About

Brittney Lang

(BBehavSci, BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych(Ed & Dev)

Registered Psychologist; PhD (Performing Arts) Student at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)

Hi, I’m Brittney! I’m a Registered Psychologist with a background in educational and developmental psychology and a particular interest in supporting the wellbeing of people working and studying across the arts.

I provide psychological therapy and assessment services to people working across the performing arts sector. This includes performers, musicians, technicians, crew, creatives, production staff, directors, stage managers and other arts professionals, as well as performing arts students.

My interest in working with people in the arts comes from a combination of lived experience, professional training and my ongoing research in this area. Having my own experience, I understand that this industry can come with pressures that are often quite different from those experienced in other careers. Unpredictable schedules, auditions and casting, rejection, performance pressure, creative identity, financial and career uncertainty, intensive training, comparison, feedback and the challenge of balancing creative work with everyday life can all have an impact on wellbeing.

Alongside my clinical work, I am completing a PhD through WAAPA exploring wellbeing and identity in musical theatre training. This research has given me an even deeper understanding of the unique demands placed on musical theatre performers and students, which is a particular interest of mine. Musical theatre training and performance require a high level of physical, psychological and creative commitment with performers often training and preparing in ways that can resemble the demands placed on elite athletes, while simultaneously developing highly skilled artistic performance abilities.

My approach is eclectic, meaning I draw from different psychological approaches and tailor therapy to the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I particularly value Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and often incorporate ACT-informed strategies into my work, helping people develop psychological flexibility, understand what matters to them and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present.

Assessment

I also provide psychological assessment for people who are seeking a better understanding of how they think, learn, communicate and navigate everyday life. This can include assessment for ADHD and Autism.

Assessment can be helpful when you have noticed patterns or difficulties that have been present for a long time but have never quite made sense, or when you are seeking greater clarity around your strengths and areas of difficulty. For people in the arts, assessment can also be particularly relevant when the demands of training, study or creative work make existing difficulties more noticeable.

My aim is not simply to provide a diagnosis or a label, but to help you develop a clearer understanding of yourself and, where appropriate, identify practical supports and strategies that can make study, work and everyday life more manageable.

Flexible support, wherever you are

All services are provided via telehealth, allowing me to work with people across Australia. This can be particularly helpful for people working and studying in the arts, where life rarely follows a traditional schedule. Whether you're touring, studying away from home, practically living on campus, or moving between rehearsals, tech, performances and other commitments, telehealth means you can continue accessing support wherever you are.

I also understand that finding time for appointments can be difficult when your schedule changes from week to week. Where possible, I offer flexibility around appointment days and times to help psychological support fit in with your schedule.

Stage & Mind Psychology is a space for the people behind the art - whatever your role, wherever you are in your journey.