Stuart Balachandran

I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with teenagers, adults, couples, and parents of children of all ages. My areas of focus include attachment across the lifespan, trauma and PTSD (particularly single-event trauma), and intersectional mental health. I have a particular interest in supporting parents with attachment-focused strategies, helping individuals navigate complex intersections such as between queer identity, autism, and mental health, and working with couples using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). I am currently pursuing certification in EFCT to deepen my work with couples and relationships.

Before pursuing psychology, I began my career in healthcare as a veterinary technician and later as an Advanced Care Paramedic with the Queensland Ambulance Service. These roles gave me firsthand experience in high-pressure environments and deepened my appreciation for the importance of mental health, especially in moments of crisis.

I have worked extensively in private practice, including clinics offering group therapy for individuals with complex trauma, while my background in emergency care has provided valuable insight into both private and public mental health systems. Academically, I graduated with first-class honours for research into the epigenetic underpinnings of PTSD and post-traumatic growth in paramedic students and have also studied the trauma impacts of pregnancy loss and factors influencing trauma recovery.

In addition, I am a certified Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) facilitator and Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP) facilitator, helping parents strengthen their relationships with their children.