Puva Kurusamy | Registered Psychologist

Puva is a registered psychologist who holds a special focus on maternal mental health — an area where we’ve noticed a deep and growing need — her work spans far beyond this, encompassing diverse life stages and presentations. Puva has a heartfelt commitment to supporting parents through the emotional complexities of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. She is also a registered play therapist and works closely with children and families navigating developmental, behavioural, and relational challenges.

With a deep understanding of how neurodivergence can intersect with trauma, Puva brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to her work. She is trained in EMDR and has completed additional training in neurodiversity-affirming EMDR, which she integrates into her work with both children and adults. She is also a strong advocate for gender diversity, creating an inclusive, affirming space where clients — and the people who love them — feel safe, empowered, and gently held through life’s challenges.

A message from Puva:

"My heart as a psychologist lies in truly honouring your life experiences while creating a warm, neuroaffirming space where you and your family can feel genuinely heard and understood. I deeply believe in celebrating neurodiversity while offering evidence-based support through specialised training in EMDR adapted for neurodivergent individuals, the SPACE programme for childhood anxiety, and perinatal mental health support through COPE. I'm here to celebrate your strengths alongside you, particularly passionate about supporting high-masking neurodivergent individuals because everyone deserves care that truly sees them."

Puva is an Independent Practitioner consulting at Coolangatta Psychology.