Psychologist

Caitlyn Mackenzie enjoys learning about and sharing her knowledge of the incredible power of the human mind. Through her humour and down to earth attitude, she works with clients to help guide and empower them in navigating their own lives. She is a psychologist, about to complete her clinical endorsement, who often draws upon techniques from ACT, Mindfulness, CBT, Narrative therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Caitlyn has an interest in working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression and general mental health and wellbeing, especially with young adults. Having being actively involved at a state level with both basketball (BigV) and football (VFLW), Caitlyn is a big believer that it is just as important to train our brain in strength and flexibility as we so often do with our bodies.

Darryl is a clinical psychologist who works with adults to help develop more adaptive ways of managing depression, anxiety, grief, loss and adjustment to challenging life events, interpersonal and personality difficulties. He is also experienced in working with the concerns of same-sex attracted individuals. Darryl is passionate about using research-based therapies such as CBT, mindfulness and schema therapy in a way that best suits an individual. His therapeutic style is collaborative, non-judgemental and focussed upon well-being and making positive change.

Adrienne has a passion for understanding and addressing barriers to optimal health and wellbeing. Her personal values of openness, honesty, non-judgment, and respect are central to her practice. She is committed to providing her clients with evidence-based, individually-tailored support to enable them to regain hope, trust, and confidence in themselves and their future. Adrienne is passionate about perinatal and infant mental health, mindfulness-based childbirth preparation, and supporting people in the transition to parenthood. She has experience working with adolescent and adult clients with a variety of psychological needs (e.g., anxiety, depression, psychosis, addiction, trauma, body image, self-esteem, sleep, and stress). Adrienne utilises third wave CBT (acceptance- and mindfulness-based therapies) however also draws from training in attachment theory, schema therapy, and motivational interviewing depending on her clients' needs. Her areas of special interest include: Preconception (including infertility issues) Pregnancy Perinatal loss Antenatal depression and anxiety Birth trauma Premature birth Postnatal depression and anxiety Parent-infant attachment Adjustment issues (including social isolation) Infants Toddlers Parenting Fathers Couple relationship

Dr Jo Mitchell is a clinical psychologist who works with adults to enhance mental health, wellbeing and performance. She has an interest in working with professionals, including athletes, experiencing burnout and going through life transitions. She completed a PhD in positive psychology. Jo is also a registered psychology supervisor for student psychologists and other mental health professionals.

Lucy Morrish is a clinical psychologist with a strong commitment to holistic wellbeing. She cares about improving the health of adolescents and adults using evidence-based practice and a warm, engaging interpersonal style. Lucy’s therapeutic approach encompasses CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), mindfulness and interventions drawn from positive psychology research. She works with clients to develop resilience, achieve personal goals, and to address a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image, school and relationship difficulties, trauma, and personality issues.

Melissa has an interest in well-being and performance at work. She has many years experience working with people and organisations, including individual coaching and workshop facilitation. Melissa is an organisational psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist, with an interest in the science of mindfulness, ACT and positive psychology. She has experience working with a range of psychological needs - career transitions, meaning and purpose, stress and burnout, workplace issues, anxiety, depression, bullying and interpersonal difficulties. Melissa enjoys connections and collaborations with a diverse range of people, approaches and cultures - which extends from her professional life through to travelling adventures.

Michael Inglis is a Sport & Performance Psychologist. Michael has been working in the mental health field since 1999 and has the full training as a Sport & Exercise Psychologist. Michael values the wellbeing of athletes off field as important as their performance on the field to provide a holistic approach. He has developed specific programs to assist performance enhancement for teams & athletes such as the Mental Conditioning Program & Psychological Skills Training. Michael aims to widen his expertise to other such elite teams in the future providing specific programs to suit their needs.