Our Psychologists

Rochelle believes that being truly heard and understood is half the journey to healing, the rest is a steady stride to understand and develop tools to navigate life’s challenges.

Rochelle is a focused and compassionate health registrar psychologist with a warm practice style and a particular focus on working with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression and adjustment as a result of chronic health conditions, stress and/or trauma.

Rochelle offers a respectful space to encourage healing and growth holistically. Rochelle applies clinical health knowledge of how chronic conditions impact mental health over the lifetime for clients to reduce distress and be able to live a meaningful life.

She has experience in a broad range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and mindfulness.

Rochelle has practiced across various settings including hospitals, government, private practice, and not for profit organisations delivering individual, family and group therapy within diverse populations including women, remote, defence, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, culturally diverse, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. She focuses on adolescent, adult and older adult clients.

Rochelle holds a Master of Psychology in Health from The University of Queensland, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from Central Queensland University and a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention from TAFE Queensland. Rochelle is also a certified Triple P facilitator that provides evidence-based skills for parents and children in helping parents respond to challenging behaviours and anxiety in children.

She also has a particular focus in working with remote communities (including shift workers) as well as women and specialises in helping to heal distress associated trauma and pelvic health.

Age Groups: Adolescents, adults and older adults  

Treatment Modalities

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
• Mindfulness

Hugh is an enthusiastic and passionate Clinical Psychologist who is curious about people and takes a holistic view of each individual to assist them in obtaining a sense of well-being and a positive view of themselves.

Hugh uses a variety of different evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy, Person Centred Therapy and increasingly more Somatic Therapies, in particular Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He believes it is important to not only deal with current issues but to resolve past issues that can make people more vulnerable thus improving their sense of well-being for the longer term.

Hugh has been living in Cairns for the past 18 years, and loves travel, four-wheel driving, gardening, fishing and visiting his grandchildren. 

He also enjoys life-long learning and attends many conferences and workshops and is actively involved in helping to organise professional development activities.

He only started his psychology career in his 30’s after being a Jackeroo in NW Queensland, working in the building industry, and almost four years back-packing in Asia, Europe and Africa. He believes his volunteer work in third world countries has helped him to develop greater compassion, respect, sense of justice and equity.

Therapeutic modalities:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Somatic Therapies
• Schema Therapy
• Solutions Focused Therapy
• Person Centred Therapy
• Narrative Therapy

Age groups:

• Young adults
• Adults
• Older persons

Susan is a warm and compassionate psychologist dedicated to empowering clients through a strength-based approach. She uses evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support emotional wellbeing and personal growth. Her focus is on building skills, resilience, and insight in a supportive, collaborative environment that respects each individual’s unique journey and inner resources.

Susan works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, work stress, and life transitions with empathy and evidence-based care. Therapy focuses on developing practical skills, fostering self-awareness, and building resilience to navigate challenges and create meaningful change.

Susan creates a safe and supportive space where clients can explore challenges and take steps toward building a fulfilling, thriving life.

Susan has recently been working as a psychologist for a non-profit providing mental health and wellbeing support.

Age Groups:

• Children
• Adolescents
• Adults

Treatment Modalities

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)