Amanda is a registered psychologist who holds a Master of Clinical Psychology and has written a PhD on clinical perfectionism. She works collaboratively with adolescents and adults to assist them with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, life and role transition difficulties, relationship problems and perinatal mental health. Amanda’s previous profession as a pharmacist also gives her insight into the pharmacological management of psychological issues.

Amanda is skilled in a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. Amanda believes it is important to explore clients’ experiences and relationships over time in order to help them identify and change self-defeating schemas (or patterns) that are known to cause psychological distress. Overall, clients are offered the opportunity to learn skills that will help them achieve their therapy goals and build lives with greater meaning.

Amanda has a special interest in working with teenagers and young adults, and is committed to helping young people who are experiencing mental health issues. She believes early intervention is key to preventing the development of ongoing and more severe psychological difficulties. Amanda is also a published researcher and accomplished speaker on the topic of adolescent perfectionism, with regular appearances at schools and conferences across Australia. Amanda’s expertise in perfectionism is relevant not only to adolescents, but people of all ages.

Amanda has received specialist training in antenatal and postnatal anxiety and depression. Pregnancy and parenthood represent times of great change and it’s common for new parents to experience a range of emotions, both positive and negative, in response to these changes. Amanda is committed to helping parents overcome challenges during the perinatal period and beyond.

Having trained with Relationships Australia, Amanda also sees individuals for relationship counselling and is passionate about helping her clients foster positive and respectful relationships.

Amanda is a Board-approved supervisor for psychologists seeking professional supervision.

Amanda’s clients describe her as warm, engaging and perceptive.

Olivia is a registered psychologist with experience across private, forensic, public, and community settings. She holds a Master of Forensic Psychology and works with adults and adolescents to help them navigate a range of psychological concerns including, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, anger, transition difficulties, grief and loss, traumatic or distressing experiences, emotional dysregulation, personality disorders, and recurring interpersonal problems.

Olivia has a special interest in working with people in their 20’s and 30’s. She is particularly passionate about supporting university students who experience study-related stress, or stress caused by friends, relationships, or family.

Olivia focuses on building a safe and positive therapeutic relationship with her clients, viewing this as imperative to successful therapy. She believes it is important for clients to build an awareness and understanding of significant life experiences and the effect they can have on thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. This insight-based approach to therapy empowers clients to change existing maladaptive life patterns and develop new skills to increase their psychological wellbeing.

Olivia describes herself as a client-centred psychologist and tailors therapy to address the unique needs of each client. She uses a blend of treatment approaches, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Psychodynamic or Process Orientated Therapy. Olivia is passionate about being a psychologist and regularly attends workshops and training sessions to maintain her skills and remain at the forefront of the psychology profession.

Olivia’s clients describe her as understanding, open and engaging.

Stein is a registered psychologist with experience in public and private settings. He holds a Master of Clinical Psychology and works with adolescents and adults presenting with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, anger, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, low self-esteem, procrastination, perfectionism, study-and work-related stress, and problems that can accompany chronic pain or illness.

Stein understands that each person and their situation is unique, and tailors therapy to meet the needs of each individual client. He utilises a range of therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness interventions, Schema Therapy, Hypnosis, Eye Movement and Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Stein has a special interest in working with individuals who have experienced significant (or upsetting) events in their lives. In particular, he has written a thesis exploring how childhood attachment experiences and significant early life events can lead to triggers (or schema) that negatively impact wellbeing in the present day. Stein believes that it is often important to explore the past to understand the present and facilitate psychological and personal growth.

Stein is passionate about helping his clients live more fulfilling lives, and he regularly attends workshops to further enhance his skills.

Stein’s clients describe him as warm, open and supportive.

Susie is a registered psychologist with experience in private, public, and forensic settings. Susie is passionate about working with adult clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, adjustment difficulties, chronic pain, relationship issues, emotion regulation/anger issues, perfectionism and unrelenting standards, and study- and work-related concerns. Her aim is to ensure that therapy is a safe space for clients, where they can explore issues and work collaboratively toward their goals.

Susie has a special interest in helping individuals who have been exposed to and impacted by trauma. Susie has also more recently developed an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and enjoys supporting and working with adults on the spectrum.

Susie’s gentle and warm approach aims to create a respectful, safe, and supportive space for clients to express themselves and make meaningful changes while building upon their existing skills and strengths. Susie focuses on building positive working relationships and approaches all clients from a place of non-judgement, empathy, and understanding.

Susie values a client-centred approach to assessment and treatment, and draws on a number of different theories and evidence-based treatment modalities when working with clients to ensure that the most appropriate and focused treatment is offered to them. These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness.

Susie’s clients describe her as empathic, warm and insightful.

Megan is a registered psychologist who has worked in various different settings, including private practice, crisis support, research, and primary and secondary schools. Megan holds a Master of Professional Psychology and a Master of Counselling, and works with adolescents and adults who present with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, body image concerns, disordered eating, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, motivational difficulties and procrastination, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties.

Megan has a special interest in working with individuals who experience self-esteem issues relating to body image. Body image can be central to self-definition and self-worth, especially when individuals have been socialised to believe that appearance is an important basis for self-evaluation and for evaluation by others. Megan works with her clients to challenge this belief and build self-esteem from a place of self-acceptance and values-based living. Megan is also passionate about working with clients experiencing eating disorders, and has received specialist training in this area.

Drawing strongly from her counselling background, Megan also enjoys working with clients experiencing relationship and interpersonal difficulties. This includes helping clients develop the skills to communicate more effectively in their relationships, and work through interpersonal conflicts and relationship breakdowns.

Megan is passionate about helping her clients make positive changes in their lives. She is invested in helping her clients clarify their values, meet their personal goals, build resilience, and develop skills and strategies to better manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Megan is trained and experienced in a number of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (including CBT-E for eating disorders), Cognitive Processing Therapy (for post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma), Eye Movement and Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.

Megan’s clients describe her as warm, insightful and empathic.

Ashleigh is a registered psychologist with experience in private and community settings. She holds a Master of Clinical Psychology and works with adolescents and adults to help them navigate through a variety of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, work and study stress, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, procrastination and avoidance, perfectionism, social and interpersonal challenges, grief and loss, adjustment challenges, and chronic illness.

Ashleigh has a special interest in working with teenagers and the difficulties they encounter at school, home, personally and socially. As a mother of two small children, Ashleigh understands the important and challenging role that parents play in supporting a young person’s wellbeing. As such, Ashleigh tries to involve parents and families, where appropriate, to help her clients and their parents arrive at a shared understanding of each other, identifying strengths and enhancing connections.

Ashleigh is also passionate about working with people in their 20s. This life stage presents with many changes and transitions, whether it’s moving from high school to university, starting to work for a living, moving out of home, or being in a romantic relationship. Many clients in their 20’s talk about not knowing who they are, feeling lost, and not knowing what their life should look like. Others talk about needing their life move in a very particular direction. Ashleigh works with these clients to help them navigate new transitions and experiences, and to better understand themselves and become the people they want to be.

Ashleigh feels privileged to gain insight into the personal worlds of her clients and is committed to creating a space that is warm, open and respectful. Ashleigh draws upon a range of evidenced-based practices including, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing and positive psychology.

Ashleigh’s clients describe her as down-to-earth, insightful and empathetic.

Sally is a registered psychologist with experience across private, hospital, and community settings. She holds a Master of Clinical Psychology and works collaboratively with adults seeking support for various mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, traumatic or disturbing experiences, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, personality disorders, substance use, and health-related concerns.

Sally’s previous profession as a registered nurse provides her with specialist experience and insight into the relationship between physical and mental health. She can help her clients better manage their illnesses and change poor health habits. Sally also has a special interest in working with older adults and helping them maintain their well-being and achieve their maximum potential during later life.

Sally is skilled in a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Sally is passionate about helping her clients better understand themselves in relation to challenging life circumstances and significant past events and experiences.  She provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, change unhelpful life patterns, and learn skills to help them achieve their treatment goals and live more meaningful lives.

Sally’s clients describe her as kind, client-centred and insightful.

Jessica is a registered psychologist with experience across various settings, including private practice, public mental health, emergency departments, foster care, and employment agencies. She holds a Master of Professional Psychology and works with adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, perfectionism, managing difficult emotions and feeling overwhelmed, conflict in relationships, problematic patterns of communication, thoughts of self-harm, stress, trauma, adjustment to injury, and significant life changes. Jessica also has a special interest in working with people who have been diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder or psychotic disorders.  

Whether clients are looking for support during a challenging time or wishing to gain a deeper understanding of self-defeating interpersonal or coping patterns, Jessica provides a space for clients to reflect and learn about themselves, to explore, and to try new things. Jessica also likes to use humour in therapy while still maintaining a space that is empathetic and non-judgemental. Most importantly, Jessica wants her clients to feel relaxed and comfortable to be themselves and welcomes open and honest conversations. Jessica is passionate about empowering her clients, helping them build resilience, supporting their values and strengths, and assisting them to achieve their goals.

Jessica is skilled in a range of evidence-based approaches, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Overall, Jessica aims to teach her clients psychological strategies to help manage painful and uncomfortable emotions, disengage from unhelpful beliefs about themselves and others, improve their self-worth, and reaffirm their purpose and direction. Jessica loves to work with her clients to help them achieve the best version of themselves by teaching them skills to thrive in any environment.

Jessica is also a Board-approved supervisor and passionate about supporting provisional psychologists through their internships. Additionally, she offers individual and group clinical supervision for continuing professional development with an interest in suicide risk assessment, safety planning, acute mental health, and a range of interventions.

Jessica's clients describe her as warm, genuine and validating. 

Laura is a registered psychologist with nearly a decade of experience working across community, private and hospital settings. With a Master of Clinical Psychology, she specialises in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders and trauma, and working with clients faced with interpersonal challenges, attachment issues and maladaptive schemas, including abandonment, emotional deprivation and unrelenting standards/perfectionism. Laura is particularly passionate about perinatal mental health and has broad experience supporting parents through the pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting journey.

Laura strongly advocates for self compassion and believes that everyone deserves to feel worthy and good about themselves. With a focus on inner child work, she is enthusiastic about helping clients address their unmet needs, resolve past traumas and nurture their healthy adult. Laura is dedicated to guiding clients towards attaining self-mastery and discovering meaning in their lives with the practice of self care and mindfulness.

Laura prioritises building trust with her clients, providing a safe and compassionate space for them to explore their challenges and find hope. With an integrated and reflective approach to therapy, Laura practices Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) to empower her clients. 

Having lived in Singapore with a multicultural background herself, Laura easily connects with clients from diverse walks of life. With her recent move to Melbourne and current transition, she will practice as a provisional psychologist until obtaining general registration toward the end of 2024. 

Laura's clients describe her as warm, supportive and empathic. 

Lucia is a registered psychologist with almost a decade of experience, and she holds both a Master of Professional Psychology and a Master of Counselling from Monash University. Lucia is committed to helping individuals navigate various psychological challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, stress, perfectionism, adjustment challenges, complex trauma, disordered eating, body image concerns, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as ADHD and ASD.

Having also worked at Headspace since 2021, Lucia specialises in providing psychological interventions to adolescents and young adults. That said, Lucia's practice extends across all age groups and she has experience with a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. She utilises trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and systemic therapeutic approaches, allowing her to provide holistic and client-centred care. Lucia's practice integrates a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy.

Overall, Lucia is dedicated to fostering resilience and recovery through a warm, gentle, compassionate, culturally-sensitive, and multidisciplinary approach. Lucia believes deeply in the transformative power of therapy and is committed to offering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, develop coping strategies, and work toward emotional well-being.

Lucia’s clients describe her as warm, empathic and insightful. 

Toni is a registered psychologist who has worked across community and private practice settings. She holds a Master of Professional Psychology and works with adult clients who are seeking support with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties, communication skills, self-esteem, and stress and burnout.

Prior to working as a psychologist, Toni worked in education and corporate settings and brings a broad perspective to her work as a psychologist. Toni also has a special interest in successful ageing and working with adults to promote well-being and help them achieve their fullest potential in later years. 

Toni uses a variety of evidence-based approaches with clients which may include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness practices. 

Toni believes in creating a strong therapeutic alliance and providing a safe space for clients to explore their difficulties and challenges. With her warm and caring approach, Toni provides opportunities for clients to develop new skills and build on their own personal strengths in working towards their therapy goals.

Toni’s clients describe her as kind, insightful and empathic.

Susan is a registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in education, schools and private practice. She holds a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and is currently acquiring a Master of Clinical Psychology. 

Susan works with clients of all ages, but has a special interest in helping children, adolescents and people in their 20’s and 30's who are experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionism, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal and social issues, friendship concerns and bullying, school avoidance/refusal, learning difficulties and academic stress, adjustment/transition difficulties, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and neurodivergence, such as ASD and ADHD. 

Susan is also trained and experienced in providing information, advice and assistance to parents and carers about bringing up children. Such parenting support not only helps children reach their full potential, but also encourages parental wellbeing and helps establish positive and secure relationships between parents and their children. 

Susan believes that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in positive client outcomes, and she focuses on making her clients feel comfortable, validated and understood. Susan also draws upon a wide range of evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with the aim to help her clients develop resilience, better regulate their emotions and learn coping mechanisms to improve their psychological wellbeing.

Susan’s clients describe her as friendly, engaging and understanding.