Our Psychologists

Bernadette is a passionate and empathetic clinical psychologist who takes a strength-based approach working with families, adults, adolescents and children. Bernadette’s focus is on a range of psychological testing and treatment planning for mental health conditions, emotional regulation and behavioural problems. She has dual master degrees in Forensic Mental Health and Clinical Psychology.

Age Groups
• Children
• Adolescents
• Young Adults
• Adults

Tania has worked as a Psychologist for more than 25 years.  She has maintained a strong interest in understanding human behaviour, connecting with people and working alongside them to build autonomy and valued living. 

She has spent many years working in youth and adult mental health providing individual therapy on a long-term basis as well as group programs. This has included working across the spectrum of mental health, including eating disorders, suicidality, self-harm, trauma, depression, anxiety and psychosis. She also has experience working in domestic violence, child protection, residential facilities, child and family support services, ATSI communities and community development projects.

Tania currently practices from a contextual behavioural science framework which includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and functional behavioural analysis. She has done intensive training and delivery in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) both individually and in groups.

She is currently focused on expanding her skills in Process Based Therapy (PBT).

Therapeutic Modalities

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Functional Behavioural Analysis
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Process Based Therapy (PBT)

Nada is a passionate Registered Psychologist who has experience working with children, their families and adults with varying clinical presentations across the lifespan. These include but are not limited to anxiety related disorders, depression, behavioural issues, social difficulties, trauma, and school-related difficulties. 

She adopts a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed and neurodiversity affirming approach to her treatment. Nada is a bilingual therapist and can support individuals and families who speak Arabic as their first language.

Nada has extensive experience working with families and children across different cultural backgrounds. She also has extensive experience working with people who are neurodiverse i.e., Autism (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Nada works closely with her client’s treating team, including parents, GPs, school counsellors and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.

Nada is an engaging therapist who takes an empathetic client-centred approach to therapy to ensure support is tailored to her client’s unique life experiences, mental health needs and goals. Nada attained a Master of Professional Psychology from Western Sydney University. She is trained and experienced in implementing evidence-based psychological interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, DBT supportive strategies, Trauma-focused CBT, Mindfulness and Play therapy.

Nada engages in regular professional development which allows her to be informed of the latest gold standards clinical practices.

Nada is passionate about supporting individuals with circumstantial challenges in their lives by assisting them in having a genuine understanding of their life experiences, learning their strengths and ways of moving forward.

Age groups:

• Children
• Adolescents
• Young adults
• Adults

Therapeutic modalities

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• DBT supportive therapy strategies 

I was born and raised in Africa, but since my late twenties, I have lived in several countries around the world. I believe these experiences have given me an understanding of cultural differences and an appreciation for how unique each of us is. I have had many different career changes in my life until I discovered psychology in my early thirties.

I have learnt that life is never a straight line, and every experience is valuable regardless of where we end up. In my work as a therapist, I have learnt that every individual has the capacity to change their circumstances or their pathway in life. That the past can sometime prevent us from enjoying the future, and how important it is to make peace with the past no matter how painful it is. Our past only dictates our futures if we allow it. I have also learnt that change doesn’t just happen if we give it enough time, it requires action on our part.

I absolutely love working with people who are courageous enough to face their challenges and willing to work with me to find solutions to these challenges. I also understand all of this can be scary, but I’m here to help.

One of my core personal values is honesty, that means being honest with ourselves about our strengths and our vulnerabilities and learning to accept who we are, ‘warts and all’. The reason this is important to me, is like all of you, I have struggled with the confusion of adolescence. I have anguished about who I am, where I fit in the world, and what my purpose in life might be. I have wrestled with professional and personal relationship challenges. I have also dealt with grief and loss, along with many other traumatising experiences. Being honest with myself and accepting who I am was they only pathway to success and emotional freedom. My studies and the work I have done with my clients has also allowed me a unique opportunity to develop many practical tools and simple techniques to overcome the challenges we all face in life. I want to share these tools with you, for you to be able to live full and meaningful lives.

My core skills include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), which helps people learn new skills and strategies as well as tweaks the ones they have already have. These skills help challenge some of the problematic thoughts and beliefs we may have about ourselves and the world we live in. I often utilise a strategy called Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help people overcome their resistance to change and lack of motivation. I offer relationship counselling, utilising Gottman techniques to improve communication and conflict resolution skills. I also have a special interest in trauma counselling through Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), as these past traumas can all too often become triggers in the present, resulting in psychopathologies like PTSD, addiction, depression and anxiety. My other skills include Mindfulness, Meditation and other grounding techniques to promote relaxation and quieten the mind, which is especially helpful if you’re having sleep difficulties.

My hope is to help my clients get to a point where they have enough skills to overcome their challenges so they can confidently lead a life full of meaning and purpose.

Age Groups:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Families

Treatment Modalities

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Mindfulness

Zoe is a warm and approachable clinician who prioritises providing a safe and inclusive space, where clients are heard. She is experienced in providing evidence-based quality assessment and interventions. Zoe appreciates the unique strengths and circumstances individuals bring and strives to tailor her services to best suit their needs. 

Zoe works with a range of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behaviour Therapy (BT), Cognitive Therapy (CT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy DBT), Mindfulness.

Zoe holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) with Honours, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and has her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. She has over nine years experiences across settings, presentations, and the lifespan. She focusses on providing quality supports to adult clients.

We all understand that life can sometimes feel a little tangled up. I can help you understand your symptoms and find clarity. Remembering every journey begins with just one step. My approach to mental health care is comprehensive, integrating both practical experience and academic research.

My goal is to foster a non-judgmental, welcoming environment that promotes positive change through high-quality care. I have experience delivering customised clinical programs, assessments, and counselling for individuals across all age groups and in diverse settings. I have also worked in peri-operative anxiety management, offering pre-operative assessments and providing support to patients undergoing surgery, both in inpatient facilities and during their recovery on the wards.

During my time living in remote mining towns, I led community mental health awareness initiatives to reduce stigma and enhance resilience. Additionally, I facilitated support groups for both residential and FIFO workers, gaining valuable insights into their unique mental health challenges.

My approach to mental health care is comprehensive, integrating both practical experience and academic research. By combining clinical expertise with evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). I deliver customised and effective interventions to individuals facing a broad spectrum of mental health challenges, particularly trauma, PTSD, and personality disorders.

With over 15 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, I have had the privilege of working within the government system, private inpatient units and in private practice. My commitment to mental health advocacy and delivering exceptional clinical services is central to my work, particularly focusing on adolescents and adult clients. I also have extensive experience servicing the Veteran community, and I am a registered provider for Queensland Police Services (QPS).

I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and am a member of the Australian Clinical Psychologist Association (ACPA), The Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS). She is also a Board Approved Supervisor. 

Age Groups: Adolescents, adults and older persons

Treatment Modalities:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Behaviour Therapy (BT)
• Cognitive Therapy (CT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Mindfulness

Najwa is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a wide range of life experiences, which helps her to resonate with clients.
Najwa has completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychology at the University of Wollongong, undergraduate qualifications in Social Science (Counselling) and teaching qualifications.

She has a deep understanding and varied experience in the humanitarian profession. This includes experience in youth work, teaching, behavioural support and school counselling. From an Arabic background, Najwa is familiar with some of the unique issues faced by those from Arabic-speaking communities.

Najwa understands the importance of forming a genuine and caring therapeutic relationship with every client. Her interpersonal skills, together with her compassionate and empathetic nature, help her to support individuals through difficult and challenging times in their lives.

Najwa believes the client possesses strengths within themselves and these can be evoked by the therapist through a warm, authentic, respectful and professional approach.

Najwa uses evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Trauma, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Trauma-Informed Therapy.

Age Groups:
• Adolescents
• Young Adults
• Adults
• Older Persons

Therapeutic Modalities:
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Trauma
• Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma-Informed Therapy

For over 25 years Miranda has worked in a variety of settings, including early learning, schools and corporate organisations using a holistic approach with integrated evidence based therapeutic modalities and strategies. She has worked in professional services and has been an executive coach, mentor and leadership development facilitator. She holds a Master of Early Childhood Education and has a special interest in neuro-divergent individuals including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She conducts ASD and ADHD assessments for people of all ages.

Age Groups:

• Children
• Adolescents
• Adults

Treatment Modalities

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Relationship Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Narina is a dedicated, passionate and highly qualified Registered Psychologist with 30 years of experience in the field, working with individuals, couples and families.Narina is highly committed to providing a high-quality counselling service that works towards helping clients to address problematic issues in their lives, learn healthier coping skills and resources that will ensure greater happiness and well-being.
She, has extensive experience working across different fields and supports all ages from children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

Age Groups: Children, adolescents, adults and older adults

Therapeutic Modalities

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Mindfulness