INTERSECTIONAL & SYSTEMS INFORMED CARE
At King Psychology, psychological care is grounded in an understanding that distress does not arise in isolation. Mental health is shaped through the interaction of internal experiences — such as emotion, cognition, neurobiology, and personal history — and the external systems people must navigate.
An intersectional, systems-informed approach recognises that identities, access to resources, health, and social position can compound stress or create barriers to care. Therapy therefore attends not only to individual coping, but also to the broader contexts in which difficulties develop and persist.
CLINICIANS
Tegwen King (she/her)
Tegwen (Tee-gan) is an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families across the lifespan.
She brings a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that people are experts in their own lives and deserve care that is respectful, affirming, and responsive to their individual needs.
Tegwen holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), a Master of Professional Psychology, and a Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration). Her clinical experience spans educational, forensic, disability, private practice, and Out of Home Care (OoHC) settings, supporting individuals and families within complex personal and systemic contexts.
Her work is person-centred and neuroaffirming, with a strong commitment to recognising diversity in how people think, feel, communicate, and experience the world.
Tegwen has particular experience supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults, including those who are late-diagnosed or exploring identity and self-understanding later in life. She works collaboratively to help clients make sense of their experiences, reduce shame, and build sustainable ways of living that align with their values rather than external expectations.
Tegwen provides a grounded, emotionally safe space where clients can explore anxiety, distress, identity, relationships, and life transitions. She views the therapeutic relationship as central to change, supporting clients to deepen self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, and understand relational patterns - always at a pace that feels safe and respectful.
In her work with children and adolescents, Tegwen prioritises emotional expression, individuality, developmental understanding and learning through play. She supports young people to process trauma, build a positive sense of self, and develop skills for navigating relationships and emotions. Alongside this, she works closely with parents and caregivers, offering psychoeducation and practical, strengths-based strategies to support connection, regulation, and complex or challenging behaviours within the family system.
Tegwen’s approach is integrative and flexible, drawing from a range of evidence-based and relational modalities, including:
- Neuroaffirming and person-centred practice
- Trauma-informed care
- Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Interpersonal and Psychoanalytic approaches
Across all ages, Tegwen is guided by values of safety, collaboration, curiosity, respect, and compassion, tailoring therapy to honour each person’s context, strengths, and goals.
Outside of her clinical work, Tegwen enjoys movement, adventure, and time outdoors. She is an avid basketballer, hiker, and gym-goer, and spends many weekends exploring nature with her dog, Leo. Her downtime is often shared between the couch and the outdoors, usually with a good book in hand.
Professionals are welcome to connect with Tegwen via her LinkedIn profile.