Bernie is a clinical psychologist with qualifications in business, forensic mental health, and clinical psychology. She has worked across various workplaces including forensic settings, public and private mental health services. Bernie works across all ages and from a strength-based approach with compassionate and empathy towards recovery orientated practice. Bernie draws from various evidence-based interventions including CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, dialectical behaviour therapy, attachment-based family therapy, schema therapy and mindfulness.

Psychologist

Veronica is a psychologist who brings empathy, practicality, and light-heartedness to all that she does. Veronica has sixteen years of experience working with children, adolescents and families, and holds a Bachelor of Education and a Doctorate of Psychology (Clinical). Veronica has worked as a pastoral care and curriculum leader in the education sector with experience from Preparatory level to Year 12, and has more recently held tertiary education teaching positions at Deakin University. In the mental health sector she has worked in not-for-profit organisations, hospitals, schools, private practices, and government child protection organisations. She has also published academic research in the areas of child interviewing and child temperament. Veronica has a particular passion for early intervention and the construction of solid support networks around children and adolescents. As a passionate advocate for mental health and well-being as well as nurturing strong therapeutic connections, Veronica cultivates open communication, shared understanding, and common goals. She also believes it is important to help her clients develop self-belief, compassion, and independence. Evidence-based assessment tools inform targeted and meaningful psychological intervention with a focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients become capable of understanding and managing challenging emotions, acknowledging and reframing unhelpful thinking patterns, and altering unhelpful behaviours.

Treatment offered by Abbey: Psychosexual Health Concerns: Pelvic Pain Libido Concerns Sexual Aversion Disorder Orgasmic Disorders Sexual Anxiety Erectile Dysfunction Ejaculatory Dysfunction Couples Intimacy Concerns Mental Health Concerns: Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Depressive Disorders Neurodivergence (ASD and ADHD) Borderline Personality Disorder Self Esteem & Body Image Therapeutic Modalities Abbey works with: Psychodynamic Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Attachment Theory Exposure & Response Prevention Schema Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1

Belynda is a Clinical Psychologist who has held Senior Clinical Psychologist roles in both public mental health and a leading paediatric hospital, as well as having worked in schools and early intervention settings. Belynda is a board approved supervisor and has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents and perinatal women. Belynda uses a range of evidence-based treatments tailored to her clients needs and enjoys working collaboratively with young people and their families.

Clinical Psychologist

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Stephanie (Steph) is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She holds experience in the assessment and treatment of neurodivergent conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability and learning difficulties. Stephanie has a breadth of experience from her various roles, including at the Royal Children’s Hospital, where she is a Senior Psychologist in the Specialist Autism Team. Stephanie has undertaken additional training in the area of infant mental health and is passionate about healthy parent-child attachment relationships and wellbeing over the developmental lifespan.