YOU HAVE THE TOOLS We are here to help you unlock them,
and guide you towards your goals.
Open the Doors

TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP

We believe that every individual that walks through these doors already has the raw ingredients within them to unfold into the healthiest and most fulfilled version of themselves possible.
Our job is to help you access the answers, courage and skills within, and guide you towards the rich life waiting for you.

Relationships

Chris works with couples in both monogamous and open relationships, as well as couples where one or more partners are polyamorous with a special interest in researching and working with same-sex couples.

LGBTQIA+

Jacques and Chris are both passionate about promoting the mental health of members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and this means going beyond their clinical work in private practice.

Weight Management

Jacques has a longstanding passion for helping people managing binge and emotional eating, people who struggle to control their weight, and people considering surgery for weight management.

Our Clinicians

Our seasoned clinical psychologists are experienced in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as a special interest in helping LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, as well as their loved ones.

Dr. Jacques Rizk

Dr. Jacques Rizk is a clinical psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, parents and couples. He has a special interest in working with members of the LGBTIQ community, and with people seeking help with eating or weight problems. He is also available for clinical supervision.

Dr. Chris Pepping

Dr. Chris Pepping is a clinical psychologist in private practice, and a researcher and lecturer at La Trobe University. He works with adults, and has a special interest in working with LGBTIQ individuals, and especially couples (both same-sex couples and heterosexual couples).

LGBTQIA+

Jacques and Chris are seasoned clinical psychologists with extra training and experience in helping lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer individuals and couples and their loved ones.

So What’s Next?

TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARDS
BEING THE MOST FULFILLED VERSION OF YOURSELF

If it is your first time working with a psychologist, or would like to find out a little bit more about the practice, take a look through our Frequently Asked Questions section.