Abbey Sawyer is a Psychologist and Sexologist who is near completion of her Master of Science in Medicine degree, specialising in psychosexual therapy. Abbey is passionate about the interlink between psychological health and sexuality, and enjoys supporting people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds to enrich their sexual lives and improve their mental health. Abbey utilises a holistic, evidence-based, and client-centred approach to therapy. Abbey’s gentle and non-judgemental nature enables her clients to feel safe and respected; she believes that the therapeutic relationship between a therapist and client is key to success in one’s healing journey.

Ania Harden is a therapist and social worker with more than 15 years clinical experience working with clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds. She has supported people with a diverse range of challenges including mental illness, trauma, domestic and family violence and sexual abuse. Ania is a culturally and linguistically diverse person with experience of living and working in Poland, the Netherlands, the UK and now Australia. Ania is bilingual and can offer counselling sessions in English or in Polish.

Catalina Nam has extensive experience in counselling. Her experience includes but is not limited to: NDIS; veterans; migrants; disability; domestic violence; and seniors; and she has undertaken advanced training in Grief and Loss. Catalina migrated from South Korea to study a Bachelor of Social Work in 2003 and has lived here ever since. As a Social Worker, Catalina regularly provided counselling services to clients. After several years, she found that she enjoyed assisting clients in this way, which led to her completing a Master of Counselling degree.

Christopher Lee is a clinical psychologist who specialises in trauma and with a keen interest in a wide range of psychological problems, as well as behavioural and relational issues in teenagers and young adults. His approach to therapy is to put the client first in all situations. That means there will be no judgement no matter what, instead, you will be provided with unconditional acceptance and positive regard. Christopher’s goal as a psychologist is to help his clients live in a way that is consistent with their personal values and to be more than they thought they could be. To achieve that, boundaries, assertiveness, negative thoughts and trauma are topics that are often explored and processed.

Claire Pang is an Australian-trained clinical psychologist, experienced in treating a wide range of psychological problems in adults. Claire provides psychotherapy in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Claire adopts evidence-based treatment guidelines with a strong focus on therapeutic outcomes, and frequently uses systematic evaluation to aid the achievement of treatment goals. Claire’s true passion is crafting the art of psychotherapy with great compassion and curiosity, to have a positive influence on the lives of others.

I’ve been a therapist for over 25 years now and am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, having worked in government and non-government settings. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and have both a breadth and depth of experience in helping many people with difficulties such as: • Domestic violence • Sexual abuse • PTSD and other forms of trauma • Depression • Generalised anxiety • Panic attacks • Eating disorders • Family conflict • Suicide and self-harm • Anger • Spiritual Abuse • Ritual Abuse • Dissociative disorders

Dr Jan Philamon is a registered Psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). She is particularly skilled in working with all workplace issues, children, couples, and people seeking hypnotherapy. Dr Jan uses a variety of therapeutic interventions to suit the person and the situation. Her approach to therapy is very client-centred and she endeavours to create a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can discuss your concerns. Dr Jan is also a registered teacher and has spent many years specialising in educational psychology, and working with adolescents and their parents. She is happy to work with culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Dr Pauline Baleta is from South Africa where she was a fully registered senior clinical psychologist for the past 15 years, until she immigrated to Australia in April 2023. She qualified in 2008 with her masters degree in psychology from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and then went on to complete her PhD in Psychology (UP) in 2019 at the University of Pretoria. Pauline brings with her a wide range of experience and knowledge from working in a range of different mental health and psychiatric settings. She has worked in detention centers and psychiatric hospitals (namely Sterkfontein, Tara H Moross and Glynnview) where she consulted with both involuntary and voluntary mental health users mostly dealing with depression and anxiety related disorders, bipolar mood disorder and schizophrenia. She also ran her own private practice in Johannesburg, South Africa for the past 15 years where she mostly consulted with individuals, couples and families and enjoyed working with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of doctors, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, psychiatric nurses, and social workers. Pauline was also the founding director of the Family Therapy Clinic at the hospital she consulted at and often ran DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) groups for inpatients. During her time in South Africa, Pauline also supervised interns, community service psychologists and psychiatric registrars in psychotherapy and assessments. Pauline also has experience and an active interest in medico-legal and forensic evaluations. She conducted many assessments through her private practice and in conjunction with the Department of Justice in South Africa. Pauline is very warm and caring and treats her patients with empathy and a non-judgemental approach. She believes that psychotherapy is a collaborative approach and looks forward to assisting you on your journey.

Jim Adsett is a highly experienced psychologist, skilled at providing counselling and treatment for a range of issues. He brings a compassionate and practical attitude to therapy and has particular strengths in working with adults with multiple diagnoses, including addictions, complex PTSD, anxiety and depression. He finds a balance between exploring the origins of current issues and teaching practical strategies to manage difficult emotions. Jim has been helping people with concurrent mental illness and drug and alcohol disorders (dual diagnosis clients) since 2006, in both public, private and NGO settings. He brings an eclectic mix of scientifically proven strategies along with a warm, non-judgmental attitude.

I am a Provisional Psychologist now based in Brisbane, having completed my undergraduate and Master’s training in the United Kingdom. While in England, I spent time working in a variety of settings, including a general hospital, psychiatric hospital, prison and an aged-care facility. During my time in Australia, I have worked as a practice manager in a large private psychology practice with a focus on client triage. These experiences have enabled me to work across a diverse group of clients with a wide variety of concerns, supported by different multidisciplinary teams.

I am a Provisionally Registered Psychologist with AHPRA, a Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc, and an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society. I hold a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Southern Queensland. I am passionate about applying the knowledge and methods of psychology to understand and help older Australians, people living with a disability, and anyone experiencing burnout due to workplace and/or study stress. Having spent many years working full time while completing my university degree, I understand the impact of burnout and the stress/anxiety associated with juggling competing priorities. I am solution-focused and take a strengths-based approach and walk alongside you to improve your quality of life and relationships with others, maintain wellbeing and practice self-care, pursue your aspirations, and overcome challenges to achieve your maximum potential.

Lauren Otto is a Psychologist from South Africa, who completed her Master’s training in Australia. She enjoys working with a diverse group of clients with a wide range of life challenges. She has spent time working in a variety of settings including a school, a hospital, and a community psychology clinic during her time in Australia. These experiences have allowed her to work in multidisciplinary teams, with clients of all ages, and a wide range of concerns. Lauren has a warm, non-judgemental yet practical approach to therapy. She believes that having her client’s true understanding and “buy in” with regard to where their therapy is going is key in not only fostering a positive relationship with her clients but allowing them to achieve their goals. With regard to adult therapy, Lauren’s main areas of interest include emotion regulation and adjustment difficulties, as well as living with chronic pain. Lauren also has experience working with clients who have experienced trauma and an understanding of the knock-on effects this can cause for their mental health.

I am passionate about understanding the neuroscience and the impact of trauma, stress, and relationship on mental health, and learning more about the connectedness of physical, emotional, and social well-being. I delight in working with the uniqueness that is each person, and I am in awe of our ‘inner knowing’, an inner strength that enables us to survive challenging experiences, speaks our truth and seeks to make sense of our journey, to connect with others, or maybe disconnect when this is more helpful to our survival. My goal as a Counsellor is to work with you to identify your patterns, of stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or relational struggles that hinder you in managing life, achieving goals and/or create self-sabotage within relationships. I value empathetic, authentic relationship, I will hear your truth, work together with you to develop an authentic relationship with yourself and with others and facilitate your own journey of change.

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Meggy Delaunay is a registered Senior Psychologist able to treat clients of all ages, however her specialty is working with children and adolescents. Meggy has many years’ experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Play Therapy and Psychoanalytic Therapy, as well as extensive training in Family Therapy. Over the past 20 years, Meggy has worked as a Psychologist in Australia, New Zealand, and Reunion Island (a French island in the Indian Ocean). She has experience in both public and private settings and is experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. For the past six years, Meggy has worked as a College Psychologist in a private school with students from Prep to Year 12 and is well aware of how to support students struggling with friendship, anxiety, exam stress… in order to help children and young people navigate school years and reach their potential. Meggy has also been professionally involved in private practice, hospital services (Diabetes and Child Development), not for profit organisations, Department of Child Safety and centres specialising in the support of children with disabilities, in particular physical disability and children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

My name is Alister, I am a registered psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor with experience working with clients across the lifespan in settings including schools, the disability sector, forensic, and private practice. I bring positive regard for my clients and curiosity, helping my clients to feel comfortable while we work together to develop rich, meaningful lives and overcome challenges. I have trained in numerous evidence-based therapies with the aim of being able to offer my clients an approach to therapy they find engaging, helpful, and focused on their own goals.

Nenad Bakaj is a Brisbane-based clinical counsellor and accredited mental health social worker, with specialist training in psychological assessment and evidence-based therapies, treating depression, anxiety, trauma and complex mental health conditions for all ages – particularly adolescents, young adults, adults and older individuals. Nenad holds tertiary qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work (specialty: Mental Health and Working with Families), Master of Human Services (Rehabilitation Counselling) and Diploma of Applied Science (Community & Human Services). His additional qualifications are in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, Time Line Therapy, Sport & Recreation, and Assessment and Training. An Accredited Mental Health Professional by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Nenad is a registered Medicare provider of counselling under Better Access to Mental Health Care (BAMHC), and Psychological Therapies programs, as well as a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) for Queensland.

Nikki Crossman is a psychologist with a keen interest in health and wellbeing, and takes a holistic approach to therapy that recognises the strong connection between the body and mind. Nikki is passionate about the benefits of sport and exercise for mental as well as physical health, an interest which has led her to further studies in the area – she is currently undertaking a Masters of Applied Psychology (Sports and Exercise) at the University of Queensland. Nikki’s goal as a psychologist is to help her clients identify and overcome the barriers that are standing in the way of what they want to achieve, whether that be in their personal or professional life.

With over 25 years of experience as a psychologist, Richelle has worked in private practice, the public sector, not-forprofit, private and heavy industry and emergency services in various management, corporate and major project roles. These roles have spanned diverse and complex employment settings with client groups in remote, rural, indigenous and metropolitan areas. She has worked in a multi-disciplinary context providing large scale mental health and allied health services and consulted to Queensland Health, QAS and the State-wide Operations Centre for 000 calls to coach, debrief, mentor, support and counsel. Richelle has worked with a broad client base on quality assurance and investigation processes and performance improvement processes. She has extensive experience in high compliance, heavily monitored and statutory procedure driven environments with rigorous clinical standards and complex case management systems. Richelle has been working with the APS Code of Conduct throughout her professional career and has particular skills in dealing with complex trauma management, safety, risk assessment, harm minimisation, triage and escalation in relation to first responders, emergency medical dispatchers and uniformed services.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing Sharyn recognises the importance of ensuring children and adolescents are supported as they develop into adults. Sharyn is also a qualified teacher and thus understands the importance of managing behaviour and supporting emotional development and well-being in both the home and school environments. She has spent time working in school behaviour support programs as well as five years at Kids Helpline as a counsellor. Sharyn can assist with issues such as:Bullying;School transition difficulties;Life goals;School stress;Anxiety;Depression;ADHD;Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Trauma; Grief and loss;Addictions (eg internet gaming).Child and Adolescent Psychological AssessmentSharyn is trained in the administration and interpretation of a number of psychological tools required to undertake cognitive and learning assessments of children and adolescents. These include:Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – fourth edition.Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – fifth edition.Sharyn is also qualified in the administration and interpretation of a range of adaptive behaviour scales and diagnostic tools that may be necessary to implement appropriate interventions to assist your child with their learning or mental health difficulties. These include:Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – second edition.Autism Spectrum Rating Scales.Conners – third edition.Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System – third edition.*Terms & Conditions for Psychological Testing ServicesParentingParenting is a challenging job that carries no manual or handbook, this can often create difficulties for parents as they experiencing this challenging, yet what can be an extremely rewarding, journey. Sharyn is a trained Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) practitioner and has extensive experience in providing parenting support and counselling.Mental Health and Wellbeing in AdultsAs a registered psychologist, Sharyn has experience providing support to adults of various ages and backgrounds for a range of issues. These include:Depression;Anxiety;Addictions (drug, alcohol, gambling and technology);Grief and Loss;Workplace bullying;Workplace stress and burnout;Awareness of thoughts and behaviours that are impacting on client wellbeing.TherapiesTherapeutic interventions used by Sharyn include:Motivational interviewing;Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT);Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT);Solution-Focused Therapy; Child Centred Play Therapy. SummarySharyn has a friendly and down-to-earth nature with a focus on providing clients with a safe space to share their story. She provides understanding and support with the purpose to walk with clients through their journey and towards achieving their goals.

Susan has been a Registered Psychologist since 2006 and a Family Report Writer since 2018. For almost 15 years, Susan has worked with families struggling with post-separation conflict.  Susan acknowledges and empathises with the distress of child and adult clients, and re-focuses parents on their children. Being a child consultant of 12 years, she has experience conducting sessions with children to explore and acknowledge their experience of their family’s separation, including their perception of their parents’ interactions and relationship and their coping ability, through projective tools including sand-tray, stories, art, drawing and talk. Susan is also a Registered Mediator and Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. Rapidly establishing rapport and highlighting strengths and possibilities for change are some of Susan's strongest skills.  She believes her ability to establish trust through acceptance, warmth, and authenticity, and openness to working creatively are her greatest strengths.

Vivian is Founder and Director of Vision and M1 Psychology. Working primarily on mental health innovation for the business, Vivian has taken leave from clinical work while she launches several new research, development, cyber and tech ventures in Mental Health. Due to the rapidly expanding business ventures, Vivian is unfortunately not available for appointments. We will keep you posted if this changes. Previous clients of Vivian are welcomed to contact the clinic if you are seeking further information.

I am an Australian-trained counselling psychologist with a passion and experience in supporting adults and young people struggling with a wide range of mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety disorders. I offer psychotherapy services in English and Japanese. Besides working a clinician at private practice, public health care system, and schools, I was a lecturer and researcher at international universities. I am about to complete my PhD at the Faculty of Medicine, the University of Queensland. I have published over 15 books and research articles in mental health. I adopt client-centred approach with a strong focus on creating a safe, non-judgemental environment where you can openly discuss your concerns.