Seed of Hope Psychology


Seed of Hope Psychology

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Dr Cher McGillivray

Psychologist

Cher McGillivray is a registered Clinical Psychologist who works with children and their families experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self esteem, behaviour and cognitive concerns. Cher is passionate about connecting with individuals in order to help them take steps of courage that will enable them to live a whole hearted life. She is particularly interested in developing individual's psychological resilience and works from a positive psychology perspective. Cher is experienced in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Trauma Informed Stabilisation Therapy, and Play therapy and tailors the appropriate treatment to the individual client needs.
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Emily Udodzik

Psychologist (Registrar)

Emily is a Clinical Psychology Registrar, holding General Psychologist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and a Master's in Clinical Psychology. Emily has a strong interest in trauma-related presentations, including PTSD and complex trauma, personality disorders, and psychological assessment. Additionally, she works with neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and a range of anxiety and mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. Emily tailors her therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each client, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Attachment-Based Therapy. She offers psychological assessments for clients of all ages and presentations (e.g., ADHD, ASD, personality, intellectual, etc.). Emily Udodzik Registered Psychologist / Clinical Psychology Registrar Mpsych(ClinPsych), GDipPsySc, BA(Psych)
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Loretta Morgan

Psychologist (Provisional)

Loretta understands the uniqueness of individual needs and recognises that the conventional “one size fits all” models have become obsolete. She adopts a comprehensive approach that integrates evidence-based therapies to offer distinctive solutions. Central to Loretta’s philosophy is a commitment to trauma recovery and the promotion of improved mental health and well-being. She achieves this by facilitating a holistic approach that combines both traditional and energy psychology methods. Her approach encompasses comprehensive assessment processes and a client-centred therapy approach. In her practice, Loretta utilises a range of therapeutic approaches, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Matrix Re-Imprinting, and somatic tools such as Qigong, Breathwork and Yoga. Loretta’s work with her clients and professional areas of interest includes complex trauma, childhood trauma, stress disorders, type 1 diabetes, divorce, and domestic violence across all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults.

Ms Madeleine Graham

Psychologist

Madeleine has a specific interest in the treatment of trauma-related presentations. These include complex trauma (childhood), distressing life experiences, anxiety disorders, and emotionally challenging relationship dynamics, which can translate into a range of behavioural, emotional, and interpersonal difficulties. Further interests include comprehensive client assessment, functional behavioural analysis, and the management of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism symptomology. Madeleine believes in a holistic method of encouraging physical and internal health, alongside a trauma-informed approach to therapy. Madeleine achieves client goals using evidence-based clinical treatments such as, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Somatic Regulation techniques.  With an empathetic and compassionate approach, Madeleine assists clients across the lifespan to successfully identify and navigate their mental health challenges, leading to a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life.
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