Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Brendon Dellar. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology (Adjunct, Curtin University) Clinical Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor. Dr Brendon Dellar is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice and a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP). He teaches trainee Clinical Psychologists studying at a Masters and Doctoral level in the area of Psychological Assessment and report writing as well as Addictions and Neuropsychology. Dr Dellar currently supervises postgraduate students on clinical practicums and Clinical Psychologist Registrars completing their training for endorsed title.

Lisa is a Clinical Psychologist with a particular interest in supporting children who are experiencing mental health difficulties and their parents. Lisa’s approach emphasises the importance of establishing a trusting relationship with clients and on being explicit and collaborative in understanding problems and developing treatment plans to address these. Lisa provides assessment and treatment for children who may be struggling with emotional and behavioural problems including anxiety, depression and/or relational difficulties. Lisa works closely with parents to enhance their ability to support their children in their difficulties. Lisa also provides support to parents of infants and toddlers. Lisa’s style is transparent, supportive and gently challenging.

Profile Bernard is a Clinical Psychologist. He is an experienced Psychologist, with a special interest in sleep disorders, anxiety, depression and stress. Bernard has a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology examining psychological aspects of sleep. He is experienced in treating depression, anxiety and stress.

Erfan combines evidence-based approach with a warm, engaging and conversational approach with clients. He is dedicated to understanding the development of problematic patterns by means of thorough assessment to inform evidence-based and effective intervention. Erfan has worked in both government and private settings and assisted individuals, couples and teams for over 20 years. He has also worked as a senior manager, managing and empowering psychological and multidisciplinary teams. Erfan endeavours to provide a respectful, safe and non-judgemental therapeutic space to allow clients to safely explore their past/current experiences and address their difficulties so they can improve their quality of life and psychological wellbeing.

Clinical Psychologist Supervisor Infant Mental Health Specialist (IMH-Level III*). Lloyd Fernandez is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. He has been practising for over 25 years. He provides counselling, psychotherapy, consultancy, and clinical supervision. He works with individuals, couples, groups and organisations (EAP). Lloyd works part-time at Cygnet Clinic in Fremantle on Saturdays. He works with people across the lifespan for general counselling. He has a particular interest in working with parents in the early years, parent-child attachment, men's issues, trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, relationships, grief and loss, and self-esteem. Experience Lloyd has many years of experience in the counselling and human welfare field across both non-government and public sector agencies throughout Perth, including work with children, adolescents, and adults. He has experience as both a senior clinician, clinical supervisor, reflective practice supervisor in infant mental health, group facilitator, relationship counsellor, and as coordinator of psychological services. Education Lloyd completed his postgraduate training in psychology in Perth. He has also completed further post-Master’s training in cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness-based, psychodynamic, existential, family systems, attachment-focussed, developmental and infant mental health approaches. Awards & Memberships Lloyd is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society. He is also a member of the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health - WA inc.

Nicholas has a Masters Degree in Organisational Psychology and provides services focussing on workplace issues and professional development. Nicholas has significant expertise in psychological assessment in recruitment, vocational preferences, job capacity and workers compensation. He also offers organisational development initiatives such as leadership development, knowledge management and training needs assessment. Nicholas works as a strategic partner to his clients in line with their individual objectives and organisational values. Nicholas also specialises in personal counselling associated with professional development, workplace stress, careers coaching, and conflict management. His approach is informed by positive psychology with its emphasis on providing the conditions for human flourishing. He aims to identify individual strengths and coping strategies and develop more solution-focused outcomes. Nicholas has a particular interest in mindfulness practice and stress inoculation therapy.

WALACE IS ACCEPTING CLINICAL CONSULTS OVER TELEHEALTH ONLY Walace is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in mental health, in a variety of roles and environments, including; the drug and alcohol sector, community outreach, employment services, private practice and public health. Walace has worked with diverse groups, including; children/adolescents, couples, carers, emergency first responders, defence personnel, perpetrators of DV and indigenous groups. He is currently working in a community mental health team, treating chronic, acute and high risk psychiatric presentations.

Polina is a Clinical Psychologist currently working at Cygnet Clinic Fremantle. She has a Master of Sexology which has complimented and expanded her interest in working with individuals and couples who are experiencing sexual difficulties, dysfunction or discrepancies. Her other areas of clinical interest include managing anxiety, depression, anger and stress as well as increasing self-esteem and self-compassion. She enjoys working with both adults and children and has had extensive experience in group therapies.

Profile Jane Ebert is a Clinical Psychologist who completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology in 2002. She is a caring, skilled and experienced therapist, confident working with children (from the age of 10), teenagers and adults. She is registered as a Psychologist and a Supervisor with AHPRA and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Jane has performed several roles in the public sector in NSW and WA, including education (secondary school psychologist), disability and health (mental health), with two decades of clinical experience. Educationally, in addition to her qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Jane also completed a postgraduate Diploma in Primary Education. .

Lisa is a Clinical psychologist registrar. She currently works at Cygnet Clinic and is available for face to face, phone, and telehealth sessions. She also works as a sessional academic at Edith Cowan University. Lisa is conducting research on the impending changes to the diagnosis of personality disorders. She has contributed to assessment and research on schizophrenia, child cognitive development, personality disorder diagnosis, and parenting capacity assessment.

Sarah Haythornthwaite has been working as a Clinical Psychologist for 20 years, in a variety of settings – in the public sector, within Aboriginal health services and privately. Sarah enjoys working across the lifespan, with adults, young people, children and families. Sarah is registered with the Psychologists’ Board of AHPRA, with endorsed area of practice Clinical Psychology. Sarah has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) throughout her career.