Welcome to Space Between Psychology
The space between people where we exchange thoughts and feelings, conscious and unconscious — and where something different can become possible.
There are times when conversations keep going the same way, reactions come quickly, and it becomes hard to find a different path through.
Therapy can create space to slow these moments down and understand what is happening underneath them.
At Space Between Psychology, the focus is on what happens between people and within them.
This includes the patterns that shape relationships, the histories that sit beneath them, and the moments where something different can begin to happen.
How I can help
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Couples Therapy
When the same arguments keep happening, and it becomes harder to find moments of connection, couples therapy offers a different kind of space so something new can emerge between you.
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Family Therapy
Families are systems, and what affects one person ripples through everyone. I work with families to understand these patterns and find ways of responding that don’t keep pulling things in the same direction.
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Individual Therapy
I work with individuals using Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), an approach that focuses on understanding recurring patterns in how you relate to others and to yourself.
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Clinical Supervision
I provide a supportive and reflective space for clinicians to think about and refine their work.
About Me
I’m Ben McKechnie, a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne.
I’ve held clinical leadership roles in public mental health and have experience conducting complex assessments in statutory settings, often involving family systems and significant care and protection concerns.
This background shapes how I think about people in context, attending to relationships, history, and the patterns we can find ourselves caught in, rather than focusing only on symptoms or diagnosis.
My Approach
Rather than focusing only on symptoms or strategies, I pay attention to the patterns:
How they developed
How they are maintained, and
How they show up in the room as we work together.
This often involves slowing conversations down and:
Noticing what is happening as it happens
Making sense of reactions, rather than moving past them, and
Creating space for different responses to emerge.
For many people, this feels unfamiliar at first. Slowing conversations down and paying closer attention to what is happening between people can feel different from the ways people are used to communicating.
Over time, though, this often creates space that feels more thoughtful, reflective, and easier to stay with.
If you are considering therapy, you are welcome to reach out.
Given the nature of this practice, there can be wait times. You are encouraged to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your situation and whether this approach feels like the right fit.
