about us

Pace Ahead Psychology is the leading children’s psychology practice in Mackay, Queensland. At Pace Ahead Psychology, we are serious about helping you, your child and your family flourish.

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Psychologists

Leishan Pace
Principal Psychologist

Leishan studied at the University of Queensland before returning to her home, Mackay. She is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists, is a Board Approved Supervisor and a trained Circle of Security Parenting facilitator. Leishan has worked in this industry for over ten years, across public, private, school and NGO sectors. Leishan provides psychological assessments including cognitive, educational and diagnostic assessments. Leishan is currently on extended leave and not taking on referrals.

 
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Ciara Armstrong
Psychologist

Ciara graduated from James Cook University and returned to Mackay to live locally with her family. Ciara has been a keen member of the team since 2020. Ciara is passionate about supporting others who are going through life’s challenges. Ciara has a keen interest in working with children and adolescents. Ciara is interested in working with autistic individuals, anxiety, postnatal depression/anxiety and parenting issues. Ciara also has a passion for providing psycho-educational based programs and can be sougth after to facilitate education programs to services, parents and schools. She has a kind and dedicated personality which shows through her work and family life.

 

Shaye Wooderson
Provisional Psychologist

Shaye graduated from Central Queensland University with First Class Honours with a Bachelor of Psychological Science and Masters of Professional Psychology. Shaye works with her clients to provide skills-based interventions, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, counselling and parenting support. Shaye is also a certified PEERS (adolescent and adults social communication skills) facilitator. Shaye works with clients to reduce emotional regulation problems, improve behaviour, build social skills and improve family communication. Shaye is skilled in working with neurodivergent clients, clients with anxiety and clients with emotional dysregulation.