Our team

Carolyn has experience as a clinician and manager across a range of mental health settings in Queensland and Victoria.

She has experience working with complex trauma, emotion instability, self-harm, substance use, complex and co-morbid mental health issues, psychosis, early intervention for adolescents and young adults, indigenous psychology and sexuality.

Carolyn draws on a range of psychological approaches including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas.

Works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

• status: Direct Referrals Only
• location: Highgate Hill Tweed Heads

Kylie has provided psychological services across a number of psychiatric and counselling settings as both a clinician and manager.

She holds an interest in many areas of mental health, and in particular complex trauma, personality difficulties, emotion dysregulation, suicidality and self-harm, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and the psychological impact of physical health issues including infertility and chronic skin conditions.

Kylie’s approach is warm, flexible, compassionate and non-judgemental. Kylie works collaboratively with her patients and draws on a range of psychological approaches to suit each person including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas.

Kylie is also a STAP accredited supervisor.

Works Tuesday and Wednesday

• status: Books Closed
• location: Highgate Hill New Farm

Nakeeta’s Doctorate of Psychology was completed at The University of Queensland and her clinical experience has spanned private practice, public hospital and psychiatric inpatient settings.

She has helped clients from a range of life stages through a broad spectrum of difficulties. These include anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, acute and post traumatic stress disorders, psychosis and personality disorders.

Nakeeta applies a range of clinical therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of her clients. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness.

Works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Vanina has experience working with adolescents, adults and older adults. She also works with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Vanina follows a client-centered approach which uses evidence based strategies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.

She aims to help individuals with their current difficulties, to improve their resilience and to facilitate their engagement in the community. This include working with people with a mood disorder, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, loss of personal values, relationship issues and struggles in managing and understanding emotions.

Works Monday and Wednesday

• status: Direct Referrals Only
• location: New Farm Tweed Heads

Dr Zahra Izadikhah is a registered clinical psychologist with over 25 years’ experience. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and a STAP accredited supervisor. Zahra has worked extensively with adult clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, complex trauma, relationship problems, personality issues, emotion dysregulation and chronic mental health conditions. She also has worked with clients who experience unexplained medical/or somatic symptoms.

Zahra takes a caring, collaborative and non-judgmental approach in working with her clients. In her practice, she benefits from a range of psychological treatment approaches including: Emotion Focused Individual Therapy, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). Additionally, she enriches her practice with understanding and formulations developed by other Therapy approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy and CBT.

Zahra has 16 years of teaching experience at different universities where she has enjoyed supervising many psychology students in their research and practice.

Sessions can be offered in English or in Farsi. Zahra is unable to offer bulk-billed appointments.

Works Friday

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Dr Pejman Hoviatdoost is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience and a PhD in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). He offers psychotherapy in both English and Farsi (Persian), and brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to helping individuals work through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.

Dr Hoviatdoost works with adults and adolescents experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, personality disorders, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal problems. His practice is grounded in a deep commitment to emotional authenticity, humanistic values, and collaborative therapeutic work tailored to each person’s unique experience.

Works Thursday

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Aaron is a registered clinical psychologist who has provided psychological services across multiple settings, including private practice, public hospital and private psychiatric hospital.

Aaron is passionate about mental health issues and aims to provide a safe, collaborative, and non-judgemental therapeutic space to promote a better quality of life for his clients. He has experience working with adults with a range of psychological difficulties including mood difficulties (anxiety and depression), stress, anger, trauma, grief and loss, sleep disturbance, interpersonal difficulties and drug and alcohol problems. Aaron has a clinical interest in trauma, anxiety, phobias and substance misuse.

Aaron adopts a client-centred framework that draws primarily from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) however he is flexible in his approach incorporating other interventions to suit the individuals needs such as Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapy, Schema Therapy, Trauma focused therapies and mindfulness.

Works Monday and Tuesday

• status: Books Open
• location: Highgate Hill

Jasmine is a passionate Clinical Psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals to make self-directed changes to improve their quality of life and build authentic, meaningful relationships – with themselves and those around them. She has a special interest in childhood development and trauma, and how these early experiences can impact long-term physical and mental health – such as personality disorders, substance use, ADHD and other conditions.

Drawing from an attachment-informed lens, Jasmine seeks to understand the relational patterns and underlying wounds that shape her clients’ internal worlds. She supports clients in making sense of their experiences and developing a stronger sense of safety, identity, and self-worth as they progress in their journey to engage in a Life Worth Living.

Jasmine utilises a client-centred and trauma-informed approach, where authenticity, compassion, and non-judgment are central to the therapeutic space. She places a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for meaningful progress, and adapts her approach to fit the unique needs, goals, and pace of each individual.

Jasmine integrates a range of evidence-based interventions and psychoeducation to provide the most suitable care for her clients, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical-behaviour therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), attachment theory, somatic therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and trauma-informed therapy.

Jasmine works with adults and adolescents above the age of 16 years.

Jasmine’s areas of interest and experience, both within the public and private sectors, include working with:

• Emotion Dysregulation
• PTSD and Complex Trauma
• Anxiety and Mood Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders
• Personal Growth (including self-worth, identity, assertiveness)
• Relationship Difficulties (including attachment disruptions, rejection sensitivity, power imbalances, emotional disconnection, and anger).
• Emotional Eating and Body-Related concerns

Works Wednesday and Thursday

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Jenny is a registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience as a psychologist working across community, government and forensic settings. Jenny attained her Master of Clinical Psychology at James Cook University and is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has obtained her Clinical Endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Jenny adopts a client-centred and strengths based approach in her work and is committed to working collaboratively with clients to enhance their quality of life and reach their potential.

In her clinical work, Jenny draws primarily from the Cognitive Behavioural, Interpersonal, Acceptance and Commitment and Dialectal Behaviour modalities.

Jenny is experienced in working with a range of concerns including mood difficulties, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem, sleep disturbance, substance use disorders, interpersonal difficulties and personality disorders.

Jenny is only available for after hours appointments.

Works Wednesday

• status: Books Closed
• location: New Farm

Kathryn is a warm, understanding and compassionate psychologist who utilises a flexible, strengths-based and collaborative approach to therapy. She is passionate about mental health issues and enjoys working with clients across the age span. Kathryn draws on a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour modalities, and Schema Therapy.

Kathryn is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) and holds an endorsement in clinical psychology. Kathryn has completed a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Psychological Science. She has experience working with individuals and families across the lifespan, in education and health settings, and with a variety of presentations.

Kathryn is currently working with adults, and has an interest in a number of clinical presentations including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Emotion Regulation Difficulties
• Grief and Bereavement
• Adjustment to Major Life Changes
• Stress Management
• Self-Esteem
• Sleep Difficulties
• Interpersonal Difficulties
• Family of Origin Complexities
• Body Image

Works Thursday

• status: Books Closed
• location: New Farm

Joel is a skilled psychologist with diverse experience working in mental health hospitals, a university counselling service, and a psychological assessment clinic. He is dedicated to helping clients improve their mental wellbeing and achieve lasting positive change.

Joel draws upon various evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He tailors his methods to meet the unique needs of each client, providing a flexible, collaborative, and supportive treatment experience.

Joel has experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder. His areas of interest include navigating life transitions, existential concerns, stress, substance use, grief and loss, anger, shame, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

Joel holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours and a Master of Clinical Psychology. He has completed a Clinical Registrar program in private practice and hospital settings to further enhance his clinical expertise.

Works Tuesday and Wednesday

• status: Books Open
• location: Highgate Hill

• status: Books Open
• location: Tweed Heads

Heidi brings a wealth of experience working with families, couples and individuals in a variety of organisations into her private practice. Heidi is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker; a level 3 Gottman Couples Therapist, trained in Internal Family Systems and a Circle of Security and Parenting Facilitator.

Heidi has experience supporting across the life span, working with children/teens, young adults, couples and families from a range of backgrounds and culturally and linguistically diverse communities including LGBTIQA .

Heidi’s specialty areas include: complex trauma, grief and loss, relationships (couples and family), perinatal and neonatal, eating disorders and parenting support.

Heidi works from a holistic and trauma informed framework, acknowledging the systems by which an individual is involved and incorporates various modalities supportive and specific for the individual. Using Internal Family Systems Therapy and drawing on Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy MiCBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Circle of Security framework, Gottman Couples Therapy together with Art and play based therapeutic interventions.

Heidi also offers Gottman Couple Marathon Sessions (providing couples with an intensive approach to couples therapy – a structured 2-day personalised approach designed to support resolution of crisis, reduce conflict, and increase stability in the relationship). Please email our administration team for more details.

Works Wednesday and Thursday

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Tracey is described as passionate and caring, and is committed to building a safe, collaborative and non-judgemental therapeutic space. Tracey’s goal is to tailor her approach to best suit a client’s specific needs, taking time to understand their strengths, and facilitating a process of change and healing with supportive counselling and practical strategies that will help individuals in coping with life stressors, no matter how big or small.

Tracey has particular interest in women’s health and well-being, parenting, adolescence and early adulthood, and helping individuals adjust to both planned and unexpected life transitions across these stages.  She has experience in helping individuals who at times in their life experience anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and high stress (work related or other situations).

Tracey has experience connecting with clients in outback regions and offers telehealth counselling (phone and video) to enable access to regular, consistent and confidential psychology support. In recent years, Tracey has led and worked alongside others in creating safe and trusted face to face and follow up phone or video support, at an individual, group and community level to assist those impacted by critical incidents (natural disasters or trauma). Tracey has served both as a clinician and also in a consultancy role to assist in developing community led programs towards emotional recovery (in the short and long term recovery process) and provide support to those caring for their impacted communities.

Tracey understands therapy is not a “one size fits all” model and will draw on a range of evidence-based frameworks including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy. In partnership with her clients, Tracey aims to support, encourage, educate and provide practical tools and strategies to help individuals work towards an improved sense of mental health and emotional wellness in their everyday lives.

Tracey has experience in working with individuals and families across the lifespan. Her clinical experience is diverse and includes supporting remote clients and communities in central and north west Queensland, empowering youth and young adults in transitioning from school to tertiary studies as part of a university counselling services team, and early experience gained in the public and private hospital sectors.  Tracey has valued working in multi-disciplinary teams, providing leadership to others, and sharing a very holistic and integrated approach to mental health.

Tracey is a registered Psychologist and completed her Masters in Psychology (Clinical) at the University of Queensland. She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and an accredited provider of Triple P parenting programs (Level 3 in Primary Care and Primary Care Teen Triple P).

Works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Lauren brings a background in law and experience working with adolescents and adults to address a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma, workplace challenges and relationship difficulties.

Lauren believes a strong therapeutic alliance is crucial in supporting her clients, operating from a person-centred approach, and is passionate about helping her clients understand the underlying causes that perpetuate their challenges.

Lauren practices primarily with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), although draws from a wide range of theories to support her clients.

Works Monday and Friday

• status: Books Closed
• location: New Farm

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Melissa is an experienced psychologist with a warm and compassionate approach. She is experienced in working with a range of psychological presentations including anxiety disorders (social anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and trichotillomania), depression, eating disorders and body image issues, low-self esteem, relationship issues, performance related stress and anxiety, burnout, work related stress and or/injuries, school stress and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Melissa also has experience and a special interest in perinatal mental health. Supporting mothers through pregnancy, birth and the journey of entering motherhood, all which can bring its own challenges.

Melissa has knowledge and experience in the application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) and mindfulness practices.

She is also experienced in various psychometric assessments including cognitive assessments, ADHD assessments, drug and alcohol assessments as well as experience in return to work and vocational assessments to help guide rehabilitation and future work goals. Melissa also has an interest in and experience in workplace well-being. She has experience in providing training and coaching within the corporate environment supporting employees who may be exposed to vicarious trauma and other psychosocial hazards. She also has an understanding of and experience in WorkCover, accepting WorkCover referrals.

Works Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Isabelle has a gentle, compassionate and empathetic approach to her collaborative client-centred therapy style. She welcomes clients from all backgrounds, is LGBTQIA+ friendly and has experience working with adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, stress/burnout, relationship issues, neurodivergence, family conflict, work-related concerns, adjustment difficulties and grief.

Isabelle integrates a range of psychological approaches to suit her client’s needs, including:  Schema therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR; levels 1 and 2), attachment theory, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. She is passionate about helping and supporting people reach their full potential, overcome challenges, and build resilience. Sessions can be offered via telehealth if required.

Isabelle also provides educational and diagnostic assessments, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning disorders.

Works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

• status: Books Closed
• location: New Farm

Megan is a registered psychologist with experience working with adolescents and adults. She provides an anchoring presence for people to explore what is most alive in them. Helping people who have experienced neglect or trauma growing up and want to shift their response to life at a deeper level is her happy place. She also enjoys supporting people with anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep issues, eating disorders, relationship issues, burnout, and the hard things that hit us, including grief and loss, sexual assault, physical and emotional abuse, perinatal challenges, changes in functioning, and difficulties at work. She has training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, DBT skills training, Internal Family Systems therapy (Level 1) and Mindfulness and Compassion practices.

Works Thursday and Friday

• status: Books Open
• location: Highgate Hill New Farm

Gemma is a registered psychologist who has a compassionate, curious, non-judgemental and collaborative client-centred approach to therapy. Gemma is passionate about supporting clients to better understand their strengths and challenges and to develop strategies that align with their individual needs. She is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive therapeutic environment.
Gemma has experience working with children, adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds. She supports clients presenting with a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, chronic health conditions, grief and loss, and interpersonal or relationship difficulties. Gemma has a particular clinical interest in complex trauma and in understanding how developmental experiences shape patterns in emotions and relationships across the lifespan.
Gemma practices primarily with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also integrates a range of theories to support her clients. Gemma also has experience working with individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and adopts a neuroaffirming, strengths-based approach in her work. She is LGBTQIA+ friendly and is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive therapeutic environment.

Works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

• status: Direct Referrals Only
• location: New Farm

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Natalya has provided psychological services in numerous settings across the lifespan. This encompasses working with children to adults in both telehealth and face to face settings. Natalya holds an interest in complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, suicidality, self-harm, parenting, adoption, depression and anxiety.

It is important to Natalya that a warm non-judgemental approach to therapy is taken and likes to work flexibly with her clients. Natalya takes an integrative approach drawing on a range of psychological approaches to suit each person. This includes; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (level 1 and 2), and Interpersonal neurobiology ideas.

Works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Krishneeta is an empathetic, non-judgmental, and client-centred psychologist. She uses a flexible and compassionate approach to therapy and draws on a range of evidence-based strategies including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is currently undergoing training in eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing training (EMDR).

Krishneeta is passionate about all areas of mental health, with particular interest in anxiety, depression, stress, complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, suicidality, and self-harm. Krishneeta’s caring style establishes a safe and stigma-free environment in which people feel heard and empowered. She welcomes clients from all backgrounds including culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Sessions can be offered via telehealth if required.

In addition to her psychology qualifications, Krishneeta has a PhD in Pharmacy and many years of experience as a Pharmacist. This background gives her a sound knowledge of the role that medications can play within the context of managing mental health and allows Krishneeta to understand her clients using a holistic perspective.

Works Tuesday and Thursday

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Kelly partners with organisations to navigate complex people challenges and create sustainable outcomes that are both commercially sound and deeply human.
With experience across government, utilities, mining, financial services, education, retail, not-for-profit organisations, and statutory bodies, she has designed, led, and delivered initiatives spanning organisational development, executive coaching, conflict resolution, and psychosocial safety.
Kelly is known for her practical approach, thoughtful partnership, and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.

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• Acquired brain injury in adolescents and adults
• Assessment of intellectual functioning
• Autism (including late-diagnosed and masking presentations)
• ADHD across the lifespan  (inattentive, hyperactive, and combined types)
• Executive functioning and emotional regulation
• Differential diagnosis and co-occurring conditions
• Strengths-based, identity-affirming evaluations
• Assessment of impact of conditions on cognitive and behavioural functioning.
• DSP applications assessments
• NDIS review and application assessments

Available for assessments only.

Works Friday.

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm Tweed Heads

Do you find sometimes your personal effort to resolve issues in life by yourself can only go so far? This is because individuals are not isolated entities, they exist within a complex system of individuals called family.

When families face a crisis, the members’ willingness and ability to communicate honestly, tolerate uncertainty, and respect one another’s differing needs can be extremely challenging and can result in both a rupture of the unity of the system or a growth that defines and develops the family unit’s resilience.

Elisa’s goal is to support the family to move through difficulties as a family unit and take responsibility over the direction they want to take, while also establishing a safe environment where all family members can express their physical and emotional needs.

During this journey the family members may experience movement between distance and closeness that can promote or impede connections and resiliance, depending on each family members’ needs. Learning how to become aware of these dynamics, strong emotions and individual stories in a safe and structured environment is the secret to promote growth.

Elisa is a registered Clinical family therapist. In supporting you within this journey, Elisa’s responsibility is to promote safety and structure, while the family is curiously exploring their present and past stories in order to establish new patterns and positive connections.

Works Thusday

• status: Books Open
• location: New Farm

Nadine has provided psychological services across multiple settings, including private practices, corporate organisations and public psychiatric hospital.

She has a genuine interest in all areas of mental health and has helped clients with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorders, psychosis and personality disorders.

Nadine has co-facilitated therapeutic workshops for confined patients, perinatal mental health groups, social skills enhancement therapies for children and young adults with Asperger’s syndrome and led mental health first aid courses in corporate settings.

In addition to her psychology qualifications, Nadine holds a Masters in Management and worked in Human Resources functions within major international companies, giving her a sound knowledge of workplace dynamics and the related psychological implications.

Building on a collaborative alliance, Nadine applies an integrative approach tailored to the specific needs of each individual, informed by Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focus Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing and Psychodynamic ideas.

Her caring style establishes a safe and stigma-free environment in which people feel heard. Nadine embraces multi-cultural matters drawing from her life in Europe, the US and Asia, and she welcomes clients from all backgrounds. Sessions can be offered in English or in French.

BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) MMngt (Int) Assoc MAPS

https://www.nadinepiotpsychology.com/

Works Tuesday and Wednesday

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• location: New Farm

Jacqueline is a clinical neuropsychologist / health psychologist who has been working in private practise in Queensland for more than 18 years providing specialist neuropsychology, developmental and educational assessments to families; schools; GP’s; paediatricians; neurologists and psychiatrists.

She provides educational and diagnostic assessments and management of childhood/adolescent disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, reading/writing (dyslexia) and other learning disorders as well as adult neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia and other neurological problems such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, epilepsy, cognitive changes following chemotherapy and/or cranial irradiation.

To solicitors, Legal Aid, WorkCover and detention centres she provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and medico-legal reports for children and adults following a traumatic brain injury such as a motor vehicle accident, sporting or work injury.

Jacqueline has a strong interest in neurodevelopment across the lifespan. As well as private practice she has a wide range of clinical experience in paediatric rehabilitation, Development and Autistic Disorders Clinic, adult rehabilitation and community brain injury support. Jacqueline is actively involved in her profession and supervises post graduate students and provides guest lectures and workshops to students of psychology and also psychologists.

B.A. Psychology (Hons), Masters of Clinical Neuropsychology, Doctorate of Health Psychology

Works Tuesdays at Axis Clinic. 

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• location: New Farm

Alongside being a registered psychologist with a strong foundation of clinical experience shaped by over 20 years of practice, I am also a registered nurse and midwife. This background shapes my holistic approach to therapy, grounded in the understanding that mind, body, and spirit are deeply interconnected.

I have a particular interest in supporting parents through the precious and often challenging perinatal and postnatal periods. I am also deeply committed to assisting individuals who are healing from trauma, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, workplace stress or navigating legal or court processes.

Prior to establishing my private practice, I worked across diverse healthcare and organisational settings, including multinational corporations, immigration detention services, rehabilitation programs, hospital environments in Australia and the Middle East, and with the Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. These experiences have given me a strong appreciation of the pressures associated with high-responsibility roles, as well as the complexities of balancing professional demands with personal and family life.

My practice is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Perinatal Mental Health (PND) therapy.

http://www.brisbanepsychology.com.au

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Leanne completed a Science degree and post graduate qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics. Further study improved counselling skills and as a Dietitian for over 25 years, Leanne has established a private practice and developed long term consultancies with many private hospitals and nursing homes.

Leanne is now the Director of Brisbane Nutrition Services, employing Accredited Practicing Dietitians to provide quality dietetic advice. She specialises in both inpatient and outpatient management of eating disorders.

Leanne also has experience in many areas of dietetic practice including weight management, Diabetes and food intolerance with particular interest in gastrointestinal disorders (Coeliac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Leanne also has a real interest in aged care and is passionate about ensuring good nutrition for older Australians.

She is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia, the Academy of Eating Disorders, the Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Australia and New Zealand Obesity Society.

https://brisbanenutrition.com.au/

Works fortnightly Tuesday at Axis Clinic. 

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• location: New Farm

Blue Lotus Allied Health is managed by Kylie Carney, a Mental Health Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience working in mental health in public and private settings.

A highly skilled and caring therapist with a warm, calm manner, Kylie is committed to working with you to achieve your goals in an empathetic, non-judgmental setting.

Kylie is a member of Occupational Therapy Australia and is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Her qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy) (University of Newcastle) Hons Class I
• Master of Health Services Management with Distinction, and
• Graduate Certificate of Mental Health
• Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Along with her formal education, Kylie has additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Kylie is registered to provide services under the Federal Government’s Better Access to Mental Health initiative, and under NDIS for people with psychosocial disability who are plan managed or self managed.

https://bluelotusalliedhealth.com.au/

Works Tuesdays and Thursdays at Axis Clinic

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• location: Highgate Hill New Farm

Body Psychotherapist (in training, under clinical supervision)

Tom works with people for whom talk therapy has brought real insight into their patterns, yet the same issues keep showing up in their relationships, their work and the way they handle stress. Often the missing piece is the body.
Many of our earliest patterns formed in the body, before we had words for them, which is why talking alone doesn’t always reach them. Body psychotherapy works with mind and body together, bringing attention to the patterns operating below conscious awareness. Sessions may include attention to breath, posture, tension and feeling, and sometimes simple movement or sound. The work goes at the client’s pace and within their capacity.
Before training as a psychotherapist, Tom studied literature at Oxford and social sciences and public policy at King’s College London, then spent nearly 20 years in high-pressure roles in politics and finance working for social change. Drawing also on his own experience of divorce, emigration and career change, he has a particular interest in working with professionals and people going through major life transitions.

Tom is a body psychotherapist in training with the Institute of Body Psychotherapy (Brisbane), working under clinical supervision. He is a member of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) and is fully insured.

Areas of interest:

Stress, burnout and low energy
Major life transitions
Repeating relationship patterns, including attachment difficulties
Living with chronic health issues
Feeling stuck in your head, flat or disconnected
Tom works with adults, in person and via telehealth.

Works Friday and Saturday

• status: Books Open
• location: Tweed Heads

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