As a psychologist, I am dedicated to empowering clients to lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. I have a deep interest in how neurological processes and life stressors, including trauma, impact mental health, as well as every individual’s innate capacity to overcome. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using a compassionate, collaborative approach tailored to individual needs. My therapeutic approach is holistic, considering the interplay of cognitive, emotional, behavioural and somatic factors. I use evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy, delivered through a strengths-based, neuroaffirming, and trauma-informed lens. I combine cognitive and emotional therapeutic work with practical, skill-building interventions to promote lasting change. Through my prior professional experience and research, I’ve developed strong cultural sensitivity and empathy for vulnerable and marginalised populations. These experiences have enriched my therapeutic practice, reinforcing my commitment to high standards of care. I’m naturally analytical, thorough in assessment, and passionate about helping clients discover and strengthen their inner capabilities, fostering resilience, and supporting their journey toward healing, greater independence and wellbeing. “Compassionate, neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach with integrated diverse experience and deep analysis to empower clients toward healing, improved wellbeing and resilience.”

I am a clinical psychologist with a PhD, specialising in chronic pain and mental health management. I have extensive experience supporting people of all ages in hospital and community settings through assessments and tailored support. My approach focuses on empathy, teamwork, and strategies that have been shown to work effectively. It's important to me that everyone feels listened to, understood, and involved in their own growth journey. I use practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Positive Psychotherapy (PPT), and biofeedback, tailored specifically to each person's needs and goals. Clear communication, everyday examples, and relatable language help make our work together meaningful. My background as a former national-level athlete inspires me to emphasise resilience, strength, and determination - qualities I encourage everyone to discover and strengthen. My goal is to help people build lasting resilience, achieve their goals, and lead fulfilling, meaningful lives.

Kara is a Psychologist with a warm, compassionate, down-to-earth approach to therapy. She is non-judgemental, thoughtful and supports individuals in navigating life’s challenges in ways that are both practical and meaningful. Kara has extensive experience working for community mental organisations and private practice across both Melbourne and Cairns. She also spent 3 years living in the UK and working in both Child Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and acute mental health services. Kara tailors her care for her clients to best suit their needs. In doing so she draws on a number of different evidence-based modalities. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and also some elements of Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

I am a warm and down-to-earth registered psychologist with a strong ability to build therapeutic relationships. I work with individuals across the lifespan and from diverse cultural backgrounds. I support clients through a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, trauma, disordered eating, body image concerns, relationship issues, and neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism. I also specialise in providing mental health support for young people. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, client-centred, and culturally sensitive. I draw on evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring treatment to suit each client’s unique goals and needs.

Catherine 'Cathy' is a highly experienced psychologist with over 20 years of expertise across clinical, forensic, and community mental health settings. She works with individuals, couples, and families, supporting them through a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, OCD, and PTSD. Catherine adopts a client-centred, tailored approach, integrating solution-focused therapy, psychoeducation, and evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, schema therapy, and strength-based interventions. Her focus is on empowering clients to better understand their symptoms, explore subconscious triggers, and foster lasting, meaningful change. With extensive experience supporting First Nations communities, refugees, defence personnel, and correctional populations, Catherine brings a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity. Committed to lifelong learning, Catherine participates in a minimum of two in-house education programs annually to further enhance her skills and stay at the forefront of best practices. She is registered with Medicare, WorkSafe, DVA, and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and remains dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality psychological care to the community.

I have experience working with a range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, self-confidence, PTSD, and more. In particular, I have training in trauma treatment using EMDR, and training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for clients with BPD. I also use CBT, ACT, and mindfulness in my therapy. As a psychologist, my approach is to help my clients be able to make themselves feel good, even when their situations might not be. I will always try to understand a person's story as best as I can. I am warm and friendly, but I will also give a push if needed. I always aim to help clients understand their problem, where it came from, what's keeping it going, and then work out "what are we going to do about it?". I understand how important it is to be able to trust, communicate, and, most importantly, laugh, with your psychologist.