About Psychology House
Psychology House is a private practice in Mosman Park, owned and run by Samantha Blackburn-Read. It opened in 2015 to give parents, guardians and schools a reliable, efficient and comprehensive assessment service.
Samantha Blackburn-Read
Samantha is a registered psychologist with AHPRA, endorsed as an Educational & Developmental Psychologist. She worked as a psychologist, including in leadership roles, in public and private schools before opening Psychology House.
Her main areas are assessing and diagnosing specific learning difficulties and ADHD. She also works with general developmental, behavioural and social-emotional concerns, including anxiety and depression, and supports parents in building healthy relationships with their children. Her assessment work is mainly with children aged 5 to 17, and has also extended to young adults over 17.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Psychology, University of Western Australia (1993)
- Graduate Diploma in Education (School Psychology), University of Western Australia (1994)
- Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), Curtin University (2008), completed after several years working as a psychologist
Registration and memberships
- Registered psychologist with AHPRA, endorsed as an Educational & Developmental Psychologist. [AHPRA registration number to confirm]
- Full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). [The current site says "Australian Psychologists Association": Samantha to confirm]
- College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists (APS), Fellow grade
Working with schools and other professionals
Samantha has worked with school staff, mental health specialists and allied health professionals for many years. She knows school resources, policies and procedures, and works with schools and families to develop practical, individualised supports.
Photo of Samantha [to supply]
Talk to Samantha about your child
Send an enquiry or call, and we will get back to you about which assessment suits.