This is what our story began with: a metaphor describing the therapy process most beautifully and creatively. At Umbrella Lane, we all share a tremendous passion for working with kids, teens, young adults and families. Through evidence-based therapy, we strive to help our clients deal with their emotions and increase coping skills.
During the therapeutic process, we offer all the support young people need to (re)gain their confidence – umbrella – and power to overcome challenges.
About Umbrella Lane Psychology
‘As a youth psychologist, I always strive to keep my clients motivated and engaged throughout the entire ‘changing process’. I am dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships, creating a safe environment and helping young people work through their struggles.’
Marnize, certified Clinical Psychologist at Umbrella Lane
``An umbrella cannot stop the storm, but it can help us stand in the rain``
Top Reasons to choose Umbrella Lane
At Umbrella Lane, we always take the time to listen, understand and create a personalized therapy plan according to every individual need. Above all, we enjoy working with young people, as well as seeing positive changes throughout their journey.
So what makes us different?
Many years of experience
The right results
Ability to build strong rapport with our client
Safe and relaxed environment
Friendly, compassionate, encouraging and highly-skilled professionals
An Awesome Team of Psychologists
Our Umbrella Lane team is here to help our clients through the storms of life by providing a safe, empathetic space to work through emotions and evidence-based therapies to help increase resilience and coping skills.
Marnize
Clinical Psychologist
My name is Marnize Verreynne and I am a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for providing support for children, teenagers, young adults and families.
My biggest strength as a child and youth psychologist is helping young people to feel comfortable and engaged. Building a strong therapeutic relationship enables me to provide a space that is safe and empathetic for young people to work through their struggles.
My aim is to leave all of my clients feeling empowered through greater understanding of their experiences and greater coping skills.
Leilanie
Psychologist
My name is Leilanie and I am a general psychologist, with a special interest in youth psychology. I have developed a passion for working with children and adolescents to improve individual wellbeing.
At Umbrella Lane, my goal is to be a warm, friendly face for young people to explore their experiences, feel comfortable, supported, and listened to. I also endeavour to provide practical strategies for young people to develop into individual coping skills.
Bonnie
Admin Team Member
Bonnie is a current student at QUT studying a double bachelor of Behavioural Science and Social Work. Coming from a long career in entertainment, she was drawn to the complex natures and behaviours of the human mind and this spurred her to leave the arts and pursue a more hands on approach to brightening people’s lives. Creativity and self-expression works wonders for the soul, and one of Bonnies favourite things about working at Umbrella Lane is connecting with young minds and fostering dreams and plans for the future.
Marnize Verreynne Qualifications
Trained and experienced in conducting cognitive assessments
Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA
Masters in Clinical Psychology, Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, University of Queensland
Full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
What is your story?
They say that experiences from our youth shape what we do later in life. That is why it is of utmost importance to learn how to identify, acknowledge and cope with your emotions.
If you find yourself in any of the situations below:
Emotional struggles
Behaviour difficulties
Self–Harm
Developmental disorders
Body Image & Eating Disorders
…then you are in the right place.
At Umbrella Lane, we carefully listen to your story and provide you with the necessary tools to help you overcome these challenges.
Find support and healing under our umbrella
Services
Depression
Depression
It is important to make the distinction between unhappiness at a given time and the symptoms associated with depressive disorders.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech, nonverbal communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviours.
Emotion Dysregulation
Difficult Life Transitions
Parenting Support
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder