The people behind Coral Psychology
A small, dedicated team working together to make your experience — from first enquiry to every session — warm, clear and genuinely supportive.
What I focus on in therapy
- A collaborative, client-centred approach — your goals guide the work
- Evidence-based strategies tailored to each person's individual needs
- Structured assessment and formulation, to understand the underlying patterns
- A strong emphasis on trust — connection is central to the work
- Practical strategies for emotional wellbeing, behaviour and relationships
- Support across home, school and work environments
- Therapy at a pace that feels manageable and right for you
I work with
- Children aged 6 and above
- Adolescents and teenagers
- Adults — including late neurodiversity diagnosis
- Families and parents
- In person in Wangara WA, and via telehealth across Australia
Hebba Morcos
Registered Psychologist
I'm a registered psychologist with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My background spans psychology, advocacy and extensive work with individuals, families and systems of care — and I bring all of that with me into every session.
My approach is collaborative and client-centred. I use structured assessment and formulation to understand what's really going on — the patterns, the history, the context — and from there, therapy becomes purposeful and practical. I draw on CBT, ACT, DBT and mindfulness, adapting what I use to fit the person in front of me, not the other way around.
Something I've come to believe deeply over the years is that the quality of the relationship in the room matters as much as any technique. People change when they feel genuinely understood — not just heard, but actually seen.
I'm warm and direct. I'm not someone who sits quietly waiting for insight to emerge — I'm actively alongside you, thinking with you, and willing to name what I notice.
"I place a strong emphasis on building therapeutic relationships — trust and connection are central to deeper work."
— Hebba Morcos
I also bring my own lived experience of ADHD to this work. Being diagnosed later in life — after years of working harder than felt fair, masking, compensating and wondering why things felt so difficult — changed how I understand neurodiversity, both clinically and personally. That kind of inside knowledge isn't something you get fully from a textbook, and it shapes how I listen and what I look for.
Outside of work I'm drawn to nature, and especially the ocean. Its rhythm, its patience, the way it shapes the coastline not through force but through steady, persistent movement. I find that deeply true of human change as well. The sea doesn't rush. It shows up, it recedes, it comes back. Over time, something shifts.
— Hebba
Practice manager
Meet Declan
Currently completing his qualifications in psychology, Declan provides friendly and informed administrative support — welcome emails, appointment scheduling and rebates.
He'll set you up, keep you in the loop, and make sure your questions and concerns are heard and addressed, whatever they may be.
Therapy dog
Meet Zorro
Zorro is the heart of the team behind the scenes. As our therapy dog he offers something rare and simple: unconditional love. He doesn't mind how the day has gone or what's on anyone's mind — he's just glad you're there.
That steady, no-strings warmth keeps the team grounded between sessions. Off duty, you'll usually find him curled up with his favourite plush goose.
Growth takes time. Coral knows this.
A coral reef doesn't grow overnight. It builds slowly — polyp by polyp, layer by layer — sustained by the right conditions: warmth, stability, clean water, connection. Left undisturbed it becomes something extraordinary. But it can't be rushed. It can only be supported.
Change in human beings works the same way. It happens through consistent, careful work — a relationship built on trust, understanding that accumulates gradually, and strategies that are tried, refined and made your own over time.
The name was chosen deliberately. It speaks to the ocean — something Hebba returns to again and again as a source of calm, perspective and renewal. The water doesn't judge. It holds. It moves. And over time, with the right conditions, it shapes something beautiful.
On connection
Coral grows in colonies, not in isolation. Therapy works the same way — it's the relationship that makes the work possible.
On time
Some reefs have grown for thousands of years. There's no shortcut — the goal is to make the conditions right.
On renewal
Every tide brings something in and takes something out. Therapy is letting go of what no longer serves.
On resilience
Coral is fragile and strong at once. People are the same, given the right environment and enough time.
A room designed for comfort and connection
The rooms have been thoughtfully designed to create a warm, welcoming environment where children, adolescents and adults can feel safe and supported. Beginning therapy can feel unfamiliar — a calm space that encourages trust is part of the work.
For children, the room offers opportunities to explore, play, create and express themselves in ways that feel natural. For adolescents and adults, it's a calm place to feel heard and understood at your own pace.
A waiting lounge with comfortable seating is available. Coffee shops and markets are a few steps away — handy for parents during a child's session.
What makes the space different
- Warm, carefully considered design — not clinical or cold
- Play materials and creative tools throughout the children's space
- Separate waiting area, so sessions feel private and contained
- Quiet location with easy parking — low stress from the moment you arrive
- Accessible for all ages, children through to adults
- Coffee and markets nearby for parents during sessions
Qualifications & registration
Ready to take the first step?
"Sometimes it's not about having a clear problem, but a sense that something could be better supported."
You're welcome to reach out directly, or book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to talk through what you need and whether Coral Psychology is the right fit. All enquiries are welcome and responded to promptly. You don't need a referral to get in touch.
Coffee shops and markets are just steps away — handy for parents waiting during a child's session.