Who We Are
The Team
Kirsten Perrins (She/Her)
Clinical Director, Psychologist (Clinical Registrar), AuDHD
Kirsten is a sensitive, empathic, and compassionate therapist, who works from a position of neurodivergent lived-experience when supporting clients. She works alongside trainee therapy dog Atka to provide neuroaffirming assessment and support. Kirsten is playful, quirky, and loves to involve toys, fidgets and squishmallows into her work! She worked as a Chartered Accountant for 15 years, before realising her passion to help others.
Kirsten undertook a Graduate Diploma Psychology, and Graduate Diploma Psychology Advanced at Monash University, before completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at Swinburne University. She is currently engaged two-years of additional training and supervision, working towards Clinical endorsement. Kirsten is passionate about supporting clients to cultivate safety, self-compassion and self-acceptance.
Kirsten's specific areas of interest include autism, attention differences (ADHD), obsessions and compulsions (OCD), and eating differences. Her work is person-centred and primarily from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused, narrative and neuroaffirming perspective.
AHPRA Registration: PSY0002706302
WWCC: 2646532A-01
Tony Perrins (He/Him)
Executive Director Operations, AuDHD
Tony is a warm, and caring late diagnosed Autistic ADHDer. Hailing from Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, Tony offers one-on-one and group mentoring and coaching, and heads up the Consulting arm of The Burrows.
Tony obtained an MBA from the University of Northumbria in the UK, and has spent 25 years + developing people, leading teams, and improving business practices. He is currently studying for a Diploma of Counselling to complement his work at The Burrows.
He is passionate about supporting neurodivergent people to achieve their life and work goals!
WWCC: 3339415A-01
Atka (He/Him)
Chief Wellbeing Officer & Trainee Therapy Dog
Atka is a 2 year-old Alaskan Malamute X Husky who works alongside Kirsten at The Burrows. He begins his Therapy Dog Training in 2025, and you might find him pushing up against you in session, or giving you a big heavy cuddle once he gets to know you.
Atka loves belly rubs, and tickles under his chin, and we're sure he thinks he is a pomeranian, as he likes to come and lay on your knee given the opportunity!
Fun fact - Atka has an extra toe!
Tikaani (He/Him)
Director of Barketing
Tikaani is the younger of our two rescue huskies. This cheeky little man can be selective about who he makes friends with, and tends to prefer spending time 'back of house', helping with billing and admin, and ensuring the treat cupboard is fully stocked.
Although Tikaani doesn't join us in session, you might see him on your arrival, where he'll happily take a liver treat. Just remember to ask him for a paw first!
Lilo (She/Her)
Canine Executive Officer
Lilo is a 6 year-old husky. Whilst not a trained therapy animal, she enjoys spending time in session, and will often be found lounging in a chair, or at your feet asking for tickles. She is extremely affectionate, and loves the company of all humans!
Lilo's favourite thing is running around with Atka and Tikaani, and snoozing on the sofa. She might sometimes take a little while to warm up to you, as she is naturally shy, and a little timid. However, once she gets to know you, this little pocket rocket becomes a furry cuddle monster!
Chicken Flock
Quality & Assurance Committee
Our small flock of Isa Brown chickens are a beautiful group of girls; Wanda, Maria, Carol, Natasha, and Kate. They enjoy scratching around their coop, sitting on your leg/shoulder, and foraging for bugs.
Once they trust you, they enjoy a stroke of their feathers, and might even hop up to be held.
Spending time with the ladies helps remind us of the importance of communication, watching out for each other, and can improve mental health.
Muscovy Ducks
People & Culture Committee
Our flock of Muscovy ducks came to The Burrows in 2023. Starting out with just a few birds, our flock successfully grew with two clutches of ducklings hatching in early summer 2024. Muscovies are very quiet compared to other breeds of duck, and often communicate using non-verbal body language like head bobbing, tail wagging, or wing flapping.
Our Muscovies love to take some watermelon, lettuce or peas from you, and might even ask for a chest rub or cuddle when they feel completely safe and relaxed.