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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Jacki Schurmann

Psychologist

Jacki is a Clinical Psychologist with nearly 15 years of experience providing individual and group-based therapies to adults across public mental health, forensic, and private practice settings. She is passionate about creating a sense of safety and comfort for her clients and offers evidence-based interventions to support meaningful and lasting change. Jacki works with individuals experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and dissociation, substance use, personality disorders, workplace stress, relationship and adjustment difficulties, parenting challenges, and grief and loss. She welcomes referrals from LGBTQI+ and neurodivergent clients, as well as people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy, Jacki tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), as recognised by the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA), and is a Board-Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.
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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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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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