Our team

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

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

• 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 Closed
• location: Highgate Hill New Farm