Caring, Experienced Educational Psychologist in Bentleigh East
Providing cognitive, educational & neurodevelopmental assessments and strength-based, affirming counselling for children, teens, young adults and parents
Welcome to Lara Psychology
Lara is opening her doors to new clients from the 24th of September 2026!
Book now to secure a counselling or assessment appointment at a time that suits you!
Lara Silkoff Psychology provides a space where children, teens, young adults, and parents feel safe, accepted, and understood. This is the first step toward building on your strengths and reaching your potential.
With extensive experience as a psychologist, Lara offers comprehensive assessments and counselling grounded in neuroaffirming, inclusive, and strengths-based care
Having spent over 17 years working within school systems, Lara brings a deep understanding of educational environments and practical strategies to help young people learn, grow, and thrive—at home, in the classroom, and in life
About Lara
Lara is an Educational Psychologist with over 27 years of experience supporting children, families, and educators across independent and government schools, community settings, and private practice. With a background in psychology, teaching, and special education, she is passionate about building supportive connections with young people, helping them identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and develop their unique talents.
Lara provides comprehensive cognitive, educational, and behavioural assessment. Her reports are rich in observation and offer practical, tailored recommendations, informed by her extensive experience working in schools with young people, teachers, and administrators.
She brings a warm, creative, and eclectic counselling style, drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches. Lara particularly enjoys working with neurodivergent young people, and appreciates the passion, creativity, and deep interests they bring to the world- something that has inspired her own enthusiasm for everything from RuPaul’s Drag Race, to off-broadway musicals, social-strategy reality TV, and even the occasional horror podcast.
Qualifications:
M. Ed Psych (University of Melbourne)
B. A., B.Sc. (Hons.Psych), (Monash University)
B. Teaching- Secondary (Hons) (University of Melbourne)
AHPRA Endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist
MAPS, MAAPi, FCEDP (Fellow of the College of Educational Psychologists)
VIT Registered Teacher (Secondary)
Board Approved Psychologist Supervisor
Location
Service areas:
Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Moorabbin, McKinnon, Ormond, Glenhuntly, Caulfield, Caulfield South, Malvern East, Carnegie, Brighton, Cheltenham and Bayside Melbourne
Lara Silkoff Psychology is based at Beingwell Clinic,
56 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East, 3165.
Parking:
Street parking is free and available on East Boundary Road and also adjacent Bellvue Road
Public Transport:
There is a bus stop right outside the clinic! It is for the 701 bus which you can catch from Oakleigh station
The 822 bus also stops very close by, you can catch the bus from Murumbeena station
The 627 bus also stops close by and is also very handy! You can catch it from Chadstone Shopping centre or Moorabbin station