Educational Therapy and Animal Assisted Learning now available
Educational Therapy and Animal Assisted Learning now available
General Psychologist
BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), Clinical Registrar, MAPS
Appointments available 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 clin
General Psychologist
BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), Clinical Registrar, MAPS
Appointments available 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
General Psychologist
BPsychSc, GradDipPsych, MProfPsych, MAPS
Mandarin & English
Available for Telehealth appointments
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 v
General Psychologist
BPsychSc, GradDipPsych, MProfPsych, MAPS
Mandarin & English
Available for Telehealth appointments
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
BPsychSc, GDPsych (Advanced), MPsych (Clinical) - Mondays and Tuesdays
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
General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
BPsychSc, GDPsych (Advanced), MPsych (Clinical) - Mondays and Tuesdays
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:
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.
Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BPsychSc, GradDipPsych - Advanced, Psych (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. Ma
Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BPsychSc, GradDipPsych - Advanced, Psych (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 is currently accepting referrals for clients of all ages who are seeking assessments. This includes assessments of IQ, cognition, memory, achievement, ADHD, learning disorders, personality testing etc.
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.
General Psychologist
BA (Psych.), PGDPsych, GDipEd.(Primary)
Available on Tuesdays
Melissa is an experienced, warm and nurturing general psychologist whose easy-going personality offers a warm, open and non-judgemental space to assist children, adolescents and families to work collaboratively to achieve goals, and to improve wellbeing.
W
General Psychologist
BA (Psych.), PGDPsych, GDipEd.(Primary)
Available on Tuesdays
Melissa is an experienced, warm and nurturing general psychologist whose easy-going personality offers a warm, open and non-judgemental space to assist children, adolescents and families to work collaboratively to achieve goals, and to improve wellbeing.
Working as a guidance counsellor in schools since 2013, Melissa enjoys supporting children, adolescents and families through challenging times, and is aware of how beneficial it is for families to engage with support when it is needed. She has experience with supporting children with mental health conditions, neurodevelopmental or learning differences, through transitional stages of life, grief and loss, social skills and parenting support. Her experience with non-profit organisations includes supporting children, adolescents and adults following trauma, family separation and family violence.
Therapy with Melissa is tailored to an individual, utilising a strength -based, holistic and systemic approach. Sessions with children are designed to be interactive, engaging and fun. Therapy and approaches utilised could include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Expressive and Play Therapies and Attachment.
Melissa can complete psychoeducational assessments to assist and empower clients to understand their strengths and challenges. This can provide insight into learning differences and abilities that may impact across settings.
In her spare time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, surfing, running and reading.
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.
General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
Korean & English
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 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
General Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
Korean & English
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 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.
Executive Coaching & Leadership. General Psychologist
B. Psych (Hons), M. Psych (Org), GCert Higher Ed, MAPS
PhD Candidate
Available on Wednesdays & 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 remotel
Executive Coaching & Leadership. General Psychologist
B. Psych (Hons), M. Psych (Org), GCert Higher Ed, MAPS
PhD Candidate
Available on Wednesdays & 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
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, 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
BA (Psych.), GDPsych, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS - Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Lauren is regrettably not accepting any new clients at this time.
Lauren is a Registered Psychologist known for her warm, calm, and client-centred therapy approach. Lauren enjoys working collaboratively with children, adolescents, and fa
General Psychologist
BA (Psych.), GDPsych, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS - Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Lauren is regrettably not accepting any new clients at this time.
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
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.
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.
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.
Clinical Psychologist
BA(Psych.), PGDipPsych, MPsych (Clin.), MAPS
Bundall Practice - Tuesdays
Brittany works from Bundall Medical Centre on Tuesdays. She is a registered Clinical Psychologist and is genuine and passionate about supporting individuals to discover their unique strengths and purpose in a safe, collaborative, and caring environment. Brittany has supported people of varied ages, backgrounds and presenting concerns but has extensive experience working with youth and early adulthood and narrows her referrals to helping those aged 12-30 years.
Brittany assesses and treats a variety of psychological disorders, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem, and self-development. She uses evidence-based treatment modalities to help people effectively cope and manage their presenting difficulties and will work collaboratively with you to choose the best treatment based on your presenting concerns. Brittany is interested in treating trauma and mood disorders from a mind and body approach and recognises the therapeutic benefits of mindfulness, Emotional-Freedom Techniques, Somatic Experiencing, breathwork and yoga. She is particularly interested in a holistic approach to psychology and understands how factors such as nervous system dysregulation, nutrition, lifestyle, movement, social, environmental, physical, and spiritual health impact how people feel, think and behave.
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.
Practice Manager and Liaison
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
Practice Manager and Liaison
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.
Receptionist and Administration
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 tra
Receptionist and Administration
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.
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.
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