Our Psychologists

Emily is a Clinical Psychologist who provides confidential therapy in a safe, caring and respectful way. She has practiced in both Australia and Hong Kong, in counselling centres, non-profit organisations, hospitals, schools and in private practice. With more than 10 years of experience in the field, she is well versed in working with adults and children from diverse cultures and backgrounds who experience a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, interpersonal/relationship problems, grief and loss, trauma, obsessive behaviours and addictions, as well as issues relating to personal growth and life direction. Emily’s gentle and supportive approach has helped many individuals find relief from their symptoms and reach a place of genuine and greater wellbeing. She adopts a client-centered, integrated approach to treatment, based on psychodynamic, attachment, emotion-focused, mindfulness and cognitive/behavioural theories.

Karen is a registered Psychologist with qualifications including a Bachelor of Arts (major in Psychology), Graduate Diploma of Psychology and Master of Clinical Psychology and is currently working towards a clinical psychology endorsement. Karen’s professional experience has comprised all life stages and diverse settings including inpatient and outpatient settings, educational and private settings.

Stacey is a Registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor, with over 10 years experience, who is passionate about creating a safe, warm, and collaborative environment to support her clients. She has a goal that all clients leave their sessions feeling heard, empowered, and having learned new insights, skills and strategies to manage their own mental health.

Jocelene is a Registered Psychologist with qualifications including, a Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling), Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (Honours), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Behavioural Science.

Gabriella is a warm and empathetic Registered Psychologist with experience working in both clinical and community settings, supporting clients presenting with various difficulties across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds. She has special interests in mood disorders, anxiety disorders (including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic, and phobias), OCD, bipolar disorders, grief and loss, interpersonal and relationship issues, stress, ADHD, and personality disorders. Gabriella has additional interest in conducting cognitive and ADHD assessments.

Ridhi is a registered psychologist and is currently completing additional training and supervision to become endorsed as an educational and developmental psychologist through the registrar program.

Patty strives to provide a warm, genuine and transparent approach for all clients, establishing a trusting and collaborative therapeutic alliance. Her belief is that the integration of evidence-based treatments with a reciprocal authentic relationship leads to improved client outcomes. She has a particular therapeutic interest in working with adults and adolescents in the areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD & ASD) and challenging behaviours; particularly emotional and behavioural dysregulation and difficulties with attachment or trauma backgrounds and emerging personality disorders. She has experience in providing psychometric assessment and interventions for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning difficulties and behavioural problems. She works with young adults to help manage life transitions, depression, anxiety, stress and relaxation. She also has experience working with new parents to manage postnatal depression, parenting anxiety and assisting in adjusting to parenthood. Patty is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi). Age Groups • Children • Adolescents • Young Adults • Adults • Older Persons Therapeutic Modalities: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) • Mindfulness

Robin is a Registered Psychologist with extensive clinical experience in treating depression, anxiety and stress disorders. Robin is known for his work in addiction and is a researcher in treating nicotine dependence. For more than two decades, Robin has worked with clients to unpack underlying mental health, psychological, and behavioural problems associated with substance use. This includes a range of anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues and other complex problems. Robin is a gentle, non-judgemental and compassionate therapist who is passionate about helping people attain psychological freedom from anxiety and stress. He can draw on a variety of evidence-based therapies to help clients make meaningful changes, navigate problems, and lessen their anxiety. Robin has training in the psychology of coaching. This enables him, where appropriate, to use a coaching model and solution-focused approach in treatment, to help clients achieve their goals.

Jack is a Registered Psychologist with a special interest in complex trauma (CPTSD), dissociative disorders and addiction. Jack works from a standpoint of collaboration and compassion, emphasising working at his clients’ pace. He focuses both on managing symptoms and understanding and treating their underlying causes.

Monique is warm, thoughtful and empathic Clinical Psychologist. She places emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, understanding that taking that first step can be overwhelming.