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Renee Harrington

Registered Psychologist

What services do you offer at Scope?

I provide services for school-aged children, adolescents and adults, including:

  • Therapy to support:
    • Parent–child connection and communication
    • Emotional regulation and challenging behaviours
    • Anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, and life transitions
    • Social and school-related difficulties
    • Supporting relational wellbeing and attachment patterns across the lifespan
    • Neurodivergent experiences such as autism, ADHD, giftedness, and learning differences
    • Strengthening daily living skills for NDIS participants
    • Support for clients in rural and remote communities through Scope’s outreach services
  • Neurodevelopmental assessment for:
    • Autism spectrum disorder (autism)
    • Specific learning disorder (dyslexia, dyscalculia & dysgraphia)
    • Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Who would benefit from seeing you?

I mainly support adults, students and parents facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, low mood, life adversities, emotional overwhelm, life stresses or life direction challenges, parenting stress and school-related concerns in the context of neurodevelopmental conditions. I also provide assessment and support for clients who are navigating neurodivergent experiences, such as autism, ADHD, giftedness and learning differences.

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What has your psychology journey looked like?
Before becoming a psychologist, I was a registered teacher, which gives me unique insight into the education system and helps me support students and families navigating school-related challenges. I also spent 18 months working in a youth-at-risk school, which gave me a deep understanding of complex behaviours, emotional dysregulation and the importance of trauma-informed, relationship-based support. I work across both therapy and assessment, and I love how both can empower self-understanding and growth. I work with people across the lifespan — including adults, young adults, adolescents, parents, and children. I especially enjoy helping clients explore how their past experiences have shaped the ways they relate to others and manage emotions. Over the past 12 months, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to be involved in outreach work with clients in rural and remote communities. I feel privileged to be invited into my clients’ lives — to listen to their stories, help them make sense of their challenges, and support them toward meaningful goals.
What values underpin your approach?

My aim is to create a space that feels safe and non-judgemental, where you can show up just as you are. I believe growth happens through connection, and I value strong, trusting relationships. I consider each client’s unique story, life context, and the strategies they’ve developed to function and adapt. There’s always a reason behind someone’s struggles, so I aim to work alongside with clients to gently explore what might be underneath, with care, curiosity and without judgment. I value therapy that is collaborative, flexible and always paced to suit the client.

        What do you find rewarding about being a psychologist?

        The most rewarding part of my work is walking alongside clients as they move toward the life they want, at their own pace and in a way that feels right for them. It’s a collaborative process, and I feel genuinely honoured to witness the small, brave steps clients take toward growth, clarity, or simply feeling more grounded. Sharing in these moments, and seeing someone feel a little more understood or empowered, is what makes this work so meaningful to me.

              Why do you like working at Scope?

              I like working at Scope because it's a welcoming and supportive place to work. It's a privilege to be part of a team that genuinely cares about our clients and each other. There's a strong sense of collaboration and generosity at Scope. I also love the variety in my role, from therapy to assessments in the Bulimba clinic to outreach work supporting clients in rural communities, and, I appreciate the flexibility Scope offers, allowing me to balance meaningful work with life and my family.

                    What are some of your personal interests?

                    Outside of work, I'm a mum to three children, and some of my favourite things include travelling, camping, seeking out new family adventures, and spending quality time with my family. I also participate in martial arts classes regularly, which I find great for both physical wellbeing and mental focus. I volunteer weekly with a local youth organisation, supporting young people to develop confidence, leadership, and life skills—a role that’s both grounding and rewarding. Being outdoors in nature, going for a walk, or enjoying a good coffee are some of the simple joys that help me recharge.