Ballarat Psychology Clinic - Wendouree


Ballarat Psychology Clinic - Wendouree

Practitioners at this location

Cheryl Wile

Psychologist

Cheryl is a registered psychologist with over 25 years of experience. Compassionate and caring, she draws on a range of approaches to tailor treatment plans to each client’s unique needs. Cheryl works with clients aged 17 and over on a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma and PTSD, grief, anger, addictions, stress, emotional regulation, self-esteem, sexuality, burnout, LGBTIQ-related issues, ageing, and end-of-life concerns. She strives to create a safe, warm, and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop self-awareness, and build coping skills. Cheryl aims to empower clients to manage their lives effectively and optimize their future. She has a special interest in palliative care and enjoys working with diverse client groups. Cheryl’s therapeutic approach draws on Emotion-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She regards the trust clients place in her as a privilege and approaches her work with dedication and respect.
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Melissa Van Styn

Psychologist

Melissa is a Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor with over a decade of experience providing evidence-based psychological therapy. She has worked across public mental health services—where she provided crisis support—and in private practice with clients of all ages. Melissa takes a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centred approach, focusing on ongoing feedback to ensure therapy is tailored to each person’s unique needs. She provides a safe and supportive space for children, adolescents, parents, and adults experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, behavioural challenges, parenting and relationship issues, and school or peer-related difficulties.
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Mr Jamie McDonald

Psychologist

Jamie is a general registered psychologist with experience supporting adolescents in school and private practice settings, as well as adults in private practice. She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal difficulties, neurodevelopmental conditions such as ASD (client or parental support only), phobias, bullying, emotional neglect, and general mental health and wellbeing. Jamie also incorporates positive psychology and mindfulness strategies to enhance resilience and coping. Jamie practices in an integrative context, combining evidence-based approaches with a focus on empathy, genuineness, and positive regard. She prioritises collaboration and goal-consensus, working together with clients to understand their concerns and develop tailored strategies to overcome them.
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Mr Luke Blackley

Psychologist (Registrar)

I hold qualifications as both a registered psychologist and a registered nurse and have extensive experience working therapeutically with individuals experiencing both acute and chronic symptoms associated with a range of major mental illnesses. I have previously worked in primary health care, forensic and acute mental health care settings, employing individual and group-based treatment methods and am experienced in utilizing motivational and strengths-based approaches to help individuals achieve their personal recovery goals.

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.
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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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