As a psychologist, I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that seamlessly blends intellectual rigour with emotional warmth. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of each individual’s uniqueness. With a strong foundation in psychology, my journey has been marked by continuous learning and adaptation, utilising various modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness-based strategies, alongside others. I cultivate safety and trust through a warm, empathetic presence, complemented by analytical skills to uncover underlying difficulties. I have experience helping individuals manage anxiety, life transitions, supporting neurodivergent individuals through effective symptom management and addressing behavioural challenges. My skills include creating tailored interventions that cater to the unique needs of neurodivergent clients, fostering their growth and well-being. I employ a holistic approach that considers psychological, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions. By empowering clients through education and self-awareness, I provide insights and tools that promote resilience and self- efficacy, enhancing the therapeutic experience and ensuring long-term benefits. My mission is to facilitate meaningful change and personal growth, offering a therapeutic experience that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply supportive.

I am passionate about taking a non-judgmental, empathetic approach to my work. I believe that it is important to create a comfortable and safe environment where, together, we can explore and gain a deeper understanding of what is going on, and how your individual story has led up to this moment. As no two people are the same, I tailor my approach to best suit your individual needs, attitudes, and beliefs. I use a range of evidence-based practices to help support a range of presentations and concerns. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness. I am committed in providing a space that helps motivate and empower people to build resilience, overcome hardships and strive to achieve greater happiness.

I am warm, empathetic, and deeply committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients. I offer therapy for a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, ADHD, and autism. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I am continuously learning and incorporating culturally informed, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirmative practices into my work. I believe in a holistic approach to treatment that considers healing for the mind, body, community, and spirit. With a Sri Lankan background, I bring cultural understanding to my practice and can also communicate in conversational Sinhala and French. In addition to my work as a therapist, I have nearly five years of experience in clinical audiology. During this time, I worked with people of all ages and backgrounds in Hobart and Shepparton who were experiencing hearing loss and related conditions.

I bring a combination of clinical expertise and warmth to my therapeutic style. I value building strong therapeutic relationships and take a collaborative, tailored approach with each client. My experience working in healthcare settings has also given me a deep appreciation for how life challenges, health concerns, and uncertainty can impact wellbeing, and I aim to help clients navigate these experiences with compassion and practical support.

I am a psychologist with a passion for working with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds and cultures. I work with a variety of concerns and am adept at listening carefully and helping you to understand yourself. Before my role with MVS Psychology Group, I have worked in aged care, disability, forensic psychology, and trauma.

 I will approach working together with curiosity and compassion and I recognise that we all face a mix of challenges in our lives. I recognise that being with a professional to discuss your mental health can be daunting or even difficult and I aim to create a warm, non-judgemental, and respectful space for you. In this way I see myself as a passenger in your vehicle of change and I am here to provide support and direction when it is needed. I strongly emphasise a connected therapeutic relationship and will work collaboratively with you toward creating a life where your values lead you.

I’m Lizzie, a psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. I collaboratively work with adults who are experiencing chronic conditions and/or disability to explore the connection between physical and mental well-being. Within this space, my interest areas are quite broad and include mood, health, trauma, and neurodivergence. Originally from a rural Victorian town, I aim to bring a jargon-free and down-to-earth approach to therapy. I continue to be passionate about learning from, and growing my understanding of, client experiences and making psychological knowledge and skills as accessible as possible. I work with adults who are navigating the emotional impact of chronic health conditions, disability, and major life changes. My approach focuses on helping you strengthen the connection between your physical and emotional wellbeing, so you can regain balance and confidence in daily life. I have a special interest in supporting people experiencing low mood, trauma, and neurodivergence, and those learning to live well with ongoing health challenges. Originally from rural Victoria, I bring a down-to-earth, practical, and authentic approach to therapy which helps to make it easier to talk about what’s really going on. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready to make a change, I’ll meet you where you are and help you find a way forward that fits you. My goal is to make psychology accessible, collaborative, and genuinely useful for every person I work with.

As a psychologist, I take a client-centred collaborative approached, tailoring support to each individual’s needs. I prioritise creating a comfortable and safe environment where my clients are able to feel supported and valued. My overall style is warm, supportive and approachable in order to support deeper understanding and meaningful change

I am a psychologist with a passion for helping people form all walks of life. I celebrate diversity and have an interest in providing psychological support to people from different communities and backgrounds. I have a key interest in providing awareness and support to the LGBTIQA+ community. I have extensive experience working with a variety of people and use a holistic and systemic approach. This means that I try to understand your concerns as you experience them as well as drawing from the wider context of your life. I also have much experience working with people living with a disability and their families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Regarding my therapeutic style, I use a blend of psychological evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and others, as well as assessment tools to assess neurodiversity, including the ADOS. I aim to help you from an empathic perspective combined with best-practice assessment tools and methods to help to diagnose, where appropriate, and treat, your concerns. The aim is to have a direction in our treatment that offers you support and tangible results.

As a clinical psychologist, my focus is on helping you navigate the complexities of your experiences. I have particular interest in working with trauma, including PTSD, complex PTSD, sexual abuse, dissociation, and traumatic early life events. My main therapeutic approach combines psychodynamic and psychoanalytic traditions, particularly Lacanian, with modern techniques such as EMDR. This allows for a deep exploration of your past while also facilitating practical, evidence-based pathways toward healing. In our work together, I aim to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported. We’ll focus on uncovering deeper patterns and meanings behind your experiences, while also addressing how to create meaningful change in your present life. Trust and collaboration are central to my practice, and I strive to ensure that our therapeutic relationship empowers you to move forward. In our work together, you will be heard. In addition to my clinical work, I am dedicated to advancing the field of psychology through various professional roles. I am the Chair of the Australian Psychological Society’s Melbourne Branch and sit on the Scientific Committee of EMDR Australia. I also serve as an honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Melbourne, lecture at the Australian Catholic University, and am a board-approved supervisor, guiding the next generation of psychologists. Through these roles, I contribute to the growth of both the profession and those we serve.

In my practice as a clinical psychologist, I have a warm and relaxed therapeutic style. I aim to create a space where you feel at-ease and understood. I’m curious about your experiences and what makes you, you. I will meet you wherever you’re at, and we’ll collaborate to understand the beliefs, or patterns that might be holding you back. Together, we’ll find ways to help you live a more fulfilling life, or even just reflect and learn more about yourself, and hopefully incorporate some humour along the way. My approach is grounded in evidence-based strategies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and I also draw from other modalities such as ACT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and schema therapy. I have experience supporting individuals through challenges like depression, anxiety disorders, anger, OCD, panic attacks, trauma, ADHD, chronic health issues (including pain and concussion), work stress, and grief and loss. Beyond my therapeutic work, I also enjoy teaching in postgraduate psychology programs at a Melbourne University and supervising early-career psychologists as a board approved supervisor.

As a psychologist, I strive to create a space that is warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. My style is integrative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to tailor my approach to each individual. I believe in the power of collaboration and view therapy as a partnership where we work together towards your goals. I place a strong emphasis on building a trusting relationship where you feel heard and understood. I aim to empower you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe environment. My goal is to help you gain insights, develop coping strategies, and foster self-awareness to navigate life’s challenges more effectively.

As a psychologist, I aim to offer a space that feels safe, warm, collaborative, where you can slow down, make sense of what is driving your struggles, and reconnect with yourself in a deeper way. I work primarily with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma (including complex or childhood trauma), relationship difficulties, stress, and significant life changes. My approach is gentle but active: together we pay attention to your emotions, your body, and your relational patterns so we can understand how past experiences may be shaping how you feel and respond in the present. I am interested in what is happening beneath the surface, and in supporting you to build insight, self‑compassion, and more flexible ways of relating to yourself and others. I am trauma informed, neuro and gender affirming, and culturally responsive, meaning I see you not as a problem to be fixed but as a whole person with a unique history, nervous system, and identity. I work with your lived experience, values, culture, and neurotype, rather than trying to fit you into a one size fits all idea of mental health. In our work, we will move at a pace that feels manageable for you, balancing emotional safety with gentle, thoughtful challenge so that real and lasting change is possible. My hope is that therapy supports you to feel more connected to yourself, better understand and express your emotions, and create relationships and a life that feel more authentic and meaningful to you.

You might be considering therapy because things have started to feel overwhelming, heavy, or difficult to manage. Perhaps you’ve found yourself thinking, “Everything just feels too hard,” “I feel stuck,” or “I can’t remember the last time I felt OK.” You may feel like something is wrong, wonder why the same patterns keep repeating, or feel as though you’re struggling while everyone else seems to be coping. My approach to therapy is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and understanding. Rather than focusing on “What’s wrong with me?”, I believe it can be more helpful to explore “What happened, and how did I learn to cope with that?” Many of the challenges we experience make sense when viewed in the context of our life experiences, and together we can gently explore patterns, understand what may be contributing to distress, and identify what is, and isn’t, serving you anymore. Sessions with me are warm, relaxed, grounded, and collaborative. I aim to create a space where you feel safe to bring whatever is present for you, no matter how difficult or painful. While therapy can involve meaningful and challenging conversations, I also believe there is room for lightness, humour, and genuine connection along the way. I take a conversational, non-clinical approach and work closely with clients to understand their communication and environmental preferences, prioritising care that is trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and tailored to your individual needs.