Dr. Alison Parkington completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at La Trobe University in 2007. She has worked in public and private settings supporting children, adolescents and parents across a range of issues. Alison provides support for children and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, as well as behavioural difficulties, sleep difficulties, learning difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She also works with student with stress related to study.

Amanda practices from our Armadale Clinic. She holds a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) degree. Her professional experience includes treatment of anxiety and depression at a specialist clinic, providing psychological services for medical inpatients, and facilitating day programs delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Amanda has worked in a range of settings in public and private healthcare across Melbourne. She is passionate about providing evidence-based treatment to support clients in reaching their goals. With a research background in cross-cultural psychology, Amanda enjoys working with adults from a range of cultural backgrounds. She is particularly interested in working with anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma, and difficulties with emotion regulation. Amanda's therapeutic approach combines elements of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), including mindfulness.

Nellie is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience in mental health having first worked in adult mental health in Sydney and then undertaking a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Child & Adolescent Specialisation) at the University of Melbourne. She has since worked in a number of private and public health services across Melbourne. Nellie established Melbourne Clinical & Child Psychology Pty. Ltd. in 2006. She enjoys seeing children, young people and adults and is empathic, supportive and caring in her approach. She has expertise in treating a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, psychosis and personality difficulties. She also specialises in seeing young people and children with emotional, social and behavioural concerns. Therapy is always evidence based and principally draws upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches.

Please contact reception 1300 635 952 to arrange your first appointment with Jesse. Jesse is a Clinical Psychologist, who has experience working with children and young people across both private and public sectors. He loves utilising fun and creative ways to engage young people in the maintenance of their mental health. Jesse tailors therapy to individual client needs, drawing from training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). He enjoys working with young people and their families to work on a range of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, disruptive behaviours, attachment disorders, trauma and more recently, psycho-oncology. Jesse loves working with young people as they grow through their mental health journey, moving closer to what they want to achieve.

Abby sees teenagers (13+ years) and adults. She has worked in public and private healthcare settings and completed a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She enjoys working with young people and adults to improve their health, well-being, and functioning. She is collaborative, understanding, and caring in cooperating with her clients to explore their difficulties and coping strategies. She is particularly interested in working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and difficulties with sleep, relationships, assertiveness, and self-image. Abby uses evidence-based psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, and supportive counselling.

Ellaina is a registered psychologist and endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist who holds a Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Psychology (first class honours) and Masters of Clinical Neuropsychology. She has a specific passion for paediatric neuropsychology and in addition to her private clinical practice, works as a Clinical Neuropsychologist at Monash Children's Hospital. She has considerable experience administering a range of paediatric neuropsychological assessments in addition to developmental assessment tools and the Autism Spectrum Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition. She has extensive experience assessing various neurodevelopmental presentations, including Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities and Specific Learning Impairments. She strongly believes in the provision of family-centred and neuroaffirming care and aims to provide evidence-based neuropsychological assessment to assist with diagnostic understanding and inform targeted intervention. She hopes that all families leave the service with a greater understanding of their child’s strengths and differences, how their child best functions in the world, and the targeted recommendations to help the family support the child’s needs so they can reach their full potential.  In addition to her clinical experience, she has also worked extensively in developmental and learning disabilities research. At the University of Sydney, her research involved the successful rollout of behavioural interventions supporting families and children with challenging behaviours, including children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Her master thesis research explored the underlying neuropsychology profiles of children with learning difficulties. Ellaina is also involved in undergraduate and graduate psychology teaching and works as a Unit Coordinator and teaching associate at Monash University and Macquarie University. She is also a founding member of the Kimberley Brain and Mind Foundation. A charitable organisation that supports communities in remote and regional areas of Western Australia to develop and implement research programs to help children with developmental and neurological disorders

Jessica works with children, teenagers and adults. After completing a Masters in Clinical Psychology she has worked in Melbourne and more recently in the United Kingdom. Jessica has experience running individual and group interventions with children, adolescents and adults across a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, body image concerns, low self-esteem, traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia, anger management, post-traumatic stress, attachment issues, alcohol and/or drug addiction and neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Jessica’s approach is strengths-based and she emphasises a collaborative approach that reflects warmth, empathy and genuineness. Jessica values openness and feedback, and the importance of making her clients feel comfortable through building a strong therapeutic relationship. Her training has primarily comprised of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, but she also incorporates techniques relevant to Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy. Jessica can tailor treatment plans to the needs and goals of her clients. Jessica is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Outside her clinical work she enjoys trying new food spots, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Sally is an empathetic and collaborative registered Psychologist with a passion for working with adolescents and young adults. Sally places great importance on creating a non-judgmental, respectful, and safe environment when working with people. Sally has worked with a range of issues including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, life transitions, stress, emotion regulation, self-esteem and confidence, relationship and attachment issues and anger management. She is LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity aware and affirmative. Sally has worked in a number of settings including private and public youth mental health, schools, forensic and not for profit community settings. She has worked as a Psychologist in both Australia and Germany. Working internationally has given her the opportunity to work with people from many different cultural backgrounds. Sally uses a holistic and individually tailored approach to therapy. She draws from various evidence-based interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solutions Focused Therapy.

Zoe is a registered Psychologist, having completed her Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology at Monash University. Zoe is dedicated to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in youths, with a passion for working with children and adolescents. Zoe has experience working with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, emotional dysregulation, attachment issues, complex trauma, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as Autism and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Zoe has prior experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both educational settings and private practice. She is proficient in psychological assessment, intervention, and counselling and uses a variety of evidence-based frameworks including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and play therapy. With a compassionate, client-centred, and neuro-affirming approach, Zoe collaborates closely with her clients to develop tailored interventions that meet their unique needs and goals. She is dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to help individuals and families thrive.