MUDGEERABA PRACTICE

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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. 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 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.

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 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 & 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:  

• Child, adolescent and young adult mental health 
• Trauma 
• Perinatal mental health 
• Anxiety 
• Mood disorders 
• Self-esteem 
• Attachment 

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. 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. 

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 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-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. 

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 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-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.