Gordon Psychology


Gordon Psychology

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Christina Comely

Psychologist

Christina has a wide range of experience including working within the criminal justice system, in staff support and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and over 10 years in part-time private practice. She counsels mainly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which research has shown has demonstrated efficacy in treating a wide variety of disorders and problems. Christina has presented papers and posters at professional conferences on cannabis and mental health, spiritually modified CBT and victims in the criminal justice system. Areas of special interest and experience include: • cannabis abuse • alcohol abuse • depression • anxiety • mental health disorders • work/life balance • stress management • self esteem issues Integrating faith and psychology - research recognises faith as a strength and protective factor. Bulk billing is available with a Mental Health Plan from a GP.
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Dr Choon-Hwa Lim

Psychologist

Dr. Choon-Hwa Lim l Telehealth Psychologist l Medicare Provider l Individual and Couple Therapist l TRTP (The Richards Trauma Process) Practitioner. I am an Australian psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I treat adults with stress, anxiety and depression from burnout (having unrealistically high expectations of self and others, being perfectionistic and overly driven, feeling lost), relationship and family issues, grief and loss, singleness, and/or trauma (consciously or unconsciously arising from childhood experiences in the family or school, toxic relationships, bullying and discrimination in the workplace, or simply being in a constantly high-pressured, high-performing, demanding or negative environment). My treatment uses a combination of cognitive, behavioural, relaxation, interpersonal and experiential strategies and practical skills. The approach I take incorporates your stage of life, culture and faith. These are evidence-based, and grounded in my lived experiences living and working in corporates here and overseas for 15 years before becoming a psychologist. If you are over 18 years old and any of these issues is interfering with your health and happiness, relationships or your performance and achievements at work or in your studies, it will be a privilege to walk alongside you to encourage, help and guide you to believe in your potential to find your way out of your difficulties. I will teach you to become resourceful, share knowledge on psychological strategies and equip you with skills to become confident in your own ability and to believe in yourself. Together, we seek a direction and sense of meaning for your life and empower you to make choices that enhance your personal or professional wellbeing. My goal for your therapy is to help you recover and be resourceful and resilient, with a sense of purpose and fulfilment. Relationship counselling for individuals and couples are based on the developmental model that enhances unity through self-empowerments. I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency, and I am a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. My qualifications include a PhD (Culture and Communication), an MA with 1st class Honours (Psychology) and a Bachelor of Commerce. I am a practitioner member of TRTP (The Richards Trauma Process). Sessions are conducted via MS TEAMS and in English only.

Holly Suen

Psychologist

Holly is a Registered Psychologist with a Master of Education and Developmental Psychology from the University of Western Sydney. Holly is a dedicated therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours utilising person-centred, evidence-based clinical practice. She is competent in delivering psychotherapy, conducting clinical assessments, intervention planning, design and implementation. Holly is compassionate in working with children and adults with a history of developmental trauma or disabilities, utilising CBT, ACT, and DBT approaches. Holly strives to improve the quality of life and well-being of her clients. Holly has a strong interest in neuroscience and has recently completed the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences at The University of Sydney. Holly is a Medicare provider and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Holly speaks fluent English and Cantonese and can conduct sessions in either language.
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Mark Raymond

Counsellor

Mark has been journeying with people throughout Australia and the UK for some 30 years as they navigate life challenges in his roles as an ordained Minister and military Chaplain. He holds a Master of Counselling, and a Graduate Certificate in Emotion-Focused Therapy and lecturers in Counselling and Psychotherapy at differing Institutes in Sydney and is PACFA accredited. His psychotherapeutic education is founded on the Person-Centred Therapy framework, and in collaboration with the specific needs and goals of a client, integrates aspects of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Attachment, Focusing and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Mark’s empathic approach provides a safe, caring, and non-judgemental environment. His hope is to enable people to experience healthy forms of emotional expression - important to well-being, relationships with others and long-lasting change. .
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Mrs Larissa Weston Olliffe

Psychologist

Larissa is a provisional psychologist registered with AHPRA and is an Associate member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has completed a Bachelor of Arts Psychology, a Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced, and a Bachelor of Theology. Larissa thrives in meeting and relating to people from all different backgrounds and cultures. Among Larissa’s strengths is knowing that life can become easily complicated with everyday problems such as family, relationships, workplace stress, coping with illness or crisis. Past and present issues can get in the way of living well. She has a strong commitment to helping people who are experiencing emotional distress learn helpful skills and thinking for moving forward positively and achieving their goals. Larissa is passionate about providing a safe and respectful place for therapy where each individual is warmly welcomed and enabled to tell their own story and recognise their personal strengths and hope that can become the vehicles for change. Larissa has previously been involved in Christian ministries and has over 15 years experience working with people in ministry contexts and from this she has a particular passion for helping Christians struggling with mental health challenges. When Larissa is not working as a Therapist, she loves early morning solitude, taking her kids to sport, bushwalking, volunteering in Youth group programs, and a glass of wine.

Shevera Gunasekera

Psychologist

Shevera holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Western Sydney University. She completed her Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and will graduate in April 2020 from Western Sydney University. Shevera has worked with children, adolescent and elderly, in areas such as depression, anxiety, grief and family issues. She has trained in couples counselling. Shevera is proficient in psychometric testing in children and adolescents. Shevera believes in empowering her clients and helping them recognize the potential within themselves. She uses approaches such as CBT, ACT and IPT. Shevera won the Pride of Australia Medal, 2006 in the category of Young Aussie NSW & ACT. Shevera volunteered with St John Ambulance NSW and Adults with ADHD NSW and is a member of Toastmasters International. Special interests: Grief, Anxiety, Depression Treats: Children, Adolescents, Elderly, Administers psychometric tests

Woj Pryba

Psychologist

Dr Woj Pryba is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) with endorsement as a Board Approved Supervisor in the area of clinical supervision to intern and registered psychologists. His tertiary qualifications are supported by a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, followed by a Master of Arts degree in Psychology and following the end of Apartheid in South Africa, he proudly completed his Doctorate researching the Upward Career Mobility of Black Business Managers. Spending time at different Business Graduate Schools, he completed a Management Development Program, regarded as a mini-MBA and holds a Certificate in Training as well as a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources. Woj’s work as a psychologist supports clients struggling to resolve trauma, workplace bullying, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grieving the loss of a loved one and a range of other mental health disorders. Considering mental health interventions, Woj aims to create an unfair advantage for his clients. He unapologetically focuses on unleashing all his knowledge and experience gained over the past 35 years in Psychological Wellbeing, Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessment and Relationship Counselling to gain a growth advantage for his clients. Feeling both privileged and humbled at the same time, Woj supported survivors of the Lismore floods and survivors providing testimony in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. As an unshakable optimist, when asked what key trait underpins Woj’s success, he says he is willing to be in the corner of those who feel that no one cares about them. He uses basic clinical skills to provide compassionate psychological counselling to those needing to overcome personal hurdles, both in and outside of their workplaces. He will encourage you to recognise unhelpful behaviours limiting your ability to keep you connected to healthy wellbeing patterns. He will also urge you to see how this disconnect leads to further vulnerability in other parts of your life. Rather than leave this vulnerability unaddressed, Woj encourages us to start the process to end the mental suffering and make things better. The first step starts with a conversation.