At Misso Psychology, we believe effective support begins with feeling safe enough to speak honestly about what is going on.
Misso Psychology is built on decades of experience in psychology, psychotherapy, training, and community-based work, and on a commitment to helping people feel safe, understood, and supported. At the centre of the practice are the values of human connection, mindful reflection, and care that respects the complexity of people’s lives.
Our values shape the way we listen, respond, and work alongside the people who come to us. We value trust, respect, genuine human connection, and care that is tailored to the individual. We also believe in evidence informed practice, ongoing learning, and support that helps create safety, recovery, and meaningful change over time.
We value care that helps people feel understood and supported.
We believe people deserve to be met with authenticity, sensitivity, and respect for the fullness of their experience.
We aim to provide a space that feels calm, steady, and reflective, even when life feels uncertain.
People come to us for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it is a specific issue. Sometimes it is a build-up of stress, conflict, uncertainty, or things that have been sitting in the background for a long time.
We take the time to understand what is happening, listen carefully, and offer support that is responsive to the individual, couple, or family in front of us. Our approach is evidence informed, and always centred on care, clarity, and what will be most helpful in practice.
Misso Psychology was founded by Donna and Dave, who have spent decades working across psychology, community development, facilitation, training, and therapeutic support. Their combined experience has shaped a practice grounded in depth psychology, reflection, and care, one that feels genuinely human.
After many years of supporting individuals, couples, and families, they recognised a growing need to extend beyond traditional clinical work. They saw the importance of creating spaces not only for healing but also for learning, dialogue, and the ongoing development of practitioners themselves.
This vision led to the creation of The International Institute of Psychotherapy Training (IIPT), an international training institute designed to bring together mental health professionals from across the world. Through IIPT, Donna and Dave create a collaborative environment where experienced clinicians, educators, and emerging practitioners can teach, learn, and share knowledge across disciplines and cultures.
The institute reflects its commitment to advancing the field of psychotherapy through thoughtful training, integrative thinking, and relational depth. It offers structured programs, workshops, and ongoing professional development opportunities that help clinicians deepen their practice, broaden their clinical thinking, and remain engaged in meaningful, reflective work.
Together, Misso Psychology and IIPT represent a continuum of care and learning, from direct therapeutic support to the training and development of professionals, grounded in a shared ethos of integrity, curiosity, and human connection.
Donna is a co-director, facilitator, and community development practitioner with more than three decades of experience working alongside individuals, families, and communities.
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Donna is a co-director, facilitator, and community development practitioner with more than three decades of experience working alongside individuals, families, and communities. As co-founder of Misso Psychology, she has helped shape a practice that values genuine connection, thoughtful reflection, and care that is both grounded and real. Donna’s work centres on creating spaces where people feel safe enough to be honest, curious, and open to change. Whether working with groups or in professional settings, she brings a steady, relational presence that encourages meaningful conversations and deeper understanding. Her background in community development informs her belief that growth occurs not only individually but also in relationship with others and within communities. Alongside Dave, Donna recognised the importance of extending this work beyond direct practice. She is also co-founder of The International Institute of Psychotherapy Training (IIPT), where she helps bring together mental health professionals from around the world to learn, connect, and share knowledge. The institute reflects her commitment to creating spaces where practitioners can continue to grow, think deeply, and feel supported in the work they do. Across both organisations, Donna’s focus remains the same: creating environments where people feel met, where learning is shared, and where meaningful, lasting change can take place.
Dave is a psychologist, co-director, facilitator, and educator with over four decades of experience across clinical practice, training, and group facilitation. As co-founder of Misso Psychology, he has helped shape a practice grounded in depth, curiosity, and a strong commitment to understanding the complexity of people’s inner and relational worlds.
Dave’s clinical work draws on narrative, psychodynamic, metacognitive, and insight-oriented approaches, with a focus on patterns of relating, emotional development, and the deeper processes underlying presenting concerns. He is known for his thoughtful, engaged style, balancing clarity with care and creating spaces where people feel both supported and gently challenged. Alongside Donna, Dave recognised the importance of extending this work beyond direct clinical practice. He is the co-founder of The International Institute of Psychotherapy Training (IIPT), where he helps build an international learning community.
Through his teaching and facilitation, he supports clinicians in deepening their thinking, staying reflective in their work, and remaining connected to the relational heart of psychotherapy. Across his clinical and training roles, Dave brings a strong commitment to meaningful, depth-oriented work, supporting individuals and practitioners in thoughtful, engaged, and enduring ways.
