mudgeeraba practice

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Director PsychologyCare

Clinical, Forensic and Counselling Psychologist

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 an holistic approach to therapy, with emphasis on a healthy life style 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.

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

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 

General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar

BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), DPhil Candidate

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, and their 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, Play Therapy Techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy. She has had therapeutic and psychometric assessment experience in private practice and school environments.

General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar 

BPsychSc (Hons), BCCJ, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS

Tuesdays and Thursdays 

Samantha is a registered psychologist with a warm, empathetic, and relaxed approach to treatment. She ensures compassionate listening and understanding, regardless of presentation or concern. Samantha has interests in childhood trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. She enjoys working with ages across the lifespan, particularly adolescents and young adults, for both therapy and psychological assessment.

Samantha has a trauma-informed, open approach to help with multiple levels of functioning with particular emphasis on strengths and resilience. Whilst Samantha has experience with individuals with acute and chronic mental health disorders, she also works with individuals simply looking to improve their overall wellbeing or to explore why they may think, feel, and behave the way they do. This may look like managing stress, improving sleep, helping with low self-esteem, improving academic performance, or coping with tricky relationships.  

Samantha has worked with clients in hospital settings, school settings, not-for-profit organisations, forensic settings, and in private practice. She draws upon evidence-based therapies including cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and works from attachment-based frameworks. She is also available for psychological assessment sessions (i.e., ASD, ADHD, cognitive/achievement assessment etc.). Samantha is currently welcoming new referrals.

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.

General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar

BPsychSc, GDPsych (Advanced), MPsych (Clinical)  - Fridays  

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, eating disorders, 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 

General Psychologist  

BA (Psych.), GDPsych, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS - Wednesdays and Fridays

Currently accepting referrals for children, adolescents and adults.

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/Interpersonal Issues  

· Trauma  

· Self-esteem  

· Child-parent attachment  

· Bereavement, grief, and loss

General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar

BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Korean & English

Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays

Agnes 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. 

General Psychologist

BPsychSc, GradDipPsych, MProfPsych, MAPS 

Mandarin & English

Available for appointments on Saturdays

Tiffany is a bilingual General Psychologist who has completed her Master’s in Professional Psychology. She promotes an inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to mental health well-being. She has experience working in various sectors including forensic, education, community and private. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families, presenting with depression, anxiety, adjustment, stress, ADHD, grief, trauma, and emotion regulation difficulties. Tiffany’s approach is warm, empathetic, and understanding. She values building a strong rapport with each of her clients to achieve their personal and mental health well-being goals. Tiffany uses evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.  

AREAS OF INTEREST: 

· Anxiety/Depression  

· Cross-cultural psychological   

  interventions  

· Self-esteem and confidence building  

· Interpersonal and relationship Issues 

· Stress management  

· Assertiveness development  

· School refusal  

Outside of Psychologycare, Tiffany works part-time in the education sector. She enjoys being active and loves to run around with her Husky on the weekends. She is from a Mandarin speaking background and loves to travel around the globe learning about different cultures.

General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Telehealth appointments only, Fridays 

Clayton is a clinical registrar and registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Clayton also holds membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS), the Australian Clinical Psychologist Association (ACPA), and the Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH). 

Clayton is warm, friendly, and relaxed and takes a client centred approach to therapy, providing an open and comfortable environment within session. 

He has had experience working with children, adolescents and adults across a variety of settings including, schools, hospitals, and private practice. 

Clayton currently works predominantly with adolescents and adults and has interests in personality disorders, LGBT+ issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, psychosis, substance use, trauma, and psychological assessment.

General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar

BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Only available for Assessments. Fridays 

Brittaney is a Clinical Registrar who has completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science (with Honours) and a Master of Clinical Psychology at Bond University. She holds full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).    

Brittaney has experience and training in a range of different treatment modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and is a certified Secret Agent Society (SAS) administrator. Brittaney values client input and feedback as she understands that not all modalities are suited to individual client experiences and needs; therefore, she is a passionate believer in open and collaborative therapy processes. 

Brittaney has a keen interest in Child and Adolescent psychology; however, she enjoys working with clients of all ages. She has special interests in social-emotional development, ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, and trauma.  

In addition to providing effective therapeutic intervention, Brittaney is experienced in administering a range of assessments to assist her clients in clarifying their concerns and identifying strengths and areas for improvement. These include: 

• Learning and achievement assessments 
• Cognitive assessments 
• ASD and ADHD assessments 
• Memory assessments 
• Personality assessments   

Brittaney has a variety of experience working with clients across the lifespan and is passionate about working alongside vulnerable individuals to ensure optimal outcomes.

Only available for Assessments