Meet the Team at
PsychologyCare

I’m a Clinical Psychologist who supports adults wanting to better understand themselves and their behaviours; build a stronger sense of self and identity; and create more meaningful, authentic relationships.

I have a particular interest in childhood development and how early relational experiences shape the way we understand ourselves, relate to others, and respond in adulthood. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in ways that no longer serve them, whether that looks like anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relational difficulties, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from themselves or others. I offer a space in which we work to understand these experiences more deeply, looking beyond what is happening on the surface to explore the underlying, often unconscious processes that influence how you show up in the present. I approach this space with the understanding that much of what we struggle with often makes sense when we look at what has been learned over time, especially within childhood environments and past relationships.

I work in a relational way, integrating attachment, trauma and somatic approaches. This includes paying attention to how experiences are held in the body and nervous system, and how this shapes emotional responses and protective patterns. The therapy I offer is generally longer-term, and entails creating space for change that supports a more intentional and authentic way of living. I acknowledge that this work can be challenging and at times confronting, which is why I place a strong emphasis on safety and pacing, supporting you to engage honestly in the process. I believe meaningful change is possible, for anyone, when there is willingness, openness, and commitment to the work.

Grace Lee is a registered psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with children across overseas settings, Sydney, and the Gold Coast, including in school environments. She has extensive experience supporting young people with a range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs, and is also able to provide support in Cantonese. Grace is driven by a deep curiosity about the human mind and a strong commitment to helping children and young people reach their full potential.

Her approach is grounded in strength-based practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. She supports young people to build self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful coping strategies. Grace is also trained in Tuning in to Kids and Mindful Parenting, reflecting her commitment to working holistically with families. Grace works collaboratively with young clients to help them understand their emotions, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to thrive socially, emotionally, and psychologically.

Hannah is a warm and compassionate Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar, committed to creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. She provides client-centred, trauma-informed support to adolescents and adults, with experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Hannah has worked across both private practice and private mental health hospital settings, supporting clients with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal challenges, stress, and self-esteem concerns. She is also experienced in psychological and cognitive assessments. She is particularly passionate about supporting clients to develop insight, build adaptive coping strategies, and enhance their emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Hannah is committed to walking alongside her clients on their journey toward growth and resilience, helping them navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, connecting with friends and family, and exploring with her high-energy Kelpie, Sheila.

Soraya has an interest in positive psychology and the positive personal attributes that support good mental health in day-to-day life. She has worked with adults who have experienced acute and chronic health issues.

Soraya enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing the piano, and rowing. She is happiest with a cup of tea and a good book.

Maddison is a Registered Psychologist and published researcher with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Her foundational clinical work in early attachment and psychodynamic therapy informs her deep understanding of how our unique histories shape who we are today. Currently, Maddison’s practice centres on providing comprehensive psychological and academic assessments for both children and adults.

Clinical Assessment & Outcomes: Maddison provides diagnostic assessments for ADHD, Autism, specific learning disorders (such as Dyslexia), memory difficulties, and cognitive profiles (including giftedness). Her goal is to help individuals use assessment information to make a real difference in their everyday life. For Parents & Educators: Using gold-standard tools like the WISC and WIAT, she transforms results into practical classroom adjustments to help children thrive and feel both understood and supported. For Adults: She views assessment as a bridge to a more authentic life, offering neurotype-specific recommendations designed to work with your brain rather than against it.

Stefan is a resourceful senior clinical psychologist who is passionate about clinical psychology and supporting diverse people with complex mental health and addiction experiences to reach their goals. He works with adolescents, adults and older adults and has been trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). He also utilises body focused and mindfulness informed approaches within these theoretical orientations.

Stefan’s extensive experience in various public and private settings in Germany and New Zealand enables him to support people from diverse backgrounds. He has broad experiences in working with people with acute and complex presentations as well as less severe difficulties. Stefan has been supporting people in community mental health teams and acute inpatient wards as well as correctional, university, dual diagnosis (mental health and addiction) and private settings over the years.

Stefan is also a board-approved supervisor and is currently accepting requests to provide supervision to psychologists and other professions.

Kat is a clinical psychologist who provides a warm, welcoming space to support clients in working towards improved social, emotional, and mental well-being. She values the unique qualities and life circumstances of each individual, tailoring her approach to meet their needs through a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed practices. Grounded in an attachment-based framework, Kat recognises the lasting impact of early life and interpersonal experiences on present-day functioning. She is passionate about working collaboratively and using a person-centred approach to empower clients to gain insight and create meaningful change in their lives.

Kat is also a published researcher with experience across government and non-government organisations, residential treatment facilities, and private practice settings. In addition to therapeutic support, she offers cognitive, memory, and academic assessments, as well as neurodivergent-affirming assessments for the identification of Autism and ADHD.

Luciana is a clinical psychologist who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in diverse clinical settings including private practice, primary and secondary schools, and community services.

Luciana believes in establishing a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship with her clients where sessions are tailored toward the client’s unique needs and goals. By providing a safe and non-judgmental space Luciana helps clients develop skills to improve their functioning and quality of life.

Luciana is fluent in English and Portuguese.

Working with a wide range of people, I often hear the common misconception that if you need therapy, something must be wrong with you. Therapy isn’t about fixing something that is broken. There are several reasons why someone might seek out therapy – some common examples include wanting to improve mood from feeling down or anxious, struggling with loneliness, feeling stuck or confused in life, wanting to improve communication skills or relationships, and unpacking negative experiences, among many others.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about your mind or emotions, been curious about yourself and your behaviour, or needed a little more support towards making a change, therapy is for you.

Together, we will work on strategies that address the root causes of your difficulties, build your self-esteem and independence, and help you move towards the version of yourself you’re seeking. I am particularly interested in helping you build a sense of purpose and identity through becoming aware of subconscious and automatic reactions that are getting in the way, unlearning unhelpful behaviours that may be keeping you stuck, and improving the relationship with yourself and others.

Working together will involve using a range of therapeutic techniques while providing other important experiences such as consideration, care, learning, curiosity, questioning, confronting and challenging, and humour. This could be a brief engagement, or one that requires a longer commitment, depending on what we require to reach your goals. I work across different services and settings in both public health and private practice, which allows me to meet a variety of people with diverse and different needs.

Whether you’re at the beginning, the middle, or the maintenance stage of your mental health journey, my ultimate goal is to support you to become your own therapist, for you to move forward independently with confidence.

Mathew is a registered psychologist who brings warmth, understanding, and evidence-based approaches to his practice. He has extensive experience working with young adults, particularly young men navigating life transitions, as well as individuals with neurodevelopmental differences, including autism and ADHD. His approach is grounded in building strong therapeutic relationships based on trust, empathy, and genuine care for each client’s unique journey.

Mathew has worked across various settings including private practice, educational environments, and specialised support services. He is particularly passionate about helping clients who experience complex challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioural difficulties. Through his work with the NDIS and in educational settings, he has developed a deep understanding of the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals and their families. Mathew believes in empowering clients to discover their strengths and develop practical strategies that work for their individual circumstances.

Kellie is a dedicated and compassionate psychologist who offers evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about creating a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and work towards meaningful, lasting change.

Holding a Master of Clinical Psychology and experience across both public and private settings, Kellie works with a range of mental health concerns. She has a particular interest in personality-related difficulties, ADHD, and supporting clients to strengthen emotional regulation, develop effective coping strategies, and build healthier patterns in relationships and daily life.

In addition to therapy, Kellie provides comprehensive psychological assessments to support clarity, insight, and tailored treatment planning. 

Will Drotsky is a clinical, forensic and counselling psychologist and Director of PsychologyCare. He has his private practice in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast and is the former Director of the Bond University Psychology Clinic. He is available for appointments for private clients.

He incorporates an integrated and holistic approach to best meet the needs of his clients. He is an Australian Psychology Board approved supervisor for clinical, counselling and forensic psychology students and endorsements.

Will has practiced psychology in Australia and abroad and worked in public mental health, hospital settings, private corporations, non-government organisations, criminal justice, universities and in private practice. His experience covers a diverse group of clients and disorders.

As part of his post-graduate studies, Will completed a research project on goal setting in therapeutic context and offers TheraCoaching as part of his services. TheraCoaching is a combination of therapy and coaching, devised to help clients achieve their personal and professional goals in life.

Alexandra offers therapy for children, teenagers, and adults up to age 35. Alexandra also offers neuroaffirming, strengths-based ADHD and autism assessments for children and adults.

Alexandra is passionate about cultivating positive relationships with clients based on empathy, trust, and collaboration. She prioritises creating a safe and warm environment for her clients to overcome their difficulties and achieve their goals.

Alexandra has worked across different private practice settings, working with individuals across the lifespan with varying presentations. She is experienced in providing evidence-based therapies and has interests in managing disorders and differences.

Jessie is a Registered Psychologist who provides a welcoming, safe, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where children, adolescents and their respective caregivers can express their thoughts and feelings in their way, and at their own pace. She listens patiently and with an open mind, seeking to understand the experiences, needs and unique qualities of each family. Jessie cares about children and parents feeling seen, heard, and understood, and that their therapy experience is both nurturing and empowering.

Jessie is skilled at helping children, adolescents and caregivers make sense of their experiences and feelings and explaining complex psychological concepts in ways that are easy to understand. Jessie develops an understanding of everyone’s strengths, abilities and learning style so she can develop resources and tailor her approach to best meet their needs. She has great experience delivering therapy both individually and within a group therapy setting.

Michelle brings warmth, compassion, and creativity to her work as a psychologist. She is focused on building genuine connections that foster trust and safety. She is skilled in supporting clients through a wide variety of mental health concerns, from ADHD, ASD, and neurodiversity-affirming practices to stress, self-worth, and trauma-related issues.

Michelle employs an integrative approach, drawing from evidence-based techniques, incorporating practical and creative processes. She tailoring her approach to each unique client and family dynamic.

Currently training as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Michelle is passionate about supporting families through challenging life transitions, including separation and divorce. Her background in organisational psychology also brings valuable insights into workplace wellbeing and mental health, helping individuals and organisations to cultivate healthier work experiences.

Monique holds general registration as a psychologist. She has an empathic approach with a special interest in chronic pain and/or illness, trauma, depression and anxiety. Monique’s integrated approach allows her to draw on evidence-based interventions uniquely suited to the client in the session.

She connects easily with her clients and provides a caring, non-judgemental approach with understanding. She prefers to view the person holistically and aims to instil hope while empowering clients to reach their full potential for overcoming challenges and growing through their pain.

Her experience includes working with victims of crime, children and families, pain psychology, residential aged care, Telehealth, government primary health networks (PHN’s)  and community psychology programs working with those struggling with psychological disabilities.

Shane is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience in adolescent and young adult mental health. He has a special focus on youth and digital mental health and has held various leadership roles in the field, including directing large youth mental health services, supervising clinical psychologists-in-training, and lecturing at universities.

He is currently leading a research team at Orygen Digital that develops digital treatments and services for young people.

Additionally, Shane is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Centre for Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne and has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles in the areas of youth and digital mental health.