Our Psychologists

Jessica is a counselling psychologist who has extensive experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds in the tertiary sector and with private organisations supporting clients with health and wellbeing concerns. Her diverse training and experience enables her to assist her clients to deal with the various challenges in their lives and to make positive and practical choices that increase their wellbeing.

Jessica is interested in guiding and supporting young people through early adulthood including studying at university, choosing a career path, relationships, stress, and beyond. Jessica is also particularly interested in gerontology - the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of ageing - and working with older adults to manage life’s transitions including retirement, physical and mental changes, cognitive decline, chronic illness and disability, grief and loss, managing the behavioural and psychological symptoms of people with dementia, and supporting carers. Jessica has completed a master of gerontology degree to assist her to help improve the health and wellbeing of older Australians.

As a registered psychologist, Jessica has worked in many different areas including the Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, administering psychological assessments of older Australians for a study on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She has also worked at the University of Sydney in human resource management and in a senior leadership role supporting residential students. Jessica has recently worked as a facilitator for the Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney providing support for cancer patients and carers. Jessica provides counselling and support using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and is committed to high quality care.

Sharon is a Clinical Psychologist who is dedicated to working compassionately and collaboratively with individuals across the lifespan. She has experience working with clients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, emotional and behavioural difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Self-esteem, Self-Harm and Emotion Dysregulation. Sharon’s therapeutic approach is warm, empathic and non-judgemental. She is passionate about helping her clients gain an in-depth understanding of their difficulties and develop skills so that they can lead fulfilling lives.

Sharon has gained valuable experience working with children, adolescents and young adults in a Private Practice setting and has developed strong skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various childhood disorders and assisting parents implement parent management strategies. Sharon is currently working at Northside Group Clinic Cremone, facilitating inpatient and outpatient Mood Disorders groups, as well as providing individual therapy for inpatients. She previously worked at St John of God Burwood, facilitating the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program for inpatients.

Sharon draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities including, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness tailored to the needs of each individual and family.

The journey of recovery or authentic self-discovery is not necessarily easy, but going through the process often brings far more joy and energy, it’s a journey in my view worth taking.
Michelle Champion is a dedicated psychologist with a passion for helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. With a unique blend of expertise in trauma, PTSD, and the mind-body connection, Michelle is committed to uncovering the underlying causes of health issues, stress, and trauma. Her approach is strengths-based and evidence-driven, ensuring that clients are empowered as the experts of their own lives.

Michelle's main areas of interest include:

- Trauma and PTSD

- Anxiety and stress management

- Mood disorders

In addition to these, Michelle has a keen interest in the mind-body connection and the holistic aspects of mental health. Michelle employs a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Imagery Rescripting Therapy, Schema Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Her goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, a new narrative, and work towards their personal goals.

Michelle's primary goal is to help clients achieve a better quality of life by addressing their mental health concerns. She believes in a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to develop personalised treatment plans. Her therapeutic approaches are diverse, allowing her to adapt to the unique needs of each individual. By integrating various evidence-based practices, Michelle ensures that her clients receive comprehensive and effective care.

Michelle has been practising psychology for several years, gaining experience in various settings, including schools, a psychiatric hospital, a youth detention centre, and both not-for-profit and private psychological services. She has worked with a broad spectrum of clinical and non-clinical mental health issues across different cultures and age groups. Michelle particularly enjoys working with individuals who have experienced trauma and those dealing with anxiety, stress, and mood disorders.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) and a Master of Forensic Research Psychology. She has completed post-graduate papers in clinical psychology and post-graduate training in Clinical Hypnosis through the Australian Society of Hypnosis. Recently, she completed EMDR 1, a technique for helping individuals process unresolved trauma. Michelle's extensive education and training equip her with the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality psychological care.

Amy is a Registered Psychologist with more than 15 years of experience helping people manage and overcome work and study-related stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and trauma. 
She has worked in both public and private settings with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds. She is approved by SIRA to provide psychological treatment under the CTP scheme and Worker's Compensation System.

Amy is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. She utilises evidence-based therapies to help people develop skills to manage unhelpful thoughts and feelings, and to be able to take actions that are aligned with personally meaningful values and goals.

Age groups:

• Adolescents
• Young adults
• Adults
• Older persons

Therapeutic modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Beheaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational interviewing
• Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Carrie is a warm and professional Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of clinical experience across Hong Kong and Australia. Her special interests include emotional disorders, abuse and trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, and grief and loss. She also has extensive experience in performing cognitive assessments for children and adults and preparing victim impact or presentencing reports for courts.

Carrie takes an empathetic and non-judgmental approach in supporting her clients through their difficulties, identifying their strengths and taking practical steps towards their goals.

Carrie works with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds and provides therapies in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. She provides a wide range of therapies including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Eye-Movement Desensitisation  Reprocessing (EMDR), narrative therapy, mindfulness-based therapy and emotion-focused therapy. She is registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Leigh-Anne is a warm, compassionate, and experienced Registered Psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan to foster positive growth and wellbeing. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), and brings a rich professional background spanning education, school guidance, parenting, neurodiversity, and trauma-informed care.

Leigh-Anne has a particular interest in using a strengths-based approach to understand each individual’s unique lived experience, supporting neurological development and building effective coping strategies. She works with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older persons, tailoring therapy to meet the needs of each client through collaboration and understanding.

In addition to her work in educational and developmental contexts, Leigh-Anne also supports individuals managing a range of health-related concerns, including chronic pain, brain injury, rehabilitation, dementia, and Parkinson’s Disease.

She integrates a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities into her practice, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Schema Therapy
• Circle of Security Parenting (COSP)
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Leigh-Anne is known for her attentive, empathetic approach and her ability to create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore challenges and work toward meaningful change. She is deeply committed to continuous learning and values the therapeutic relationship as a cornerstone of effective practice.

Outside of her professional work, Leigh-Anne enjoys spending time with her family and their dogs, travelling to new places, discovering new foods, learning anything and everything related to the human experience, and being surrounded by nature.

Client Age Groups

• Children
• Adolescents
• Young Adults
• Adults
• Older Persons

Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Schema Therapy
• Circle of Security Parenting (COSP)
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Mary is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical psychology registrar. Her qualifications include a Graduate Diploma in Behavioural Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology Honours), Masters in Professional Psychology, and a Masters of Clinical Psychology. Mary has experience working with clients across the lifespan, in both public and private mental health settings. She has provided individual and group therapy in hospitals, private practices, and schools.

Mary adopts a collaborative and strengths-based therapeutic approach, guided by her client’s goals. Her integrative therapeutic approach is drawn from elements of various evidence-based therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Play Therapy.

Age groups:

• Children,
• Adolescents
• Young adults
• Adults 
• Older adults.

Therapeutic Modalities and Treatment

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Behaviour Therapy (BT)
• Cognitive Therapy (CT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialetical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness
• Group Therapy/Programs
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Play Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Anna has a passion for bringing out the best in people. At the heart of Anna’s practice is her belief that we all benefit from feeling accepted, encouraged and supported through life’s ups and downs and that all of us can create positive change. She applies her expertise in mental illness to help people cope better, improve their health, connect to others and live better lives.

In Anna’s 20 years as a psychologist, she has particularly enjoyed working with young people and families and has a special interest in human development and all the joys and challenges that growing up brings.

She offers assessments and treatments for families who are concerned about their child’s behaviour, emotions, schooling, socialisation or development.

Age Groups

• Children 
• Adolescents
• Young adults
• Adults

Ian is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, holding a Master's in Psychotherapy and currently pursuing his PhD. With over 15 years in the mental health field, Ian has been a Registered Psychologist since 2017 and brings a wealth of experience to his practice.

Passionate about helping others, Ian is dedicated to providing compassionate, ethical, and professional psychological care. His approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Ian is committed to offering a personalised, flexible service tailored to your unique communication style and goals.

Ian’s primary areas of interest include improving mental health across the lifespan to help individuals reach their full potential. His special intrest is in treating anxiety and stress management, lifestyle changes, and exploring spiritualism within a professional psychological framework. He also conducts a range of psychological assessments, such as intelligence testing, personality assessments, and career suitability evaluations.

Ian’s diverse background includes working with Lifeline, multi-disciplinary teams in private practice, and community-based organisations focused on supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by alcohol and other drugs, and has significant experience with adolescents and adults dealing with various concerns.

Age Groups and Populations

• Teenagers (13+)
• Adults
• Older Adults

Theraputic Approaches and Modalities

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Behaviour Therapy (BT)
• Cognitive Therapy (CT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness
• Group Therapy/Programs

Charlene is a warm, supportive, and an empathetic registered Psychologist who has over a decade of experience in counselling people in varying contexts and ages, which has enabled her to have a well-rounded skill set. She is passionate about creating that “safe space” and has a genuine ability to build caring effective therapeutic relationships that bring about meaningful change. She uses evidence-based science, whilst adopting a client centred approach.

Charlene works with children between the ages of 5 to 12 years, adolescents, parents and adult clients. She has a particular interest in anxiety disorders, anger issues and depression, as well as behavioural issues in children and adolescents, OCD, ADHD, parenting stress, and emotional and behavioural regulation. She draws upon a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, using a strengths-based approach.

Age Groups 

• Children (5 to 12 years)
• Adolescents
• Adults
• and parents

Therapeutic Modalities

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