MUDGEERABA PRACTICE

General Psychologist 

MProfPsych, BPsychSc(Hons), AdvDip Gestalt, GradDip SocSci Counselling, GradCert SocSci Counselling(MFV), GradCert SocSci Group Facilitation(MFV)  

Available for appointments on Mondays at Mudgeeraba

Peter is a registered Psychologist with qualifications including a Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Counselling), Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), and Master of Professional Psychology. 

Peter has additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Transference Focused Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic), EMDR (Treatment for PTSD), Gestalt Therapy, United Protocol (Emotion Focused CBT) and Clinical Hypnosis. 

Peter has experience and interest in working with personality disorders, trauma, anxiety, OCD, and other emotion-related disorders. His therapeutic approach is holistic, and he works actively and collaboratively with clients in a supportive environment to achieve their goals. Peter helps clients gain insight, resolve internal conflict, and develop internal resources and skills necessary to create healthy relationships and live life more fully.

Treatment modalities:

EMDR, Transference Focused Psychotherapy, DBT, Gestalt Therapy, CBT (Unified Protocol), and Clinical Hypnosis. 

Special Interests:

ADHD assessment

ADHD

OCD 

Adjustment disorders 

Anxiety 

Bipolar 

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) 

Grief and loss 

Interpersonal and family difficulties

Mood disorders 

Personality disorders 

Self-harming tendencies 

Sleep disorders 

Stress and burnout 

Suicidal thoughts

Trauma and PTSD 

Workplace stress 

Family Violence 

Anger Management 

Sexual Abuse 

Assistant Clinic Director

General Psychologist

BSocSci (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), MAPS

Clinical Psychologist Registrar

Available for appointments Monday and Wednesdays at Mudgeeraba and Thursdays at Miami

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 therapeutic frameworks, including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Techniques.
 

General Psychologist 

BA Psych, MA Psych 

Available for appointments on Tuesday and Wednesdays at Coomera and Thursday and Fridays at Mudgeeraba

Areas Of Interest

· Trauma

· Anxiety

· Depression

· Relationship Issues

· Positive Psychology

Fees

50min Medicare Consultations – $180 per consultation.

All fees are payable at the time of appointment and subject to change.

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,  Trauma Focussed Therapy, Schema Therapy, and 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

Tuesday and Wednesday 8am to 5pm Coomera

Thursday and Friday 8am to 5pm Mudgeeraba

Provider for

Medicare, NDIS, Private Health Funds, DVA, EAP, Workcover QLD.

General Psychologist

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Prof), 

MPsych (Clinical)

Clinical Psychologist Registrar

Available for appointments Tuesday and Fridays at Mudgeeraba

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 draws upon evidence-based therapeutic techniques from multiple modalities to meet the individual needs of each client - including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focussed Therapy (SFT), Play Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy.

Luciana is experienced and available for psychometric assessments. She treats children, adolescents, and adults.

Luciana is fluent in English and Portuguese.

Areas of Interest:

- Anxiety

- Depression

- Grief and loss

- Stress management

- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

- NDIS Therapeutic Support

- Interpersonal difficulties

- Adjustment Disorder

Psychologic Assessments:

- Psychometric assessment of cognitive abilities, academic achievement, memory, personality, autism, and ADHD. 

General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
BAppSc (Psych), GDipPsych, MPsych (Clinical) 

Available for appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays

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

Clinical Psychologist

BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), Phd 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, 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.

General Psychologist

BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Prof), MPsych (Clinical) 

Clinical Psychologist Registrar

Available for appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 

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.

Clinical Psychologist

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), PhD

Available for appointments 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.

General Psychologist 

BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), MAPS

Clinical Psychologist Registrar

Available for appointments on Fridays

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.

Consultant Psychiatrist

MBBS, DPM, FRANZCP 

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

Clinical Psychologist

BSc(Psych), MPsych(Clinical) 

Regrettably, Kelly is not takaing any new clients at the moment

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)

General Psychologist

BPsychSc (Hons), BSocSci, Associate MAPS

Available for appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays

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  

BCom HR, BPsych (Hons) 

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.

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.

General Psychologist 

BPsychSc, GDPsych (Advanced)

Regrettably, Jessie is not taking any new clients at the moment. 

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. 

General Psychologist

BPsychSc, GDPsych (Advanced), 

MPsych (Clinical), MAPS

Clinical Psychologist Registrar

Regrettably, Maddison is not taking any new clients at the moment. 

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 

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.