Ashleigh is a registered psychologist and ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician who has a special interest in the treatment of eating disorders and body image concerns. All eating disorder treatments delivered by Ashleigh are underpinned by principles aligned with weight-inclusive care, non-diet approaches, and social justice. Ashleigh is trained and experienced in the delivery of the following evidence-based eating disorder treatments:​ Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E), Maudsley Family Based Therapy (FBT), Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders (DBT-E), The Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA), and, Temperament Based Therapy with Supports (TBT-S). Ashleigh has also developed experience in supporting individuals across the lifespan experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and concerns related to emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Ashleigh is also endorsed as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist, is a provider for the Australian Institute of Sport Mental Health Referral Network, and enjoys supporting athletes and performers to achieve their optimal mental health and performance. Ashleigh is also a STAP-Approved supervisor and provides supervision to clinicians working with eating disorders, mental health in high performance sport systems, or seeking business coaching to establish a sustainable and values-driven psychology practice. Ashleigh is available for appointments at True North Psychology on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.

Jasmin is a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about providing a warm and safe therapeutic relationship and developing individually tailored treatment plans. She believes these are the necessary components to allow adults, adolescents and children to explore their difficulties and affect positive change in their lives. Jasmin has many years experience working with a range of presentations including anxiety disorders, depression, stress, emotion dysregulation, self-harm, adjustment to changing life circumstances and problem gambling. Jasmin is trained in a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness based therapies, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and attachment based interventions. Jasmin is available for appointments at True North Psychology on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Ryan’s primary areas of interest and expertise are: Depression and Mood Disorders Anxiety Disorders Sexuality/Gender issues (*N.B. Dr Williams provides psychological but not medical/hormonal health care) General issues with self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and life adjustments Burnout and self-care Ryan provides care for these through psychological therapies including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and individualised therapy combining elements of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing and e-Mental Health. Ryan is able to prescribe medications for mental health conditions such as anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications, mood stabilisers, anti-psychotics and medications to regulate sleep. Ryan does not prescribe medications for ADHD, substance use and dependence problems, weight loss or Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy Since graduating medical school in 2011, Ryan spent his first 4 years as a hospital-based doctor and during this time he gained valuable experience in the in- and out-patient mental health departments of the Caboolture, Royal Brisbane, Princess Alexandra and Mackay Base Hospitals. Ryan spent a year as a Psychiatry Registrar specialising in the care of patients with mental illness. Since 2016 he has been working in General Practice where his clinical interests are in mental health and sexual health. Ryan is a Fellow of the Royal College Australian College of General Practitioners and has completed additional training in psychotherapy with the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine, the Black Dog Institute and the RACGP. His work in Psychiatry and in General Practice have given him advanced knowledge and skills in prescribing medications for mental health conditions. Ryan is available for appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please note: Dr Williams does NOT provide general medical or physical health care. This must be managed by your own GP. It is a practice policy that government regulated medications such as benzodiazepines (e.g. Valium) will not be prescribed on the first visit.

Emma is a Clinical Psychologist who has experience working with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, personality disorders, persistent pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder. She has a particular interest in the impacts of complex trauma and early life experiences, and in working with people to understand and address the patterns underlying their symptoms. Emma values building a therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion and the fundamental assumption that we are all doing the best we can, and have untold capacity for growth. She draws from a range of therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, trauma-informed therapies, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Emma is available for appointments at True North Psychology on Tuesdays.

Georgia is a registered psychologist who holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. Georgia has experience working with individuals with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, and chronic pain. Georgia is warm, empathic, and sensitive in her work. She highly values the therapeutic relationship. Georgia seeks to work collaboratively with her clients to explore personal challenges, strengths, and values, and to promote growth and insight. Georgia tailors therapy to the needs and goals of her clients. She draws on therapy models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches. Georgia is available for appointments at True North Psychology on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Jenna is a Clinical Psychologist who enjoys supporting people to get their emotional needs met in life. She is experienced in treating depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, emotion dysregulation, adjustment to change and anger. Jenna has a keen interest in supporting her clients to develop insight into patterns of behaviour that are keeping them stuck. She believes that knowledge is key and that her clients should leave the therapy process knowing just as much about therapy as she does. Jenna has a warm and engaging therapeutic style and will actively tailor therapy to meet the needs of the adult clients with whom she works. She is experienced in using a number of evidence-based therapies including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Schema Focused Therapy (SFT) Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Jenny is a clinical psychology registrar who wants to help children, adolescents and adults develop resilience and live a meaningful life. She is interested in curating the therapy experience to match each person’s unique needs. Jenny has particular interests in working with individuals experiencing: - Anxiety Disorders - Trauma - Low Self-esteem - Perfectionism - Depressive Disorders - Emotional Difficulties - Psychosis - Borderline Personality Disorder - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Second-Generation Asian Immigrant Struggles Jenny provides treatment that is informed by research. She offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Jenny is available for appointments at True North Psychology on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Jizelle is a registered psychologist with a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. She is passionate about enhancing mental health and well-being across the lifespan, welcoming children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. She is dedicated to providing a safe space for clients with a warm, empathetic and collaborative therapeutic style. Jizelle uses an integrative approach tailored to the clients needs, drawing from evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Areas of interest/experience include: Depression Anxiety disorders Phobias Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Borderline Personality Disorder (BDP) Emotion dysregulation Interpersonal difficulties Neurodiversity Perfectionism Burnout Jizelle is available for appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Kelsie is a provisional psychologist who is passionate about supporting clients to reach their goals and increase insight into their patterns of behaviour. She has a warm, empathetic, and individualised therapeutic style, believing that every clients challenges, strengths, and goals are unique. Kelsie draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, as well as a trauma-informed care approach. She is currently accepting referrals for clients across the lifespan including children, adolescents, and adults. Kelsie has particular interests in working with individuals experiencing: Anxiety Disorders Life Stress and Transitions Emotional Dysregulation Borderline Personality Disorder Depression Adolescent Struggles (i.e. life transitions, school issues, relationships, self-harm, and suicidal ideation) Kelsie is available for appointments at True North psychology on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. Fees to see our Provisional Psychologists are lower as medicare rebates are not available. Fee’s are $150 per 50 minute session or $180 per 50 minute out of hours session (before 9am, 5pm onwards, and weekends). See our ‘Fees and Rebates’ page for more information.

Melanie is currently on maternity leave and will return in December 2024. Melanie is a registered psychologist who is passionate about helping her clients to better understand and experience themselves in a way that creates a greater sense of connection, meaning and well-being in their lives. Melanie’s warm and not-judgemental approach to therapy enables her to form a trusting therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with her clients. Melanie draws on a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to tailor an approach suited to her client’s individual needs. She has experience working with individuals experiencing depression, stress, anxiety disorders, bipolar, relationship issues, emotional dysregulation, anger, grief and loss, work issues, trauma, borderline personality disorder and sleep difficulties. Melanie enjoys working with adults and adolescents. She is also an animal lover and has a keen interest in the therapeutic influence they have on people.

Brant is a registered psychologist who is passionate about the positive, transformative effect the therapeutic relationship can have—a sentiment based not only on psychological literature but, more importantly, first-hand experience. Therefore, he takes a collaborative, non-judgemental, person-centred approach to therapy based on a mixture of insight, emotional processing, and skill development. Brant's therapeutic style finds its foundation in schema therapy whilst also drawing from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy. He works with adults and adolescents and has experience working with the following presentations: Anxiety disorders Depressive disorders Emotional dysregulation Eating disorders Adult ADHD Life transitions Low self-esteem Personality disorders Complex trauma Brant also has several areas of special interest: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Generalised Anxiety Disorder Depressive Disorders Early Maladaptive Schemas (schema therapy) Brant is available for appointments at True North Psychology Monday - Thursday.

Derrek is a registered psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals in overcoming distress, getting their emotional needs met, and living as their authentic selves. He welcomes all clients regardless of cultural background, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Derrek is committed to supporting clients make sense of, work through, and overcome traumatic experiences. He is experienced in working with: Anxiety & Depression Adjustment difficulties Emotional regulation issues Interpersonal & relational difficulties Complex trauma & PTSD Alcohol & substance addiction Eating disorders Exploration of gender & sexual diversity Derrek is passionate about working with other members of the LGBTQIA+ community and is presently in the process of publishing several papers exploring key issues related to the LGBTQIA+ community, including sexual minority stresses, identity integration, internalised sexual prejudice, stigma, and post-sex dysphoria. Derrek is an ex-serving defence force member and as such is committed to helping other current and ex-serving members with military-related trauma, relationship difficulties, and the transitional complexities of fitting back into civilian life after service. Derrek firmly believes that compassion, safety, and understanding within the therapeutic space is at the very core healing. He takes an integrative approach to therapy that is informed by attachment theory and psychodynamic psychotherapy. His therapy style includes a range of evidenced-based interventions including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) Prolonged Exposure Therapy Schema Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Derrek is available for appointments at True North Psychology from Monday to Friday.

Ewan is a Psychologist with extensive experience working with clients across the lifespan, from childhood through to late adulthood. He has experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment to change, emotional regulation, and conflict. He has a particular interest in relationships and family systems. Ewan believes no therapy will be effective without a solid foundation of trust, warmth, and respect, and this is his first priority with all clients. He draws most heavily from therapies with a solid evidence base, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Gottman Method for couples therapy. Ewan is available for appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

James is a registered psychologist who is passionate about creating a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to build on client’s strengths in order to improve their wellbeing. James works with adolescents and adults and has particular interest/experience in the following areas: Obsessive compulsive disorder Anxiety disorders Depression Adolescent issues (including school issues, relationships, bullying, self-harm and suicidal ideation) Management of ADHD-related issues Alcohol and other drug concerns Addiction issues (gambling, internet/video game addiction) Emotional regulation issues Interpersonal and relational difficulties Self-esteem issues Stress Sleep difficulties James likes to work alongside his clients to explore strategies and different ways of thinking to build towards a more rich and full life – whatever that may look like. He welcomes clients from any background, gender identity or sexual orientation. He welcomes referrals for clients 12 years and older. James utilises an integrative approach, and draws from CBT, ACT, DBT and attachment/psychodynamic frameworks to suit his client’s needs. James currently has availability on Mondays and Tuesdays, including after hours appointments.

Lyndon has a special interest in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Lyndon also has an interest in working with the adult children on narcissistic parents and also with transgender clients.

Nick is a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to supporting clients to reduce psychological distress and live emotionally fulfilling lives. Nick works with adults, couples, and adolescents experiencing a range of issues, including: depression and anxiety disorders, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobias, life transitions, and exploration of gender & sexual diversity, and their intersections with diversity in culture and religion. Nick is passionate about working with other members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their relationships. Nick has published research exploring the relationships of the LGBTQIA+ community, and continues to passionately focus on this area in both clinical practice and research. More generally, Nick enjoys assisting all relationships and partners through relationship difficulties, disconnection, conflict, infidelity, and navigation of consensual non-monogamy. Helping clients struggling with symptoms of eating disorders is another area of special interest for Nick. Nick values building warm and authentic therapeutic relationships with his clients as the foundation of therapy, and uses a range of evidence-based therapies to help clients achieve their goals and alleviate distress including: Emotionally-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Schema-Focused Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders Areas of special interest: Supporting members of our LGBTQIA+ community Couples & relationship therapy Supporting clients with eating disorders Nick is available for appointments at True North Psychology on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Laura is a clinical psychologist who provides a genuine and non-judgmental approach whilst tailoring therapy to meet the client’s needs in a safe therapeutic environment. Laura works with adults and has a particular interest and experience in treatment for the following; - Anxiety Disorders - Depression and mood disorders - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and trauma presentations - Personality disorders including Borderline Personality Disorder - Eating disorders - Interpersonal and relationship difficulties - Emotional regulation difficulties ​ Laura works with a range of evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and DBT for Eating Disorders (DBT-E). Laura is available for appointments at True North on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Emily is a registered psychologist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults. She possesses a warm and non-judgemental approach to therapy and aims to foster a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Emily takes an integrative approach to therapy that is informed by attachment theory, interpersonal psychotherapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Emily’s therapeutic approach aims to enhance clients’ understandings of themselves and increase their insight into their feelings, thoughts, and behavioural patterns. Emily hopes to help clients learn to change ingrained patterns, resolve their symptoms, and understand themselves more deeply. While Emily’s approach is insight-oriented and reflective, she also complements this work with skills-based interventions in accordance with clients’ needs.​ Emily is available to treat a range of psychological difficulties, including depression, anxiety disorders, self-esteem issues, trauma, and problems with developing and maintaining meaningful relationships. Emily is available for appointments at True North Psychology on Thursdays and Fridays.

Shannon is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about providing a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy to help clients to overcome difficulties and develop rich and meaningful lives. Shannon has experience working in the public sector in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a range of presentations including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, psychosis, bipolar disorders, trauma and PTSD. Shannon has a particular interest area in working with clients with eating disorders and complex trauma and enjoys working with individuals with emotion regulation difficulties or borderline personality disorder. Shannon is trained in a range of evidence based treatments including; Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), CBT-E (Enhanced for use with eating disorders), Schema Therapy, DBT and Trauma based therapies. Shannon is currently available for appointments at True North Psychology