With experience delivering both group and individual treatments in private practice, university, hospital and outpatient clinics, Sue has specialist experience and training in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, behavioural disorders and family dynamics from the Macquarie University Emotional Health Clinic (formerly Macquarie University Child and Adolescent Anxiety Research Unit), where Sue also taught post-graduate and Clinical Masters students.

Sue now focusses on clients in her private practice and is bound by the professional regulations and ethical codes of conduct set by the Psychology Board of Australia and the Australian Psychological Society. With post-doctoral qualifications in trauma treatment (EMDR) and Couples therapy (Gottman certified), Sue is committed to providing a high quality of care to all her clients, within a warm and supportive therapeutic environment. She aims to continuously further her clinical knowledge through ongoing professional education and training.

Laura considers it a privilege to collaborate with children, adults and families who are experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural and relationship problems to harness their own strengths and optimise well-being. She values empathy, respect, authenticity, cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in her therapeutic practice.

Laura has worked extensively in the public health system for almost twenty years, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. She uses an integrative, evidence-based approach to empowering her clients to make meaningful, sustained change in their own lives. This approach draws on principles from Attachment Theory, Parent Management Training, Family Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, EMDR and Gottman Therapy.

Laura is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT) and a Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) Facilitator. Laura is committed to her own ongoing professional development to ensure that therapies offered are based on current research and best-practice guidelines.

Brooke is experienced in treating people who are struggling with issues such as: complex and developmental trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, eating disorders and body image issues, schizophrenia and psychosis, stress, relationship difficulties and domestic violence. She has worked with people across all ages including children, adolescents and adults.

Brooke loves working with children, and their parents, and has a particular interest in developmental psychology. She can provide treatment, strategies and psychoeducation on a range of difficulties including but not limited to: behavioural problems (such as aggression, tantrums, impulsivity); attention and concentration difficulties; family separations; grief and loss; communication; unhelpful family dynamics and boundaries.

Brooke tailors her treatment to the individual, and integrates treatment interventions from a range of evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other Somatic and Mindfulness based therapies. Brooke also has facilitator training in the Circle of Security which is a relationship based intervention program designed to enhance attachment security and bonding between parent/caregivers and their children.

Jess is engaging and easy to talk to. She listens without judgement and helps people feel at ease. She can connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. Jess has worked with a wide range of families to help parents feel closer to, and better understand and support, their child or teen impacted by emotional or behavioural issues. She has good rapport with children and adolescents and has run therapeutic programs, including DBT groups, with youth experiencing mental health issues and difficulties with relationships and social situations. Jess has also assisted adults adjust to loss, life changes, relationship difficulties, anxiety, low mood, loneliness, trauma, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and physical illness.

Jess is a dedicated and caring psychologist, who respects the trust placed in her by her clients. Jess aims to provide a safe and understanding space for clients to reduce distress, gain greater self-awareness, build a more positive view of themselves, and develop more helpful ways of behaving and relating to others. Jess offers a flexible approach that matches current research to the individual. Working alongside her clients, she practices in a way that makes sense to them, and fits with their strengths and values. Jess' practice is founded in cognitive-behavioural and Schema therapy. It is also informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based family therapy, Circle of Security principles, and compassion-focused frameworks. Jess is also trained in EMDR. Jess brings an appreciation of cultural diversity to her work and has a personal interest in sports psychology too.

Janine has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families on a wide range of client concerns in a variety of settings. Janine’s experience includes facilitating in-patient group programs, out-patient (day) group programs and providing individual therapy at the Northern Beaches Hospital (where she continues to work part-time). She has also supported people through mental health crises at Lifeline, mentored high school students through Raise Foundation and worked with families through the Cool Kids Anxiety Program at Macquarie University. Janine treats anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment, developmental (e.g., autism, attention and hyperactivity - ADHD), chronic health (e.g. allergies, autoimmune conditions), relationships, work-related and trauma concerns, and personality vulnerabilities.

Janine utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Polyvagal and Schema Therapy. Janine aims to create a non-judgemental, empathetic and calm space for clients to explore their concerns in a safe and supported way, and to develop skills to cope and thrive when faced with life challenges. She is passionate about early intervention to support client mental health and taking the time to fully discover client concerns. Janine values an open, collaborative approach to therapy.

With over 20 years of experience in a range of clinical and corporate settings, Kim has a thorough knowledge of juggling work and life challenges. She has a 3rd Level certification in couples therapy in the Gottman model, is accredited with SIRA for WorkCover and CTP injury clients and is experienced in pre and post pregnancy counselling. Kim is warm, approachable and compassionate. She assists clients dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, work and personal relationships, career transition and navigating the "busy-ness" of life.

Kim uses an eclectic approach of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Kim is an experienced facilitator and regularly presents at workshops and conferences, especially in the areas of Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Lisa brings a dynamic mix of experiences from working across both organisational and clinical settings. This mix, along with her own personal experience juggling the corporate world and a busy home life, has allowed Lisa to develop a genuine understanding of the many varied life impacts on mental health. Lisa works predominantly with late adolescents and adults, helping them to cope with the stressors and ups and downs of everyday life. This includes helping clients to understand and manage depression, stress, anxiety, loss, fears, career or work problems, emotional distress or relationship difficulties. She is also accredited with SIRA for WorkCover and CTP injury clients.

Lisa also has a particular interest in helping people to overcome social anxiety and make career decisions. Lisa takes a warm and engaging approach to focus on supporting people to manage a range of issues that are impacting their overall sense of well-being or are holding them back in their life or career. Lisa embraces a range of evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Jase is an empathetic and mindful psychologist, with a passion for supporting adults and young people. Jase works collaboratively with his clients in order to teach them how to develop the skills necessary to create a meaningful life in accordance with their values. Jase takes the time, care and attention to understand each of his clients on an individual level – in order for him to best know how to assist them to overcome the adversity that they are facing at this point in their life.

Jase has experience in public health and hospital settings, the education sector and private practice, across a wide range of presenting issues including complex or childhood trauma, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, relationship attachment styles, physical illness, grief and bereavement. He is also interested in body image issues, sexuality and gender identity, work stress, gender and sexual identity, school and peer pressures and anger management.

Jase has a deep interest in eastern philosophy, and his spiritual practice is informed by the belief that seeking connection with something bigger than ourselves is essential to helping us feel more alive and connected to the world around us. Jase is experienced in using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Jacqui is a compassionate and authentic psychologist experienced in working with adolescents and young adults, adults, and families. She takes a flexible, client-centred approach using evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She assists clients to overcome stress, manage life transitions, anxiety, or low mood and deal with grief and loss. Jacqui's recent professional experience includes working for a Youth Enhanced Service, providing therapy to young people with complex mental health issues. Jacqui is experienced in supporting clients of diverse backgrounds, including clients who identify with the LGBTQ+ community.

Jacqui also holds an interest in supporting clients to thrive in their school and workplace. With training in various interpersonal therapies, Jacqui can assist clients to build confidence in communications as well as support with clarifying study and career goals and direction. Jacqui aims to cultivate a reflective space, alongside providing tools and strategies to help clients make positive change.

Meg is compassionate and client centered, and aims to create a collaborative and supportive relationship with her clients to facilitate meaningful change. Meg has extensive experience working in non-government organizations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing counselling support for those struggling with complex issues such as alcohol and other substances, depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicidal ideation and self-injurious behaviour.

Meg enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and parents of teens and can provide strategies and support for a wide range of issues including stress, communication, boundaries and personal relationships and mood concerns. Meg is eclectic in her approach, using a range of evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and drawing from family systems theory (IFS).

Leanne has been working with adults, young people and their families for more than 15 years in a range of community health settings in Sydney. Leanne provides individual and family based therapy for a range of anxiety and mood disorders with a focus on self esteem, social and study stresses, family and peer conflict, bullying, identity and change, and family separation and loss.

Her main aim is for her clients to feel comfortable, understood and supported to make positive changes that will enhance their wellbeing. Leanne's approach is best described as warm, relaxed and practical. She adopts a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to suit each person she sees primarily drawing from ACT, DBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Lilian is compassionate and committed to achieving better outcomes through implementing personalised evidence-based treatment. As a psychologist Lilian has worked with a broad range of clients from varying backgrounds from children through to older adults. With a background in early childhood teaching, and most recently working with young people aged 12-25 at Headspace, Lilian is passionate about working with children, teens, and their families. Lilian assists her clients with anxiety, depression, behavioural and emotional regulation difficulties, school & social issues, self-esteem and family separations.

She enjoys meeting and building rapport with people from all walks of life and supporting them through change. She has experience engaging with children who have a range of behavioural and learning difficulties including those with autism. Lilian is motivated and committed to continued professional learning and development. She has a strong foundation in CBT, and also utilises therapeutic interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

As an early career RN, Amanda worked in acute and chronic healthcare spaces in major hospitals and public health settings, often dealing with broader family systems as they came to terms with a range of impacts related to poor health. Amanda then chose to pursue a career as a psychologist competing further tertiary studies and qualifications whilst raising her family.

Amanda now has over twenty years experience working with adults struggling with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and stress. She uses an individualised integrative approach, utilising cognitive behavioural therapy, Mindfulness based acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy and Dialectic Behaviour therapy.

Amanda has a particular interest in the impact of stress physiologically and psychologically upon her clients sense of wellbeing, relationships and physical health. She has a very strong focus upon brain health and resilience. An empathic clinician, Amanda understands that developing a warm and engaged therapeutic relationship is key to positive health outcomes. She approaches therapy with authenticity and compassion.

With experience supporting individuals across the lifespan, Melissa brings genuine warmth and compassion to help clients create the life they choose. She enjoys connecting with people of all backgrounds and providing a safe space to work collaboratively and feel understood. Melissa has training in the assessment and treatment of various issues, to provide relief from areas such as anxiety, depression, self-worth and identity issues, emotion regulation, adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, or living with physical or sensory health conditions. Melissa is also passionate about supporting family-based areas, such as perinatal mental health, parenting, parent-child relationships, and adolescent issues.

Melissa has experience in public and private sectors, with hospital, community, and clinic-based past roles. With a previous career in Occupational Therapy, Melissa understands that everyone has their own pathway, that everyone needs their own version of support, and that choices and change can be difficult but rewarding. As a Psychologist, Melissa tailors therapeutic interventions to suit each person, utilising an evidence-based yet flexible approach incorporating Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness-based interventions as appropriate. Melissa aims to continue bringing curiosity and dedication to ongoing personal learning and professional training.

Meg has broad experience working with families and individuals across the lifespan, with a particular focus on young people and older aged adults. Meg highly values extending respect, authenticity, curiosity and compassion when supporting clients to bring meaning to their lives and to achieve their personal goals. She is trained in evidence-based assessment and treatment, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum depression and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, school/work-based stress, attachment ruptures between parent and child, chronic illness, and relationship challenges.

Meg’s passion lies in instilling hope and building confidence in the individual. She will support the individual to successfully manage life’s challenges utilising coping strategies that align with the individual’s own set of values and skill sets. Meg has worked in both public and private settings, working in schools, child protection, suicide prevention services and private practice.

Her practice is best considered as an integrative approach and is informed by various modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, attachment-based therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Meg understands that determining the right fit between treatment and client requires flexibility and collaboration between herself and the client.