In a quick summary, could you describe Think Psychologists and what you do?
We’re a clinical psychology practice that offers support to kids, teens, adults, parents, families, and couples experiencing a range of different challenges. Everything from early parenting challenges to anxiety and behavioural challenges in kids and teens, eating disorders, and things like depression, anxiety, and work stress in adults. We’ve also just launched Think Parents, Bumps + Bubs which is a multi-disciplinary service – psychological support but also feeding and sleep support – supporting new and expectant parents.
Reflecting on your time since the start at our Neutral Bay site, what has been the standout experience for you at WOTSO and why?
I started my business at WOTSO more than a decade ago so I’ll always have a bit of a soft spot for it, but I’ve met lots of really lovely people along the way. Probably the standout experience is thinking back to the covid lockdowns and how proactive and compassionate WOTSO were in terms of balancing looking after their own business but also the businesses of their members. They offered to pause memberships and give people financial relief at a time when lots of businesses were really struggling, and I’ll never forget that. It’s not something a lot of office spaces did.
Having been with WOTSO at Neutral Bay from its inception, how have you witnessed changes both at this location and within WOTSO overall? Which changes have had the most profound impact on you?
So many! Thinking back, I remember years ago, WOTSO trialling a creche at the Neutral Bay location, which I think in the end didn’t get enough support and so wasn’t sustainable, but it was a progressive idea, and thinking about where things are now in terms of the gender pay gap and the impact on women in particular when starting a family – it was a great idea. It’s a shame it didn’t take off more at the time.
Could you recount a particular connection you made at WOTSO Neutral Bay that has significantly affected your personal or professional life?
There’s no one connection that’s made a significant impact, but what I would say is that if you work in an industry or job that’s isolating, working in a co-working space is a great way to not lose the benefit of social connectedness. It’s been nice to get to know so many different members along the way.
Reflecting on our journey together, how has WOTSO empowered your business? Looking ahead, what are the ways in which WOTSO can continue to enhance and support your growth?
WOTSO has always just been really supportive of us – if we’ve ever needed something, they’ve always been fair and reasonable and willing to help – it’s something I’ve always really appreciated, and I think it speaks to their wider culture. It’s a big part of why I’ve been here so long.
