Friendly Psychology
Our Commitment
At Friendly Psychology, we provide quality psychological assessments in Darwin and the Northern Territory. Our focus includes forensic psychological, neuropsychological, and child developmental assessment, helping individuals and families gain the insights they need for effective support and growth.
Benefits
Why Choose Us?
Expertise
Dr Friend has extensive experience and qualifications in various psychological assessments. She is dedicated to tackling complex referral questions, ensuring that every individual receives tailored assessment and recommendations adapted to their unique needs.
She is currently the only Darwin-based psychologist providing neuropsychological assessments.
Confidentiality
We prioritise your privacy and confidentiality. All assessments and data are handled with the utmost discretion, ensuring a safe and secure experience for every client. Trust is our foundation, allowing for honest and open communication.
Our Services
About Dr Friend
Dr Rowena Friend has lived and worked in the Northern Territory since 2019, when she relocated here with her young family from Tasmania.
Dr Friend completed her Bachelor of Science (Hons) at the University of Tasmania, her Master of Psychology (Forensic) and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of New South Wales, and her PhD in Psychology through the University of Tasmania. Her PhD focused on communication within Forensic Psychological and Multidisciplinary reports.
Dr Friend is a fully registered Forensic Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), as well as a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and a Fellow of the College of Forensic Psychologists (CFP). She is also completing a registrar program as a Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar.
Dr Friend has over 15 years of experience as a Psychologist in a broad range of psychology positions including assessment and diagnosis, individual and group treatment, supervision and teaching. She has worked in both the NSW and Tasmanian prison systems, in schools, private practice, remote indigenous communities in East Arnhem Land, NT, and throughout the NT and WA.
Dr Friend has completed forensic, child and adult psychological and neuropsychological assessments for private clients, schools, child protection, justice, insurance, legal practices and health services.
Dr Friend has a particular interest in complex assessment and diagnostic questions, including FASD, ADHD, ASD, ID, learning disorders, and forensic issues.
In addition to her clinical assessment work, Dr Friend is a Psychologist member of the Northern Territory Parole Board.