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Accredited Parenting Coordination
Registered Divorce Mediation
Brisbane Psychology, Parenting Coordination
& Family Mediation
Specialist support for separated families in Ashgrove.
For over 15 years, Positive Families has supported children, teens, adults, couples and families through emotional challenges, relationship difficulties and times of change.
Our AHPRA-registered psychologists provide personalised, evidence-based therapy, along with specialised support for separated parents and blended families, including parenting coordination and family mediation. Appointments are available in Ashgrove, Brisbane and online across Australia.
How we can Help
Our psychology services support individuals, couples and families. We also offer specialist Parenting Coordination and Family Mediation for separated families.
Child Psychology
Teen Psychology
We provide support for various needs, including anxiety, emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges. Our services also address trauma, neurodiversity, and the process of adjusting to family separation or significant life changes.
Individual Therapy
Psychological therapy for adults seeking support with mental health concerns, stress and emotional wellbeing. Therapy may assist with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting stress and life transitions, providing practical strategies and psychological support in a confidential setting.
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Therapeutic support for couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties, conflict, or communication challenges. Counselling focuses on improving understanding and strengthening connections,
Family Mediation
Family Mediation supports parents to discuss and negotiate parenting arrangements in a structured, child-focused process and is a required step before applying to the Family Court, except in specific circumstances.
Parenting Coordination
Accredited parenting coordination for separated or divorced parents navigating co-parenting challenges. Parenting coordination supports the implementation of consent orders or parenting plans and promotes stable, child-focused arrangements.
Not sure where to start?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure which service fits, we’ll help you choose the right pathway.
Choose a starting point:
- Psychology — support for children, teens, adults, couples and families
- Parenting Coordination – help for separated parents to implement a parenting plan or
court-ordered arrangements. - Mediation & Family Dispute Resolution – help for separated parents to resolve disputes
over parenting and property.
Larne Wellington
DIRECTOR | PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST
REGISTERED FAMILY MEDIATOR | PARENTING COORDINATOR
Meet Larne – Founder of Positive Families
Family change, co-parenting and emotional challenges can feel complex and overwhelming. At Positive Families, we understand the pressures individuals and families face during times of transition and uncertainty.
I’m Larne, Principal Psychologist and Family Law Specialist. We support children, adults, couples and families across a wide range of emotional, relational and life challenges, including separation and co-parenting. Drawing on extensive experience, we work with people to strengthen communication, build understanding and navigate change with greater clarity and confidence.
Our work goes beyond talking through difficulties. We provide practical, evidence-based support that is tailored to each person and situation. Whether you’re seeking support for your child, guidance through family change, or space to focus on your own wellbeing, our approach is calm, respectful and grounded in professional care.
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Why choose Positive Families
Life can feel overwhelming, specially during family changes or when you’re unsure what support you need. You may be worried about your child, facing stress, or stuck in unhelpful patterns.
Our Ashgrove psychologists and co-parenting specialists offer online therapy, family mediation in Brisbane, and parenting coordination.
Support is structured, collaborative and tailored to your needs. We focus on building understanding, practical skills and confidence through real-world strategies that support everyday functioning and long-term wellbeing.
Find the right support for yourself, your child, or your family.
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Brisbane Psychology, Parenting Coordination
and Family Mediation.
Positive Families is a boutique psychology and family support practice based in Brisbane, providing in-person services from our Ashgrove clinic and online support across Australia. We offer evidence-based psychological therapy, parenting coordination and family mediation for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Our Brisbane psychologists support people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, family separation and co-parenting challenges. We have particular experience working with families involved in family law matters, blended families and separated parents..
Positive Families regularly receives referrals from doctors, paediatricians, psychiatrists, schools and family law professionals. We work collaboratively with a strong focus on child-centred, strengths-based and evidence-informed support.
If you are looking for a child psychologist in Brisbane, family therapy in Brisbane, parenting coordination services, or confidential online psychology support, Positive Families provides calm, professional and experienced care tailored to your needs.
