Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications:
BA (Psychology), University of Newcastle
Master of Clinical Psychology

Valerie is an experienced clinical psychologist that works with adults, adolescents, children and their families to facilitate growth. Valerie has a warm, compassionate, non -judgmental, caring and authentic approach to her work. She enjoys working collaboratively with her clients and those who support them. She facilitates this by holding a safe non-judgmental space where we work together to achieve your goals.

Valerie has worked in the areas of intellectual disability, workers compensation, trauma and as a school counsellor. Now established in private practice Valerie supports clients who are experiencing low self-esteem, school and workplace stress, relationship and peer difficulties, emotional dysregulation, eating disorders, peri/post-natal challenges, behaviour challenges, and mental health conditions.

She also has extensive experience in diagnosis of intellectual disability, ADHD, Autism, Positive behaviour support and a range of mental health presentations including anxiety, depression, eating disorder and post-natal.

Valerie can help you by tailoring your therapy using evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) for both adults and children and Emotion based coaching including Tuning into Kids. 

She has worked as a psychologist in both the community and private sector since 2004. Valerie is a psychologist who is also a qualified supervisor, providing supervision to interns and registered psychologists. 

It's completely normal to feel unsure when choosing the right psychologist for therapy. Valerie understands this and offers a free 15-minute meet and greet to discuss your needs and see if you're a good fit for each other. Simply fill out the booking form, and we'll get in touch to schedule your call.

Psychologist

Qualifications:
B Teach B Mus
PGDipPsych (Hons)
MClinPsych (PostReg)

Amanda is a warm and caring practitioner who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to achieve therapy goals. She uses body-based therapies and approaches to assist her clients to feel safe and empowered to cope with life challenges.

Amanda can support children, young people, adults and parents who are experiencing low self-esteem, school and workplace stress, relationship and peer difficulties, emotional dysregulation, behaviour challenges, and mental health conditions. She is committed to connecting with her clients in a safe and non-judgmental space to work together on achieving the goals of therapy.

Amanda specialises in psychological interventions for children, adolescents and adults for a range of mental health presentations, including anxiety and depression. She is also trained in Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Schema Therapy and works with young people and adults who have experienced trauma.

Amanda uses a variety of models of therapy and interventions when working with her clients, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based Interventions, Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Schema Therapy and parenting strategies.

Amanda has worked as a school counsellor for seven years and has completed a Master of Clinical Psychology (PostReg) program. She has extensive experience in educational and psychological assessments and interventions for children and adolescents. Amanda has expertise in the diagnosis of intellectual disabilities, learning disorders, ADHD, Autism, behaviour challenges, and a range of mental health presentations including anxiety and depression.

Clinical and Health Psychologist

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Doctor of Clinical and Health Psychology

Mel is a Clinical and Health Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in mental health. Mel has worked across private practice, inpatient and community mental health settings, with children, adolescents, adults and families. She is experienced in both individual and group therapy.

Mel is passionate about helping to empower people to overcome obstacles and work towards creating meaningful life changes. Her areas of skill include trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, grief, stress and relationship issues.

Mel adopts a range of evidence-based therapy models to help people reach their goals including Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Mel believes in a person-centred approach and will help you by tailoring treatment models to your individual needs.

Mel is a wife and a mum of two young children and a Golden Retriever. She enjoys being active, surfing, swimming, running and spending quality time with family and friends.

Mel is currently available on Fridays and taking new referrals for adults and young people (aged 16 years and over).

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