Ben Aitken
Ben is a skilled and compassionate psychologist with a focus on supporting individuals across the lifespan who are facing developmental and mental health challenges. With a Masters degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology, Ben has a deep understanding of the complexities of cognitive, emotional and behavioural development, and how they intersect with educational and life experiences.
Ben's practice is guided by a client-led approach, which aims to identify and leverage someone's unique strengths and interests to achieve their goals. He has experience supporting young people and adults with a range of developmental and mental health disorders, along with conducting psychological assessments related to cognition, learning achievement, adaptive functioning, autism, attention, and behaviour.
Ben offers The Circle of Security program - a parent/child psychotherapy designed to assist parents to provide their children with the emotional support needed to develop secure attachment, resilience and enhanced school readiness.
Ben is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.