Prosper Health Collective - Booragoon


Prosper Health Collective - Booragoon

Practitioners at this location

Dr Jen Sandilands(She/her)

Psychologist

I am passionate about enhancing the well-being of people across the lifespan. I believe that nurturing emotional health during the early years can help to lay the foundation for a fulfilling adulthood. I aim to establish a safe and supportive therapeutic environment that allows my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings freely. I enjoy connecting with people, hearing their stories, and working together to improve overall health and happiness. I believe that every person is unique, and that therapy needs to be tailored to suit the individual needs and personality of each client. Improving the lives of young individuals needs to extend beyond the therapy room, and I am keen to actively collaborate with school and outside organisations to help support my clients. I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Western Australia, and have enjoyed working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Through a combination of modalities, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and solution focused approaches, I aim to support people to develop coping skills and build emotional resilience to navigate life’s challenges now and into the future. Over the years, I have gained experience working with diverse populations, addressing a wide range of mental health challenges faced by young individuals and the family systems that support them. I place an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship that exists between client and practitioner, as well as the evidence-based practices that drive therapy. In my work, I aim to empower people to use their personal strengths to achieve their goals, while learning new and useful skills along the way.
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Dr Kellie Cassidy

Psychologist

Life is not always easy and unfortunately part of being human means that at times we may struggle and we may suffer. My passion is to assist people through their journey, to give them skills to manage their difficulties and ultimately to help them to flourish and thrive. My name is Kellie and I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist and Director of Prosper Health Collective. I enjoy working across the lifespan with children, adolescent and adults on a wide range of difficulties. I particularly enjoy working with Anxiety, OCD and Autism. I have also gotten quite good at helping children with wee and poo problems (this is known as enuresis and encopresis). I work from the belief that everyone is unique and everyone is on their own journey. As such I draw on different treatment approaches to best match the person I am working with. My approach to treatment is one of collaboration. I really enjoy using an ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) based approach and I apply this to my own life. Connecting with values (the things that matter) is important to me and I hope that it is evident in both my clinical practice and Prosper Health Collective at large. Aside from my work I am also a Mum of 2 children and wife to my amazing husband. My family are incredibly important to me and at the centre of almost everything that I do. When I am not working you are likely to find me spending time with my family, watching my kids play basketball or out on my stand up paddleboard. I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Murdoch University and a Bachelor of Science from Curtin University. I have been lucky enough to work with people from different walks of life over the years including children and adolescents in the health department and private practice and children with disabilities. I am grateful to all the people I have assisted over the years for the lessons they have taught me.
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Ebony Hanns

Speech Pathologist

I enjoy working in the areas of AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication), supporting non-speaking/minimally verbal children, providing parent education, improving verbal and written language skills and improving speech clarity.

Jason Leong

Psychologist

I have considerable experience working with people experiencing life adjustment problems. I appreciate that there often is no practical ‘quick fix’ to a problem (if so, you or someone you know would probably have thought of it already). In our work together, I will endeavour to help you come to terms with your situation, while encouraging you take steps towards a life of vitality, using a specialist and evidence-based CBT model called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and incorporating principles from attachment theory. I have a warm, empathetic and authentic approach. I will endeavour to walk alongside you and understand your perspective, but I will never say ‘poor you’; I want to empower, not pity you. Rarely is mere pity helpful (there is a great YouTube clip by Brené Brown on the difference between ‘empathy’ and ‘sympathy’). Variety is my spice of life and I enjoy working with people across the lifespan, from adolescents through to older adults, as well as people from diverse cultural backgrounds and the LGBTI+ community. I have experience and enjoy working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment issues and trauma.
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Mr Darren West

Psychologist

Over the past 20 years, I've been using my psychological background in various roles. Much of my early years of practice was focused on families and young people, working with families ‘at risk’, young people experiencing difficulties transitioning from primary to high school and supporting prisoners and their families during their incarceration. From there, I worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor for 4 years and for 7 years, I was a torture and trauma specialist counsellor and Coordinator at ASeTTS, working exclusively with refugees, asylum seekers and newly arrived entrants who had experienced torture and trauma.
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Mrs Julia Fraser

Psychologist

My name is Julia Fraser and I am a Counselling Psychologist at Prosper Health Collective. I completed my Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Master of Psychology (Counselling) at Curtin University. I have enjoyed gaining experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of community and clinical settings. I have also supported young people and their families, particularly students with disabilities, in School Psychologist roles. I am passionate about helping people to overcome mental health and personal challenges, as well as assisting with self-development and personal growth. I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic space and provide a collaborative approach in supporting clients to reach their goals. I enjoy working with people across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults) and strive to provide high-quality care to all clients. I draw on a variety of evidence-based psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring the treatment to the individual’s presentation and needs. If you feel that I can be of assistance to you or your family, please contact the practice on 6381 0071.
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Ms Elizabeth Jia Lin Ang

Psychologist

My name is Elizabeth and I am a Clinical Psychologist at Prosper Health Collective. I value working with people of all ages, and supporting them through different seasons in their lives. Some of my therapeutic interests include supporting individuals with neurodivergence, difficulties with moods, transitions, or adjustments. My goal is to help you meet yours, and to be part of your journey to thrive in life is my privilege. In my work, I find interventions best suited to my clients’ needs and tailor them to the individual. I draw from a pool of several therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Emotions-Focused Therapy, and Schema Therapy. I completed my Bachelor of Psychology (Honors), Masters of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology, and in Clinical Psychology. I have also completed my registrar program for clinical psychology. Outside of work, I find great satisfaction in spending time with my family and friends. I can be found looking over cooking recipes and find one that excites our taste buds!
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Ms Jenna Trainor

Psychologist

My name is Jenna and I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist at Prosper Health Collective. I have always had a desire to assist and support people through difficult circumstances or periods of their life. I love my job and am very passionate about the field of mental health. I have a deep appreciation for life and strive to have a genuine connection with my clients and their families as I know that this assists people in getting the best outcomes from treatment. I feel that being genuine and friendly is a key to making people feel relaxed and at ease when attending psychological treatment and reduces the stigma that can be attached to accessing support. I was drawn to be a psychologist because it fits with my core values of compassion and empathy. I have always been an outcomes focused person and I apply this to my work with clients to ensure that they address the goals that are a priority to them, to make advancements in areas they desire and to work in a respectful and ethical manner. I enjoy working across multiple areas of psychology supporting people across the lifespan (children, adolescents and adults). I prioritise making people feeling comfortable and supported without judgement. I enjoy working in various areas of mental health from perinatal and postnatal care, everyday presentations that impact people such as low mood, anxiety, stress, anger and sleep difficulties, to couples counselling and drug and alcohol difficulties. I started my career in the England prior to moving and calling Australia home. I completed my Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Post-graduate certificate in the United Kingdom and have completed a Master of Science (Clinical Psychology) in Australia. Aside from my work I can often be found spending time with my family, friends and adorable dog Rufus (he is a west highland terrier). I feel extremely lucky to have such an incredible and loving family, humorous and supportive friends and a job that I absolutely adore. If you feel that I can be of assistance to you or your family, please contact me at the practice on 6381 0071.

Ms Jess Burns(She/her)

Psychologist

I approach therapeutic work in a genuine, warm and non-judgemental manner. I believe that every person I work with is unique, and enjoy forming genuine relationships to support people in reaching their goals, and experience fulfillment in their life and relationships. I appreciate the diversity in providing support to people of all ages and life stages, and have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families within community mental health and private practice settings. I offer support to people experiencing depression and low mood, interpersonal problems and difficulties with relationships, anxiety and stress, challenges related to personality disorders, low self-esteem or self-worth, emotion dysregulation, adjustment and transition issues, and trauma recovery. I am also very passionate about supporting and working with LGBTQIA+ people, and culturally and linguistically diverse clients. I work with a range of client centered therapeutic approaches which are relational and emotion focused, including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). I feel that effective therapy involves more than just talking about problems, and adopt a practical and solutions-focused approach to supporting people in reaching treatment goals. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, walking in nature, boardgames, cooking, and exploring WA as a relatively new resident. If you feel that I can be of assistance to you or your family, please contact me at the practice on 6381 0071.
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Ms Karri Stewart(She/her)

Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist With nearly 15 years experience I have worked extensive with people across the lifespan and have gained particular expertise in working with children and adolescents. I enjoy working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, adjustment difficulties and neurodevelopmental issues. I enjoy using a range of therapy approaches to suit individual needs, including; cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and EMDR.
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Pek Lee(She/her)

Psychologist

Life has shown me how people do the best they can, with what they have, and it is part of my core approach to be accepting of each person’s story. My name is Pek, and I am a Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist at Prosper Health Collective. I love my work and have lots of experience with young children (aged 3-9) and their parents and families. Before I was a therapist, I was a teacher of children with special needs for over ten years. I also have experience working with adults and teenagers with a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, adjustment, childhood trauma issues, chronic pain, trauma, adjustment, and life transitions. I am particularly interested in how people and children grow and flourish through therapy. I think it is important to make sure that therapy is a good fit for the person, teenager, or child. So, while ensuring the work I do with clients is evidence-based, I work with them to ensure that the approach is a good fit for their personal style and needs. I initially trained as a Counsellor (Master of Counselling, Murdoch) and as a Play Therapist, gaining postgraduate Play Therapy qualifications from Play Therapy Australia (2011) and the National Institute of Relationship Enhancement (NIRE, Washington DC). Some years later, I completed a Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Monash) and a Masters in Professional Psychology (Murdoch). I have attended many psychotherapy workshops throughout the years (e.g., Psychodrama, Hakomi Psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapies), which contribute significantly to my learning and therapeutic approach. I am fortunate to receive regular, ongoing supervision from experts and veterans in the fields of play therapy and psychotherapy, some of whom agreed to keep me on despite their official retirement. I am also a Registered Supervisor in Play Therapy.

Rachael Beckley

Psychologist

* CURRENTLY ON LEAVE * We all have an inner emotional cup; that cup fills just a little more for everything we do. Sometimes that cup becomes so full it starts to overflow. In those times, I believe it is important to lean on others to help us cope. My passion is to assist people in finding the best ways to keep that emotional cup low. Hi, I am Rachael Beckley. I am a Clinical Psychologist who is here to help you learn skills to prevent your cup from overflowing and assist you when it does. I enjoy working across the lifespan, with children, adolescents and adults across a broad range of presenting concerns. My particular area of skill includes working with Anxiety, Trauma, Personality Disorders, OCD, Substance Use, and anger or aggression. I opt for using a warm and empathic approach, focused on your goals and values. It is my experience that every individual is the expert on themselves, and I am here to guide you on the path to being the best you. In terms of formal therapy, I like to utilise evidence based approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Schema Therapy. In addition to my life as a helper, I enjoy spending time with my puppy (Luna), my husband, family and friends. Together we love to explore the outdoors, do some archery and curl up on the couch with a good book.

Sophia Wiacek

Psychologist

I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and a bit about my background. My name is Sophia and I am a Clinical Psychologist at PHC. I’m a friendly and approachable person and most people find that I’m pretty straight down the line; what you see is what you get! Across my 15-year career, I’ve worked with all manner and breadth of client challenges. One thing I’ve consistently heard clients and colleagues say about me is that I’m easy to get along with because I’m non-judgemental and relaxed. My primary goal when I first meet a client is to put them at ease. One of my main priorities in the first few therapy sessions is to help my clients feel comfortable talking with me – particularly because I empathize and understand that many clients may initially be apprehensive about seeking support. In private practice I have predominantly worked with, and had an interest in the following clinical areas: personality disorders (mostly emotional unstable personality disorder), gender identity and sexuality issues, and the spectrum of anxiety and depressive disorders, including bipolar disorder. I have also worked with offenders who are before the Courts and with refugees in detention. I am very comfortable working with clients with a range of issues, especially those issues that may be on the more daunting side to confront in therapy. I am very down-the-line and direct in my approach, which seems to work well with clients, both new and long-term. I have worked for the past 15 years in adolescent mental health within the NGO space, predominantly with self-harm/ suicide prevention, and with anxiety and depressive disorders. I also previously worked in rehabilitation management within the Workers Compensation sector as well as for the Department of Human Services (Centrelink/DVA). When not at work, I enjoy outdoors time with my family, mindfulness meditation, and yoga. If you feel that I can be of assistance to you or your family, please contact me at the practice on 6381 0071.
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