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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.

Lauren is passionate about helping people build resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and create lasting change in their lives. Her calm and approachable style helps clients feel at ease as they work through challenges and reconnect with what matters most.

With experience across child protection, correctional health, youth mental health, and wellbeing programs for professional athletes, Lauren brings both empathy and practical insight to her work. She understands the pressures of complex environments and is committed to helping people find balance and confidence in navigating them.

Lauren’s approach is collaborative and evidence-based, drawing on CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She supports individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, mood changes, burnout, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. In every session, Lauren aims to create a supportive space where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to move forward with clarity and confidence.

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, adults, and couples 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.

Elena is a registered psychologist who is passionate about helping people understand themselves, build confidence, and create meaningful change in their lives. With over 25 years of combined experience in psychology and corporate consulting, she brings both empathy and practical insight to her therapeutic work.

Elena supports children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and workplace stress. She also provides psychological and psychometric assessments such as ADHD and Autism evaluations. Her approach draws from CBT, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Family Systems frameworks, tailored to suit each client’s goals and needs.

Having worked in both Australia and Italy, Elena offers sessions in English and Italian, creating a warm, inclusive space for clients from diverse backgrounds. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process that empowers people to reconnect with their strengths and live with greater balance and fulfilment.

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.

Gemma Illescas is a sport psychologist and ADHD specialist with international experience across Europe and Australia, supporting athletes from youth academies to elite professionals in sports such as AFL, rugby, football, tennis, golf, and motorsport. She integrates her expertise in both sports psychology and ADHD to strengthen focus, emotional regulation, and resilience under pressure.

Her approach is practical, evidence-based, and rooted in ACT, CBT, and coaching frameworks, enabling athletes to build confidence, manage stress, and sustain healthy balance between performance and wellbeing. Gemma works collaboratively with coaches, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to create supportive systems around each athlete.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she is recognised for her trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice, including experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes. Her sessions reflect ethical integrity, compassion, and a commitment to helping athletes perform — and live — with clarity and purpose.

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.

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.