Our Psychologists

Nikki is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and across the lifespan. 

Trish is a registered psychologist with qualifications including a Master of Rehabilitation Counselling, a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), and a Master of Professional Psychology. 

Alison is Registered Psychologist with a long history in health services. She was initially trained as a Registered Nurse, then an Endorsed Midwife prior to completing her degree in psychology. Her training in the diverse areas of health allow her to integrate the knowledge and experience over a long career to provide a client-centred approach which can help clients improve their wellbeing, relationships and lived experience. Alison is particularly interested in trauma and how it can affect all aspects of a person’s life. This includes relationships, substance use, emotional health and wellbeing, employment and overall mental health.

Lina is a warm and non-judgmental clinician who works strongly on building a kind and genuine rapport with her clients, while providing them with a safe and empowering space.

Ruth is a registered Psychologist with qualifications including a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). During her studies, Ruth worked for five years supporting those in crisis following trauma. This was followed by a two-year internship and practical application of her learnings at Ramsay Clinic in Cairns. Ruth has  a special interest working with adults and adolescents.

Jini is a Registered Psychologist with many years of experience working with a diverse population. She places emphasis on evidence-based therapeutic modalities and utilises relevant skills and expertise to promote change. With a core belief in humanistic psychology, Jini looks at an individual holistically and recognises the innate goodness in everyone which is critical to building personal agency. This philosophy motivates Jini to attain a strength-based attitude, making the therapeutic work, with both adults and children, more effective.

Hannes maintains a goal-informed, patient and empathic approach as a Clinical and Neuropsychologist, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for his clients. From a Clinical Psychology perspective, he has a special interest in working with clients with anxiety and mood difficulties, as well as those clients struggling with their self-esteem. Hannes has extensive experience providing assessment and evidenced-based intervention to assist with a variety of other mental health presentations, including psychological trauma and stressor related presentations, OCD, sleep-wake disorders, substance related disorders, neurocognitive disorders, borderline personality disorder, bariatric surgery, and mental health difficulties related to physical conditions or injury.

Anda aims to accompany each patient through their therapy process by assisting them in constructing meaning and finding compassion for their emotional struggles, their successes and feelings of failure, their dreams and fears. Often, this naturally leads to a gradual relief from debilitating symptoms.

Ann is a registered psychologist with over 35 years of experience as a counsellor, working with community organisations and supporting persons with disabilities.  Her qualifications include Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Graduate Diploma in Business Management and Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences (Counselling), with further training in Coaching (Executive, Career, Health & Well Being). 

Georgie is a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harm and suicidal ideation across the disability, private practice, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and psychological occupational rehabilitation sectors. With a special interest in neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD and ADHD) and neurocognitive disorders, Georgie is passionate about ensuring all individuals have access to opportunities that ensure quality of life and overall psychological wellbeing. She provides person-centred practice utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Attachment-based Therapy.