Amber Ferrier is a registered psychologist with experience in providing counselling and support to adults, children, and families, currently only working with people 15+ years of age. She has worked with diverse groups which has allowed her to work with people from all different cultural and economic backgrounds. Amber can work with anxiety, stress, depression, poor self-esteem, and relationship challenges. She also has experience in counselling individuals with complex backgrounds, a history of trauma, and diverse gender identities. Amber’s approach is collaborative and client-centred and she offers a safe, and non-judgemental space to address her client’s concerns. She has used a range of treatment approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Amber’s treatment method is to use the best-practice, evidence-based methods and work collaboratively with her clients to offer a service that creates practical change.

Erfan is a highly skilled Registered Psychologist, who 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; as well as providing manager assistance programs. 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. Erfan has significant experience working with Anxiety Disorders; Depression; Separation; Grief & Loss; Stress; Trauma; PTSD; Couples/Relationships and attachment difficulties; Situational Adjustment; Parenting Adjustment; Interpersonal & Emotional difficulties; Anger management; Sexual difficulties, dysfunction & discrepancies; Identity formation; Sexuality challenges; Workplace Issues; Workers Compensation & Motor Vehicle Accident presentations. Erfan takes a transdiagnostic integrative clinical approach from different modalities, theoretical frameworks, systems and attachment theory. Erfan has training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Meditation, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method couples counselling.

Gizella brings over a decade of experience in community mental health and private practice to her work with clients. Her deep understanding of challenging situations is complemented by compassion, empathy, and extensive clinical and practical knowledge. Gizella specializes in providing therapeutic and psychosocial recovery interventions to adolescents (16+) and adults facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma, chronic pain, substance misuse, interpersonal difficulties, overwhelming emotions, poor self-esteem, and grief/bereavement. Gizella uses a range of evidence-based interventions and therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, Person-Centred Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She values collaboration with her clients to develop a shared understanding of their presenting difficulties and fits interventions to meet individual needs. Gizella's focus is on empowering individuals to enhance their well-being and personal effectiveness, ultimately reaching their maximum potential.

James is a registered psychologist who combines an evidence-based approach with an engaging and conversational approach to working with clients across a broad range of issues. James is experienced at working with difficulties including anxiety, depression; post-traumatic stress disorder; ADHD and/or autism management strategies; personality disorders; obsessive-compulsive disorders; conflict resolution and relationship issues. James has been trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Based Therapy, psychoanalysis, and family therapy. James is currently only working with adults.

Jodie is a psychologist with over 30 years’ experience and sees adults and couples. Jodie works with clients dealing with anxiety, stress and depression, grief and loss, work related challenges, trauma, intimacy and relationships. Her style is warm and practical, and she values addressing issues quickly by providing her clients with the skills to move forward, as well as dealing with any underlying issues. Depending on the client’s needs, she can use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprograming (EMDR), and relaxation techniques. Jodie’s has a previous background in Organisational Psychology so can also offer clients from the business sector support in issues like work performance, career transition and working with others.

Lauren is an experienced physiologist who offers a warm and collaborative style, working alongside her clients to develop goals that focus on self-directed change and wellbeing. She is a clinical psychology registrar and has nearly 15 years of experience delivering evidence-based interventions. Lauren focuses on supporting people with difficulties related to trauma, anxiety, depression, ‘stuckness’, self-worth, and the broader range of social and personal challenges including anger and stress. At this time, Lauren is only working with people who are over 18 years of age. Lauren has been trained in areas such Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. Lauren often conceptualises from a Schema Therapy lens, uses this framework in her treatment approach. Lauren is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She is also an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) approved supervisor and enjoys providing support to provisional and registered psychologists. On Tuesday evenings, Lauren is only available for ONLINE TELEHEALTH SESSIONS.

Mairead is available for ONLINE TELEHEALTH SESSIONS ONLY. Mairead Healy is an experienced psychologist with 25 year’s experience, currently only working with adults. Mairead has extensive experience working with individuals with a range of concerns including anxiety and depression, and with couples seeking support with relationship difficulties. Mairead’s warm, down to earth approach aims to support her clients with a safe, non-judgemental space to address concerns. Mairead is trained in a range of counselling methods including cognitive-behavioral therapy (working with negative thoughts) and Mindfulness (relaxation training). Mairead has specifically trained in Core Process Therapy which assists clients to work with difficult emotions in order to encourage acceptance, resilience and change. Mairead is also trained in Imago Therapy which is a means of resolving conflict in relationships that seeks to build stronger relationships and foster growth and change.

Sandra Alder is a registered psychologist who has extensive experience in providing counselling to children (7+ years), adolescents, and adults. Sandra is compassionate, warm, and empathetic, and provides a non-judgemental environment for clients. Sandra works with anxiety, stress management, phobias, panic attacks, depression, self-esteem/self-worth, adjustment disorders, emotional regulation, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Sandra uses a range of treatment approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). She has implementing individual and family intervention programs for pre-school and school aged children to promote children’s psychological and social development. Sandra values working collaboratively with her clients to assist them in achieving their therapy goals.

Sebastian is a Registered Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with children (7+ years), adolescents and adults. He has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic, psychosomatic symptoms, and relationship issues. Sebastian also has particular experience in anxiety induced gastrointestinal disturbances (IBS and IBD). He values offering his clients a respectful and empathic space and sees working together as critical for lasting change. Sebastian uses evidenced based methods to work through the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, that contribute to and maintain his client’s difficulties. He has received specialised training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from the Beck Institute, and Clinical Hypnosis through the Milton Erickson Foundation. Along with his training in psychology, Sebastian is also qualified as a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher by the University of Massachusetts Medical School.