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Rany Moran is a Clinical Counsellor, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Culture & Leadership Consultant with extensive experience supporting leaders, teams, and individuals across corporate, government, and community sectors.

Known for her engaging, emotionally intelligent, and evidence-based facilitation style, Rany creates environments of psychological safety, resilience, and high performance. Her work integrates clinical depth with practical leadership development, helping clients navigate both personal and organisational transformation.

Rany is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Positive Psychology, and the Gottman Method, and is accredited in Human Synergistics (LSI, GSI, OCI/OEI) and Hogan Assessments. This enables her to deliver targeted diagnostics, mindset coaching, and culture transformation initiatives tailored to each client’s unique goals.

As a counsellor, Rany provides transformative, empathetic, and non-judgemental support, working collaboratively with clients to foster clarity, emotional regulation, and meaningful change. Her practice spans personal and professional development, relationship and family counselling, and executive and performance coaching, as well as mental health concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, ADHD, OCD, BPD, grief and loss, and women’s health.

With a grounded and relational approach, Rany blends strategic insight with compassionate care to help individuals, couples, and organisations deepen self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and build cultures of empowerment and wellbeing—where people feel valued, resilient, and equipped to thrive.

Rikeya believes that growth and healing are possible, even in life’s most challenging moments. They approach therapy with empathy, authenticity, and respect for each person’s story, drawing on both professional training and lived experience to create a space where clients feel understood and supported.

Their therapeutic style is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practice, helping individuals make sense of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Rikeya values the role of psychoeducation in building self-understanding and resilience, guiding clients to develop coping skills, process past trauma, and create healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Rikeya works with adolescents and adults across a broad range of areas, including depression, anxiety, OCD, burnout, workplace stress, grief, anger and conflict management, substance use (AOD), neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. Their approach blends compassion and clarity, helping clients rediscover a sense of balance, confidence, and personal agency in their lives.

Isabella is a psychologist who is passionate about helping people understand themselves and create meaningful change in their lives. She offers a warm and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen emotional awareness, and work toward greater balance and wellbeing.

Her approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practice, drawing on CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Mindfulness. Isabella tailors each session to meet the unique needs of her clients. She is helping them manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties, while also supporting personal growth and self-compassion.

Isabella believes that therapy is a journey of rediscovery, about reconnecting with one’s values, strengths, and sense of purpose. She strives to help each person feel seen, understood, and empowered to take steps toward the life they want to live.

Dr. Grigota Monasterio is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working across hospital, community, and private settings. Holding combined Master of Science and Doctor of Clinical Psychology degrees from the University of Sydney, he is endorsed by AHPRA in Clinical Psychology and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Grigota has extensive expertise in addiction, trauma, mood, and personality disorders, with a strong grounding in ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy. His work includes leadership in clinical program development, staff supervision, and training for multidisciplinary teams.

Renowned for his reflective and evidence-based approach, Grigota integrates modern therapeutic models with warmth and collaboration. His sessions provide a supportive structure for clients to navigate complex psychological challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Lauren works with both children and adults, providing counselling and psychological assessments across a wide range of concerns. Her experience spans private practice, educational, and forensic settings, allowing her to adapt her approach to each individual’s needs and goals.

She supports clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, low self-esteem, stress, separation, emotional regulation difficulties, and relational or childhood trauma. Lauren also has extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients, including those with Autism, Asperger’s, and ADHD.

Her therapeutic style is strength-based, person-centred, and trauma-informed—focusing on discovery, understanding, and growth. Lauren draws on CBT, ACT, EFT (for individuals), Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR, and is a registered member of EMDRAA. She is deeply committed to fostering safety, compassion, and empowerment in every session.

Gerard Faure-Brac is a sport and performance psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with athletes, coaches, and teams across Olympic, Paralympic, and professional levels. He holds a Master of Psychology (Sport Psychology) and has been recognised with multiple NSWIS Professional Excellence Awards for his contribution to athlete wellbeing and high-performance culture.

At Veretis Psychology, Gerard integrates his extensive background in both high-performance sport and mental health to help athletes enhance focus, resilience, and confidence under pressure. His work spans mindset coaching, team dynamics, leadership development, and injury rehabilitation, ensuring that athletes are supported as people as well as performers.

Drawing from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and values-based coaching, Gerard’s approach blends evidence-based methods with practical tools for managing performance stress. His warm and collaborative style enables individuals and teams to build clarity, composure, and consistency—both on and off the field.

Sharon Harvey is a psychotherapist and counsellor with two decades of experience working with individuals and groups through integrative, evidence-based, and relational approaches. She holds a Master of Applied Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Technology Sydney, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy, and an Advanced Clinical Training in Gestalt Therapy from The Relational Institute Australia.

Her therapeutic work blends Gestalt, CBT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based frameworks to support clients navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges. Sharon also facilitates group therapy and recovery programs, with experience in SMART Recovery and structured CBT-based wellbeing programs.

In addition to her private practice, Sharon brings a strong background in law, finance, and corporate compliance, enriching her ability to connect with clients from diverse professional and personal contexts. Her practice is grounded in self-awareness, empathy, and a belief in therapy as a co-creative partnership that fosters transformation and personal growth.

Whitney Luxton is a counsellor who brings a unique blend of corporate leadership, creative industry insight, and mental health advocacy to her therapeutic work. Currently completing her Master of Counselling at the University of Canberra, she combines academic training with extensive life experience across business, human resources, and mediation.

Her practice at Veretis Psychology reflects an integrated approach that draws on ACT, CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, and somatic frameworks to support clients in reconnecting with themselves, cultivating resilience, and achieving meaningful change. Whitney provides a calm, collaborative space where individuals can explore their challenges with curiosity and self-compassion.

With a background spanning advertising, film, and human resource management, Whitney has developed a deep understanding of stress, burnout, and emotional strain in high-performance environments. Her warm, grounded presence encourages clients to find balance, clarity, and a renewed sense of confidence in both their personal and professional lives.

Sherryl Rozario is a counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist experienced in working with individuals, couples, and families navigating a broad range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addictions, and grief. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology and advanced certifications in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Strategic Psychotherapy, and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP).

At Veretis Psychology, Sherryl offers an integrative therapeutic approach that blends person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, and solution-focused frameworks with mindfulness and relaxation techniques. For clients open to alternative modalities, she incorporates hypnotherapy and NLP to help shift entrenched patterns and enhance emotional wellbeing.

Fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Punjabi, Sherryl brings cultural depth and sensitivity to her practice. Her sessions provide a safe, compassionate environment where clients feel supported to process their experiences, rediscover resilience, and move toward healing with clarity and confidence.

Richard Sedgman is an accredited mental health social worker and counsellor with over 13 years of experience in mental health, counselling, and disability support. He holds a Master of Social Work from Deakin University and postgraduate qualifications in Family Therapy and Counselling, supported by additional training in EMDR and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Richard has worked across private practice, hospitals, EAP services, and community programs, providing therapy for clients of all ages experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, and chronic illness. His approach is collaborative and evidence-based, blending CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based strategies to foster self-awareness, stability, and recovery.

Known for his warmth and pragmatic style, Richard creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. His broad background in healthcare, education, and clinical supervision adds depth to his work and enhances his capacity to support clients with complex mental health needs.

Leah Moss-Spektor is a counsellor and social worker with over seven years of experience providing trauma-informed support to individuals and families across community, clinical, and correctional settings. She holds dual master’s degrees in Social Work and Counselling & Psychotherapy, alongside a background in psychology and education, and is currently completing a Master of Professional Psychology.

Her professional experience spans work with organisations such as 1800RESPECT, the Department of Justice and Community Service, and Family Life, where she has provided counselling, crisis intervention, and behavioural change programs for clients affected by domestic violence, trauma, and mental health challenges. Leah’s expertise includes risk assessment, crisis response, and therapeutic intervention, with a strong emphasis on client safety, empowerment, and collaboration.

At Veretis Psychology, Leah brings a compassionate and structured approach to therapy, integrating CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed frameworks. She is deeply committed to fostering resilience and recovery in clients navigating complex emotional and relational difficulties, ensuring every session provides a balance of empathy, insight, and practical support.

Charmaine Cusack is an accredited counsellor and social worker with extensive experience across community, education, and health sectors. She holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Australian College of Applied Psychology, alongside dual degrees in Music and Social Work (Honours) from the University of Sydney.

At Veretis Psychology, Charmaine offers a compassionate, strengths-based approach that integrates CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems, and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy. She specialises in supporting adults and young people facing trauma, mood and personality disorders, refugee and asylum seeker experiences, and crisis situations, creating a safe and empowering environment for recovery and self-growth.

Charmaine’s background includes roles in tertiary student wellbeing, aged and disability support, and crisis counselling. Her work is underpinned by cultural sensitivity, strong ethical practice, and a genuine commitment to human connection and resilience.

Zhamilya is a Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist who believes that everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and capable of living a life that feels true to who they are. Her work is guided by genuine connection, curiosity, and a deep respect for the courage it takes to show up and explore life’s challenges.

She offers a calm and supportive space where people can gently untangle what feels heavy — anxiety, sadness, disconnection, relationship issues or old patterns that no longer serve them. Walking alongside her clients, Zhamilya helps them listen to what their struggles might be trying to say and supports them in finding lasting change by helping clients make sense of their experiences and reconnect with their inner voice and needs, and sense of self.

Her approach is gentle yet honest, grounded yet hopeful — built on the belief that even in our most difficult moments, there is always potential for growth and healing.

Jerry brings authenticity, empathy, and curiosity to his work with clients, creating a space where people feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment. His therapeutic style is collaborative and grounded in genuine connection, allowing clients to find clarity and confidence in their personal growth.

Drawing on CBT, humanistic, and solution-focused approaches, Jerry supports individuals working through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and trauma. His background includes crisis counselling with Lifeline and experience providing both in-person and online therapy to clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

Jerry believes that everyone has the capacity for change and healing when met with understanding and respect. He works alongside clients to help them develop new perspectives, build emotional resilience, and move forward with purpose and self-acceptance.

Hardi Gohil is a counsellor and psychotherapist with experience supporting clients across diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds. She holds a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling from Western Sydney University and is a registered practising counsellor with PACFA.

Her approach integrates CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, grief counselling, and family systems therapy, tailored to each client’s personal goals and readiness for change. Hardi has worked with individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship challenges, and behavioural concerns, with a special interest in developmental and disability support.

Having worked across community, education, and telehealth settings, Hardi combines compassion with structure—creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to grow. Her calm presence and multicultural sensitivity allow her to connect authentically with people from all walks of life.

Sharon Peeters is a clinical counsellor and registered supervisor with extensive experience across employee assistance programs, critical incident response, and mental health training. She holds a Master of Counselling and a Master of Education and Training, supported by over 20 years of combined experience in healthcare, counselling, and education.

Her practice integrates person-centred, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches to help individuals manage stress, grief, relationship issues, and workplace challenges. Sharon is known for her ability to connect authentically with clients and to create a calm, supportive environment that promotes reflection and recovery.

With a professional background as a Critical Care Nurse and mental health consultant, Sharon brings a rare blend of clinical insight and empathy to her counselling work. She is passionate about supporting clients through change and equipping them with the tools to build resilience, wellbeing, and clarity.

Lola believes that meaningful change begins with self-awareness and compassion. With more than two decades of experience supporting individuals from all walks of life, she brings warmth, presence, and a grounded understanding to every session.

Her approach is gentle yet practical, drawing from CBT, solution-focused, and transpersonal frameworks to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. Lola’s trauma-informed practice invites clients to reconnect with their strengths, explore their stories safely, and build lasting resilience.

With a background that spans community work, education, and crisis counselling, Lola understands the complex layers that shape people’s experiences. She offers a calm, supportive environment where clients can reflect, heal, and rediscover their sense of balance and belonging.

Matthew has over 15 years of experience helping people navigate emotional, professional, and personal challenges. He works with warmth, empathy, and respect—creating a space where clients feel supported to explore their experiences and build practical strategies for change.

Drawing on evidence-based, solution-focused, and strengths-oriented approaches, Matthew supports individuals experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and other life transitions. His counselling is grounded in collaboration and tailored to each person’s goals and pace.

Matthew also helps employees strengthen resilience, manage stress, and enhance wellbeing. His calm, down-to-earth style encourages clients to reconnect with their strengths and move toward greater clarity and confidence.

Violeta Paicu is a counsellor with a multidisciplinary background spanning mental health, business leadership, and quality systems. She holds a Master of Counselling from ACOM, a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from AIFC, and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Monash University. With over four years of counselling experience and more than two decades in corporate management, she combines empathy and structured thinking to support clients in meaningful personal growth.

Her focus areas include trauma (PTSD and C-PTSD), anxiety, depression, grief and loss, couples therapy, behavioural addiction, and life transitions. Violeta integrates a range of modalities including CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method for couples therapy, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s individual needs.

Balancing her counselling practice with her ongoing leadership role in industry, Violeta brings both pragmatism and compassion to her sessions. Fluent in English and Romanian, she offers a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach that fosters trust, insight, and resilience in every client she supports.

Phil is passionate about helping people work through life’s challenges with openness, honesty, and care. He creates a calm, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions safely while developing tools for lasting change.

With a background in both individual and couples counselling, Phil supports clients experiencing grief, trauma, addiction, workplace stress, anger, and relationship difficulties. His therapeutic style is empathetic and practical, blending CBT, person-centred, and solution-focused approaches to suit each client’s unique needs and goals.

Phil believes that genuine connection and understanding are key to meaningful growth. His warm and grounded presence helps clients build confidence, rediscover balance, and strengthen their sense of wellbeing.

Skai brings more than 25 years of diverse experience across mental health, communications, and leadership to her work as a counsellor. She holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (awarded Dux and Valedictorian) and combines academic excellence with warmth, intuition, and a grounded approach to therapy.

She supports adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, helping them build emotional balance and resilience. Skai integrates psychodynamic, ACT, CBT, and narrative approaches, tailored to each client’s needs, and uses psychoeducation to promote understanding and long-term growth.

Known for her empathy and authenticity, Skai creates a space where clients feel safe to explore their stories and reconnect with their sense of self. Her unique blend of life experience, communication insight, and therapeutic skill allows her to connect deeply and guide clients toward meaningful, lasting change.

Kate Nelson is a registered psychologist with a strong background in clinical and performance psychology. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Western Sydney University and is registered with AHPRA as a practicing psychologist under Veretis Psychology.

Her professional experience spans child and adolescent mental health, ASD assessment and intervention, and high-performance and elite sport psychology. Kate works with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, and relationship challenges, providing a safe and structured space for personal growth.

Drawing from CBT, ACT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods, Kate tailors each session to meet the individual needs of her clients. Her approach blends empathy and evidence-based strategies, helping clients enhance self-awareness, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

Poonam is a counselor who is passionate about helping people understand themselves and find strength in life’s challenges. She approaches her work with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care, creating a space where clients feel safe to share their experiences and explore new perspectives.

Her approach draws on person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, and solution-focused frameworks to support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and cultural transitions. Poonam believes that therapy is a collaborative process—one that fosters self-awareness, emotional healing, and confidence to move forward with clarity.

With a background in counselling, education, and mental health advocacy, Poonam also enjoys mentoring future counsellors and facilitating wellbeing workshops. Her calm and grounded presence encourages clients to reconnect with themselves and find balance in their personal and professional lives.

Christine is a counsellor and executive coach with over two decades of experience in leadership development, organisational change, and employee wellbeing. She is passionate about helping people find clarity, confidence, and direction in both their personal and professional lives.

Her approach is warm, practical, and strengths-based, supporting clients to manage stress, navigate change, and build self-awareness. Christine combines her counselling training with extensive experience designing and facilitating wellbeing and resilience programs for professionals and teams, helping clients develop skills that foster balance and growth.

Christine believes that meaningful change happens when people feel understood, supported, and empowered to act. Her calm and compassionate presence allows clients to explore challenges safely and take steps toward positive transformation.

Mitchell Mclein is a forensic psychologist specialising in the intersection of psychology and the legal system. His expertise spans psychological assessment, risk evaluation, and therapeutic intervention within forensic and correctional settings.

He conducts psychological assessments for legal proceedings, provides expert testimony, and develops treatment plans for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Skilled in working with complex cases involving offending behaviour, violence risk assessment, and court-related evaluations, Mitchell brings both precision and empathy to his practice.

In addition to his forensic work, he provides therapeutic support for individuals navigating legal stress, trauma related to criminal justice involvement, and mental health challenges that intersect with legal issues. His approach blends forensic expertise with therapeutic compassion, ensuring clients receive comprehensive and balanced care that addresses both their psychological wellbeing and legal circumstances.

Dr. Mojgan Fadaei is a senior mental health counsellor with more than 15 years of international experience across hospitals, universities, corporate environments, and private clinics. Having worked for 8 years in New Zealand, she brings strong cultural awareness and sensitivity in supporting clients from diverse backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika communities.

Her expertise spans anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, women’s wellbeing, and workplace balance. Mojgan offers trauma-informed and evidence-based care, integrating approaches such as REBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and psycho-spiritual counselling to help clients find meaning and emotional stability.

With an empathetic and collaborative style, Mojgan provides a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to explore challenges and build resilience. Her holistic and neuroscience-informed practice empowers clients to move forward with clarity, confidence, and renewed self-awareness.

Anna is a Clinical Counsellor and Therapeutic Arts therapist with over a decade of clinical experience supporting individuals across diverse workplace and community settings. She specialises in addressing workplace stress, trauma, grief and loss, mental health concerns, and life transitions. Her prior experience in the publishing industry provides firsthand understanding of corporate environments and the unique pressures employees face in professional settings.

Her therapeutic approach is holistic and integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed practices, and attachment theory. This integrative framework is complemented by creative arts processes and person-centred methodologies that support employees in developing practical coping strategies. The therapeutic space is culturally respectful and confidential, designed to facilitate authentic conversation and collaborative exploration.

Counselling sessions are conducted with professionalism, empathy, and a focus on the emergence of possibilities. The therapeutic relationship becomes the holding space where employees navigate workplace challenges, build emotional resilience, and maintain optimal wellbeing.

Yuka Matsumura is a counsellor who has dedicated her career to helping people feel seen, understood, and empowered in their healing. With a gentle yet grounded presence, she supports clients who are navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, cultural transitions, and moments of deep personal questioning.

Coming from a multicultural background and having lived in several countries, Yuka understands how identity, culture, and lived experiences shape who we are. This perspective guides her work; she meets every client with cultural sensitivity, respect, and a belief that healing begins when someone finally feels safe enough to be their full self.

Her approach blends evidence-based counselling, trauma-informed frameworks, attachment-focused therapy, and mindfulness.

Leanne is a Counsellor with a multidisciplinary background and extensive experience supporting adults across corporate, community, and sport environments. Her professional practice integrates counselling, mental health education, and wellbeing coaching, allowing her to support clients facing a broad range of challenges including chronic illness, workplace stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.

Before transitioning to clinical practice, Leanne spent over two decades in organisational and vocational training roles, including workforce competency development, safety training, leadership mentoring, and mental health education. This background informs her understanding of complex workplace systems and the interpersonal pressures individuals face within high-demand environments. It also shapes her ability to help clients identify both personal and structural contributors to their wellbeing.

Leanne's therapeutic approach combines evidence-based modalities—such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and suicide risk assessment—with trauma-informed principles and compassionate communication. Her style is collaborative, grounded, and practical; clients are supported to explore emotional patterns, build regulation skills, and develop strategies that strengthen resilience and psychological safety.

Maria is a Counsellor who is deeply committed to supporting young people, families, and individuals experiencing emotional distress, identity challenges, and relational difficulties. With a background in school-based and community mental health programs, she brings experience in working with adolescents navigating anxiety, school refusal, self-esteem concerns, and the impacts of domestic and family violence. She also works with adults and young professionals who are managing workplace stress, critical incidents, and periods of transition.

Her therapeutic style is warm, attentive, and person-centred. Maria values collaboration and meets clients with curiosity and cultural sensitivity, creating an environment where they feel comfortable to explore their experiences at their own pace. Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-informed practice, creative therapies, and family-focused interventions, she blends structure with creativity to support emotional regulation, insight-building, and self-compassion.

Maria's background includes counselling across telehealth and face-to-face settings, group facilitation in schools and university environments, and program development aimed at reducing stigma and increasing access to mental health support. Her experience responding to critical incidents and providing workplace support has strengthened her ability to remain calm, grounded, and clinically focused during high-pressure situations.

Heath Richardson is a counsellor and clinical supervisor with over ten years’ experience working in the AOD sector and mental health field, bringing transferable skills in trauma-informed care, assessment, and therapeutic interventions to support clients across a wide range of challenges. He works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and workplace stress, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, gain insight, and develop practical strategies for change.

Heath’s approach combines witnessing clients’ experiences and supporting them to recognise patterns, confront unhelpful beliefs, and take meaningful steps toward growth. He integrates evidence-based approaches including CBT, solution-focused therapy, person-centred therapy, motivational interviewing, transactional analysis, and process-oriented counselling, tailoring his work to each client’s needs. Known for his calm and grounded presence, Heath helps clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and achieve lasting, sustainable change.

Liz is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. She has extensive experience conducting psychological assessments in both family and criminal court contexts evaluating mental health, personality, violence and parental risk across children, adolescents and adults. She works with children, adolescents, and adults across a broad range of matters, including parenting capacity, family violence, child impact, psychosexual risk, and mental health functioning.

Her assessments integrate structured professional judgement tools, standardised psychometric measures, and detailed clinical interviews to inform clear, evidence-based formulations. Liz's reports are designed to respond directly to legal referral questions and align with current court guidelines and practice notes.

She is experienced in preparing reports for parenting proceedings, child protection matters, and criminal justice settings, and regularly liaises with legal professionals to ensure her input is clinically sound, procedurally appropriate, and practically useful to the court.

Dr. Chiara Paganini is a Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer, and Medico-Legal Assessment Specialist with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality psychological assessment and evidence-based care across clinical, government, and academic settings.

With deep expertise in diagnostic and functional assessments, Chiara is known for her precision in translating complex clinical presentations into clear, defensible, and actionable reports. Her work spans adult, adolescent, and child populations, supporting presentations including anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, neurodevelopmental conditions, and complex trauma.

Chiara integrates gold-standard psychometric tools with robust clinical frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed approaches. Her assessment practice is grounded in DSM-5 formulation and supported by extensive experience with tools such as WAIS-IV, WMS-IV, Vineland-3, ADOS-2, and WHODAS 2.0, enabling comprehensive and nuanced understanding of cognitive, behavioural, and functional profiles.

In her medico-legal work, Chiara has extensive experience conducting disability, workers compensation, and functional capacity assessments, producing audit-ready reports aligned with national standards including NDIS, SIRA, and WorkSafe. She is highly skilled in communicating clinical findings to diverse audiences, including tribunals, insurers, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and practical relevance.

Alongside her clinical practice, Chiara has contributed to the development of future practitioners as a lecturer and course coordinator in psychology, specialising in psychometrics, abnormal psychology, and research methods. Her academic background includes leading and supporting research in eating disorders, behavioural health, and psychological assessment, further strengthening her evidence-based approach.

With a structured and analytical yet compassionate approach, Chiara supports individuals, families, and organisations in gaining clarity, navigating complexity, and making informed decisions about care, capacity, and wellbeing.

Dr. Chiara Paganini is a Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer, and Medico-Legal Assessment Specialist with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality psychological assessment and evidence-based care across clinical, government, and academic settings.

With deep expertise in diagnostic and functional assessments, Chiara is known for her precision in translating complex clinical presentations into clear, defensible, and actionable reports. Her work spans adult, adolescent, and child populations, supporting presentations including anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, neurodevelopmental conditions, and complex trauma.

Chiara integrates gold-standard psychometric tools with robust clinical frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed approaches. Her assessment practice is grounded in DSM-5 formulation and supported by extensive experience with tools such as WAIS-IV, WMS-IV, Vineland-3, ADOS-2, and WHODAS 2.0, enabling comprehensive and nuanced understanding of cognitive, behavioural, and functional profiles.

In her medico-legal work, Chiara has extensive experience conducting disability, workers compensation, and functional capacity assessments, producing audit-ready reports aligned with national standards including NDIS, SIRA, and WorkSafe. She is highly skilled in communicating clinical findings to diverse audiences, including tribunals, insurers, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and practical relevance.

Alongside her clinical practice, Chiara has contributed to the development of future practitioners as a lecturer and course coordinator in psychology, specialising in psychometrics, abnormal psychology, and research methods. Her academic background includes leading and supporting research in eating disorders, behavioural health, and psychological assessment, further strengthening her evidence-based approach.

With a structured and analytical yet compassionate approach, Chiara supports individuals, families, and organisations in gaining clarity, navigating complexity, and making informed decisions about care, capacity, and wellbeing.

Dr. Ella Modini is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, researcher, and clinical leader with extensive experience across correctional, clinical, and research settings. Her work focuses on the assessment, treatment, and management of complex presentations, particularly within high-risk and forensic populations.

With a strong foundation in both clinical and forensic psychology, Ella specialises in violence and offending risk assessment, treatment pathway design, and multidisciplinary intervention. She has led and delivered offence-specific programs, conducted pre- and post-intervention risk assessments, and provided expert consultation to stakeholders including law enforcement, parole boards, and government agencies.

Ella integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches — including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and trauma-informed care — within structured risk frameworks to support behavioural change, rehabilitation, and community safety. Her work is characterised by a balance of clinical depth, analytical rigour, and practical application in complex and high-stakes environments.

In parallel with her clinical work, Ella has contributed extensively to research and clinical trials, particularly in the area of neurodegenerative conditions including dementia. Her doctoral research explored the prevalence and impact of dementia in correctional settings, contributing to emerging evidence in an under-researched and high-need population.

Ella also brings significant experience in clinical trial coordination and consultancy, supporting the design, implementation, and quality assurance of international studies. Her ability to bridge clinical practice, research, and system-level thinking enables her to deliver insights that are both evidence-based and operationally relevant.

With a structured, insightful, and grounded approach, Ella works across systems to support informed decision-making, risk management, and meaningful behavioural change — helping individuals and organisations navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

Anna is a trauma-informed, person-centred therapist committed to ethical, compassionate practice. She offers a supportive and non-judgemental space where clients can feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected.

She works collaboratively with each individual, tailoring therapy to suit their unique needs, preferences, and circumstances. Anna aims to meet clients where they are, moving at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and aligned with their readiness for change.

Her approach integrates a range of evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT), and Attachment Theory.

At the core of Anna's work is a deep belief in each person's capacity for growth, resilience, and healing. Beyond supporting clients through current challenges, she is passionate about equipping them with practical skills and insights they can carry forward, empowering them to navigate life with greater confidence and self-understanding long after therapy has ended.

Gerard is a counsellor with a strong foundation in psychodynamic and trauma-informed practice, bringing a nuanced understanding of human behaviour and emotional development to his work. He supports adults navigating addiction, depression, stress, relationship difficulties and life transitions, with a focus on uncovering the deeper patterns that shape how people experience themselves and others.

His approach centres on the idea that psychological distress is often not rooted in the external event itself, but in the meaning that is made of it—particularly the internal beliefs formed about one's worth, safety, and place in relationships. Early attachment experiences and relational dynamics can give rise to enduring unconscious patterns, such as feelings of not being enough, being overlooked, or needing to withdraw or protect oneself in connection with others.

Drawing on psychodynamic principles alongside elements of contemporary therapeutic approaches, Gerard works collaboratively with clients to bring these patterns into awareness. Through this process, clients are supported to understand how past experiences continue to shape present reactions, relationships, and emotional responses.

His style is reflective, calm, exploratory and non-judgmental. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, he aims to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, allowing for more flexibility, authenticity, and agency in how they relate to both their internal world and the people around them. Gerard also integrates mindfulness-based perspectives into his work, helping clients begin to notice that not every thought or feeling reflects who they are.

Grishma Shah is a Counsellor with a culturally responsive and person-centred approach, bringing together professional training and a rich background of lived and cross-cultural experience. Her work is grounded in empathy, connection, and a deep understanding of the diverse life journeys that shape each individual.

With experience supporting migrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, Grishma specialises in creating safe, inclusive spaces where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. She has worked with presentations including trauma, grief, domestic violence, addiction, and adjustment challenges, integrating culturally informed care with evidence-based approaches.

Grishma draws on a range of therapeutic modalities, including person-centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and creative therapies. Her approach is flexible and collaborative, allowing her to tailor each session to the unique needs, pace, and goals of her clients.

Prior to her counselling career, Grishma spent over two decades in corporate leadership roles across project management, finance transformation, and team development. This experience informs her ability to support clients navigating workplace stress, life transitions, and identity shifts, particularly within multicultural and high-pressure environments.

Alongside her professional work, Grishma has extensive volunteering experience supporting children with disabilities, visually impaired communities, and refugee populations. These experiences continue to shape her compassionate, grounded, and strengths-based approach to care.

With warmth, cultural sensitivity, and a collaborative spirit, Grishma supports individuals in building resilience, processing life experiences, and moving towards meaningful and sustainable change.

Miguel is a Level 4 ACA Counsellor and Senior Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, adolescents, and families across Australia, the Americas and Europe.

His approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. He believes meaningful change begins when people feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. Clients often describe him as calm, approachable, and easy to talk to, and he aims to create a supportive environment where you can explore challenges at your own pace.

People seek counselling for many different reasons — anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, life transitions, or simply a sense of feeling stuck. Together, you and him work toward greater clarity, resilience, and emotional balance.

He has extensive experience working with teenagers and young adults and understands how complex these developmental years can be for both young people and their families. Alongside supporting adolescents individually, Miguel often works with parents and caregivers to strengthen communication, improve relationships, and help families navigate challenges together.

His practice integrates evidence-based approaches such as Person-Centred Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. Having lived and worked in several countries, Miguel brings strong multicultural awareness to his work and welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds.

Miguel offers counselling in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese so you can express yourself in the language that feels most natural.

Stephen is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a strong foundation in allied health and a particular interest in the connection between physical and emotional wellbeing. As the founder of Peninsula Acupuncture & Natural Medicine in 2011, Stephen has supported thousands of clients while also navigating the demands of running a healthcare business, giving him a grounded understanding of workplace pressure, responsibility, and performance.

Stephen holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and works with individuals across a broad range of presentations, including workplace stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Within an EAP setting, he supports clients to navigate immediate challenges while developing practical strategies to improve coping, clarity, and day-to-day functioning.

He has a particular interest in men's mental health and emotional expression, as well as working with adults around motivation, identity, and direction. Stephen also works with professionals and high-performing individuals, including athletes, who may be managing pressure, performance expectations, or recovery from setbacks.

Stephen's therapeutic style is collaborative, grounded, and practical. He integrates evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.

Tatielly is a registered Level 4 counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, with a background in Psychology from Brazil and over seven years of experience supporting individuals across clinical, hospital, and organisational settings.

She believes that meaningful change begins with self-awareness, emotional safety, and compassionate understanding. Her approach is warm, culturally sensitive, and grounded in evidence-based practices, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred, narrative, and transpersonal frameworks.

Tatielly works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, loss, and other emotional difficulties, particularly during significant life transitions. Her trauma-informed practice offers a safe and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and build resilience.

Originally from Brazil and now based in Queensland, she provides counselling in both English and Portuguese, supporting clients from diverse cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and care.

Eleanor "Ellie" Tepper is a Counsellor dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centred support. Known for her warm and approachable presence, Ellie creates safe, collaborative spaces where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences at their own pace.

With experience across both private practice and national mental health services, Ellie supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and complex emotional experiences. She is particularly experienced in working with clients with histories of childhood trauma, relational challenges, and high levels of emotional distress, including those requiring suicide risk assessment and safety planning.

Ellie's approach integrates trauma-informed care with person-centred and recovery-oriented frameworks, drawing on modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems-informed approaches, and mindfulness-based practices. Her work is guided by strong ethical principles, cultural sensitivity, and a deep respect for each client's autonomy and lived experience.

Ellie also brings experience in crisis support, peer work, and group facilitation, having supported individuals in acute distress and complex mental health contexts. Her background includes working within multidisciplinary teams and delivering psychoeducational programs that support recovery and resilience.

With warmth, authenticity, and a grounded therapeutic presence, Ellie supports individuals in building self-understanding, navigating challenges, and moving towards healing and meaningful change.

Tina is a PACFA-certified counsellor with extensive experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds as they navigate stress, anxiety, workplace challenges, life transitions, and relationship concerns. She is deeply committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to initiate meaningful change in their lives. Her professional approach is characterized by warmth and collaboration, rooted in a person-centred philosophy. Tina effectively integrates evidence-based modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), all while maintaining a strong foundation in trauma-informed care.

With a particular interest in emotion-focused work and reflective practice, Tina supports her clients in deepening their self-awareness and processing complex emotional experiences. This focus helps individuals develop more adaptive ways of relating to themselves and those around them, effectively balancing insight-oriented exploration with practical, goal-focused strategies. Her diverse training encompasses relationship counselling, domestic and family violence, grief and bereavement, sexual diversity, and group facilitation. This comprehensive background allows her to remain flexible and responsive, tailoring her support to the specific needs of each person.

Throughout her career, Tina has worked across various educational and community settings, guiding individuals through a wide range of personal and interpersonal challenges. She remains dedicated to helping her clients build lasting resilience and strengthen their emotional insight. By focusing on the development of sustainable strategies, she empowers individuals to navigate life's hurdles effectively and enhance their overall sense of wellbeing.

Cassia is a qualified counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling and a background in nursing, bringing a strong foundation of clinical understanding into her therapeutic work. She practices using a relational and integrative approach, tailoring each session to the individual, and incorporates techniques such as sand tray and expressive therapies when appropriate.

She works with individuals across all stages of life, from early childhood through to later adulthood, creating a safe and supportive space for each client's unique journey.

Cassia has supported clients experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. Her experience spans supporting individuals through milestones such as adolescence to adulthood, separation and divorce, adjusting to parenthood, as well as navigating later-life changes.

Her approach is grounded in meeting clients with empathy and respect, honouring each person's story without judgment. She is especially passionate about equipping parents to confidently advocate for their children, and about enhancing the wellbeing and daily quality of life for individuals living with disabilities.

With over two decades of experience in psychotherapy and counselling, Doreen Patenall brings depth, wisdom, and a profoundly human approach to her practice. Her work is grounded in both clinical excellence and a deep respect for the complexity of each individual's inner world.

Holding a Master's degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling, Doreen has dedicated her career to supporting individuals, couples, families, and communities through life's most challenging moments. Her journey spans private practice, clinical supervision, academia, and community-based work, where she has guided both clients and fellow practitioners with equal care and integrity.

Doreen's therapeutic approach is integrative and holistic, combining evidence-based psychological frameworks with expressive and experiential modalities such as sandplay, dreamwork, and somatic therapies. She believes that healing happens not only through conversation, but through reconnecting with both the conscious and unconscious parts of the self — allowing individuals to better understand who they are, how they feel, and how they live.

Throughout her career, she has worked extensively with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, relationship challenges, and complex family dynamics. She also has significant experience supporting children and individuals with developmental differences, as well as those impacted by domestic violence and life transitions.

Rhyll is a registered Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Registered since 2004, she has experience in clinical counselling, vocational counselling and training within the commercial, higher education and non-government sectors.

Rhyll is dedicated to creating a secure and welcoming environment for individuals seeking support. Guided by her expertise, she assists people in addressing challenges that may impede their progress. One of Rhyll's notable strengths is her compassionate and composed manner. She is committed to enhancing her clients' resilience and fostering meaningful connections with core aspects of their lives. Rhyll supports people to discover steps that help them to flourish.

Rhyll provides treatment for people experiencing anxiety and stress, depression and low mood, substance misuse and addiction, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, anger management issues, emotional regulation challenges, bullying and harassment concerns, work performance issues, relationship and parenting difficulties, and adjustment to life transitions or major life events. Within her therapy, Rhyll is guided by Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.