Meet the Team
Amanda Willemyns
Psychologist
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Also consults with NDIS and Private clients.
Location: Sunshine Coast QLD:
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday Afternoons
Profile
Dr. Amanda Willemyns is a Senior Psychologist with three degrees in psychology: a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (University of Queensland), and a doctoral degree (Queensland University of Technology). She has 25 years of experience as a registered psychologist working in the health, government, and educational sectors. She has been in private practice since 2011. Her style of therapy is collaborative and flexible, drawing on a range of psychological models and a solid evidence base. The clinical approach for each client is individualised for their needs. It may utilise elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy; narrative therapy; motivational interviewing; mindfulness; positive psychology; interpersonal therapy; brief, solution-focused therapy; and person-centered therapy (Rogerian). Her aim is to create a non-judgemental and empathic environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their issues as they progress toward greater self-awareness,
functionality, performance, and well-being. She believes that in a safe, supportive environment clients can be empowered to find their own answers. She takes a particular interest in relationship and family issues, including parenting and co-parenting. She also has an interest in coping with work stress; grief and loss; the challenges of living in rural/remote areas; and adaption to illness/disability/injury.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy in Health, Psychology & Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, 2011
Master of Arts in Psychology, University of Queensland, 1997
Bachelor of Arts with Class 1 Honours in Psychology, University of Queensland, 1991
Catherine (Cate) Rushan
Prov. Psychologist (Assessments Only)
Location: Bendigo:
Session Modes: Face 2 Face, Online Video and Telephone
Hours:
Thursdays
Profile
I am a Provisional Psychologist, currently completing a Master of Educational Psychology at The University of Melbourne. I have experience supporting both adults and children across a variety of settings, including community support services, schools, and occupational rehabilitation. I am currently completing university placement in a school counsellor role, which involves working therapeutically with students from prep to year 12. I also hold a research position at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where I assist with numerous family violence research projects. I am a curious, open-minded and non-judgemental person, who strives to make clients feel comfortable, accepted, and understood. As a Provisional Psychologist, my practice is supervised by a Psychology Board of Australia approved psychologist.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
Experience
Counseling
Risk assessments
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Adjustment Issues
Self-Esteem
LGBTIQA+ Community
Denise Warner
Counsellor
Consults with NDIS and Private clients.
Location: Sydney:
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours:
Thursday
Friday
Profile:
Denise is a skilled Individual, Couple and Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Assessor and Educator.
She is a compassionate and warm practitioner whose years of clinical practice and life experience assist individuals, couples and families resolve a range of concerns, including ancestral trauma and negative family patterns.
Denise has been working at synthesising traditional Systemic Family therapy with family constellation principles and energy psychology.
Denise has worked and trained for a range Organisations including, Lead Trainer and Online Learning Co-ordinator for Relationships Australia, NSW, Professional Development trainer for Uniting, Educator for Australian College of Applied Psychology and Co-ordinator of Counselling, Institute of Applied Psychology. Denise has been in counselling practice for 20years.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Counselling,
Post Grad Diploma in Relationship Counselling
Cert. IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
Family and Systemic Constellation facilitator
EFT (Tapping) Practitioner
Eleanor Middleton
Psychologist
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Consults with NDIS and Private clients.
Location: South West WA
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Mondays
Profile:
Eleanor has seven years experience working as a psychologist in mostly rural and remote settings. This has included working as a psychologist in remote Northern Territory and Kimberley regions and rural Western Australia. Eleanor finds telehealth offers rural communities access to private regular services. Prior to working as a psychologist, Eleanor worked as a counsellor providing services in a rural general setting, mental health and in drug and alcohol services.
Her particular areas of interest are in assisting people to resolve trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety as well as the everyday difficulties that are encountered in life such as relationship concerns and work difficulties. Eleanor has completed training in evidence based therapies including cognitive processing therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness based therapy.
Qualifications:
1998 Bachelor of Arts
Edith Cowan University, Bunbury, Western Australia.
Major in Psychology, Minor in Addition Studies.
2000 Bachelor of Psychology
Edith Cowan University, Bunbury, Western Australia.
Next Step Drug & Alcohol Services & Curtin School of Psychology, Perth, Western Australia
Twelve-month Addiction Counsellor Training Programme
2004 Diploma of Hypnosis
Milton Erikson Institute of Western Australia
Experience:
Hannah Licence
Practice Manager
Location: Bendigo
Hours:
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Profile
Hannah began working at The Anna Centre in 2017 and in 2019, with her growing commitment and attention to detail, she was appointed as our Office Manager. Overseeing the administration function and our head office premises in Queen Street, Bendigo. As one of the first faces that you see at The Anna Centre, Hannah enjoys meeting and interacting with all of our clients and ensuring that they feel welcome and looked after. Outside of work Hannah enjoys spending time in the garden, reading, watching all the latest Marvel and DC shows/movies and is a ‘dog-mum’ of two. Feel free to ask her to see photos of her dogs and she’ll be happy to oblige!
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Masters in Social Work
EXPERIENCE
Hannah has extensive studies in Mental Health, and has previously worked in project management, case management and customer service roles.
Jan Cadman
Accredited Social Worker / Counsellor
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Also consults with NDIS, VOCAT and Private clients
Location: Bendigo:
Session Modes: Face 2 Face, Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Profile
Jan is an experienced social worker with a background in social services case management assisting those with disabilities as well as their support carers. For many years Jan has counselled and supported youth and adults within the income support arena. As well as counselling clients experiencing issues in the workplace.
Jan has extensive knowledge of local support services and has developed strong networks in the Bendigo Region. She has particular expertise in working with clients who have experienced domestic and family violence and is skilled in working with people who are vulnerable as a result of mental illness, family breakdown, marital separation, and/or substance abuse.
Along with being open and approachable, Jan’s wealth of life experience enables her to connect and relate to a wide range of people.
Experience
Family and Domestic Violence
Workplace Issues
Disability
Family Disharmony and Breakdown
Couples Counselling
Offenders
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Mental Illness
Suicide Prevention
Financial Related Concerns
Kfir Levin
Psychologist
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Also consults with NDIS and Private clients.
Location: Biggera Waters QLD:
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours:
Mondays and Tuesdays
Profile
Kfir is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), an educator, and an executive coach. He has a passion for solution-focussed, values-driven intervention coaching and working with individuals and groups around facilitating change including work efficacy, performance, leadership and motivation.
He builds a respectful, empathetic, and safe professional relationship with clients and believes that building trust while empowering and encouraging clients is key for facilitating their desired outcomes.
Some of Kfir’s areas of interest include:
•motivation •self-esteem •confidence •assertiveness
•leadership •career change •personality •work-life balance
•depression •grief and loss •anxiety •life crafting skills
•study efficacy •stress •anger •effort and emotional regulation
Kfir’s (pronounced as Keifer) enjoys bushwalking, camping and everything about the beautiful Australian natural environment.
Qualifications
2017-24 PhD Candidate (Organisational Psychology)
2019-20 Grad Cert. in University Teaching & Learning
2018-20 Master of Organisational Psychology
2013-2016 Bachelor of Psychology with Honours Griffith University
2006-2007 Diploma of Tourism: Operations Management in Ecotourism William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Experience
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution Focussed Brief Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-centred/Rogerian
Existential Psychology
Kim Holmberg
General Psychologist
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Also consults with NDIS, Traffic Accident Commission (TAC), Workcover, and Private clients.
Location: Bendigo:
Session Modes: Face 2 Face, Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Profile
- Kim has been a registered psychologist for 14 years and has a background in education, initially as a teacher and later as an educational psychologist for 14 years. Expertise in this area involves working with children and adolescents and includes conducting assessments and providing assessment reports regarding cognitive development, learning and behavioural difficulties, and risk assessments for mental health issues. Kim has also worked part-time at the Anna Centre since 2010 and has worked with clients of all ages dealing with mental health issues, relationship issues, trauma, and workplace assessments.
Qualifications
- Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Grad Diploma Applied Psychology
- Grad Diploma Education
- Diploma Primary Teaching
Experience
- Teaching experience
- Worked with children and adolescents
- Dealing with mental health issues, relationship issues, trauma, and workplace assessments
Leanne Crozier
Psychologist (Not taking new clients)
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Also consults with NDIS and Private clients.
Location: Yarrawonga
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays
Profile
I have worked in a variety of psychological and mental health settings, since completing my bachelor’s degree in 2011, including adult and youth residential facilities (prevention and recovery care), Psychological Therapy Services (formerly ATAPS), headspace, and in Adult Community Mental Health. In my practice with clients, I draw from a variety of evidenced based modalities, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); all include mindfulness-based interventions.
I work predominantly with adults, but also enjoy working with young people from age 12, and provide a relaxed space to allow for the development of a collaborative therapeutic relationship. An assessment and shared understanding of client difficulties is developed, to motivate meaningful change, and the achievement of goal-oriented outcomes.
Manya Scheftsik
Psychologist
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Also consults with NDIS, Traffic Accident Commission (TAC), Workcover, and Private clients.
Location: Clare SA
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Mondays and Thursdays
Profile:
Manya is a registered psychologist with over 20 years’ experience. Manya will be the calm and reasonable that will guide you through your search for recovery, rehabilitation, resolution of distress and confusion. She will empower you to make sense of your life, and face those challenges that are potentially overwhelming. Manya will assist you in figuring out what to do and how to have a good quality of life in the face of obstacles that might be undermining your mental health and well-being. She can guide you through loss, grieving, disappointment and shame to name only a few of those states and feelings that can make you wonder about your sanity. Manya will help you to move forward while detecting and praising your efforts to change.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts Degree with majors in Psychology and French; 1987.
University of New South Wales, Kensington, N.S.W., Australia.
Postgraduate Diploma in Psycho geriatrics; 1990.
Institute of Psychiatry, Rozelle, N.S.W., Australia
Master of Arts Degree in Psychology, by thesis; 1993
University of Sydney, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia.
Experience:
- Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
- Depression
- Family Therapy
- Gambling addiction
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Suicide
- Trauma
Maria Agustina Krampel
Provisional Psychologist (Assessments)
Assessments Only
Location: Bendigo:
Session Modes: Face 2 Face, Online Video
Hours:
To Be Confirmed
Profile
A registered clinical counsellor and a Provisional Psychologist, Maria Agustina has worked in the mental health field for almost 20 years. She has worked in roles across both private practice and the not-for-profit sector. She was trained as a psychologist overseas, where she specialised in the psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults. Since relocating, she has returned to university to meet Australia’s registration requirements and has completed the Master of Professional Psychologist. Her therapeutic approach is informed by the integration of psychoanalytical roots and contemporary evidence-based practice within a framework of cultural reflexivity and empowered self-determination.
Mariel Twynham
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Consults with NDIS and Private clients.
Location: Sydney
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays
Profile
Mariel is an empathetic, warm and insightful counsellor with over 10years experience.
While working across various community and government organisations, Mariel has delivered therapy and psychoeducation groups to individuals, children, adolescents, families and couples.
Mariel uses a range of evidence based therapy models while also supporting each person to be empowered and utilise their own unique strengths.
Mariel has post-graduate training and experience, specialising in working with families and couples. She supports children, adolescents, families and couples to increase harmony, effective communication and fulfilment within these relationships.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling & Communication), Australian College of Applied Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Family and Relationship Counselling, Relationships Australia NSW
- Positive Parenting Program, Triple P Australia
- Clinical Counsellor registration with Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Association (PACFA)
Mathew Gaynor
Psychologist
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Also consults with NDIS and Private clients.
Location: Geelong VIC
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Profile:
Mathew is an experienced psychologist who has worked in various private and non-profit organisations across rural and metropolitan settings. He previously had a successful career as a paramedic and brings a wealth of health-related knowledge and experience to his role as a psychologist. He is also currently completing a PhD at Deakin University, which involves helping fathers promote healthy behaviour to their young children.
Mathew works predominantly with adults and has a special interest in men’s / fathers mental health.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
Master of Professional Psychology
PhD Candidate – Engaging and Supporting fathers in promotion of positive nutrition and physical activity behaviours in early childhood.
Experience:
cognitive behavioural therapy;
acceptance and commitment therapy;
dialectical behaviour therapy;
Mindfulness based therapies
Meddwyn Coleman
Psychologist (not taking new clients)
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Also consults with NDIS, Traffic Accident Commission (TAC), Workcover, and Private clients.
Location: Cooktown:
Session Modes: Face 2 Face, Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Wednesdays
Profile
Meddwyn Coleman is the Principal Psychologist at The Anna Centre, and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Her qualifications include: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Social Work, Graduate Diploma in Community Development and Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Clinical Hypnosis). Meddwyn has over 25 years of experience, and has interests in working with people who have sustained workplace injuries, been involved in motor vehicle accidents, and who are experiencing anxiety and depression.
Qualifications
- Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Graduate Diploma in Community Development and Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Clinical Hypnosis)
Experience
25 years of experience, with interests in working with people who have sustained workplace injuries, been involved in motor vehicle accidents, and who are experiencing anxiety and depression.
Melissa Wilson
Administration Officer
Location: Bendigo
Hours:
Mondays
Thursdays
Friday
Melissa is one of our welcoming admin team members here at The Anna Centre. Melissa brings a warm positive personality and calm composure to her work. Melissa enjoys interacting with our clients and is happy to welcome and assist them in any way that she can.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Graduate Certificate of Politics and Public Policy
EXPERIENCE
Melissa has experience in retail customer service roles and administrative duties.
Michelle Cook
Counsellor Psychotherapist
Consults with NDIS, EAP and Private clients.
Location: Bendigo:
Session Modes: Face 2 Face, Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Wednesdays
Profile
Michelle has been a pastoral counsellor since completion of her training in 2001 and was registered with the CCAA.
Following a pause to devote time and energy to her family, Michelle completed her Bachelor of Theology and became Pastor of Prayer & Care at Bendigo Baptist Church in 2013 and continues in this role today.
In 2021 Michelle completed her Grad Dip in Counselling & Psychotherapy and registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Supporting clients to reach their goals of therapy, Michelle works from a person-centred framework and utilises a range of modalities and/or their tools.
With her friendly and empathetic demeaner, Michelle listens well to a wide range of clientele from teens through to those advanced in years and from a variety of backgrounds. Michelle has worked with clients from various cultural and spiritual/faith traditions and enjoys facilitating groups in therapy. Michelle utilises psycho education to assist a client to understand their situation as part of moving forward, empowering them to deepen their self-awareness and self-acceptance towards growth and achieving their goals.
Qualifications
Grad Dip in Counselling & Integrated Psychotherapy (Spiritual) AIFC – 2021
Prepare & Enrich Marriage Practitioner Course – 2020
Marriage Celebrant Course – 2019
Bachelor of Theology ACOM & Sydney College of Divinity – 2015
Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counselling, Kingsley Wesleyan School of Theology – 2001
Introduction to Counselling Certificate – Cairnmiller Institute – 2000
Teen Challenge School – 1992-1993
Experience
- CBT
- Narrative
- Art
- Acceptance & Commitment therapy
- Sex therapy
- Solution Focused therapy
- Play therapies.
Nicole Wagstaff
Counsellor
Consults with NDIS and Private clients.
Location: Bendigo:
Session Modes: Face 2 Face, Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Profile
Nicole completed a Masters of Counselling degree through Monash University in 2022. She has studied a range of evidence based interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in order to help people work through their challenges and realise their potential. Nicole approaches clients with curiousity and empathy.
Nicole is also a Primary School teacher with 25 years of experience working in a range of settings in Australia and England, including in an independent school catering for the needs of children with severe social, emotional and behavioural problems. Throughout her teaching career, Nicole has consistently been drawn to additional roles and professional development involving student wellbeing, mental health and behaviour management. This year, she is the Disability Inclusion Coordinator at her school as well as part-time teacher of a delightful bunch of Grade Two and Three students.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Behavioural Science)
Masters of Counselling
Experience
Mental Illness
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Primary School Children
Shobie Owen
Social Worker / Counsellor
Consults with NDIS and Private clients.
Location: Bendigo:
Session Modes: Face 2 Face, Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays (online only), Tuesdays (In Practice)
Profile
Shobie is a Counselling Social Worker who is passionate about helping adolescents and adults lead rich, full and meaningful lives. During her career, she has lived and worked in regional and remote Australia, in Venezuela and Chile and in indigenous Australian communities.For the last four years, Shobie has worked intensively with adolescents and adults in the Bendigo region with a range of mental health presentations.
She utilises therapies and techniques which enable individuals to change behaviour patterns, gain and retain hope and achieve personal autonomy and engagement in an active, values guided life. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT therapy), Narrative Therapy, Emotion Coaching, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness. She has experience and training in ACT and CBT specifically for adolescents and therefore has an appreciation of the vulnerability of this unique developmental period.
Shobie has also lead Trauma Informed Critical Incident Responses utilising Mitchell’s Critical Incident Stress Debrief framework, and provided Mental Health Education for organisations and groups.
Shobie is working towards receiving Medicare Accreditation to provide clients Medicare rebates for therapeutic engagement.
Qualifications
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts/Commerce
Graduate diploma in Theology
Experience
Depression
Anxiety
Mental Illness
Adolescent Mental Health
Aboriginal mental health
CALD sensitive therapeutic engagement
Psychosocial disabilities
Workplace Issues
Stress
Grief and Loss
ADHD and ASD coaching
Suicide Prevention
Smitha Vincent
Accredited Social Worker / Counsellor
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Also consults with NDIS, Workcover, and Private clients.
Location: Shepparton
Session Modes: Face 2 Face, Online Video and Telephone
Hours: TBA
Profile
Smitha is an authentic and compassionate Accredited Mental Health Social Worker providing counselling services. Her passion and interest are in Complex Trauma and Grief. She engages with client presenting with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, grief and loss, relationship challenges, workplace issues, life transitions, mild to moderate personality disorder with borderline pattern, alcohol and other drug dependence.
Smitha aims to bring values of honesty, authenticity, compassion and safe therapeutic relationship to the counselling space. She is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy, as well as Complex Trauma Treatment. She is dedicated to professional development and supervision.
Qualifications
Master of Social Work
Experience
| Area of Focus | Modalities | Patient Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Management | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Adults |
| Anxiety | Body Psychotherapy | Older adults |
| Bullying | Dialectical Behavior Therapy | Women |
| Counselling | Eclectic | People with disabilities |
| Depression | Internal Family Systems | Culturally and linguistically diverse communities |
| General Counselling | Interpersonal | Couples |
| Life Transition and Adjustment Issues | Mindfulness | Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander |
| Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder | Psychotherapy | |
| Pain Management | ||
| Panic Attacks | ||
| Panic Disorders | ||
| Parenting | ||
| Personality disorders | ||
| Relaxation training | ||
| Self-Esteem and Self-Development | ||
| Stress | ||
| Supervision | ||
| Trauma | ||
| Victim of Crime | ||
| Women’s Issues | ||
| Workplace Issues |
Steve Duncan
Psychologist
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Also consults with Workcover, DVA, and Private clients.
Location: Gold Coast QLD
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Profile
Steve Duncan graduated in Melbourne with an Arts Degree in Psychology, and Post-Graduate qualifications in Vocational Counselling. Steve worked for many years in major human resource roles, military psychology, and more recently in private practice – mainly in organisational psychology and general counselling. Steve enjoys most sports, particularly cricket and Aussie Rules Football, is a keen home handyman, and loves classic Jaguar cars. He is also strongly involved in voluntary community activities. Steve specialises in: (1) applying psychology to the world of work; (2) development of careers at all levels; and (3) dealing with issues that could lead to the Family Court.
Steve uses a varied approach tailored to each client’s individual needs, drawing from:
• cognitive behavioural therapy;
• acceptance and commitment therapy;
• concepts of personal power (Rogers);
• brief therapy;
• transactional analysis;
• elements of motivational interviewing.
Steve’s areas of psychological and related areas of interest include:
• understanding personality in daily life;
• bullying and harassment;
• human resource systems;
• stress and PTSD;
• relationships and Family Law;
• career assessment, guidance and planning;
• assertiveness techniques;
• conflict resolution;
• cognitive and personality testing and assessment.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Graduate DiplomaVocational Counseling
M.A.P.S.
Stuart Le Marseny
Psychologist
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Location: Verrierdale QLD
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Fridays
Profile
Psychologist Stuart Le Marseny specialises in promoting behavioural change to relieve stress and anxiety that is mutually beneficial to the client and those they interact with. Stuart has an extensive history working with adults and teenagers who have experienced significant Traumatic Events, Critical Life Incidents, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, and people living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Stuart also specialises in Cross Cultural Psychology, he has lived and worked for almost a decade with people from many ethnicities and religions in several countries in the Asia Pacific region, working for the Red Cross, the United Nations (UN), and the World Health Organisation (WHO). Stuart provides psychological assistance to clients dealing with complex events, interacting with the legal and judicial systems, experiencing separation, family and custody disputes, recovery from addiction and those experiencing psychosis. Stuart provides outcome focused practice in accordance with the client’s goals and aspirations. Stuart currently holds several statutory government appointments to provide advice to government agencies which interact with, and review judicial and professional practices, ethics, and outcomes.
Qualifications
AHPRA Registered Psychologist
AHPRA Registered Psychology intern Supervisor
AHPRA Registered Psychology research Supervisor
Bachelor of Arts Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma Psychology
Master’s Degree, Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Disaster Support Network
Justice of the Peace (Qld)
Tess Sindici
Psychologist
Medicare Rebates are available with a valid Doctor’s referral.
Location:
Session Modes: Online Video and Telephone
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
(Outside of these times by appointment)
Profile
Tess is a registered general psychologist and has over 15 years experience working with individuals affected by mental health disorders and emotional stress. Tess utilises a person- centred approach that is customised based on the client’s needs and may implement a variety of evidenced based approaches. Areas of interest include positive ageing, the healing of trauma and PTSD, anxiety and mood disorders (depressive disorders and bipolar depression), grief and loss, self- esteem, stress, adjustment disorders and chronic pain management, Tess works with people from all cultural backgrounds and is fluent in Italian and conversational french.
Tess has worked in private practice, acute/ hospital settings as well as in the community and aged care facilities. Tess has a particular interest working with adults and has extensive experience working with older adults aged 65years+
*Adults and Older Adults
Qualifications
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology Deakin University
Bachelor of Psychology Victoria University
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing EMDR Level II
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Post Graduate Intensive Training in Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy