Clinical Team

  • Patrice Ford

    Patrice is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working in inpatient hospital settings, adolescent mental health services, and military and veteran support services. She supports clients with a range of mental health challenges, including trauma, anxiety, stress, and emotion regulation difficulties. Patrice draws on evidence-based therapies including CBT, CPT, CFT, and EMDR to provide compassionate and…

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  • Jenni Avidon

    Jenni is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor with over 30 years of professional experience. She works with adults and takes a caring, compassionate approach, tailoring integrative treatment plans using evidence-based treatments within a systemic, attachment-informed framework to meet each client’s individual needs and goals. Jenni works with couples & clients aged 19+

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  • Sam Junor

    Sam is a Provisional Psychologist. She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and prioritises creating a safe, warm and respectful space where clients feel genuinely heard and supported. Sam takes a strengths-based approach and is committed to working alongside clients to support them to achieve their goals. Sam works with clients aged 8+

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  • Dr.‎ Fiona Spencer 

    Dr. Fiona Spencer is a Senior Registered Psychologist with 10 years of experience as a counselling therapist. She enjoys working with individuals ranging from children to adults. Fiona aims to provide a counselling approach that is client focused, empathetic and caring. Her range of modalities include CBT, Mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and EMDR.…

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  • Jose Martinez

    Jose is a Senior Registered Psychologist committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of both children and adults through a compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based approach. Jose offers a range of psychotherapy options tailored to individual needs, drawing from a wide array of therapeutic methods including Narrative Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused interventions. Jose…

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  • Mayara Cordeiro

    Mayara Cordeiro is a Registered Psychologist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She supports adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationship challenges. Mayara combines CBT and psychodynamic approaches to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. Mayara works with clients aged 15+

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  • Stuart Brell

    Stuart has held full registration as a psychologist since 2011 and is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists. Stuart has considerable experience helping people develop and repair their wellbeing and resilience. He is committed to helping clients develop essential strengths and to work toward overcoming their psychological difficulties. Stuart works with clients aged…

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  • Becky Smaill

    Becky is a Provisional Psychologist with experience in psychiatric inpatient settings and public brain injury assessment and rehabilitation. She offers a warm, client-focused approach that draws on evidence-based and strengths-based frameworks. Becky supports clients to explore their experiences and take meaningful steps aligned with what matters most to them. Becky works with clients aged 17+

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  • Elizabeth Durbock

    Liz is a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of professional experience working with older adolescents and adults. She takes an empathic and compassionate approach towards her clients with a focus on strengths and emotions in order to best identify and work on their therapeutic needs and goals. Liz works with clients aged 16+

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  • Dr.‎‎‎ Richard Arthur

    Richard employs diverse evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT, Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), IFS, and EMDR. Recognising that his clients have unique and complex life experiences, Richard draws on their inner resources and life wisdom to support them in meeting their challenges. Richard works with clients aged 18+

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  • Jenny Lewis

    Jenny is a Senior Clinical Psychologist who undertakes assessments. With approximately 20 years of registration, Jenny has worked in a variety of settings, however over the past decade she has worked primarily in private practice undertaking psychological assessments. Jenny undertakes assessments for ASD, ADHD, cognitive/IQ, learning disorder and intellectual developmental disability. Jenny works with clients…

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  • Awaneesh Bamola

    Awaneesh has more than 10 years of experience providing therapy and support to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, psychological injuries sustained in the occupational context, and other complex life problems. Awaneesh utilises focused therapies including CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing. Awaneesh works with clients aged 18+

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  • Cerry Young

    Cerry is a Senior Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience. She has worked collaboratively with couples, adults, young adults and adolescents to achieve their therapeutic goals. She utilises a range of approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR, REBT, Schema Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Cerry works with couples and clients aged 15+

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  • Jill Murphy

    Jill is a Senior Registered Psychologist who graduated with a degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with a range of clients from children to older adults. Jill aims to create a respectful and collaborative environment where clients can identify and work towards their goals. Jill works with clients aged 18+

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  • Joanne Capili

    Joanne is a Registered Psychologist who is interested in working with adults and couples. She offers a warm, sacred & non-judgmental space. Joanne works collaboratively to help her clients achieve their goals. Joanne takes a healing orientation rather than pathologising psychological concerns. Joanne works with couples & clients aged 20+

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  • Kamia Harris

    Kamia is a Registered Psychologist with a Masters Degree in Psychology (Counselling Psychology) and over 24 years experience working with adults. She draws from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and has worked in both the private and public sector as a psychologist. Kamia works with clients aged 18+

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  • Kate Stacey

    Kate is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression and bereavement/suicide bereavement. She has received training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and Reality Therapy. Kate works with couples & clients aged 18+

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  • Lisa Styles

    Lisa is a Senior Clinical Psychologist. She enjoys working with a broad range of clients from adolescents to older adults. Lisa has training and experience in evidence-based treatment methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Lisa prioritises the creation of a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel accepted and supported. Lisa works with clients…

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  • Matthew Thomas

    For the last 20+ years, Matt has been working as a psychologist. He has worked with adults, teens, children, and families. CBT, DBT, and Positive Psychology are the therapies he most often uses. Being client-focused, Matt considers a client’s history, context, goals and strengths to focus towards functional positive gains. Matt works with couples &…

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  • Patricia Peneder

    Patricia is a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She takes a caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach towards her clients tailoring a treatment plan that will meet their needs and goals. Patricia works with clients aged 18+

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  • Victoria Burrows

    Victoria is a Health Psychologist and holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology (Health Psychology). She approaches mental health holistically and is experienced with adults and older adults. Victoria is skilled in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and in individualised interventions. Victoria works with clients aged 18+

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