Mynd Psychological Consulting


Mynd Psychological Consulting

Practitioners at this location

Annabel Coburn

Psychologist

Annabel is a registered, clinically endorsed psychologist with significant experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. For over fourteen years Annabel has worked as a psychologist within schools, universities, private practice and community health. Annabel has held senior positions within leading independent schools and holds medical advisory positions for community and government health organisations. In addition to her clinical experience with individuals Annabel has supported employees and leadership teams across large organisations during periods of significant change and upheaval. Annabel enjoys working with children, young people and adults. She is experienced in utilising a range of clinical interventions and therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT), interpersonal and behavioural therapies, but also narrative and creative therapies often used with children and adolescents. Annabel enjoys working with families and has a strong interest in perinatal mental health, having completed further training within this area. Annabel is experienced working with adults during significant life transitions and adults who have experienced personal trauma and loss. She works to develop sound rapport and understanding with her clients and to deliver therapy which is effective, evidence based and client-centred.

Christina Damicoucas

Psychologist

Christina Damicoucas is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA), and hold a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Christina is also a current member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and registered with Medicare to provide services under the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. ​ Christina’s approach to therapy and client care focusses on tailoring treatment to the specific needs of the individual. She values the importance of treating the individual as a whole, rather than treating a psychological issue in isolation. She prioritises creating a safe space in therapy, and building self-awareness and self-efficacy with her clients in a collaborative way. Christina works with adolescents and adults, and works with a variety of presentations including anxiety, stress, depression, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, perfectionism, grief/loss, anger, emotion regulation, self-esteem issues, and relationship issues. She also has experience and a particular interest in treating eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders. She advocates for healthy body image and a holistic approach to wellbeing. Christina uses a range of evidence-based treatments, based on their appropriateness to the individual, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She also uses Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) in treating eating disorders.

Dr Amber Kelly

Psychologist

Dr Amber Kelly a registered and endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across public and private sectors. Amber is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (CCLIN). Amber is passionate about improving the health of children and adolescents using evidence-based practice and a warm, engaging interpersonal style. Amber has completed research in the areas of self-concept, subjective well-being and quality of life. She uses this expertise to guide her work in supporting young people and their families to build a stronger and healthier view of oneself, increase resilience and flourish in life. Amber’s therapeutic approach encompasses cognitive- behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and interventions drawn from positive psychology.

Dr Millie Holmes

Psychologist

Millie has Doctoral level training in Clinical psychology and has over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She has worked across child and adolescent outpatient and inpatient settings in the public and private mental health sectors as well as in in the education system. She has held a range of consultation roles including group therapy, diagnostic assessment and treatment roles for a wide range of psychological issues. In her treatment she draws on a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. Millie works across all age groups and sees individuals with varying mental health concerns such as mood and anxiety disorders, social and interpersonal difficulties, adjustment, grief and loss, self-harm behaviours and trauma. She also assists individuals experiencing difficulties with work and life stress, confidence or assertiveness, body image, parenting, sleep and general stress management. Millie cares a lot about young people and is committed to finding out who they are and what matters to them. She tailors her approach to meet the needs of the individual, takes the time to understand their challenges, and collaborates with them. Millie works with young people and their parents to arrive at a shared understanding of each other, identifying strengths and enhancing connections. Millie is compassionate, warm, considered and genuine in her relationships with her clients. She makes an effort to have her clients feel understood and respected so that they feel confident to create meaning and purpose in their lives. Millie is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). Millie is registered with Medicare to provide services under the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative.

Kathleen Yardley

Psychologist

Kathleen Yardley is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She holds a Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental). Kathleen has experience working with school-aged children and their families, supporting young people with a wide range of presentations. She is registered with Medicare to provide services under Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. Kathleen works primarily with children and adolescents of school age. Kathleen is passionate about providing person-centred therapy and ensures that each client she works with feels heard and understood. Kathleen is warm, engaging and compassionate in her relationships with clients. Her approaches draw from evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), play-based therapy and mindfulness techniques. Kathleen has also completed training in functional behaviour analysis. Kathleen works with a range of presentations including anxiety, socioemotional problems, behavioural difficulties, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, trauma/attachment issues and perfectionism. She works collaboratively with children and parents/carers, as well as teachers and schools where necessary. In addition to providing individual therapy, Kathleen is also experienced in and able to provide psychological assessment including cognitive, educational, socioemotional and behavioural (e.g., ADHD, ODD) assessments.

Lilian Koh

Psychologist

Lilian is a registered clinical psychologist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and is registered with Medicare to provide services under the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. She has more than 10 years of experience working with older adolescents and adults with varied presentations across different cultures. She has worked across different settings including private practice, community and prisons. She has also held a range of consultation and training roles including group therapy, risk assessment, and treatment for a range of clinical and forensic psychological issues. While Lilian has worked with clients with a variety of issues, her specialised interests lie in addiction, anger and aggression, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, personality difficulties, psychosis, self-esteem, and adjustment issues. She utilises a client-focused and strengths-based approach to therapy and draws upon a range of evidenced-based strategies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. Lilian believes that therapy should be a collaborative process and is individualised depending on the client’s presenting concerns. She ensures that she creates a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space for clients, and encourages open and honest communication to ensure that clients feel comfortable in sharing their thoughts, feelings, behaviours and any feedback about the process. Above all, Lilian is passionate about empowering her clients to facilitate personal growth.

Mrs Amy Greaves

Psychologist

Amy Greaves is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and has over 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in a range of settings including schools. Amy is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Amy specialises in providing empathic, individualised counselling and psychological treatment for children, adolescents and adults. Amy focuses on developing a warm and collaborative relationship with clients to inspire them to become actively involved in implementing positive change, while increasing resilience and developing self-compassion. Amy’s therapeutic approaches draw from evidence-based practice and include: Cognitive-behavioural therapy, ACT, positive psychology and mindfulness-based interventions. Amy is also skilled in coaching techniques, is a trained psychodynamic psychotherapist and has a strong interest in the relationship between mindset and performance. Amy is also a wife and mother of two boisterous boys. Amy has experience working with a range of psychological needs including behaviour management, anxiety, depression, self-harm, social and interpersonal difficulties, school refusal, grief and loss, sexuality, adjustment challenges, stress management and wellbeing development. In addition to providing individual therapy, Amy also has an interest in group work and performing cognitive /educational assessments.

Ms Alicia Fisher

Psychologist

Alicia is a Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and holds a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology. Alicia is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and is registered with Medicare to provide services under Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. Alicia’s approach is warm, and client-centred with a focus on evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She ensures intervention is tailored to each individual and they are provided with a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Alicia works collaboratively with parents and other professionals to ensure that the best therapeutic outcomes can be achieved. Alicia enjoys working with children, adolescents and young adults. She has experience working with a range of presentations across the lifespan including behavioural/social difficulties, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, work stress, parenting difficulties, depression and anxiety disorders such as separation, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.