We’re two clinical psychologists who met at work, bonded over the chaos of balancing children, careers and the occasional Netflix binge, and discovered a shared obsession: finding engaging, practical resources that weren’t too childish.
After countless hours of searching, we had an epiphany. Instead of waiting for the perfect tools, we’d create them ourselves. Spoiler alert: it was a lot harder than we imagined!
Pocket Psych was born out of equal parts professional frustration and creative curiosity. Here, colour meets evidence, and every resource is designed to feel alive, inviting and relevant.
Get to know us
Hello, I’m Natalia.
I’m a clinical psychologist who has worked across community mental health, adolescent inpatient units and private practice, so I’ve seen the ups, downs and everything in between when it comes to mental health.
Over the years, I’ve met many neurodivergent people who have fallen through the cracks, or had their experiences misunderstood and overshadowed by other diagnoses. That’s what fuelled my interest in assessing high-masking females, and advocating for understanding, equity and support that’s genuinely tailored to their neurotype.
Life is delightfully chaotic. My husband and I have two young children (send help!), a ginger cat who likes to serenade us at 3am, and a Labrador who’s convinced he’s a lap dog, despite being the size of a small horse. When I’m not at work (or fetching snacks), you’ll usually find me in my pyjamas, deep in a hyperfixation about my next adventure.
Hi there, I’m Gillian.
I’m also a clinical psychologist, and I came to psychology a little later in life after spending time in the IT world. I took my time finding my passion. Since moving into the mental health field about 10 years ago, I’ve been fortunate enough to work in community mental health and private practice.
I love all things mental health, but my deepest interest lies in supporting parents and families to break cycles and find a path that is authentically their own. Oh, and I’m low-key obsessed with the intersection of neurodivergence and our education system.
My life revolves around managing three little humans who do far too many extracurricular activities, and spending time with my partner. When I’m not working or ferrying children to activities, I’m either on Canva designing resources or listening to financial podcasts (I know, weird). Ideally both!
Where to next?
Explore the tools and guides we’ve made for young people, families, schools and clinicians.
We believe in…
The threads that run through everything we make
Neuroaffirming practice
We see difference as diversity, not deficit.
Different, not brokenEngagement through design
Beautiful, eye-catching resources that invite exploration.
Illustrated by a humanEvidence-informed foundations
Grounded in clinical expertise, and built for real-world use.
Made by psychologists