Service Providers
At Westminster, we are committed to supporting the whole child. In 2025, we have partnered with experienced and dedicated external Allied Health professionals who will work onsite at Westminster to support our students who require psychological support, speech therapy or occupational therapy.
We know that a child is best supported to grow and develop when there is a collaborative approach between parents, Allied Health professionals and teachers. This service allows parents the flexibility to have appointments with professionals whilst students are at school, and provides a wraparound service between parents and teachers to support the goals of the child. Allied Health Professionals work closely with our school staff after each session, as well as with you as their parents.
To book into an Allied Health service, please liaise directly with the Allied Health providers listed below. This includes booking appointments and making payments.
Occupational Therapy
In School Ocupational Therapy
Deb Phipps
0400 183 011
Learn more about Deb here.
Learn Sense Grow
Georgia Zeitz
0413 318 574
Kalea Spyker
kalea.spyker@learnsensegrow.com.au
0413 318 574
Learn more about Georgia and Kaela here.
Psychology
Upward Psychology
Vanessa Scholz
0450 257133
Vanessa Scholz is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people and adults. With extensive experience addressing emotional, behavioural, and psychological challenges, Vanessa creates a safe space for clients to explore their experiences and build resilience. A new mother, she deeply understands the balance families strive to achieve between growth, connection, and mental health. Vanessa tailors her evidence-based therapeutic approach, drawing from various modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys family time, music, and golf.
Tom Rutherford
0450 257133
Thomas Rutherford is a Registered Psychologist with experience across mental health, sport, and education settings. He works with adolescents and adults to enhance wellbeing, performance, and self-awareness through evidence-based psychological practice. Tom's approach is highly collaborative, practical and forward-looking, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to help clients build clarity, resilience, and purpose.
Tom worked in high-performance sport for 15 years (specifically in cricket and football), before retraining as a psychologist specialising in mental health and wellbeing, leadership development, and organisational psychology. Tom has worked extensively in independent schools across Adelaide, and he currently works in the tertiary education sector alongside his clinical roles. He integrates these broad experiences into his therapeutic and coaching work. He has a particular interest in vocational and career guidance; sport and performance psychology; treating anxiety, depression and lack of direction; and using assessments to support individuals and teams to function more effectively and align their behaviour with their values and goals.
Speech Pathology
Embrace Speech
Alice Walker
0411 527 722
Learn more about Alice here.
TALK Speech Pathology
Starting in Term 1, 2026 (feel free to contact Megan in Term 4, 2025 for 2026)
Megan Talia
megan@talkspeechpathology.com.au
08 8358 1114