master of Educational & Developmental Psychology / Doctor of Philosophy – Monash University (currently undertaking)

    • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) – La Trobe University

    • Provisionally Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

Provisional Psychologist | PhD Candidate (Educational & Developmental Psychology) | NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

Hannah Tuncer

Autism assessments in Lalor, Melbourne.

  • A lover of creativity, organisation and a good to-do list, Kate brings a little bit of everything to her role as Practice Manager! With a background in creative leadership and multi-state management, she's no stranger to juggling priorities, finding fresh ideas and making things happen. Kate enjoys working behind the scenes to create a welcoming experience for clients and the team. Outside the clinic, she's a proud mum of two who loves travelling, discovering new places, great food and getting lost in a good book.

Kate Sullivan

Practice Manager

ADHD assessments for children and adults in Lalor.

  • With a background in nursing and women's health, Sharon brings a genuine passion for community, kindness and compassionate care to her role in administration. Known for her warm nature and willingness to go the extra mile, she loves making everyone feel welcome at Positive Sullutions. Sharon believes some of the best conversations happen over a cuppa and something delicious! Whether she's treating the team to a homemade lunch or tending to the Lalor clinic garden, she's always finding little ways to brighten someone's day. And if you're visiting, don't be shy to ask for a cuppa!

Sharon Sullivan

Administration

Developmental and learning assessments in Lalor.

  • From busy kitchens to running her own business, Candice knows a thing or two about juggling priorities and keeping things organised too! Bringing her experience as a chef and business owner to the accounts team, she has a keen eye for detail and a knack for making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. As a busy mum of two, Candice is no stranger to multitasking and thrives on keeping things in order. Her reliable, practical approach helps ensure the financial side of Positive Sullutions stays organised, allowing the wider team to focus on what they do best.

Candice Sullivan

Accounts

Positive Behaviour Support in Lalor and Melbourne.

  • Meet Moxie, our friendly, cheeky and occasionally overenthusiastic therapy dog! This 5-year-old Australian Shepherd x Poodle loves making new friends, especially little ones, and is always up for a game, cuddle or pat. Moxie spends most days at our Lalor clinic alongside Veronica and has been assessed as safe around children, adults and other animals. She's still learning her manners and may greet you with an excited jump or lick! Moxie stays supervised and won't roam freely, and if dogs aren't your thing, just let us know so we can make sure you're comfortable during your visit.

Moxie

Therapy Dog | Lalor Clinic