Aarthi is registered as a clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She brings over 5 years of experience working directly with clients from all walks of life. Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, relationship breakdown, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues. Aarthi speaks fluent English and Tamil and has had the opportunity to gain lengthy experience working with many clients who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD). Aarthi supports families and children in her capacity as a counsellor by adopting a ‘no judgement’ approach. She has experience using trauma informed, strengths-based and outcomes focussed practices. Aarthi is dedicated to providing a service that is person-centred. She does this by approaching each session in a manner that is tailored and purposeful for the individual. Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Creative and Play therapy. “As a counsellor, I believe it is important to be empathetic and supportive. I strive to provide a safe place where clients can freely discuss their concerns, whilst also reflecting upon their strengths and motivations for change” – Aarthi Areas of Interests: Individual Therapy, Family and Couples Therapy, and Creative and play therapy with children. When working with children she uses creative visualization such as Bear Cards, Anxiety for kid cards, and strength cards amongst others. Role-playing, toys, dolls, action figures, arts and crafts water and sand play, blocks and construction toys, and musical play.

Alexander is a highly professional and compassionate psychologist with over 14 years of experience in counselling psychology. Alexander has clinical experience providing psychological interventions to individuals, families and couples experiencing significant and longstanding difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-worth, grief and trauma. Alexander is genuine and passionate about supporting his clients. Hed takes a warm and non-judgmental approach in assisting his clients gain insight into their issues. Support is individually tailored so that clients find constructive ways to develop desired skills and navigate through challenges. Alexander employs an integrative therapeutic approach drawing on a variety of evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, solution-focused therapy and emotion-based therapy. Working collaboratively with each client, Alexander seeks to increase an individual’s sense of confidence and presence, supporting them to live life to the full. Alexander obtained a Bachelor and Masters in Psychology in the United Kingdom, as well as a Masters of Counselling Psychology from Swinburne University in Victoria, Australia. Alexander is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). He has gained experience across a variety of settings including community health services, private practice, mental health services and university counselling environments.

John is an experienced registered psychologist. John is particularly interest in organisation and corporate psychology. His interest area/s include adults who require assistance with any of the following – Stress Management, Generalized Anxiety/Worry, Self-esteem, Confidence/Assertiveness, Adjustment to Adversity, Problem Solving, Relationship Issues, Communication Skills, Separation & Divorce, Workplace Stress, Work Difficulties, Social Skills, Motivation for Change, Adaptive Behaviour Skills, Goal Setting, Career Guidance. Other Services – Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Organisational Psychology, Assessment for Development/Recruitment, Competency Frameworks, Individual Development Planning, Job Profiling, 360 Interpretation & Feedback, Psychometric Tests, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Supportive Counselling, Solution-focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Stress Management, Problem Solving Skills Training, Communication Strategies, Social Skills Training, Evidence Based Coaching

Ksenia is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). Ksenia works with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting them through a variety of psychological concerns with a warm, compassionate, and gentle approach. Ksenia has experience in both public and private settings, including a strong background in the child protection sector, where she worked closely with vulnerable youth. She is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space for her clients, helping them explore their inner worlds, build resilience, and develop strategies to navigate life’s challenges. Her therapeutic approach is person-centred and evidence-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy (ST) and trauma-informed practices. She values collaboration in therapy, working alongside her clients to create meaningful change. Originally from Adelaide, Ksenia enjoys exploring Sydney’s beaches in her spare time. She also speaks Russian and is currently learning Greek. When she’s not at work, you’ll find her hiking, trying new restaurants, and perfecting her Duolingo streak!

Leslie is an experienced registered psychologist, registered by the Psychology Board of Australia, a division of the Australian Health practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is an associate member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has experience working with adults and adolescents of various ages and cultural backgrounds. She offers Diagnostic assessments and reports, Evidence-Based therapeutic interventions, Workers Compensation claims, and help clear NSW State Debt through the Workers Development Order program. She is living her passion as a registered psychologist working collaboratively with her clients to create positive change and transformation. She is inspired by the belief that authenticity is the natural state in all of us and that a good therapeutic relationship is the starting point for actioning change. As a psychologist, Leslie is well informed in research and use evidence-based therapies that adhere to the ‘scientific-practitioner’ model. Leslie is proficient in using psychological assessment for primary aged children as well as forensic assessment and report writing in accordance with scientifically based protocols. As a later graduate, Leslie is up-to-date in neuroscience and in the way mindfulness can promote integrative functioning between various regions of the brain, optimising self-regulation and transforming trauma. Leslie has many years of experience working with a wide range of concerns that hold people back from realising their potential. Her approach is interpersonal, solution focussed and attachment-oriented, which she combines with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to accompany her clients on the exciting path towards personal growth.

Marijn sees clients aged 14 and up. Marijn is a clinician with a strong passion for her work and life-long learning. As a clinician, she works with respect and genuine interest as key foundations for building a therapeutic alliance. She uses evidence based interventions to enable insight and positive change for clients. She is registered as a Provisional Psychologist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency) and is an Associate Member of the APS (Australian Psychological Society). Prior to training and working as a Psychologist, Marijn held positions as a senior executive in corporate finance and treasury. Interest Areas Marijn works with a wide range of presentations, including depression, anxiety (generalised, social, phobias, panic), substance use, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and grief, anger, stress and self-esteem concerns. She further has a specific interest in sleep-wake problems, including insomnia and circadian rhythm disorder. Approach Her therapeutic approach emphasises the development of a therapeutic alliance, which has been proven to be important for the positive outcomes of psychological interventions. Her approach is friendly, respectful, open, and non-judgemental and she has a genuine interest in people and their (life) stories. She works collaboratively with clients, working through what is going on, desired outcomes, and what can be done to achieve the required change. While working through this, she engages the client to consider a broad perspective, including emotional, physical, intellectual, social, occupational and spiritual aspects which impact psychological wellbeing. When working with clients to create insight and positive change, Marijn uses psychometric assessments and interventions which are supported by scientific evidence for their efficacy. Her main therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She also uses principles of Mindfulness, Problem-solving and Positive (strengths-based) Psychology. Were indicated, she integrates strategies from different approaches to suit the needs, circumstances, and preferences of each individual client. Applying these therapeutic approaches, Marijn works with clients to address emotions, thoughts (and other cognitions), behaviours, their interaction and underlying drivers.

Mark has been journeying with people throughout Australia and the UK for some 30 years as they navigate life challenges in his roles as an ordained Minister and military Chaplain. He holds a Master of Counselling, and a Graduate Certificate in Emotion-Focused Therapy and lecturers in Counselling and Psychotherapy at differing Institutes in Sydney and is PACFA accredited. His psychotherapeutic education is founded on the Person-Centred Therapy framework, and in collaboration with the specific needs and goals of a client, integrates aspects of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Attachment, Focusing and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Mark’s empathic approach provides a safe, caring, and non-judgemental environment. His hope is to enable people to experience healthy forms of emotional expression - important to well-being, relationships with others and long-lasting change. .

Melissa is a registered psychologist who focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to empowering her clients to facilitate healing and growth. Melissa has a background that blends corporate experience with a deep commitment to mental health and personal development. In her career in the corporate sector, Melissa’s roles involved working closely with individuals and organisations to strengthen leadership and employee capability, enhance performance, and improve organisational health. Melissa’s experience in managing change and supporting professional development naturally progressed into a desire to assist clients on a more personal level, leading to her to a career in psychology. As a psychologist, Melissa places importance on understanding the interconnections between thoughts, emotions, behaviour and physiology. She integrates evidence-based practices tailored to meet the personal needs of her clients. Her approach is collaborative, creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can openly explore their concerns and build resilience. She uses a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Working primarily with adults, Melissa’s areas of experience include anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, grief, trauma and work-related challenges. Melissa also has a special interest in supporting clients coping with chronic health conditions. Her personal experience in this area allows her to deeply connect with clients, offering insight and empathy towards their unique challenges. Melissa holds the following qualifications: • Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Psychology from Macquarie University • Diploma of Psychological Practice from the College of Professional Psychology • Master of Management, People and Performance from Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPI).

Monica is an experienced therapist who is passionate about empowering adults, children, and families impacted by adversity and disadvantaged backgrounds. Over the last decade, she has helped clients transform relationships, develop life-changing coping skills, and foster resilience and autonomy. Monica has extensive training in mental health including a Master of Clinical Psychology, Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology, and Postgraduate Diploma of Social Health and Counselling. She is also an accredited provider of the Cool Kids Anxiety program. Monica's therapeutic approach is person-centred, strengths-based, and eclectic, tailoring her services to each client's unique needs and preferences. She draws from a diverse toolkit of evidence-backed therapeutic modalities (CBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, DBT, Systems Therapy) to suit client preferences and work with diverse presentations eg. depression, anxiety, OCD, ASD, trauma, domestic violence, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Monica understands that people need more than just treatment. She believes every individual deserves access to tailored healthcare, socio-emotional support, and an opportunity to be seen, heard, and advocated for.