About

Who We Are

Tamara Zafiropoulos is a dedicated Educational and Developmental Psychologist with extensive experience supporting the mental health and learning needs of children, adolescents and young adults. Deeply committed to working with individuals, families, schools and other key stakeholders/organisations in a clients life, Tamara draws upon an integration of evidence based principles, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Humanistic Psychology as guided by each client's needs, goals and their context.

What We Do

Tamara provides individual counselling support to children 10years+, adolescents, adults and parents/carers. Counselling sessions may be conducted in person or online, depending on a client’s presenting concerns and preferences. Tamara has experience working with people experiencing difficulties with: Anxiety, Low Mood/Depression, Stress, Social and Emotional Difficulties Relating to Autism and ADHD, Relationship Difficulties, Low Self Esteem and Confidence, and Difficulties with Adjustment to Life Transitions.

Tamara also conducts a variety of assessments for children and young people aged 4 years and older. Educational and Developmental Psychology assessments can help us to understand a person’s learning needs, and overall social, emotional and behavioural functioning. Assessments may also help to uncover specific diagnoses, such as Autism, ADHD, and/or a Specific Learning Disorder such as Dyslexia.

Our Vision

At Palm Tree Psychology, All of You is Welcome Here. We want our clients to feel safe to be who they are, while compassionately discovering new parts of themselves and developing skills to help live a meaningful life aligned with one’s values and goals.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high quality, ethical and evidence based psychological counselling and assessments to assist you on your journey.

Our Values

Kindness, Compassion, Authenticity, Growth.