Essentia Health Clinics, established in 1999 in Bendigo Victoria, are privately owned psychology practices founded and directed by Dr. Peter L. King.
Essentia Health takes a unique, collaborative approach by bringing together a diverse group of independent mental health professionals who share a commitment to teamwork rather than isolated practice. Our clinicians come from a wide range of professional settings and backgrounds, creating a rich and supportive environment for both clients and practitioners.
Our mission is to provide inclusive, trauma-informed, and eclectic mental health services that integrate lived experience with evidence-informed clinical practice.
In developing Essentia Health Clinics, Dr. King has drawn upon extensive mentorship and training with international leaders, including Professor Marsha Linehan (founder of Behavioral Tech, 2003–2008) and Babette Rothschild (developer of Somatic Trauma Therapy and author of The Body Remembers, 2014–2018). Their influence continues to shape the compassionate, integrative, and evidence-based philosophy that defines Essentia Health today.