Meet the Team at
PsychologyCare

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.

Maddison is a clinical psychologist registrar who has completed masters level education in clinical psychology. She is also a published researcher with experience in public health, rehabilitation settings, and university level academia. Maddison has a particular interest in psychodynamic therapies for adults, including ISTDP.

Maddison works with adult clients to explore and understand how their attachment styles influence thoughts, behaviours, relationships, and coping skills.

She also works closely with women during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and throughout motherhood. Offering both individual and group programs for mums and mums to be.

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 has completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has experience in both the public and private sectors working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health concerns.

She has a special interest in working with individuals struggling with personality vulnerabilities and ADHD and strives to help empower clients to find alternative ways of coping, acting, and relating to others which enhances emotional and mental health wellness. Additionally, Kellie is trained in, and offers, various psychological assessments.

Kellie is committed to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment while collaborating with each individual to meet their unique needs and therapeutic goals. She uses evidence-based psychological approaches, ensuring a trauma-informed and strengths-based method, drawing from various therapeutic frameworks.

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.

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 registered 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.

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.

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.

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.

You will find that Kfir (pronounced as Kiefer) is fully registered as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (a division of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Kfir provides both counselling and coaching while a significant part of his work is focusing on client’s behaviour change to some extent. Other aspects of his work include report writing (e.g. court, licenses), selection and recruitment, and psychological assessments.

He has completed the Master program in Organisational Psychology and currently attempting to complete his PhD. Kfir’s research is relevant to teaching and learning, specifically, the development of a scale for study crafting behaviours in higher education.