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MUDGEERABA PRACTICE
Soraya motala
Maddison Chapman
Maddison Chapman
General Psychologist
BA Psych, MA Psych
Available for appointments on Thursdays & Fridays
Areas Of Interest
· Trauma
· Anxiety
· Depression
· Relationship Issues
· Positive Psychology
About Soraya Motala
Soraya completed her Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degree at Macquarie University and her Master of Arts (Psychology) degree at University of Sy
General Psychologist
BA Psych, MA Psych
Available for appointments on Thursdays & Fridays
Areas Of Interest
· Trauma
· Anxiety
· Depression
· Relationship Issues
· Positive Psychology
About Soraya Motala
Soraya completed her Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degree at Macquarie University and her Master of Arts (Psychology) degree at University of Sydney.
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.
Works With
Young Adults 19-24yrs Adults 25-60yrs Older Adults 60+
Referral Type
DVA Employee Assistance Program Medicare Better Access Program NDIS Private Health Fund Private Billing Workcover QLD
Therapy Style
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Positive Psychology Psychotherapy
Helps with
Anger Management
Anxiety
Assertiveness Skills
Coping with Change
Depression
Grief & Loss
Life Coaching
NDIS Therapeutic Support
Panic Attacks
Performance Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Self Harm
Stress Management
Trauma
Womens Health Issues
Womens Issues
Phone
07 5612 5091
Appointments Offered
Thursday and Friday 8am to 5pm
Provider for
Medicare, NDIS, Private Health Funds, DVA, EAP, Workcover QLD
Fees
50min Medicare Consultations – $200 Initial Consultation, $190 subsequent Consultations
All fees are payable at the time of appointment and subject to change.
Maddison Chapman
Maddison Chapman
Maddison Chapman
Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BPsychSc, GradDipPsych - Advanced, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS
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.
Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BPsychSc, GradDipPsych - Advanced, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS
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 (see Group Therapy tab)
Areas of interest include:
- Anxiety
- Self Criticism
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Attachment (for both parents and adults)
- Understanding needs and boundary setting
- Postnatal depletion and anxiety
- Perinatal wellness groups
Kelly Leech
Maddison Chapman
Dr Shane Cross
Clinical Psychologist
BSc(Psych), MPsych(Clin)
Available for appointments on Mondays at Bond University
Kelly is a clinical psychologist and clinical supervisor and has assisted many adults with a range of issues including PTSD and stress-related disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, identity and personality vulnerabilitie
Clinical Psychologist
BSc(Psych), MPsych(Clin)
Available for appointments on Mondays at Bond University
Kelly is a clinical psychologist and clinical supervisor and has assisted many adults with a range of issues including PTSD and stress-related disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, identity and personality vulnerabilities, and substance use issues. Kelly has a special interest in trauma-informed care and treatment, pursuing this passion by undertaking a Ph.D. in trauma response and recovery. Kelly focuses on providing an open and empathetic space for her clients and supports a holistic approach, working closely with other relevant health professionals.
Kelly has worked in acute and subacute mental health settings helping clients to recover from moderate to severe mental health conditions. Additionally, Kelly is a clinical supervisor and senior teaching fellow at Bond University and has experience training provisional psychologists in their masters program.
Kelly draws upon a range of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in meeting their therapy goals including:
-CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy),
-Schema Therapy
-EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation
Reprocessing therapist in training)
-TIST (trauma-informed stabilisation
treatment),
-DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy),
-ACT (acceptance and commitment
therapy)
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Dr Shane Cross
Dr Haritha Devineni
Dr Shane Cross
Clinical Psychologist
B. Psych (Hons); M. Psych (Clinical); PhD
Available on Fridays
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 hea
Clinical Psychologist
B. Psych (Hons); M. Psych (Clinical); PhD
Available on Fridays
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.
Dr Haritha Devineni
Dr Haritha Devineni
Dr Haritha Devineni
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS, DPM, FRANZCP
Available for appointments on Saturdays
Dr Devineni has been practicing in psychiatry since 2000 with an international experience in UK (United Kingdom) and Ireland. She moved to Australia in 2006. Since then, she has been working in both public and private mental health services. She is a member
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS, DPM, FRANZCP
Available for appointments on Saturdays
Dr Devineni has been practicing in psychiatry since 2000 with an international experience in UK (United Kingdom) and Ireland. She moved to Australia in 2006. Since then, she has been working in both public and private mental health services. She is a member of the faculty of adult psychiatry and perinatal psychiatry of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. She is currently practicing as adolescent and young adult psychiatrist at Gold Coast Hospital.
Dr Devineni has a special interest and expertise in:
▪ Women/Perinatal mental health
▪ Adolescent psychiatry (13 to 25 yrs. age)
▪ DVA(Department of Veterans' Affairs) and work cover patients
Kat Ware
Dr Haritha Devineni
Dr Haritha Devineni
General Psychologist
BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), Clinical Registrar, MAPS
Kat is currently at capacity and not accepting new referrals
Kat is a registered psychologist who provides a welcoming, relaxed, and non-judgemental space to support children, young people, and adults work towards improving their social, emotional, and menta
General Psychologist
BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), Clinical Registrar, MAPS
Kat is currently at capacity and not accepting new referrals
Kat is a registered psychologist who provides a welcoming, relaxed, and non-judgemental space to support children, young people, and adults work towards improving their social, emotional, and mental well-being. Kat is a clinical registrar and published researcher with mental health experience in government organisations, non-government organisations, residential treatment facilities, and private practice settings. She is an accredited facilitator of several parenting programs, including Keeping Kids in Mind, 1-2-3 Magic, and Caring Dads.
Kat appreciates the unique qualities and circumstances of each individual and strives to tailor support to best meet each person’s needs. She draws upon a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution Focussed Therapy. Kat is passionate about using a collaborative, person-centred, non-directive approach to empower individuals to gain insight and make meaningful changes to their lives. She operates from an attachment-based framework that acknowledges the ongoing impact of early life and relational experiences on the person’s present day functioning.
Special Interest Areas
· Depression
· Anxiety
· Trauma (incl. childhood, relational, and major life events)
· Self-esteem issues
· Identity formation
· Interpersonal difficulties
· Emotion regulation
· Drug and alcohol related concerns
Psychological Assessments
Kat is available for psychometric assessments, including cognitive, memory, and achievement testing.
ALEXANDRA CROFT
ALEXANDRA CROFT
ALEXANDRA CROFT
Clinical Psychologist Registrar
BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Prof), MPsych (Clin)
Available for appointments on Tuesday and Wednesdays
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 diffi
Clinical Psychologist Registrar
BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Prof), MPsych (Clin)
Available for appointments on Tuesday and Wednesdays
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 for a range of concerns, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Alexandra offers therapy for children, teenagers, and adults up to age 35 in the areas of OCD, anxiety, phobias, depression, and more. Alexandra also offers neuroaffirming, strengths-based ADHD and autism assessments.
Tammy Creane
ALEXANDRA CROFT
ALEXANDRA CROFT
Educational Therapist
BEd, MA (Special and Additional Educational Needs)
Available on Fridays
Tammy is joining the practice along with her two Therapy Dogs: Sunny and Otee.
As a team they will provide Early Childhood Intervention in a family-centred approach. They will also work alongside teens and adults to address their own therapy goals
Educational Therapist
BEd, MA (Special and Additional Educational Needs)
Available on Fridays
Tammy is joining the practice along with her two Therapy Dogs: Sunny and Otee.
As a team they will provide Early Childhood Intervention in a family-centred approach. They will also work alongside teens and adults to address their own therapy goals.
Tammy is a teacher with her Bachelor degree in Education and Masters in Special and Additional Educational Needs. She has worked in Dubai and now in Tweed & Gold Coast, teaching in mainstream schools as well as providing 1:1 inclusive support for students with special needs.
Tammy moved into a therapy setting following the Covid lockdowns - seeing the increased need for practical interventions for childhood development and capacity building in teens/adults.
During the weekends Tammy and the dogs enjoy walking on Burleigh Beachfront and gardening together at home.
Rebecca Wright
ALEXANDRA CROFT
Rebecca Wright
General Psychologist
BPsychSc (Hons), BSocSci, Associate MAPS
Rebecca is a registered General Psychologist known for her compassionate and perceptive nature as a practitioner. Rebecca promotes a holistic approach to mental health well-being working collaboratively with clients to support and nurture their personal growth, resilience and sel
General Psychologist
BPsychSc (Hons), BSocSci, Associate MAPS
Rebecca is a registered General Psychologist known for her compassionate and perceptive nature as a practitioner. Rebecca promotes a holistic approach to mental health well-being working collaboratively with clients to support and nurture their personal growth, resilience and self-efficacy to experience a positive, rewarding and meaningful life journey. She practices from a trauma informed, attachment perspective with training and experience in multiple therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, MI with particular interest in Schema Therapy. Her approach is warm, empathetic and friendly, valuing the importance of building strong rapport with all her clients. Rebecca has experience working with all age groups across the life span in various sectors including forensic, education, community, private and government. She treats a range of clinical presentations such as depression, anxiety, adjustment, stress, trauma and emotional regulation. Rebecca enjoys working with children, young people and adults with particular areas of interest in personality, parenting and family difficulties, ADHD, OCD and health psychology (weight management). She is experienced and available for psychometric assessments.
Sidonie Skiba
Sidonie Skiba
Rebecca Wright
General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
BPsychSc, GDPsych (Advanced), MPsych (Clinical) - Mondays
Sidonie is regrettably not accepting any new clients at this time.
Sidonie has experience working within multiple settings including private practice, schools and the criminal justice system. Sidonie has a keen interest in working with peop
General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
BPsychSc, GDPsych (Advanced), MPsych (Clinical) - Mondays
Sidonie is regrettably not accepting any new clients at this time.
Sidonie has experience working within multiple settings including private practice, schools and the criminal justice system. Sidonie has a keen interest in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, anger issues, body image disturbances, and grief.
Sidonie creates a safe and compassionate environment through a warm, empathic and collaborative approach. Primarily working within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework, she also draws upon other evidence-based treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Areas of special interest:
- Child, adolescent and young adult mental health
- Trauma
- Perinatal mental health
- Anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Self-esteem
- Attachment
Clara Wilson
Sidonie Skiba
sam schilling
General Psychologist
BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), Clinical Registrar, MAPS
Appointments Mondays & Tuesdays .
Clara is a registered psychologist who has completed a masters level education in clinical psychology. Clara focuses on providing a warm, non-judgmental, thoughtful and safe therapeutic space in order to support clients. Cla
General Psychologist
BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), Clinical Registrar, MAPS
Appointments Mondays & Tuesdays .
Clara is a registered psychologist who has completed a masters level education in clinical psychology. Clara focuses on providing a warm, non-judgmental, thoughtful and safe therapeutic space in order to support clients. Clara uses an integrative approach to therapy to individually tailor treatment plans that best meet her clients’ needs, build on existing strengths, and promote insight and overall health and wellbeing.
She has experience working with adults and adolescents in individual therapy, as well as in group contexts, across a range of private, community, and residential treatment settings. Clara enjoys working with adolescents and adults with a broad range of concerns including, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, substance use addiction, emotional regulation difficulties, adjustment difficulties, and other psychological difficulties. She uses and integrates a range of evidence-based modalities in her treatment including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-based approaches.
sam schilling
Sidonie Skiba
sam schilling
NDIS Support Coordinator & Psychosocial Recovery Coach
AssocDegHlthHumSc
Sam provides case management, support coordination, and psychosocial recovery coaching services to both the NDIS and private sector.
Sam has an impressive work history spanning over two decades, incorporating the past 10 years within the healthcare field. What started
NDIS Support Coordinator & Psychosocial Recovery Coach
AssocDegHlthHumSc
Sam provides case management, support coordination, and psychosocial recovery coaching services to both the NDIS and private sector.
Sam has an impressive work history spanning over two decades, incorporating the past 10 years within the healthcare field. What started as a thought of wanting to make a positive difference in peoples' lives, eventually led to establishing Complete Document Support Services. Sam's industry knowledge and diligence to her work attracts a high demand for her services.
She believes in working in collaboration with her clients through effective communication, education and empowerment to ensure they are kept part of the decision-making process, every step of the way.
Regrettably, Sam is currently not taking new NDIS referrals, and is only available to provide private consultations to new clients at this time. However, other members of her team do have immediate capacity to assist with NDIS, and we would welcome your inquiry.
denver nixon
Katerine-Ann MacKinnon-Lee
Katerine-Ann MacKinnon-Lee
General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
Denver is a registered psychologist and clinical psychologist registrar. He completed his Master of Clinical Psychology at the Institute for Social Neuroscience in Melbourne, Victoria. Denver has experience working with clients across the lifespan with a variety of
General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
Denver is a registered psychologist and clinical psychologist registrar. He completed his Master of Clinical Psychology at the Institute for Social Neuroscience in Melbourne, Victoria. Denver has experience working with clients across the lifespan with a variety of presentations.
Denver takes a humanistic and client-oriented approach to therapy with an aim to understand everything that make you who you are and focusing on you as a unique individual. Denver endeavours to create a safe space for you to develop meaningful goals and aims to provide a collaborative, respectful and empathetic relationship. He is deeply dedicated to supporting his clients to achieve their goals, improve their relationships with themselves and others, improve their outlook on life, and improve their overall well-being. Denver strives for you to feel comfortable to be yourself within session and feel like you can explore your experiences and thoughts without judgement.
Denver draws upon a range of therapy styles including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while also borrowing elements from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Schema Therapy.
Works With:Children aged 5+, Adolescents, and Adults.
Days Available:Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-3:30pm.
Areas of interest include:
- Anxiety (Including general anxiety, social anxiety, OCD)
- Depression and mood disorders
- Anger management
- Stress management
- Adjustment
- Trauma
- Neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD)
- Self-esteem
- Relationship Issues
Katerine-Ann MacKinnon-Lee
Katerine-Ann MacKinnon-Lee
Katerine-Ann MacKinnon-Lee
BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), DPhil Candidate
General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
Currently accepting referrals for children, adolescents and adults
Katerine-Ann has completed her Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and Masters of Clinical Psychology and is currently completing her PhD at Bond University. She has also st
BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), DPhil Candidate
General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
Currently accepting referrals for children, adolescents and adults
Katerine-Ann has completed her Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and Masters of Clinical Psychology and is currently completing her PhD at Bond University. She has also studied at Oregon State University, USA. Katerine-Ann is a published author in the field of cognitive health and an associate member of The Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Katerine-Ann is a kind and caring clinician who seeks to nurture children, adolescents, adults, and families with a range of sub-clinical and clinical symptomologies and presentations, including trauma, developmental, emotional, behavioural, relationship, and school difficulties. Katerine-Ann builds on the strengths of the client to foster positive change through a collaborative, compassionate, and hope-orientated approach.
Primarily working within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework, she also draws upon other evidence-based treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Play and Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy. She has also completed the Triple P Online Positive Parenting Program. Katerine-Ann has had therapeutic and psychometric assessment experience in private practice and school environments.
Kfir Levin
Katerine-Ann MacKinnon-Lee
Monique Webster
Executive Coaching & Leadership. General Psychologist
B. Psych (Hons), M. Psych (Org), GCert Higher Ed, MAPS
PhD Candidate
Available on Thursdays
Kfir is a psychologist, educator, and an executive coach. His educational background includes ecotourism and organisational psychology. Kfir has experience both face-to-face and remotely in differen
Executive Coaching & Leadership. General Psychologist
B. Psych (Hons), M. Psych (Org), GCert Higher Ed, MAPS
PhD Candidate
Available on Thursdays
Kfir is a psychologist, educator, and an executive coach. His educational background includes ecotourism and organisational psychology. Kfir has experience both face-to-face and remotely in different settings such as university, hospitals, private organisations as well as government projects.
His approach is solution focussed coaching as well as psychotherapy for various mental health issues. Kfir’s style is relaxed, non-judgemental, compassionate, and easy-going. He builds a respectful, empathetic, positive, and safe professional relationship with clients. Building trust while empowering and encouraging clients is key for facilitating desired change.
Some of Kfir's areas of interest comprise motivation, self-esteem, confidence, assertiveness, leadership, career change, personality, anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, stress, work-life-balance, study efficacy, effort and emotional regulation, and life crafting skills. His eclectic approach includes cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focussed brief therapy, motivational interviewing, person-centred/Rogerian, and existential psychology. Kfir (pronounced as Kiefer) enjoys bushwalking, camping, and everything about the beautiful Australian natural environment
Monique Webster
Monique Webster
Monique Webster
General Psychologist
Available on Mondays
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.
She connects easily with her clients and provides a caring, non-judgemental approach with understanding. She prefers to view the
General Psychologist
Available on Mondays
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.
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.
Monique’s eclectic approach allows her to draw on evidence-based interventions uniquely suited to the client in the session and includes Trauma-focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Awareness and Mindfulness.
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.
She is currently providing face to face and telehealth sessions.
Jessie Bray
Monique Webster
Lauren Sharam
General Psychologist
BPsychSc GDPsych (Advanced)
Available on Wednesdays
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 an
General Psychologist
BPsychSc GDPsych (Advanced)
Available on Wednesdays
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 uses evidence-based interventions informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Attachment, Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy. 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.
Jessie has a special interest in working with young children and primary school aged children presenting with social, emotional and developmental delays including Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is available for psychological assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with a broad range of presenting concerns. She is highly experienced working with anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, grief and loss, trauma, phobias, and stress. Jessie works collaboratively with kindergartens, schools, medical professionals, and community services to determine what supports and approaches will improve children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
Lauren Sharam
Monique Webster
Lauren Sharam
General Psychologist
BA (Psych.), GDPsych, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS
Lauren is only available for telehealth from October 2023.
Lauren is a Registered Psychologist known for her warm, calm, and client-centred therapy approach. Lauren enjoys working collaboratively with children, adolescents, and families, to support their developmental, e
General Psychologist
BA (Psych.), GDPsych, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS
Lauren is only available for telehealth from October 2023.
Lauren is a Registered Psychologist known for her warm, calm, and client-centred therapy approach. Lauren enjoys working collaboratively with children, adolescents, and families, to support their developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs. She aims to help individuals discover their strengths and make self-directed changes to improve their wellbeing. Lauren is available for psychological assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with a broad range of presenting concerns.
Lauren is passionate about creating a safe, authentic, and non-judgemental environment in session. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various sectors, including school/educational settings, residential rehabilitation, and private practice settings. She has assisted individuals with varying concerns, such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, addiction, neurodevelopmental disorders, stress, adjustment, grief, and self-esteem issues.
Lauren utilises evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Supportive Counselling, and Mindfulness-Based frameworks. In addition to providing therapy, Lauren is available for psychological assessment sessions (i.e., cognitive/achievement or neurodevelopmental assessments).
Areas of interest:
· Child, Adolescent and Adult mental health
· Anxiety/Mood disorders
· Neurodevelopmental disorders (i.e., ADHD, ASD)
· Adjustment/Stress/Inter
personal Issues
· Trauma
· Self-esteem
· Child-parent attachment
· Bereavement, grief, and loss
Will Drotsky
Will Drotsky
Will Drotsky
Director PsychologyCare
Clinical, Forensic and Counselling Psychologist
Regrettably, Will is not taking any new clients at the moment.
Will Drotsky is a clinical, forensic and counselling psychologist in private practice in Mudgeeraba and the Director of the Bond University Psychology Clinic on the Gold Coast. He is available for after-hou
Director PsychologyCare
Clinical, Forensic and Counselling Psychologist
Regrettably, Will is not taking any new clients at the moment.
Will Drotsky is a clinical, forensic and counselling psychologist in private practice in Mudgeeraba and the Director of the Bond University Psychology Clinic on the Gold Coast. He is available for after-hour appointments for private clients. A trained specialist in various therapeutic treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), 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.
His current areas of interest and specialisations are anxiety and anxiety related disorders, stress management, trauma, depression and mood 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.
Will believes in a body-mind connection and follows a holistic approach to therapy, with emphasis on a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance. Will ensures a safe, relaxed and confidential environment when working with his clients. He uses treatment modalities that are backed by scientific research and that have been demonstrated to be effective in the long-term.
Will values the client-therapist relationship as the key to successful treatment results. Each of his clients is treated as an individual with unique circumstances, desires, dreams and strengths. Will endeavours to tailor treatment to best suit his client's personality and situation.
Otee
Will Drotsky
Will Drotsky
Therapy Puppy
Otee is a 2 year old labradoodle with a low-shedding golden fleece coat. Otee is a gentle little lady, with an enthusiastic nature. She is always in the mood for a game! Otee also loves her vegetables, and will practice tricks over & over, and then lie down with her head on your feet to rest.
Sunny
Will Drotsky
Sunny
Therapy Puppy
Sunny is a 3 year old labradoodle with a low-shedding black-silvery fleece coat. She loves hanging out with everyone, and is most happy if she can rest her head on your lap while you read to her. She is a quick learner and enjoys practising new tricks to receive her veggie-treat rewards.
oxenford PRACTICE
Agnes Ryu
General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
Korean & English
Oxenford Practice - Wednesdays
Agnes works from the Michigan Drive Medical Centre on Wednesdays. She is a clinical registrar who views herself as a warm and inviting clinician. She focuses on empowering clients to strive for emotional growth, self-compassion, and increasing self-insight. Agnes has a non-directive, supportive, and patient approach to therapy and is passionate about creating a non-judgemental and safe environment for clients to explore their personal growth and change.
Agnes has experience working with people with anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and mild cognitive impairments and their caregivers. She strongly believes that psychological therapy is for everybody at any stages in their lives who is looking to enhance, improve, and encourage a heathier mental wellbeing. Agnes works with people of all ages with interest in working with young adults and the older population.
Agnes believes in tailoring therapy to fit her clients’ needs and goals and has studied various therapy treatment modalities. During sessions, she primarily draws on evidence-based theories and techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Agnes is also experienced in providing psychological assessments (i.e. ADHD, ASD, Functionality assessment) for adults and adolescents.
BUNDALL PRACTICE
Kfir Levin
Executive Coaching & Leadership. General Psychologist
B. Psych (Hons), M. Psych (Org), GCert Higher Ed, MAPS
PhD Candidate
Bundall Practice - Tuesdays
Kfir is a psychologist, educator, and an executive coach who works from Bundall Medical Centre on Tuesdays. His educational background includes ecotourism and organisational psychology. Kfir has experience both face-to-face and remotely in different settings such as university, hospitals, private organisations as well as government projects.
His approach is solution focussed coaching as well as psychotherapy for various mental health issues. Kfir’s style is relaxed, non-judgemental, compassionate, and easy-going. He builds a respectful, empathetic, positive, and safe professional relationship with clients. Building trust while empowering and encouraging clients is key for facilitating desired change.
Some of Kfir's areas of interest comprise motivation, self-esteem, confidence, assertiveness, leadership, career change, personality, anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, stress, work-life-balance, study efficacy, effort and emotional regulation, and life crafting skills. His eclectic approach includes cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focussed brief therapy, motivational interviewing, person-centred/Rogerian, and existential psychology. Kfir (pronounced as Kiefer) enjoys bushwalking, camping, and everything about the beautiful Australian natural environment
Our ADMINiSTRATION Team
Tara Mckeon
Sommer Wallace
Sommer Wallace
A/Practice Manager
Tara is currently studying a Bachelor of Human Services with the intention of working with children or youth upon completion. She currently volunteers with the Pyjama foundation where she assists children in foster care with learning.
Tara has worked in a variety of settings, most recently within the travel industry
A/Practice Manager
Tara is currently studying a Bachelor of Human Services with the intention of working with children or youth upon completion. She currently volunteers with the Pyjama foundation where she assists children in foster care with learning.
Tara has worked in a variety of settings, most recently within the travel industry where she was responsible for ensuring every aspect of her client's travel went as smoothly as possible.
You will find Tara in the clinic on Fridays, where she will warmly welcome you and assist with any enquiries you may have. Tara will do her best to ensure your visit is stress-free and that you feel safe and comfortable.
Sommer Wallace
Sommer Wallace
Sommer Wallace
Practice Manager and Liaison (on maternity leave)
Sommer has over 10 years of Event Management experience and has joined our practice to pursuit her career change to medical and psychological administration.
During her time as an Event Manager, Sommer worked closely with her clients to ensure they felt at ease, listened to and cared for th
Practice Manager and Liaison (on maternity leave)
Sommer has over 10 years of Event Management experience and has joined our practice to pursuit her career change to medical and psychological administration.
During her time as an Event Manager, Sommer worked closely with her clients to ensure they felt at ease, listened to and cared for throughout the planning and execution of their event. With this Sommer understands that booking and attending an appointment with a psychologist can be overwhelming at times; therefore she will endeavour to make your experience within our practice as stress free as possible.
When you meet Sommer, you will be welcomed with a warm and friendly approach with the aim to make you feel welcome and at ease while visiting.
Nuha Bebawi
Sommer Wallace
Our Practice
Receptionist and Administration
Nuha has an expansive career in Administration and customer facing roles that has spanned over 15 years. She has worked across many settings including, Medical Reception, office environments as a Team Assistant/Receptionist and has also had experience in the Hospitality industry.
She believes in providing
Receptionist and Administration
Nuha has an expansive career in Administration and customer facing roles that has spanned over 15 years. She has worked across many settings including, Medical Reception, office environments as a Team Assistant/Receptionist and has also had experience in the Hospitality industry.
She believes in providing great and friendly customer service to all clients. Her empathetic nature encourages her to offer the best service she can offer, to all clients with their needs and she is happy to assist wherever she can.
You will be met with a smile when you meet her and will soon find out that she will make sure that you are welcomed.
Our Practice
Sommer Wallace
Our Practice
Our practice is in a beautiful old heritage building situated in a tranquil and peaceful environment in central Mudgeeraba. We are close to the motorway turn-off and have ample free parking on the premises.
Due to our heritage styled building, we unfortunately cannot accommodate those who require wheelchair access. We do however offer onl
Our practice is in a beautiful old heritage building situated in a tranquil and peaceful environment in central Mudgeeraba. We are close to the motorway turn-off and have ample free parking on the premises.
Due to our heritage styled building, we unfortunately cannot accommodate those who require wheelchair access. We do however offer online and telehealth services from the comfort of your own home.