“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise” Victor Hugo
Welcome to Peak Horizons Psychology
At Peak Horizons, we know that life can bring both challenges and opportunities for growth. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, we provide a calm and compassionate space to help you work through difficulties and discover new ways forward.
We offer evidence-based, trauma-informed care — blending approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and attachment-focused work. Our goal is to support you in finding clarity, resilience, and confidence, both during therapy and beyond.
Who We Support
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Children (5–12 years): Support for children experiencing anxiety, trauma, or building confidence in understanding and expressing their emotions. Sessions provide a safe and nurturing space to develop resilience and explore social, emotional, and learning needs while honouring each child’s strengths.
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Adults (17+ years): Therapy for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, adjustment challenges, or perinatal transitions. Sessions offer a supportive space to process experiences, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change.
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Parents: Guidance and support for parents on routines, sleep, bonding, feeding, and managing the everyday ups and downs of raising children. Sessions focus on strengthening confidence, connection, and resilience for the whole family.
What you will find at Peak Horizons Psychology
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A warm, approachable therapeutic style that aims to support clients to feel heard and respected.
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Psychological services informed by evidence-based frameworks, tailored to individual needs and circumstances.
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A collaborative focus on personal strengths and values, supporting psychological insight and skill development.
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Flexible appointment options, including in-person and Telehealth sessions.
We have immediate availability for appointments on Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Fridays.
Goal Setting
At Peak Horizons, we believe goals are an important part of healing and growth. Together, we’ll identify what truly matters to you — whether that’s emotional wellbeing, relationships, personal development, or building resilience.
We’ll spend time clarifying your goals during sessions, and as therapy progresses, we’ll support you in setting meaningful steps that continue to guide you beyond our time together. Our evidence-based approach helps guide you toward goals that are practical, flexible, and empowering.
Parenting & Adjustment to Parenting
Parenting can be both deeply rewarding and overwhelming. We provide support and coaching for parents with children from birth and beyond, including guidance around feeding and introducing solids, sleep and settling, daily routines, and strengthening connection through play.
Adjusting to parenthood — whether it’s your first child or your fourth — can bring joy alongside challenge. At Peak Horizons, we understand that pregnancy and the early months can feel overwhelming. You may be navigating perinatal anxiety or depression, birth trauma, difficulties in bonding with your baby, relationship changes, or simply the stress of finding your footing as a parent.
We provide a gentle and supportive space for mothers, fathers, and families throughout pregnancy and beyond. Our focus is on helping you feel confident, supported, and connected as you navigate this important stage of life.
Trauma Support
Trauma can affect how we feel, think, and relate to ourselves and others — whether experienced in childhood or adulthood. Research indicates that trauma can affect the body and nervous system, and recovery is often supported through safety, connection, and targeted interventions.
Using EMDR and trauma-informed approaches, we help children, and adults process difficult experiences, reduce distress, and build resilience. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs, supporting healing while promoting regulation, connection, and growth.
Neurodiversity
At Peak Horizons, we recognise that every brain works differently. For some, these differences can bring unique strengths; for others, they may also come with significant challenges that impact daily life.
We provide compassionate support for individuals who may or may not have a formal diagnosis, including:
Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, Autism
Our approach is respectful and person-centred — focusing on what matters most to you. We work alongside you to build on existing strengths, while also supporting the areas that feel most difficult, so you and your family feel understood, equipped, and supported.
About Peak Horizons Psychology
We are a psychology practice based in Mornington, conveniently located at 3 Archer Drive, Mornington.
We also offer Telehealth services Australia wide via video call on our secure platform or via phone.
About Me- Brenden Wardle
I take a person-centred, strength-based approach to therapy and enjoy helping clients discover and build on their own unique strengths.
My approach is grounded in warmth, safety, and respect, supporting clients to explore challenges and move toward meaningful change.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Arts (Double Major – Psychology & Children and Family Studies)
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Bachelor of Arts Psychology (Honours)
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Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Professional Memberships
Registered clinical psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.
Therapeutic Approaches
I draw on a range of evidence-based modalities, including:
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Attachment theory and trauma-informed care
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
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Mindfulness-based approaches
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Motivational Interviewing
I continue to expand my skills through ongoing professional development and training.
My work as a psychologist has included supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of challenges — from anxiety, stress, OCD, trauma, to adjustment in parenthood, self-esteem, and values-based growth. I have experience working with neurodiverse individuals and people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and I value learning from each client’s unique story.
Before becoming a psychologist, I worked in retail management and as a support worker, experiences that shaped my practical, person-focused approach. I also spent four years in early parenting support, working closely with families of young children (birth to four years) on sleep, feeding, bonding, behaviour, and play development. During this time, I also ran father-focused groups, creating space for dads to share their experiences of parenthood and connect with one another.
I take a collaborative, holistic approach to therapy, often working alongside other professionals to ensure families receive the support they need. My focus is on early intervention, strengths, and building the right team around each client to help them move forward with confidence
Discover your strengths, clarify your values, and develop resilience for life’s challenges
Therapy Process & Fees
Individual Therapy
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Initial session (60 minutes): $285
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Ongoing sessions (50 minutes): $260
Fees are structured to remain accessible and below the Australian Psychological Society’s recommended rates.
Medicare Rebates
With a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $145.25 per session. You can also choose to attend privately without a referral.
NDIS
We are able to see clients with self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding under Capacity Building supports. Unfortunately, we cannot see clients on NDIA-managed plans. The fee per 60-minute appointment is $232.99
Cancellation Policy
We understand that unexpected events can happen. When you book a session, we reserve that time just for you. If you need to cancel, please provide as much notice as possible so we can offer the appointment to someone else.
- More than 48 hours’ notice: No fee applies.
- Between 24–48 hours’ notice: 50% of the session fee applies.
- Less than 24 hours’ notice or non-attendance: Full session fee applies.
- NDIS participants: Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice are charged at the full fee, and the appointment will be claimed from your NDIS plan.
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- Please note: cancellation fees cannot be claimed through Medicare.