Our Psychologists

Bernadette is a passionate and empathetic clinical psychologist who takes a strength-based approach working with families, adults, adolescents and children. Bernadette’s focus is on a range of psychological testing and treatment planning for mental health conditions, emotional regulation and behavioural problems. She has dual master degrees in Forensic Mental Health and Clinical Psychology.

Tania has worked as a Psychologist for more than 20 years.  She has maintained a strong interest in understanding human behaviour, connecting with people and working alongside them to build autonomy and valued living. She has spent many years working in the area of adolescent and adult mental health providing individual therapy on a long-term basis as well as group programs. This has included working in the area of eating disorders, suicidality, self-harm, depression and anxiety. She also has experience working in domestic violence, child protection, residential facilities, child and family support services, ATSI communities and community development projects.

Nada is a passionate Registered Psychologist who has experience working with individuals with varying clinical presentations across the lifespan. These include but are not limited to anxiety related disorders, depression, behavioural issues, social difficulties, trauma, and school-related difficulties. 

Helen Schmidt is a registered psychologist with a wide range of experience, in both the private and the public sector, providing care and support to help her clients manage their mental health and re-engage with their community. Helen has worked in private practice for more than a decade. 

Simone is a Registered Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience working therapeutically with a diverse range of adult clients. Simone’s areas of interest include supporting clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and recovery from trauma. She is interested in supporting clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and from the LGBTIQA+ community. Much of her training has focussed on trauma and trauma recovery. Simone works with university students, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and clients in private practice. With a compassionate, non-judgmental and gentle approach, Simone aims to create a safe space for clients to explore their experience, values and goals within a trusting therapeutic relationship in order to create meaningful change. Simone’s approach is collaborative, client-centred and trauma-informed and she adjusts her approach based on each client’s individual needs. Simone has a special interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy.

Najwa is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a wide range of life experiences, which helps her to resonate with clients. Najwa has completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychology at the University of Wollongong, undergraduate qualifications in Social Science (Counselling) and teaching qualifications. She has a deep understanding and varied experience in the humanitarian profession. This includes experience in youth work, teaching, behavioural support and school counselling. From an Arabic background, Najwa is familiar with some of the unique issues faced by those from Arabic-speaking communities.

Narina is a dedicated, passionate and highly qualified Registered Psychologist with 30 years of experience in the field, working with individuals, couples and families.Narina is highly committed to providing a high-quality counselling service that works towards helping clients to address problematic issues in their lives, learn healthier coping skills and resources that will ensure greater happiness and well-being. She, has extensive experience working across different fields and supports all ages from children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

Ivanka is a Registered Psychologist with more than 15 years of experience both locally and overseas. She has worked within government and private sector providing a broad range of psychological interventions and strategies in assisting clients across the life span with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief and other difficulties.

Anina is a registered Psychologist with a special interest in providing therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and families. She has several years’ work experience as a Psychologist in both the public and private sectors. The focus of her treatment is on a range of mental health and adjustment difficulties that may emerge during the various middle childhood and youth developmental stages.

Sheree has worked with a wide range of clients and their families over her 19 years as a registered psychologist. Eight of these years were spent in private practice, nine in the employment sector and five working with people with disabilities and their families