A Constellation of Unique Journeys

✨ Our Story ✨

two smiling cartoon peas in a pod, symbolising connection and shared support

Time & Space Psychology was born from lived experience. As neurodivergent individuals, we spent years trying to fit into systems that were never built for us, whether in school, university, or the workplace. Like many others in our community, we grew up pushing against expectations that did not match how our brains worked.

It was not until adulthood that we were each diagnosed with our own unique neurodivergence, and began the slow, often tender process of unlearning the stories we had been told about who we were supposed to be.

In that unlearning, we started noticing how much better everything functions, in nature, in people, when it is given time and space. Oceans heal. Forests regrow. Minds decompress.

The same is true for neurodivergent people. We do not need fixing. We need room to be who we are.

Time & Space Psychology was created as a response to that realisation. A practice built to work with neurodivergent minds, not against them.

A place where you do not have to mask, shrink, or mould yourself to fit.

Where difference is not a deficit and your strengths are seen, celebrated, and supported.

We know firsthand how harmful it can be to move through systems that do not accommodate who you are. And we know the deep relief that comes when someone finally gets you without conditions.

That is why we do this work: to offer others the same sense of understanding, self-acceptance, and possibility.

At Time & Space Psychology, you do not have to fit anyone else’s mould.

You are valued exactly as you are. In your own time and space.

Meet Lucinda & Marini 🌈

Who are we?

We're Lucinda and Marini, two passionate psychologists, co-founders of Time & Space Psychology, and forever "two peas in a pod."

Our connection began in our Master’s program, where we quickly became each other’s safe person. From the beginning, we just got each other and we’ve been each other’s anchor ever since. During some of the hardest moments of our training, we pulled each other through, not just academically, but emotionally, spiritually, and creatively.

Many of our most meaningful conversations happened late at night: curled up under blankets, surrounded by cushions, with our fur babies nearby, galaxy lights glowing, lactose-free iced chais in hand, and Bon Iver playing softly in the background.

It was in those soft, still hours, when the world felt quiet enough to exhale, that the idea of a rainbow path began. A path where we could build lives that honoured our energy, our brains, and our values… and one day, help others do the same. (We even made a playlist to honour those moments: Songs That Stayed Up With Us 🎶).

Time & Space Psychology is the result of that dream. We work with children, teenagers, and their families, using play, connection, and a deep understanding of how trauma and neurodivergence shape the way a child experiences the world.

We know how much it matters to be understood by someone who doesn't rush you. That is what we want for every child who comes to see us, and for the parents and carers who bring them.

Here, children go at their own pace. Families are met with warmth, not judgement. And every child is welcome to be exactly who they are.

How we work with you
Just like our story, our therapeutic approach is shaped by connection, creativity, and care. We blend evidence-based therapies with a deep respect for where you (or your child) are right now.

→ Learn more about our therapeutic approach here

Registered Psychologist & Co-Founder

Lucinda Spencer (she/her)

Lucinda is a Brisbane-based psychologist who brings warmth, creativity, and a deep respect for neurodivergent ways of being.

She is passionate about both psychological assessment and therapy with children, and about helping neurodivergent children and their families feel seen, understood, and supported.

Her therapy is gentle, play-based, and led by each child's interests, and she supports parents and carers with a focus on neurodivergent families.

Lucinda's work is grounded in values of curiosity, compassion, and care, with a strong focus on understanding yourself, building clarity, and growth.

Learn more about Lucinda

Registered Psychologist & Co-Founder

Marini Mendis (she/her)

Marini is a Melbourne-based psychologist who creates soft, supportive spaces for healing with a practice grounded in trauma-informed, neuro-affirming care.

She is passionate about fostering connection and helping children, adolescents, and their families feel safe in their relationships. She is a trained Circle of Security facilitator and supports parents and carers with attachment-based work, with a focus on neurodivergent families. Her sessions are available via Telehealth and in person in Scoresby.

Marini brings a calm, thoughtful presence to her work, with a focus on collaboration, consent, and care.

Learn more about Marini