About Us

Chiu (she/her)

Chiu Lau

BPsych | GradDipSc | MClinPsych | AAPi

AHPRA Registration No: PSY0001319354 

Chiu (she/her) is a neurodivergent Clinical Psychologist living with an invisible disability. Chiu began her career in 2003 as an early childhood intervention therapist, supporting autistic children and their families. She has since worked across a range of specialised services, evidenced by her areas of interest in :

  • Mental health – stress, anxiety, mood disorders, loss & grief
  • Traumatic stress – PTSD, childhood trauma, major life disruptions
  • Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental differences
  • Giftedness / 2E and other intellectual or learning differences
  • Rare genetic conditions
  • Psycho-social stress and behaviours of concern
  • Parent coaching & support

Her practice is grounded in a biopsychosocial, neuro-affirming framework, and includes supporting individuals living with persistent pain and fatigue associated with:

  • autoimmune conditions
  • burnout
  • other chronic health challenges

Chiu also provides inclusive, affirming care for trans and gender diverse individuals across the lifespan.

In addition, she has conducted research with the University of Sydney examining the role of personality traits in the acculturation of minority groups within a dominant culture. This work has strengthened her competencies in nuanced case conceptualisation and deepened her capacity to provide culturally responsive, empathetic support to people across diverse cultural backgrounds, neurotypes, abilities, and gender and sexual identities.

Chiu utilises an integrative, formulation-driven approach, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to each client’s individual needs and treatment plan.

These include:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Parts-based approaches (including Internal Family Systems and Resource Therapy)
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy

Clients describe Chiu as thorough, efficient, down-to-earth, and practical. She works with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centred lens, offering a no-BS, affirming approach grounded in science and values.

QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (UniSA)
  • Graduate Diploma in Science (USyd)
  • Master of Clinical Psychology (UNE)
  • Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) with endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology
  • Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)
  • Member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
  • Member of the Australian Professional Association for Transgender Health (AUSPATH)

    Possibilities Psychological Services was founded in 2012. It was recognised as Best New Business by the NSW Small Business Commissioner and the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Australia in 2013.

    Click here for her full resume and peer recommendations

    Teddy (he/him)

    Theodore (Teddy) Lau

    Teddy (he/him) was born in January 2014 and is a Maltese–Poodle cross. He specialises in Cute Therapy® and gradual desensitisation support for dog-related fears. Although he did not pass formal therapy dog training due to an excess of enthusiasm and joy when meeting human friends, Teddy approaches his role with great seriousness.

    During the time Possibilities operated as a group practice, Teddy’s primary role was customer service and administration supervision. He greeted clients in the reception area, enthusiastically escorted them (and Mummy) to the clinic room. He also sat on the laps of admin staff to closely ensure they do a good job. Upon request, he would also graciously assist other psychologists in their clinical work. These days, Teddy’s responsibilities have shifted. He now focuses on greeting and supervising visitors at his local park, as well as diligently policing Mummy’s bedtime.

    Possibilities Alumni

    From 2014 to 2019, Possibilities operated as a private group practice. Recognising how competitive the psychology field can be, we made it our mission to create a meaningful launchpad for early-career psychologists, provisional psychologists, and undergraduate students.

    Our training clinic was developed by senior psychologists who believed in equipping student psychologists with not only clinical skills, but the right values and mindset. Today, our alumni work across mental health, disability, education, child protection, HR, addiction, and trauma support services.

    We’re proud of our Possibilities family and all they’ve achieved. Many continue to work in private practice. Please don’t hesitate to book with them.