Ballarat Psychology Clinic - Drummond St


Ballarat Psychology Clinic - Drummond St

Practitioners at this location

Elyse Snaidero

Psychologist (Provisional)

Elyse is a provisional psychologist currently completing their Master of Psychology (Clinical). Elyse is an authentic and warm person who values establishing a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space for their clients. They work with clients across the lifespan and have a passion for working with people from all backgrounds, including culturally diverse and LGBTIQA+ clients. Elyse is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment and adopts neuroaffirming practices in their work. Elyse takes a holistic, person-centred approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to tailor intervention to each client’s needs.
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Jessica Camilleri

Psychologist

Jessica is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She has experience working with children, young people and adults across private practice, schools and community health settings. She has extensive experience supporting families through the assessment and diagnostic process, including Autism and ADHD, as well as providing ongoing therapeutic support. Jessica values building trust and respect with each person she works with and takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy. Jessica uses a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Psychoeducation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Jessica works with clients presenting with a range of concerns including autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and general mental health and wellbeing. She also supports parents through coaching and behaviour support, and works with both children and adults on emotion regulation and anger management to improve coping, relationships and day-to-day functioning.
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Krystal Chaffey

Psychologist

Mackenzie Piper

Occupational Therapist

Mackenzie is an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist who graduated from Central Queensland University (CQU). She has a strong passion for paediatrics and brings valuable experience supporting children with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and ADHD. Before qualifying as an occupational therapist, Mackenzie worked as a qualified swimming instructor, an experience that continues to shape her holistic and creative approach to therapy. She is particularly interested in exploring innovative ways to integrate her background in aquatic instruction with occupational therapy practice. Mackenzie is dedicated to supporting individuals and families to build strong foundations for learning, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
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Miss Madeleine Milton

Psychologist

Maddie is a registered psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across private, public, and educational settings. She provides a safe and supportive space where clients feel listened to and validated, and uses evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tailored to each person’s needs. Maddie works with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, school-based challenges (such as school refusal or anxiety), neurodivergence, behavioural concerns, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. She has a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent children and takes pride in helping them better understand their brains. Maddie also collaborates closely with parents to provide a cohesive therapy experience for young people. She conducts cognitive and academic assessments in a supportive and warm environment and is currently undertaking clinical endorsement to become a registered Clinical Psychologist.
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Mrs Kathryn O’Dwyer

Psychologist (Registrar)

Kat is a registered psychologist with several years of experience as a school psychologist, providing tailored support to children, adolescents, and adults to meet their unique needs and goals. She works with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, behavioural challenges, and school- or peer-related issues. Kat is dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and empathetic therapeutic environment and places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship, which she views as essential for effective treatment. Her approach is evidence-based, drawing on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy. Kat is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is currently working towards endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.

Ms Patricia Capino

Occupational Therapist

Patricia is a registered Occupational Therapist with seven years of experience supporting children of all abilities. She previously served as a Clinical Excellence Lead in the Philippines, where she mentored colleagues and championed evidence-based, family-centered practice to ensure high-quality, collaborative care. Guided by a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based approach, Patricia creates engaging, play-based therapy experiences that support children’s independence, confidence, and enjoyment in their everyday routines. She has a strong interest in early intervention, recognising the importance of timely support in building strong foundations for learning and meaningful participation in daily life. Patricia accepts referrals for early intervention, sensory processing challenges, handwriting, self-care, school readiness, developmental delays, and support for Autistic children, children with ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Skye Petrie

Psychologist

Skye has over 23 years of experience supporting children and families who have experienced trauma and harm. She provides a calm and safe space for individuals to explore and make sense of their experiences and emotions, believing that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to effective support. Skye works with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, stress, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, parenting challenges, parent-infant relationships, and ASD. She is passionate about helping clients identify and achieve their goals through relationship-focused and evidence-based interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Skye also has a strong interest in infant and parent mental health and holds postgraduate qualifications in this area. Master of Professional Psychology Graduate Diploma of Psychology Graduate Diploma Mental Health Science (Parent and Infant Mental Health)
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