Tom Truong

Tom is a skilled and compassionate Behaviour Support Practitioner with qualifications in psychology, mental health, and counselling. He combines clinical expertise with practical experience to support individuals in achieving meaningful and lasting improvements in their quality of life.

Tom believes that behaviour is a form of communication and focuses on understanding the underlying needs behind behaviours of concern. Using a person-centred, strengths-based approach, he helps participants build skills, increase independence, and achieve their personal goals.

His expertise includes working with children, adolescents, and young adults, supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, psychosocial challenges, and complex behavioural needs. Using evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed approaches, Tom collaborates with participants, families, carers, support workers, and allied health professionals to develop practical, effective, and person-centred support strategies that promote positive outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Known for his warm, respectful, and approachable nature, Tom takes the time to build trusting relationships where individuals feel heard, valued, and supported. His focus on empowerment, dignity, choice, and inclusion helps participants improve emotional wellbeing, social participation, and overall independence while building long-term resilience and capacity.