Ballarat Women's Psychology
Ballarat Women's Psychology
604 Barkly Street, Golden Point, Victoria, 3350, Australia
http://www.ballaratwomenspsychology.com.auOverview
Ballarat Women’s Psychology is a warm, inclusive and professional psychology clinic supporting women, adolescents and gender-diverse individuals across Ballarat and surrounding areas.
We provide evidence-based assessment and therapy for:
• Anxiety and depression
• Perinatal and postnatal mental health
• Trauma
• Neurodivergence (ADHD & ASD)
• Adolescents and family support
• Fertility, IVF and menopause support
• Life transitions and relationship difficulties
Our clinicians take a client-centred, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, ensuring each person feels safe, understood and supported.
CURRENT AVAILABILITY:
Linda Murphy – 1-2 week wait | Ages 16+ | Trauma & neurodivergence
Emma Rodgers – 3-4 week wait | Ages 16+ | Perinatal mental health
Stacey Allison – 3-4 week wait | Ages 18+ | Postpartum, transitions, anxiety & depression
Kimberley Tuohey – 5-6 week wait | Ages 10+ | Adolescents, perinatal, fertility & menopause
Dr Amie Verescuk (PhD) – 2 week wait | Ages 8+ | ADHD Assessments
Dr Amie Verescuk (PhD) – 2 week wait | Ages 18+ | ASD Assessments
IVF / FERTILITY COUNSELLING: Please do not book these appointments online. Please email us directly to arrange an appointment.
TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS
Telehealth appointments can be booked online through our normal booking system (please use the in-clinic option). When making your booking, please include in the booking notes that you would like your appointment to be via telehealth or alternatively email the clinic so we can update the appointment for you. Please note that online bookings will otherwise default to an in-clinic appointment.
Practitioners at this location
Psychologist
Dr Amie Verescuk
Psychologist & Assessment Clinician
Dr Amie Verescuk is a registered psychologist who has recently completed her PhD in Psychology. She specialises in comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents and adults, providing a supportive, inclusive and client-centred assessment experience.
Amie has a particular interest in:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments
• Neurodivergence identification
• NDIS-ready psychological reports
Amie works collaboratively with clients and families to provide thorough, evidence-based assessments that support greater understanding, informed decision-making, and access to appropriate supports and services.
Client age range: 8 years and older
Working days: Monday
Psychologist (Registrar)
Emma Rodgers
Psychologist - Clinical Registrar
Emma is a registered psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar with a passion for supporting women's mental health across all life stages. She has a particular interest in the perinatal period, providing support from preconception through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition.
Emma takes a compassionate, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their experiences and work towards meaningful change.
Emma has a particular interest in:
• Perinatal and postpartum mental health
• Pregnancy and early parenting adjustment
• Anxiety and mood concerns
• Emotional regulation
• Mindfulness-based approaches
Emma works collaboratively with clients to support emotional wellbeing, strengthen coping strategies, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion.
Client age range: 18 years and older
Working days: Tuesday and Thursday
Psychologist
Kimberley Tuohey
Psychologist
Kimberley is a registered psychologist who supports women and adolescent girls across all stages of life. She provides a warm, compassionate, and supportive therapeutic environment, helping clients develop insight, resilience, and self-understanding while tailoring therapy to each individual's unique needs and goals.
Kimberley has a particular interest in:
• Adolescent mental health
• Perinatal mental health
• Fertility and IVF-related psychological support
• Anxiety, depression, and mood concerns
• Schema-based patterns and emotional regulation
• Menopause and life transitions
Kimberley works collaboratively with clients to explore challenges, build practical coping strategies, and support meaningful and lasting change.
Client age range: 10 years and older
Currently not accepting referrals for:
• NDIS-funded clients
• WorkCover clients
• Third-party funded clients
Working days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Psychologist
Linda Murphy
Psychologist - Clinical Registrar
Linda is a registered psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar with a strong interest in trauma, neurodivergence, and supporting individuals who have experienced adversity. She provides a warm, empathic, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients can feel safe, understood, and supported in working towards their goals.
Drawing on her background as a nurse and midwife, as well as her extensive experience supporting individuals impacted by family violence, Linda brings a compassionate and holistic perspective to her clinical work.
Linda has a particular interest in:
• Trauma and complex trauma
• Neurodivergence
• Family violence support
• Emotional regulation and coping skills
• Psychological assessments
Linda works collaboratively with clients to build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and support meaningful change while recognising each person's unique experiences and strengths.
Client age range: 16 years and older
Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Psychologist (Provisional)
Sinead O'Riley
Provisional Psychologist
Sinead is a Provisional Psychologist currently completing her Master of Psychology (Clinical). She is a warm, authentic practitioner who is passionate about creating a safe, collaborative and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.
Sinead works with clients across the lifespan and is committed to providing an inclusive environment through the use of neuro-affirming and trauma-informed practices.
Sinead takes a holistic, person-centred approach to therapy, drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches to tailor treatment to each client's individual needs, including:
* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
* Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
* Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Sinead works collaboratively with clients to build on their strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and support meaningful and lasting change.
Client age range: 16 years old+
Working days: Monday and Tuesday
Psychologist
Stacey Allison
Clinical Psychologist
Stacey is a Clinical Psychologist who provides a warm, compassionate, and collaborative therapeutic environment. She works from a client-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, supporting women to navigate life's challenges, build resilience, develop self-compassion, and improve their emotional wellbeing.
Stacey has a particular interest in:
• Postpartum mental health
• Body image concerns
• Life transitions
• Anxiety
• Low to moderate depression
• Stress, self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties
Stacey works collaboratively with clients to develop practical coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful and sustainable change aligned with their personal values and goals.
Client age range: 18 years and older
Currently not accepting referrals for:
• Active eating disorders requiring multidisciplinary care
• Active psychosis or schizophrenia
• Personality disorders with high-risk behaviours
• Severe or complex mental health presentations requiring intensive or crisis support
Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday