Kelly Kerrick

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About Kelly Kerrick

At MLA Psychology, we strongly believe in the power of tailoring therapy to meet your unique needs. We understand that no two individuals are alike, with their own distinct experiences, strengths, and challenges. That’s why we take the time to develop a deep understanding of your story, needs, and goals on a personal level. Our team of compassionate psychologists works collaboratively with you, employing evidence-based interventions and drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities. This allows us to create a customised treatment plan specifically designed to address your specific circumstances.

What Is Somatic Grief? Signs Your Body Is Grieving

Kelly Kerrick11 Nov, 2026Health

You’ve organised the funeral, answered the messages and told everyone you’re “doing okay.” So why does your chest feel like it’s wearing a lead vest? It might be somatic grief: sorrow that settles into your body, not just your thoughts. If you’ve secretly worried that something is physically wrong, you’re far from alone.

Phobia of Children: Signs, Causes and How to Help

Kelly Kerrick16 Oct, 2026Health

When your child cries at the sight of a dog, panics during a thunderstorm or refuses a needle even when they need medical care, it can be heartbreaking to watch. Understanding the phobia of children starts with recognising that their fear feels very real, even when the danger seems small to an adult.

Couples Communication Tips: Talk Without Blame and Listen to Heal

Kelly Kerrick22 Sep, 2026Health

Sometimes, the hardest words to say to someone you love are the ones that matter most. Couples communication tips can help, but healthy communication is about more than choosing the “right” words. It is about feeling safe enough to be honest, heard enough to stay open, and respected enough to disagree without turning every conversation into a battle.

Financial Stress & Anxiety: Practical Steps + Mindset Shifts

Kelly Kerrick25 Aug, 2026Health

Financial stress can follow you into bed, sit beside you at dinner, and turn an ordinary email notification into a racing heart. When money feels uncertain, the mind often starts treating everything as urgent. You may become irritable, withdrawn, distracted, or exhausted without fully understanding why.

Why You Feel Emotionally Numb: 9 Possible Reasons You’ve Stopped Feeling Like Yourself

Kelly Kerrick18 Aug, 2026Health

Have you ever noticed that you are going through your day, answering messages, working, and even laughing—yet something inside feels strangely quiet? Feeling emotionally numb can be unsettling because it is not always sadness. It can feel like watching your life.

The Weirdest Common Phobias (and Why Your Brain Creates Them)

Kelly Kerrick20 Jul, 2026Health

The weirdest common phobias often sound amusing until you experience one yourself. Imagine freezing at the sight of a harmless cluster of bubbles, refusing to step onto an escalator, or feeling your heart race because of a seemingly ordinary object. To someone else, these fears may seem irrational, but to the person living with them, they’re intensely real.

Is Your Child Hiding Autism, ADHD? 12 Hidden Signs

Kelly Kerrick21 Jun, 2026Health

What if your child appears perfectly okay at school, but once they walk through the front door, they fall apart emotionally? For many families navigating autism, ADHD, this confusing contrast can be one of the first signs that a child is masking their true struggles.

Executive Function: 12 Signs Your Child Needs Support

Kelly Kerrick15 Jun, 2026Health

Executive function challenges can look like laziness, forgetfulness, or a lack of motivation, but the truth is often far more complex. If your child constantly loses their school items, struggles to start tasks, or becomes overwhelmed by simple routines, their brain may simply need extra support with planning, organization, and self-control.

Rawdogging Boredom: The Powerful Truth Every Child Psychologist in Victoria Knows

Kelly Kerrick25 May, 2026Health

Is rawdogging boredom actually the parenting win that every child psychologist in Victoria has been quietly pushing for years? If your child has recently declared they’re “bored” and you’ve resisted the urge to hand them a screen, you may have stumbled onto something genuinely good for their developing brain.

What Autism/ADHD Really Looks Like at Home — And Why an In-Home Child Psychologist in Melbourne Chan

Kelly Kerrick22 May, 2026Health

Most parents searching for an in-home child psychologist in Melbourne aren’t doing it because they read a parenting book that told them to. They’re doing it because they’ve just survived another 45-minute meltdown over the “wrong” bowl, or their child’s teacher has sent home another note, or they’ve quietly cried in the car wondering if they’re missing something.