Ms Rhianna Perkin

Experience, background and philosophy

Rhianna Perkin is a consultant psychologist whose practice integrates systems psychodynamics with organisational and individual psychology. Her areas of expertise include leadership development, reflective practice, psychosocial risk management, organisational change and the cultivation of psychologically safe workplaces. Rhianna works with executives and senior leaders through coaching, group supervision, and bespoke learning interventions, enabling them to develop deeper self-awareness and a greater capacity to navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change. With over 20 years of professional experience across health, government, and corporate sectors, she has delivered consultation and training services on mental health, trauma, and psychosocial safety.

Rhianna’s scholarly interests include the emotional dimensions of organisational change. Her publication on grief during organisational change highlights how experiences of loss and transition are often unacknowledged in workplace settings, yet profoundly shape organisational functioning and culture. This orientation reflects her broader philosophy: that organisations are living systems shaped not only by structure and strategy but also by unconscious processes, emotional undercurrents, and relational dynamics. As a practitioner, Rhianna values NIODA’s commitment to reflective practice and collaborative inquiry. She continues to engage in group relations training and systems psychodynamic scholarship, integrating these insights with evidence-based psychological frameworks. Her work seeks to foster organisations that are both effective and mentally healthy places where leaders, teams, and systems can think more deeply and adapt more effectively.