Brydan Xavier

(he/him)
Director & Principal Psychologist

Credentials: BCrim, MA (IntelAnalys), GradDipPsych(Pre-Practice), MProfPsych

Based in Melbourne/Naarm, Brydan is a cisgender male member of the LGBTIQAPSB+ community, an AuDHDer, psychologist, public speaker, and former university educator whose background in criminology shapes his trauma‑informed, identity‑affirming lens. He is a Registered Psychologist with a focus on working with people with intersectional minority or marginalised identities, particularly in the areas of gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, minority stress, and trauma. His approach is grounded in creating a safe, affirming, and collaborative space for clients. Brydan integrates EMDR (inc. EMDR 2.0), Schema Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, and narrative approaches to support adults navigating neurodivergence, complex trauma, and intersectional identities.

Brydan Xavier is a member of several professional organisations. He is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (MAAAPi), the EMDR Association of Australia, the Australian ADHD Professionals Association, and the League of Autistic Psychologists and Affirming Colleagues. He is also a Member of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), and the Australian Professional Association for Transgender Health (AusPATH), and serves as a Council Member for the Asian Professional Association for Transgender Health (ASIAPATH).

Brydan is not currently taking on new clients.
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