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.