BachAppliSci(Psych)(Honours);MPSYCH(Clinical);MAPS Jade is a psychologist who has gained most of her experience working in psychiatric and clinical settings. This experience includes both individual therapy and group therapy. Jade enjoys working with adolescents and adults with varying issues and aims to help all her clients reach their full potential. Jade has a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and is interested in Schema Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Jade assists clients to identify symptoms, understand how and why they have developed and how best to alter their behaviour so that they feel empowered in all areas of their life and improve both general well being and the quality of their relationships. Jade’s Clinical training and experience ensure thorough mental health assessment, treatment and monitoring throughout the therapy process, and enables her to collaborate effectively with medical and other professionals, including Psychiatrists, GPs and teaching staff. Jade is available for consultation on Wednesdays.

Psychologist Julia has over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector including community, forensic and clinical settings. She has a strong interest in working with adolescents and adults who may experience personality difficulties. Julia feels strongly about providing greater access to treatment for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. Julia also enjoys working with a range of psychological issues that young people and adults may be experiencing. These issues may include trauma, relationship difficulties, substance issues, voices, identity, self-harming behaviour, loss and grief as well as anxiety and depression. Julia utilises a strengths based approach, in conjunction with principles of narrative therapy, trauma-based CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy, to assist clients in their recovery journey. Julia particularly enjoys working with the person to find ways to empower them to achieve their recovery goals. At times, this can mean working collaboratively with family, teachers and other health professionals.

Occupational Therapist Riny qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2006. Since then she has specialised in working with children with a variety of conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Muscular Dystrophy, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Handwriting difficulties, Down’s Syndrome, Microdeletion Syndrome, Kabuki Syndrome, William’s Syndrome and so on. Riny’s intervention depends on the individual needs of the child and could include sensory processing, fine and gross motor, self care and functional skills such as play or handwriting. In the therapy Riny provides, there is a strong emphasis on working both with children and the significant adults in their lives to foster an environment that will optimize learning, growth and development. A combination of clinical skills, experience and compassion enables Riny to provide a service that is unique to each individual, allowing the child and family to address those difficulties or areas that are important to them.