Cherie is a registered psychologist who joined our team in 2022. Cherie has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Cherie has been employed across different settings including NSW Health, Non-Government Organisations, and in private practice. Cherie believes psychology is a positive healing science. She aims to embrace diversity, be inclusive and recovery orientated. She is interested in working with Kids, especially those over the age of Five and Women of all ages. Cherie aims to be client centered and flexible in her treatment approach, providing an individualised approach. Cherie predominately works with best practice therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Mindfulness. She is a qualified Mindfulness and Meditation Coach, Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator and is trained in the Confident Carers Capable Kids (CCCK) Program. Cherie enjoys going to the beach or the bush, watching live music, hanging out with her family, pets and friends, reading, movies, travel, shopping, fashion and getting coffee. ​Cherie works Wednesday to Friday.

Demoore is a Provisional Psychologist and joined our team as part of her university Masters placement. Demoore has over five years of experience working in the mental health and disability space. Outside of FSA, Demoore has mentored and supported individuals across the lifespan, in skill building and developing independence. She is currently working towards full registration as a Psychologist. Demoore believes individuals are the experts of their own experiences. She places a strong emphasis on establishing safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship and strives to foster confidence and resilience in her practice. Demoore enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, and families effected by anxiety and mood-related disorders, trauma and stressor-related conditions, and neurodiversity. Demoore aims to be neuro-affirming and trauma-informed. Demoore's approach to therapy is warm, relaxed, and authentic. Demoore utilizes various evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the needs of individuals. Her preferred modalities include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). ​Demoore enjoys spending time with loved ones, cooking, reading, and creating art in both physical (i.e., drawing/painting) and digital mediums (i.e., graphic design and digital illustration). Demoore works Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Destinee is a Registered Psychologist and joined our team in 2021 as part of her internship to become a registered psychologist. Destinee has about 5 years of experience working in the Illawarra, with a focus on providing psychological support across the lifespan with individuals and in group settings. Destinee believes all people should have access to affirming care that meets them where they are at. She aims to always build a space of connection, understanding and acceptance that places value on each person's experience. She aims to walk alongside client's to achieve their goals, or to listen and reflect if that is what is needed. Destinee has a special interest working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodiverse presentations (specifically masking and PDA profiles) and anxiety. Destinee works from neuro-affirming and trauma-informed perspectives. She believes that each individual is the expert of their own experiences. Her approach to therapy is relaxed, collaborative, and with younger clients, playful. Destinee predominately works from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and play-based approaches with her individual clients. She has also developed social groups for girls, facilitated the Westmead Feelings Program, and is a Certified Facilitator of LEGO ® Based Therapy and a Confident Carers Cooperative Kids Facilitator (CCCK). Destinee enjoys reading, collecting Pokémon cards, building LEGO, spend time with family and friends, playing video games and exploring new places. Destinee works Tuesday to Friday.

Emma is a Registered Psychologist and joined our team in 2022 as part of her university Masters placement and is still with us. Emma became a fully registered psychologist in early 2024. Emma's favourite part of the job is working with young people to achieve their goals and celebrating their wins (no matter how small). Emma enjoys working with children, adolescents, and their families. Her preferred presentations are individuals presenting with anxiety, anger, and low mood difficulties. Emma has a special interest in working with neurodiverse clients and utalises a neuro-affirming stance to therapy. Emma likes to aligns her personal values with her therapeutic work of: helping others, displaying empathy and compassion, connecting with others, and understanding the human experience. Emma takes a collaborative, gentle and creative approach to therapy and places a lot of importance on building trust and security in her relationship with clients and their families. Emma believes in meeting clients where they are at and tailoring therapy to each individual utalising creativity as much as possible. Emma predominately works from the perspective of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Emma is a certified group facilitator of LEGO® Based Therapy and a Confident Carers Cooperative Kids Facilitator (CCCK). Outside of work Emma enjoys reading books, spending time with family and friends, and starting craft projects (which she may never finish). Emma also enjoys playing NintendoSwitch, her favourite games include Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, Hogwarts Legacy, and Zelda. Emma loves playing and listening to music and has previously played cello with both the Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra and the Wollongong Community Orchestra. Emma works Wednesday to Friday.

Adi is a Registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor and joined our team in 2018 and is still with us. Adi has a Masters in both Professional Psychology and Brain and Mind Sciences. Outside of FSA, Adi also worked with Assistance Dogs Australia for 5 years, as well as in private practice, and in training/resource development. ​ Adi hopes to guide his clients towards better things, as much as he is able. His philosophy for therapy comes from Carl Roges “The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination." Adi is interested in working with neurodiversity (ADHD and autism) across the life span, mood and anxiety disorders, Functional Neurologic Disorder, trauma related presentations. ​ Adi incorporates the brain/body connection into his treatment, with a focus on affect (emotion) based and behavioral interventions. Adi aims to work collaboratively and personalize therapy to each individual client's needs. Adi predominately works with psychodynamic play therapy (with ICAPP), and complex/developmental trauma (via the Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy.​ Adi is passionate about the positive contribution animals can make in the therapeutic space and has also completed training with Assistance Dogs Australia as handler enabling him to work with his fully qualified Assistance Dog, Cooper. ​ Adi enjoys spending time with his loved ones, reading, tabletop games and tabletop role-playing games, videogames, 3D printing, and fountain pens. Adi works Monday to Thursday.

Megan is a Registered Psychologist and Board approved supervisor who joined our team in 2018 and after a short break, rejoined the team in 2024. She has a range of experience supporting individuals in the Illawarra for about a decade. She has worked in suicide risk de-escalation, drug and alcohol, private practice and with people of all ages. She has experience in both individual and group therapy. ​Megan believes that everyone is an expert on themselves and it is her role to support you with your goals. Everyone struggles at times and she feels it is a privilege to be able to work with and support you on your journey to mental wellness and being the person you want to be. Megan has a special interest in working with adolescents, adults, parents, anxiety and complex trauma. ​Megan aims to be a warm, open and friendly therapist. She tries to be trauma informed, culturally respective, neuro-affirming and LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Megan predominately works from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Group therapy. Megan is a trained Westmead Feelings program facilitator. Megan enjoys spending time with her family, walking (although nothing too strenuous), reading and drinking tea. ​Megan works Wednesday to Friday.

Simone is a Provisional Psychologist and joined our team in 2023. Simone has 8 years of prior experience working in crisis support, early infant attachment research, and across rehabilitation psychology. Simone is a mother of two young boys and understands the challenges of parenting, work, and family. She enjoys spending the time to hear client's individual stories and creating a space for people to feel empowered, supported, and valued. Simone has special interests in perinatal mental health, reducing parents mental load, attachment theories, and in neurodiversity. Simone aims to be authentic, person-centered and holistic in her approach. Simone predominately works with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness strategies, and Play therapy. Simone enjoys reading, gardening, and travelling with her family. One of her favourite parts of working with clients is hearing their recommendations, whether it be binge-worthy series, places to travel, or activities to do with their families. Simone works Monday to Wednesday.

Tom is a Registered Psychologist and joined our team in 2023 as part of his university Masters placement. Tom has experience across a range of health settings, including educational, private, and not-for-profit mental health service providers. Tom has experience with crisis management, drug and alcohol, neurodiversity and group facilitation/co-facilitation. Tom believes that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. Tom is guided in his practice by considering how individuals' have interpreted their experiences. Tom has a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing challenges with mood, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. He also collaborates with parents to help them develop effective strategies for supporting their child's unique needs. Tom focuses on building a strong, trusting rapport with clients, ensuring that their comfort and respect are prioritised throughout the treatment process. He values the subjective experience of each individual and encourages open emotional expression, creating a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Tom predominately works from a broader family-systems approach when working with younger people, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and solution-focused modalities. Tom enjoys gaming, running, scuba diving, and socialising with friends. Tom works Wednesday to Friday.

Yasmin is a Registered Psychologist and joined our team in 2021, as part of her university Masters placement and is still with us. Yasmin has degrees in Psychological Science and a Masters in Professional Psychology. Yasmin believes in the profound power of human resilience and the transformative potential of self-awareness. Yasmin follows Brene Browns philosophy of “Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness, we will discover the infinite power of our light.” She aspires to walk alongside her clients through their growth, healing and change, where her clients can feel seen, discover their own strength, make sense of their struggles and find new possibilities. Yasmin has a special interest in working with anxiety, neurodiversity and trauma. Yasmin strives to ensure that clients feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic space and feels strongly about prioritising a collaborative and holistic approach to therapy that is tailored to each individual's needs. Yasmin predominately works from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and is Neuro-Affirming in her approach to therapy. ​ Yasmin enjoys spending time with her cats (Auggie and Junie), friends and family. She also likes swimming in the ocean, cooking (and eating), and whale watching. ​Yasmin works Tuesdays.