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Are you looking for a psychologist in Melbourne? We can help.
Our experienced psychologists will equip you with evidence-based strategies and insights for improving your mental health and overall wellbeing. We will work together with you to find ways around barriers that might be preventing you from getting the most out of your life and your relationships.
To get to know more about each of our psychologists, take a look at their profiles below or if you’d like to chat about which team member might be the best match for you give us a call on (03) 9376 1958.
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Dr Jacqueline Baulch
Director
Dr Jacqueline Baulch
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours) and Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Meet Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a fully registered clinical psychologist and the Director of Inner Melbourne Clinical Psychology. She has eleven years of experience working across a variety of settings and with a broad range of mental health issues. Jacqueline is passionate about shifting the “hush-hush” atmosphere surrounding mental illness, emotions and vulnerability. She believes honest and real conversations can spark hope and healing, and help us to feel less alone in this messy business of being human. Jacqueline truly believes in the value of therapy not only for improving mental health, but also for creating a more fulfilling, connected and meaningful life. Jacqueline is caring, authentic and insightful in her approach. She integrates evidence-based approaches with creating a safe and compassionate space for her clients to explore and understand themselves.
Jacqueline’s areas of interest
Jacqueline works with adolescents, adults and the elderly experiencing:
- Depression
- Social anxiety
- Generalised anxiety and perfectionism
- Panic attacks
- Health anxiety
- Stress and burnout
- Relationship issues
- Adjustment to life changes
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem
Therapeutic approaches
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Jacqueline uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy principles
- Schema Therapy
- Psychodynamic principles
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Strengths-based approaches
- Compassion-based approaches
Jacqueline was awarded a Doctor of Clinical Psychology after completing Undergraduate and Honours degrees in Psychology and Social Science. During her doctoral studies she developed an internet-based treatment program for Bulimia Nervosa designed to increase treatment access for rural Australians. In 2012-2013 Jacqueline completed a Post Doctoral Psychology Fellowship in Canada within an outpatient eating disorders treatment program. She has worked as a group and individual therapist in a range of settings including private and public hospitals, as well as community clinics and private practice. Jacqueline founded Inner Melbourne Clinical Psychology at the end of 2014 and works as the sole director of the practice. She continues to expand her knowledge and experience through regular professional development, workshops and peer consultation.
Locations
Jacqueline is not currently seeing new clients.
Ashleigh Fisher
CBD
Ashleigh Fisher
Psychologist
Bachelor Psychological Science (Honours), Master of Psychology (Forensic)
Meet Ashleigh Ashleigh’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Ashleigh is a registered psychologist with seven years experience working across both private and public mental health settings. She uses a holistic, strengths-based, client centred approach in her work with both young people and adults. Ashleigh believes in the importance of creating a collaborative and non-judgemental space when facilitating change with clients. Ashleigh is passionate about helping people to discover how underlying beliefs can alter the perception they have of their environment and their relationships. Depending on their individual needs, Ashleigh offers a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions for her clients to reach their goals.
Ashleigh works with individuals experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Ashleigh uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Ashleigh completed her Masters of Forensic Psychology at Bond University. Ashleigh’s experience in this area included working in forensic settings and studying predictive factors for adolescent fire-setting behaviour. Ashleigh has also conducted research in the area of neuropsychology focusing on visual perception. Beyond the forensic setting Ashleigh has worked in private and public mental health settings.
Locations
Ashleigh sees clients at our Melbourne CBD location.
Dr Beth Oh
Kensington
Dr Beth Oh
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Neuroscience), Honours in Psychology and Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Meet Beth
Beth is passionate about understanding people’s unique stories and providing a safe and non-judgemental space where they feel heard and supported. She utilises a collaborative and client-centred approach to assist clients to explore the impact of their experiences, beliefs and thinking on their current wellbeing.
Beth’s areas of interest
Beth works with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly experiencing:
- Depression
- Social anxiety
- Generalised anxiety, worry and perfectionism
- Health anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Stress and burnout
- Relationship issues
- Life transitions
- Complex trauma
- Grief and loss
- Managing intense emotions
- Self-esteem, confidence and self-acceptance
- Identity issues
Therapeutic approaches
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Beth uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy principles
- Strengths / values-based approaches
Beth is a fully registered clinical psychologist. She completed her Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Monash University, specialising in child, adolescent and family psychology. She has over nine years of clinical experience working within inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, a university counselling service and community clinics. She is also currently based within the public mental health system, working with children and adolescents presenting with complex and high-risk needs.
Beth previously worked as a clinician and researcher within a large clinical trial at the Royal Children’s Hospital where she examined the impact of a tailored assessment and intervention to families in need. She has also had experience delivering group interventions to parents of children presenting with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. As part of her role within Orygen Research Centre and through her doctoral studies, she has published several papers on help-seeking patterns of young adults, stigma around mental illness and early childhood mental health problems.
Locations
Beth sees clients at our Kensington location.
Dr Catherine Hudgson
CBD and Kensington
Dr Catherine Hudgson
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Meet Catherine Catherine’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist who trained in the UK and has been living and working in Australia for 20 years. Catherine is experienced in working with adults across the lifespan. She believes it is a privilege to accompany people on their unique recovery journey towards their preferred future and acknowledges their strengths and expertise in this process. Catherine works collaboratively with clients using a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, incorporating recent research findings on holistic care for mental health. Empathy, compassion and warmth are core to Catherine’s approach to assisting people in overcoming the various challenges we all face at different times in life, as well as managing different mental health disorders.
Catherine works with adults experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Catherine uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Catherine completed her undergraduate and postgraduate psychology training in the UK. It is 20 years since she completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Since this time, she has worked in Australia in a variety of roles in public mental health. She has worked extensively with both adults and older adults experiencing mental health issues including psychotic disorders, anxiety and depression, adjustment issues and trauma. Catherine is committed to and enjoys attending regular professional development events to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.
Locations
Catherine sees clients at our Kensington and CBD locations.
Catherine Morey-Nase
Kensington and Fitzroy North
Catherine Morey- Nase
Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychology and Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Meet Catherine
Catherine is a registered psychologist who takes a client-centred, collaborative approach in her work with adults across a wide range of ages. She has a warm, gentle nature and is committed to creating a safe, caring and non-judgemental space for her clients. Catherine values genuine connection with her clients and takes care to respect and respond flexibly to each client’s individual needs and preferences. Catherine is passionate about supporting her clients to develop greater self-awareness and self-acceptance while simultaneously working towards sustainable change. Catherine is also committed to her own ongoing development, both personal and professional, as she strongly believes that this is essential to the provision of the highest quality care. Catherine is LGBTIQ aware and affirmative.
Catherine’s areas of interest
Catherine works with adults across the lifespan experiencing:
- Depression
- Social anxiety
- Generalised anxiety and worry
- Perfectionism
- Adjustment to life transitions and changes
- Grief and loss
- Stress and burnout
- Low self- esteem
- Identity issues
- Communication skills
- Relationship issues
Therapeutic approaches
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Catherine uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Strengths-based approaches
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Principles
Catherine completed her Master of Psychology (Clinical) at The University of Melbourne and is a registered psychologist. She has experience working with adults and young people in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, as well as with adults at a university psychology clinic. Catherine has experience in clinical assessments as well as in the development and delivery of individual and group interventions. Through her Masters research, Catherine interviewed young people attending the Mood Clinic at Orygen Youth Health about their subjective experiences of the cognitive difficulties often experienced in major depression.
Prior to becoming a psychologist, Catherine worked in the corporate world and lived and worked overseas for a number of years. Since her early twenties, Catherine has had a strong interest in meditation and mindfulness (and more recently qigong) and is passionate about the benefits of spending time in nature. Each of these is fundamental to Catherine’s own wellbeing and she also has extensive experience sharing these practices with others
Locations
Catherine sees clients at our Kensington and Fitzroy North locations.
Chenhong Xu
Kensington and CBD
Chenhong Xu
Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Meet Chen
Chen believes that therapy outcomes should be more than just reduction of psychological distress. While exploring the causes, triggers and maintaining factors of clients’ current problems, she also considers clients’ values, strengths and aspirations, empowering them to strive for a more meaningful, fulfilled life.
Having lived in four different countries, Chen embraces the cultural diversity in Melbourne and is experienced in working with clients from different cultural backgrounds. When working with children, Chen cultivates a nurturing, playful environment for the child, and takes a team approach by connecting the parents, the school and the community.
Chen’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Chen works with children (4 years and above) adolescents, adults and the elderly experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Chen uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Chen completed her Master of Psychology (Clinical) and is a fully registered psychologist. She has worked in private and community settings, including an autism spectrum disorder clinic and a university counselling service. Her Masters research centred around mental wellbeing of family carers. Chen is passionate about improving mental wellbeing of international students and migrants. She founded the Melbourne Multilingual Psychologist Group and has built a large network of Chinese-speaking allied health professionals. Chen‘s corporate experience before becoming a psychologist enables her to bring valuable insights into work stress management and workplace relationships.
Chen speaks fluent Mandarin.
Locations
Chen sees clients at our Kensington and CBD locations.
Chris Cheers
Fitzroy North
Chris Cheers
Psychologist
Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Neuroscience), Honours in Psychology, Masters of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
Meet Chris Chris’ areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Chris focuses on building a space where a client feels safe, understood and empowered to work towards their life goals. Chris is passionate about creating client-centered, working relationships using values of authenticity, acceptance and openness.
Chris works with families, adolescents (16+) and adults experiencing:
Depending on his client’s needs and preferences Chris uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Chris completed his undergraduate and Honours studies in Psychology at the University of Sydney before completing his Postgraduate studies in Melbourne. Chris completed his Masters thesis in adolescent psychology, and following his graduation worked primarily in adolescent mental health across both private clinic and school settings.
Chris is an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist and in recent years has developed an expertise and interest in sexuality and gender development, completing specialised training in supporting LGBTIQ clients across all ages. He’s also a member of the Australian and New Zealand Professional Association for Transgender Health.
Chris is also a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Australian Catholic University across both undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology courses.
Previously Chris has worked in the Arts and brings an understanding of this industry to clients who work in performance, acting and other arts industries
Locations
Chris sees clients at our Fitzroy North location.
Clare Burton
Kensington and CBD
Clare Burton
Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychology and Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Meet Clare Clare’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Clare is a fully registered psychologist who uses a strengths-based, client centred, collaborative approach in her work with both young people and adults. She believes in the importance of creating a caring, supportive and non-judgemental environment when assisting clients to create change. Clare’s personal values of optimism, openness and authenticity inform her work which is focused on helping clients make the most of setbacks and adversity to achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives. Clare is LGBTIQ aware and affirmative.
Clare works with children (12 years and above) adolescents, and adults experiencing:
Clare’s approach is largely grounded within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy framework, however she likes to incorporate a number of other evidence based approaches based on the needs of her clients. These therapeutic approaches include:
Clare has worked with both adults and young people in outpatient hospital settings, schools, forensic settings and non-for profit community organisations. She has experience in conducting clinical cognitive and psychosocial assessments, as well as the development and delivery of individual and group interventions for young people. Through her Masters’ research Clare explored the unique challenges of identifying as LGBTI in rural communities. In addition to working in private practice Clare currently also works with young people experiencing mental health issues.
Locations
Clare sees clients at our Kensington and CBD locations.
Elke Ponczek
CBD
Elke Ponczek
Psychologist
Bachelor of Science and Honours in Psychology
Meet Elke
Elke is a registered generalist psychologist and an Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Board-approved supervisor. With over 15 years of counselling experience, Elke has worked with adults and young people from a diverse range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. She takes a client centred approach in her counselling work and has a friendly and non-judgemental manner. Elke works in a collaborative, respectful manner to support clients to achieve their goals. She encourages openness and self-acceptance and utilises mindfulness based interventions to move towards self-compassion and peace of mind.
Elke’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Elke works with young people (15 years and older) and adults experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Elke uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Elke completed her Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology at Victoria University and registered as a psychologist in 2002. She has been employed within community, government, health, and education sectors working with people from all walks of life and with a broad range of difficulties. Early in her career Elke worked with adults and young people at risk of homelessness and experiencing severe disadvantage. More recently Elke was employed within tertiary education counselling services, providing counselling and support to staff and students, as well as online counselling and support. Elke also provides Board approved supervision for postgraduate psychology students.
Locations
Elke sees clients at our CBD location.
Dr Emma Thompson
Kensington
Dr Emma Thompson
Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Major Psychology), Graduate Diploma of Psychology and Doctor of Psychology (Health)
Meet Emma
Emma is currently on maternity leave.
Connection, collaboration and transparency are values that lay the foundation for Emma’s work as a registered psychologist. It is important to Emma that she create a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment for clients to express and explore their struggles. Emma maintains client-centeredness by tailoring her therapeutic approach to meet individual needs and treatment goals. In doing so, Emma guides her clients to achieve a greater understanding of their emotional experience whilst helping individuals to identify useful and practical ways to empower themselves in the face of future challenges. Emma has a special interest in the treatment of health-related presentations including chronic pain.
Emma’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Emma works with children (12 years and above), adolescents and adults experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Emma uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Emma was awarded a Doctor of Psychology (Health) from Deakin University. Emma is passionate about health psychology and believes that a positive lifestyle is essential for mental wellbeing. She has worked across a variety of settings including community organisations, public hospitals, and private practice. In addition to her work with individuals, couples and families, Emma has frequently facilitated group education, relaxation and mindfulness sessions for clients. Through her doctoral research, Emma investigated the role of depression and anxiety on chronic pain and has published several papers in this area of research.
Locations
Emma sees clients at our Kensington location
Georgia Pierakos
Kensington and Fitzroy North
Georgia Pierakos
Couples Therapist
Bachelor of Social Work and Postgraduate Certificate as a Specialist in Couples Counselling
Meet Georgia
Georgia is a registered social worker and couples counsellor with over twenty years experience working with individuals, children and families.
Georgia helps couples to create a safe space where they can begin to explore and understand the issues they are facing. She supports couples to shift away from blame and criticism, and instead move towards mutual respect and stronger connections. Georgia helps people to transform their relationships by offering new insights that support change and encourage personal growth and self-awareness.
Georgia’s warm and supportive style helps couples to discover the parts of their relationship that are sensitive and in need of attention. Couples therapy with Georgia is underpinned by the knowledge that couples are ever-changing and evolving and at times getting stuck, especially during significant life changes. Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Georgia uses strength-based principles and emotion focussed therapy to help couples shift their relationship towards growth, adaptability and resilience.
Georgia’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Georgia works with couples seeking assistance with:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Georgia uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Georgia completed her Bachelor of Social Work degree at The University of Melbourne. She has worked for multiple government and non government organisations supporting child and adolescent wellbeing, couples and families to work through life transitions and manage their relationship matters.
Prior to focussing on couple’s therapy Georgia was an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, supporting high conflict couples with post separation parenting agreements. Georgia has also obtained certification as a specialist couples counsellor and has completed an internship with Relationships Australia exclusively delivering focussed couples therapy.
Georgia has a strong interest in transactional relationships between people and their environments. It is this focus that makes the couples relationship the centre of her work. In addition Georgia places importance on developing self -care as a way of managing stress and coaching on self -care is also interwoven in her work with couples.
Locations
Georgia sees clients at our Kensington and Fitzroy North locations.
Dr Gerke Witt
Kensington and CBD
Dr Gerke Witt
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Honours in Psychology and Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Meet Gerke
Gerke has over 11 years experience working as a clinical psychologist. She works from a strengths-based, client-centred approach with a therapeutic relationship focused on respect, support and acceptance. She uses a collaborative, practical and reflective approach to assist clients to increase their self-awareness and to achieve more fulfilment in life. She ensures that the therapy techniques she utilises are relevant, flexible and responsive to the needs, values and goals of her clients.
Gerke’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Gerke works with adults (aged 18 to 80-years old) experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Gerke uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Gerke is a registered clinical psychologist and a founding member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association. She completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at The University of Melbourne in 2004, after having completed her undergraduate studies in psychology at The University of London, in the UK in 2000. Her past work experience ranges from an early special interest in the autistic spectrum (and neuropsychiatry research) in the UK, to working with at-risk youth in rural and remote Western Australia, to juvenile justice (or adolescent forensic health) in Melbourne, and treatment for eating disorders across Victoria, alongside a decade of private practice in community health setting in Melbourne. Gerke is also a board-approved supervisor.
Locations
Gerke sees clients at our Kensington and CBD location.
Dr Ines Seric
Kensington
Dr Ines Seric
Clinical Psychologist
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic)
Meet Ines
Ines is a Clinical and Forensic psychologist who has experience working with clients with a variety of psychological struggles. In her four years of counselling experience, Ines has come to believe that a consistently open, responsive and transparent therapeutic style promotes creative and collaborative problem-solving. This, in time, enables for psychological healing. When working with adolescents and young adults, Ines adopts a more down-to-earth, friendly and egalitarian demeanour while maintaining humility in her expertise. This stance facilitates the development of a strong therapeutic alliance – from there much hard work can be done together.
In working with clients of any age, Ines tailors interventions to fit the client’s experience and needs. She believes that approaching life’s difficulties effectively in therapy calls for a curious, compassionate, genuine and collaborative point of view. Ines’ areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Ines works with adolescents (14+) and adults experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Ines uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Ines is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who graduated from Swinburne University of Technology with a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic). Following her training, Ines has worked across the Victorian public prison system providing psychological assessment and treatment to clients living with a mental illness and/or personality disorder.
Locations
Ines sees clients at our Kensington location.
Iris Lockyer
Kensington and Fitzroy North
Iris Lockyer
Psychologist
Iris is a fully registered psychologist with a client-centred approach to therapy. She is passionate about understanding individuals’ experiences, and working collaboratively with her clients towards healing and growth. She is a non-judgemental therapist with a warm interpersonal style. Iris is an LGBTQI aware and affirmative clinician.
Iris’ areas of interest
Iris works with adolescents (15+) through to older adults experiencing:
- Generalised anxiety and perfectionism
- Panic attacks
- Social anxiety
- Health anxiety
- Obsessions and compulsions
- Depression
- Stress and burnout
- Grief and loss
- Transitional life changes
- Adjustment issues
- Relationship issues
- Communication issues
- Sleep disturbance
- Self-esteem issues
- Trauma-related issues
- Academic/work performance difficulties
- Gender development and identity issues
- Women’s health issues
- Issues related to the experience of seeking asylum
Therapeutic approaches
Iris has an eclectic approach to therapy, and works collaboratively with her clients to tailor the process to their needs and preferences. She uses a variety of evidenced-based therapeutic approaches including:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Schema Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Writing Therapy
- Strengths-based approaches
Iris has experience working with adolescents and adults in private practice, community health, and school and university settings. Through her Master’s research Iris examined the use of creative writing practices to facilitate positive psychological change following trauma, known as post-traumatic growth. She has a particular interest in the use of writing to support personal development and therapeutic work.
Prior to working in psychology Iris worked in the community sector and an agency environment, and she brings an understanding of these settings to her clinical work.
Location
Iris sees clients at our Kensington and Fitzroy North locations.
Jane Stewart
Kensington
Jane Stewart
Psychologist
Masters of Counselling Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Women’s Studies)
Meet Jane Jane’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Jane is a registered psychologist with over 15 years experience providing counselling to young people and adults. Jane focuses on developing a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space and values the importance of a holistic approach to wellbeing. Jane works collaboratively with clients to assist them to gain insight into their experiences, and to identify patterns that may be contributing to their current symptoms and concerns. Jane believes in the importance of the client feeling safe and ready enough to engage in therapy, but also feeling encouraged and supported to explore areas that might feel challenging. She believes in the potential for people to incorporate the impact of difficult experiences into an enhanced sense of identity, purpose and meaning in their life.
Jane works with adults across the lifespan experiencing:
Depending on the client’s needs and preferences, Jane uses a variety of evidence based approaches, including:
Jane has previously worked within the community sector providing counselling to individuals with a broad range of presenting issues, mental health symptoms, and diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Jane has provided counselling for individuals who have experienced complex trauma, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, physical assault, family violence and other traumatic events.
Locations
Jane sees clients at our Kensington location.
Jovana Stefanov
Fitzroy North and CBD
Jovana Stefanov
Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Posgraduate Diploma of Psychology (Internship)
Meet Jovana Jovana’s areas of interest Jovana works with adults experiencing: Therapeutic approaches
Jovana has been working as a psychologist for the past 11 years. She works with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds and is experienced in various therapeutic treatments and across a range of presentations. Jovana is client-centred, empathic and open-minded. She is straight forward and hands-on in her approach, providing her clients with tools and strategies that they can implement outside of sessions. Jovana genuinely strives to help her clients achieve their therapeutic goals by creating a safe and comfortable environment. From a place of compassion and understanding, Jovana challenges her clients, encouraging them to try new ways of approaching difficulties and challenges in their life.
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Jovana uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Jovana has experience working within medical clinics, as well as private psychology practices. Presently, she is solely focused on working with clients in private practice. She regularly attends various workshops and conferences as part of her continuous professional development in order to stay up-to-date with the latest treatment approaches, ensuring that her clients get the most relevant and appropriate treatments.
Jovana is fluent in Serbian and Croatian.
Locations
Jovana sees clients at our Fitzroy North and CBD clinics.
Dr Kate McGregor
Kensington and CBD
Dr Kate McGregor
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Forensic specialisation)
Meet Kate
Kate is a registered clinical psychologist with ten years of experience working within psychology and mental health settings. She aims to provide a space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. This involves developing an open and honest relationship where individuals feel respected and safe to explore underlying patterns and understand themselves better. It also involves working with people to develop practical coping strategies and skills.
Kate works from a client-centered approach where goals for therapy are set collaboratively and people are given support to work on issues that are important to them in a way that is most helpful for the individual. Kate has a warm, genuine, and non-judgmental style and is a strong believer in the power of therapeutic intervention to bring about change and contribute to a fulfilling life.
Kate’s areas of interest
Kate has experience and training in assisting adults with a broad spectrum of presenting concerns, including:
- Depression
- Adjustment to life transitions
- Relationship issues
- Generalised anxiety and worry
- Health anxiety
- Identity and self-concept issues
- Perfectionism and unhelpful thinking patterns
- Stress and burnout
- Grief and loss
- Panic attacks
- Social anxiety
- Self-esteem
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Complex trauma resulting from childhood traumatic experiences
- Psychotic disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Personality disorders
- Problems related to drug and alcohol use
- Emotion regulation difficulties (i.e. difficulty coping with intense emotions)
Therapeutic approaches
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Kate uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy principles
- Schema Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Kate was awarded a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology with a Forensic specialisation after competing Undergraduate and Honours degrees in Psychology. She also completed further training through a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Clinical Psychology in the U.S. at the largest forensic psychiatric hospital in the country. Kate has worked across a variety of settings, including community clinics, hospitals, prisons, and private practice. Through this work she has gained experience in working with people presenting with a wide range of different issues, experiences, and concerns.
Kate believes in life-long learning and continues to develop her skills and knowledge through regular training and professional development. In addition to her work in private practice, Kate also continues to work within forensic mental health, providing mental health intervention for men in the prison system. Kate is also a Psychology Board- approved Supervisor for other psychologists.
Location
Kate sees clients at our Kensington and CBD locations.
Kyli Hedrick
Kensington
Kyli Hedrick
Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), Post Graduate Diploma (Social Sciences), Graduate Diploma (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Psychology), Masters of Applied Psychology (Community Psychology), PhD – Current
Meet Kyli
Kyli is a registered psychologist who has worked with adolescents, adults and groups from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, in a range of roles and settings, for over 20 years. She aims to create a safe space for all her clients to explore any concerns they may be having. Kyli uses a client-centred, strengths based approach to counselling and treats all her clients with warmth, dignity and kindness. Diversity of all kinds is welcomed and celebrated in her practice.
Kyli is experienced in working with people who have been affected by violence, sexual and/or physical assault, accident, displacement, major life transitions, and complicated grief and loss, among other traumatic experiences. She has a particular interest in providing assessment and counselling for people from immigrant, asylum seeking and refugee backgrounds. This includes the provision of psychological support around challenges related to settlement and immigration pathways.
Kyli’s areas of interest
Kyli works with children (12 years and above), adults and the elderly experiencing:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Panic Attacks
- Grief and Loss
- Life transitions
- Adjustment difficulties
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, including intrusive memories, avoidance, flashbacks
- Trauma, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse
- Dissociation
- Stress and burn out
- Settlement and immigration challenges, for people from immigrant, asylum seeking and refugee backgrounds
- Vicarious trauma
- Self-harm
- Relationship issues
- Parenting and family difficulties
- Pre and post-natal mental health concerns
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Low self-esteem and confidence
Therapeutic approaches
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Kyli uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
- Mindfulness
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Strengths Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Narrative Exposure Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy principles
Kyli has a Master’s Degree in Community Psychology, and is nearing completion of her PhD regarding self-harm at the Centre for Mental Health, in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (University of Melbourne). She has a rich work history, including roles in community mental health, health promotion, private practice, and educational settings. Most recently, Kyli has worked at the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (Foundation House) where she conducted psychological assessments, provided counselling, and facilitated psychotherapeutic groups for community based asylum seekers, as well as for refugees and humanitarian entrants, for a period of five years. For the past 10 years, Kyli has also worked as a psychology, criminology and counselling lecturer, written curriculum, and published and presented her research, including on self-harm, self-forgiveness, and refugee health and wellbeing, at national and international conferences.
Location
Kyli sees clients at our Kensington location.
Liz Storey
Fitzroy North
Liz Storey
Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Anthropology), Master of Arts (Psychology), Graduate Certificate (Emotion Focussed Therapy) and Master of Social Science (Couple Counselling)
Meet Liz Liz’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Liz has over fifteen years experience working with individuals, couples and groups in community and private practice settings both in Australia and the UK. Liz has a friendly, supportive and respectful style of working with clients. She uses collaborative attachment based approaches to assist clients to build and create profound positive changes through a safe and caring working relationship.
Liz works with adults experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Liz uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Liz is a registered psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society who completed her original undergraduate studies at Macquarie University and Sydney University. Liz has worked as a counsellor in a diverse range of areas and with people from a vast range of backgrounds. Her work experience includes crisis counselling, family violence and substance abuse. Liz has also recently completed a Master of Social Science in Couple Counselling. She enjoys working with couples to overcome their relationship difficulties and move from despondency to reconnecting with their partner and creating a thriving relationship.
Locations
Liz sees clients at our Fitzroy North location.
Louise Jones
Fitzroy North
Louise Jones
Psychologist
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology and Philosophy), Bachelor of Arts (Honours in Psychology), and Master of Psychology (Counselling)
Meet Louise
Louise has a collaborative, engaging, and good-humoured approach that is trauma-informed and client centred. She believes that therapy begins with the creation of a safe space and a strong therapeutic relationship. She is a naturally curious and empathic person, who believes that therapy has the means to be both a dynamic process and a deeply transformative experience that is facilitated by the practitioner, but ultimately led by the client.
Louise also integrates her studies in philosophy to complement her therapeutic approach. She has a strong interest in the mind-body connection and developing her practice within an integrative model of mental health care that addresses the whole person and their subjective life experience, as opposed to focusing on symptoms and diagnosis. Louise is interested in working with adolescent and adult clients from a diverse range of backgrounds. She has five years of counselling experience. Louise’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Louise works with adolescents (15 years and above) and adults experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Louise uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Louise completed her Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from Swinburne University, with a double major in Psychology and Philosophy. She obtained an Honours degree in Psychology from Swinburne University, and a Masters in Psychology (Counselling) from Monash University. Prior to working as a psychologist, Louise spent several years working in the community mental health sector, as well as disability employment services.
Locations
Louise sees clients at our Fitzroy North location.
Louise Wilson
Kensington
Louise Wilson
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychological Science (with Honours) and Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Meet Louise
Louise is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with five years experience in psychological practice. Louise’s therapeutic style is warm and empathic. Louise naturally approaches her clients with openness, transparency, and authenticity. Louise aims to build meaningful therapeutic relationships where her clients feel comfortable, safe and respected to freely express themselves. Louise encourages her clients to live with authenticity by embracing their vulnerabilities, and works collaboratively with her clients toward making positive lasting changes in their lives.
Louise’s values of social justice and human rights guide her practice as a clinical psychologist and advocate for her clients. Louise’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Louise works with adults experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Louise uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Louise has completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science (with Honours) and Master of Clinical Psychology. Louise has spent the majority of her career working in various systems supporting individuals considered marginalised, isolated and at risk. Specifically, Louise has worked with children, adolescents and adults within the homelessness, justice, education and foster care systems in Victoria. Her work in these settings has varied largely however, Louise has always kept her focus client centred and in support of her clients living healthy and enriched lives.
Locations
Louise sees clients at our Kensington location.
Dr Mariel Sanchez-Rockliffe
Kensington
Dr Mariel Sanchez-Rockliffe
Counselling Psychologist and Couples Therapist
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and Doctor of Psychology (Counselling Psychology)
Meet Mariel
Mariel is a fully registered counselling psychologist with over 19 years experience working with individuals, couples, families, and elderly clients. She helps her clients develop therapeutic goals and works with them to achieve lasting change. Drawing on her own experience of life transitions, she brings a personal perspective to counselling, helping people from different cultural backgrounds.
Mariel’s friendly and practical approach creates a safe and comfortable environment in which to explore difficulties and realise positive change. She is exceptionally qualified in couples counselling, and in helping couples sort through the issues and dysfunctional patterns that prevent them enjoying their relationships. She believes that the nearly all troubled relationships can be assisted to regain the openness, joy and flow that are the hallmarks of health.
Mariel’s areas of interest
Mariel has experience and training in assisting clients with a broad spectrum of presenting concerns, including:
- Relationships – communication, infidelity, and relationship dissatisfaction
- Family breakdown, including divorce and related difficulties
- Parenting and family issues
- Support for families and carers affected by mental illness or physical illness
- Peri- and post-natal depression
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety, including social anxiety
- Generalised anxiety and perfectionism
- Obsessions and compulsions
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-esteem
- Stress and burnout
- Difficulties of adjustment to life transitions
- Career challenges – return from parental leave, career change, redundancy
- Work/life balance
- Working with cultural diversity, cultural values and beliefs
Therapeutic approaches
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Mariel uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
- Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples (EFT)
- Gottman Marital Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Brief Psychodynamic Therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Attachment-Focused Family Therapy
Mariel’s doctoral thesis was on migration and the psychological identities that this experience creates. From 1998 to 2004 she tutored in psychology at Swinburne University and counselled at the university’s Psychology Clinic. During this time, she was also a crisis counsellor at a suicide line. In her early career she worked in community settings, counselling families and individuals dealing with child protection and parenting, suicide risk, mental health and relationships issues. Later she supported those living with dementia, their families and carers, through counselling and educational activities targeting the general public and volunteers.
For the last decade Mariel has worked in private practice and for the last six years she has specialised in couples counselling and family counselling under the Family Law Act. She has helped couples with relationship difficulties better manage the personal issues with children and family during marriage, separation, and divorce.
Mariel is fluent in Spanish.
Location
Mariel sees clients at our Kensington location.
Mark Horsman
CBD
Mark Horsman
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), Honours in Psychology and Master of Social Science in Clinical Psychology
Meet Mark Mark’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Mark is a clinical psychologist who has extensive training in psychotherapy. Mark views the therapy process as a collaborative and active space to explore current problems and difficulties with the main goal of living a more fulfilling and connected life. Mark believes that people who have made the first step to start a therapeutic process want to make changes and take responsibility for their life. However, people often struggle to find ways to overcome certain obstacles and challenges in order to make the desired changes for their personal growth and development. Mark believes that psychotherapy provides the opportunity to explore how a person may have become defended and stuck. It is also an opportunity to explore healthier and more adaptive ways to bring about personal growth and change.
Mark works with adolescents (16 years and above) and adults experiencing:
Depending on his client’s needs and preferences, Mark uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Mark is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and holds endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology. Mark has a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and received training in both psychodynamic and cognitive based therapeutic models. After Mark completed his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology he continued to develop his knowledge and therapeutic competency and underwent additional training in different psychology models in South Africa, United Kingdom and Australia. Mark has experience working in both private and public settings with people facing a range of personal difficulties and works therapeutically within long and short term processes.
Locations
Mark sees clients at our CBD location.
Melanie McInneny
Kensington
Melanie McInneny
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience, Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours) and Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Meet Melanie Melanie’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Melanie is a down-to-earth, personable and enthusiastic clinician, who strives to create an environment where individuals feel supported, understood, and comfortable to explore their current difficulties and individual strengths. Melanie believes in the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, and aims to empower her clients to make meaningful changes so that they can live their best life.
Melanie works with adolescents and adults experiencing:
Melanie utilises an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities, which are tailored and flexible to her client’s needs. These therapeutic modalities include:
Melanie was awarded a Master of Clinical Psychology, after completing her Undergraduate and Honours degrees in Behavioural Neuroscience and Psychology. Melanie is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist, Member of the Australian Psychological Society and a Board Approved Supervisor.
Over the course of her career, Melanie has worked in a broad range of settings including schools, private clinics and secure environments. She has extensive experience delivering both individual and group therapy, whilst working with a diverse range of issues, including people presenting with cognitive impairments and complex mental health needs.
Melanie is a reflective clinician, and consistently adds to her own professional development by attending training and supervision.
Locations
Melanie sees clients at our Kensington location.
Mitchell Stroicz
Kensington
Mitchell Stroicz
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Meet Mitchell Mitchell’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Mitchell has worked as a psychologist for 3 years, prior to which he had 2 years counselling experience. He works in a way that is collaborative and flexible, drawing from a variety of different evidence-based approaches to best meet the needs of individual clients. He is interested in helping clients to clarify their goals and then work together with them to learn skills, develop strategies and navigate difficulties in order to achieve their goals. Mitchell understands that engaging in therapy can sometimes be an uncomfortable and challenging experience, and so aims to bring a sense of warmth and openness to the room. You can expect a non-judgmental, curious and culturally sensitive approach from Mitchell.
Mitchell works with adolescents (aged 13 and above) and adults:
Depending on his client’s needs and preferences Mitchell uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Mitchell completed his undergraduate psychology degree at Latrobe University. Following this he lived and studied in Asia before returning to regional Victoria and working at Lifeline Australia. He then moved to Sydney to complete his postgraduate psychology studies. Mitchell has experience in a range of healthcare settings, both public and private. This has included community mental health, an inpatient hospital, not-for-profit mental health services and a high school counselling service. For the past three years he has worked in private practice in inner-city Sydney.
Locations
Mitchell sees clients at our Kensington location.
Dr Nicolas Kessous
Fitzroy North
Dr Nicolas Kessous
Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
Baccalaureate of Arts (Honours Psychology), Magisteriate of Arts (Psychology, Specialisation in Forensic Psychology) and Doctorate of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Meet Nicolas Nicolas’ areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Nicolas is a clinical and forensic psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. He began his career providing psychological services to the community in 2013. In his conversations with clients, Nicolas brings together compassion, straight forward language, and research to help clients understand the difficulties that bring them to therapy, navigate the experience of change, and find actions that can move them towards a life that aligns with their values. Having trained and practised in mental health and forensic settings, Nicolas is accustomed to helping clients work through difficult life experiences of various types and intensities, and find positive possibilities and change. Nicolas is a strong believer in the power of conversation to build on strengths and transform limitations.
Nicolas works with adults experiencing:
Depending on his client’s needs and preferences Nicolas uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Nicolas was trained to practise psychology and began his career as a psychologist in Canada. He has obtained a Baccalaureate of Arts in Honours Psychology, a Magisteriate of Arts in Psychology (Specialisation in Forensic Psychology), and a Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Over the course of his training and practice, Nicolas has contributed to research looking to understand problematic sexual behaviours in men; worked in mental health and forensic settings, helping individuals manage mild-to-severe psychiatric difficulties and criminal tendencies; and delivered guest lectures and workshops on various clinical and forensic topics.
Nicolas speaks French.
Locations
Nicolas sees clients at our Fitzroy North location.
Dr Owen Lello
Kensington and CBD
Dr Owen Lello
Clinical Psychologist
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Master of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience and Bachelor of Arts
Meet Owen
Owen has been working as a psychologist for around seven years in a wide variety of clinical settings. He has a warm, empathetic style and values building a strong therapeutic relationship above all else. He tries to create a relaxed and comfortable environment where clients feel safe to open up and talk about their difficulties. Owen has a flexible approach to treatment, drawing on a number of therapeutic methods and working collaboratively with clients to determine which approach will work best for them. Owen’s areas of interest Owen works with adolescents (16 years and above) and adults wanting assistance with: Therapeutic approaches
Depending on his client’s needs and preferences, Owen uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including
Owen has a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from the University of Newcastle, completing his thesis on the effect of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills on suicidality in people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. In addition, he has a Master of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience from the University of London and a Bachelor or Arts from the University of Melbourne. During his training, Owen completed placements at the Centre for Psychotherapy in Newcastle, which specialises in treating Borderline Personality Disorder, a forensic psychiatric hospital, and in both adult and child and adolescent community mental health teams.
After completing his training, Owen worked in several different adult community mental health teams, treating clients diagnosed with a range of complex and severe mental health difficulties. He has also worked in a mental health intensive care unit, treating clients suffering from acute psychotic illnesses, a medical rehabilitation ward, helping people to cope with the psychological difficulties associated with physical injury and recovery, and a private practice in Sydney where he saw a range of clients with varying presentations.
Locations
Owen sees clients at our Kensington and CBD locations.
Priscilla Weaver
Kensington and Fitzroy North
Priscilla Weaver
Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctoral Researcher in Behaviour Change
Meet Priscilla Priscilla’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Priscilla believes in fostering a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for clients to explore life’s challenges and connect with their inner strengths and values. She takes a collaborative approach to therapy and encourages her clients to enhance their wellbeing by actively working towards their goals, cultivating self-compassion in response to difficult life events and develop authentic and meaningful relationships with others.
Priscilla works with adolescents, adults and the elderly experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Priscilla uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Priscilla is a registered psychologist and Member of the Australian Psychological Society. Following an early career in youth justice she completed her Master of Clinical Psychology at Australian Catholic University, specialising in mental health across the lifespan. She completed postgraduate research examining cognitive models of social anxiety and online social support interventions for young people experiencing early psychosis. She has over five years of clinical experience working across a number of settings including a university counselling service, outpatient hospital programs and community-based mental health. For the past four years Priscilla has worked in the public sector with emergency services personnel presenting with complex trauma, work-related issues and interpersonal and emotional difficulties. She is currently undertaking doctoral research with Monash University examining the impact of workplace issues on employee mental health. Priscilla is LGBTQI+ aware and affirmative and is actively involved in ongoing professional development to maintain evidence-based practice and actively support a diverse range of client needs and presenting issues.
Locations
Priscilla sees clients at our Kensington and Fitzroy North locations.
Sally Yeh
Kensington and CBD
Shin-Shyuan Sally Yeh
Psychologist
Master of Psychology (Clinical), Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours, Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies, Bachelor of Commerce
Meet Sally Sally’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Sally’s approach is flexible and customised to suit each client as they go, ranging from casual to more structured. Besides helping clients feel heard, Sally can also help clients understand their thinking and actions on a deeper level – to identify any patterns and understand where they are coming from. In addition, Sally is happy to introduce therapeutic tools, depending on what her client is looking for. She has over 5 years of counselling experience.
Sally works with adults experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Sally uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
After completing her Commerce degree and working in related settings, Sally decided to pursue her dreams in Psychology, which is why she went on to complete a Grad Dip., Honours year and Masters in Psychology. As a fully registered psychologist, Sally has worked in several settings, including a bulk-billing counselling practice, a multi-disciplinary medical centre, headspace, and a psychology practice. Prior to that, Sally worked as an ABA therapist, a mental health clinician where she provided counselling services to visitors of the Salvation Army’s food kitchen, a provisional psychologist where she provided therapy for young people and adults at her university’s clinic, counselling and brief interventions for young people experiencing drug and alcohol challenges, and therapy for adults experiencing sleep-related issues.
Sally speaks Mandarin and Hokkien/Taiwanese.
Locations
Sally sees clients at our Kensington and CBD clinics.
Dr Sara Liu
Fitzroy North
Dr Sara Liu
Clinical Psychologist
DPsych(Clinical); PGDip(Psych); GradDipPsych; BBiomedSc
Meet Sara Sara’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Sara has been practising as a psychologist for four years, and approaches therapy with an open mind and understanding. She is passionate about working with clients to enhance their quality of life, through empowering them to make active decisions that are key to meeting their goals. Sara utilises an eclectic approach to working with clients, drawing upon strategies from a range of therapy styles including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. Her aim is to develop a unique and tailored relationship with each client, to ensure that their therapeutic needs are met. Throughout therapy, Sara strives to provide a safe and warm environment for clients to explore their feelings, and encourages them to identify and utilise their strengths to realise their full potential.
Sara works with adults and the elderly experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences Sara uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Sara has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Throughout her course, she underwent training across community, inpatient and forensic settings, working with a range of different clients from children, adolescents to adults. Following her training, Sara has worked in both forensic and private practice settings, with adults. She has expertise in a range of different presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and drug and alcohol addiction. She also has extensive experience in addressing difficulties with communication and interpersonal relationships.
Locations
Sara sees clients at our Fitzroy North clinic.
Sarah Dymond
Kensington
Sarah Dymond
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours), Master of Science (Psychology) and Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Meet Sarah Sarah’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Sarah is a fully registered clinical psychologist and was awarded a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Victoria. She believes in the importance of developing a strong therapeutic relationship with a client that promotes collaboration and trust. Sarah pays close attention to the needs that each client expresses, and endeavours to work alongside her clients to ensure that they have been heard, understood, and supported in order to achieve their goals of therapy. In addition to assisting clients to address current problems, she believes in the importance of addressing the underlying origins of a client’s distress that may be maintaining their difficulties in order to ensure that treatment gains are long-lasting. Sarah is warm, professional and non-judgemental and likes to inject a sense of humour into her work with clients where appropriate. A little laugh can go a long way!
Sarah works with adults across the lifespan experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences, Sarah uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Sarah has experience working in a variety of environments including inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, rehabilitation settings, disability support services and university student counselling services. She has facilitated group therapy programs for individuals with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, post-natal depression, chronic pain, autism spectrum disorder, and alcohol and substance use disorders. She has worked individually with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. She is committed to maintaining high ethical and professional standards, and enjoys engaging in professional development and supervision in order to learn and develop herself personally and professionally as a therapist.
Locations
Sarah sees clients at our Kensington location.
Shayne Horsman
CBD
Shayne Horsman
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Psychology and Master of Arts (Clinical Psychology)
Meet Shayne Shayne’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Over the past 11 years, Shayne has worked therapeutically with a broad and culturally diverse group of adult clients seeking psychological growth and assistance with a wide variety of mental health issues. Shayne has trained in psychodynamic and cognitive models of therapy and adopts an integrative and individualised approach to therapy that is tailored to best meet clients’ needs and therapy goals. Shayne works from the belief that psychological suffering occurs when we become trapped in very narrow, unfulfilling ways of defining and experiencing ourselves and others. Her primary aim is to offer an attentive and collaborative space where restrictive patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving can be identified and challenged, in order to make room for uncovering new ways of relating and experiencing the world. Shayne believes that people are naturally positively inclined towards health, growth and wellbeing. She works to facilitate self-acceptance by partnering with clients in a respectful and compassionate exploration and understanding of old patterns and ways of interacting.
Shayne works with adults across the lifespan experiencing:
Depending on her client’s needs and preferences, Shayne uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Shayne completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology at Rhodes University in South Africa. Before entering private practice, she worked in various public inpatient psychiatric and forensic mental health settings. In these roles, Shayne worked with adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties to achieve improved functioning and wellbeing. She has also held various leadership roles within the public health sector, shaping person-centered and recovery orientated practice. In addition to inpatient work, for the past 11 years, Shayne has had the opportunity to provide short and long term therapy for individuals seeking personal growth and/or assistance to work on a broad range of mental health goals. An area of particular interest since graduating has been working with clients seeking to work with difficulties associated with complex trauma.
Locations
Shayne sees clients at our CBD location.
Srolic Barber
CBD
Srolic Barber
Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Graduate Diploma of Psychology and Master of Educational Psychology
Meet Srolic
Srolic welcomes each of his clients in the same way; he thanks them for the privilege of hearing their story. His approach to therapy gives his clients the opportunity to explore their own narrative, so that they feel listened to and become an active participant in their own therapeutic journey. Srolic uses a strengths and awareness-based approach to help his clients gain insight into their thoughts, beliefs, and everyday experience, and be more confident in their ability to make positive change.
Srolic has almost ten years of formal and informal supportive counselling experience. He has worked in a variety of settings and particularly enjoys one-to-one therapy with adolescents and adults. Srolic’s areas of interest Therapeutic approaches
Srolic works with adolescents (14 years and above) and adults experiencing:
Depending on his client’s needs and preferences Srolic uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
Srolic graduated as a Master of Educational Psychology from the University of Melbourne, with a particular focus on the interplay between an individual’s environment and their own personal characteristics in the development of self throughout the lifespan. He has worked with adolescents and young adults in secondary and tertiary educational institutions for two years as a provisional psychologist and for several years in a coaching and mentoring capacity.
Locations
Srolic sees clients at our CBD location.
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