Who We Are

Learn about us and why Inclusive Classrooms was founded.

About Inclusive Classrooms

Inclusive Classrooms was founded out of a deep desire to create a therapy space that truly meets the needs of a range of clients. While working in various offices, Julia faced the challenge of finding rooms that were both accessible and supported the sensory and movement needs of clients—while also providing a peaceful environment. Julia wanted to build a space that was not only physically accessible but also supported a sense of community among practitioners who shared the vision of making the world a more inclusive and accepting place.

The journey started with securing a lease and navigating the complexities of building codes, all while learning how to seek the right support from others. At its core, Inclusive Classrooms is built on principles of inclusive practice, a shared sense of community, and accepting people as they are. The therapists here are all neurodiversity-affirming, with a commitment to placing clients at the heart of their practice.

We strive to welcome individuals of all genders, sexualities, races, religions, and with a diverse range of body types and neurotypes. Our clinic is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring dimmable lighting, artificial fragrance-free environments, and a variety of seating options for both clients and practitioners. We’re always looking for like-minded allied health and support practitioners to join us in making a meaningful impact in our community.

About Our Therapists

Dr Julia Parsonson

Founder

Julia is the founder and director of Inclusive Classrooms. She is an educational and developmental psychologist and board approved supervisor. Julia worked as a teacher before moving into psychology. She is passionate about creating safe places for people to explore what matters to them. Julia provides individual therapy and supervision two days a week. Julia is not currently accepting new clients for assessment.

Her focus is on neurodiversity affirming assessment as well as client-centred therapy that draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused models and self-compassion.

Julia is able to accept a limited number of referrals for therapy for clients aged 14 and up.

Julia also provides assessment through The Cairnmillar Institute as their Assessment Clinic Lead https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/staff/dr-julia-parsonson/

Sabrina Brient

Clinician

Pronouns: She/ Her

Clinical Psychologist- Children, Young People and Adults

BPsych(Honours), Master of Applied Psychology(Clinical Psychology)

Sabrina believes in the transformative power of authenticity and self-celebration for individuals of all ages.

Her mission is to create a safe and affirming environment where clients of all ages feel able to unmask and focus on their goals without fear of judgment. She takes a person-led approach and firmly believes in combining her skills and training with a client’s expertise in their own experiences to empower them to thrive authentically as themselves.

On a personal note, she finds joy in spending time with her cat Trixie, connecting with nature through hiking and rock climbing, along with expressing herself through art.

Sabrina’s profile can be found at: Freedom To Be

Dasha Malamanova

Clinician

Dasha’s profile can be found at: Thinking Otter Psychology

Dasha is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping children and young people thrive. She provides developmental assessments and therapy to individuals aged 4 to 17.

With experience working in both public and private systems, Dasha supports clients with a wide range of presentations, including neurodivergence, depression, and anxiety. Dasha understands that each journey is unique and works collaboratively with young people and their families, creating a safe, affirming, and warm environment.