Peter Watt 
(Psychologist)

Peter holds dual qualifications as a psychologist and psychotherapist and has three decades of counselling experience across a variety of government, community, and private settings. He offers tailored assessment and treatment options for mental health and psychosomatic conditions, has worked and published in gut health, and provides clinical supervision.

Peter’s approach is holistic drawing from psychodynamic, existential, positive psychology, and cognitive-behavioural therapy. His aim is to enable his clients to flourish through improved life insight, and his knowledge of psychotherapy and extensive clinical experience equips him to confidently assist a broad range of individuals and presentations in a collaborative effort towards lasting change.

Martha Farat (Psychologist)

Martha is a registered psychologist who has worked in both organizational roles and clinical setting. She mainly sees adults but also can work with adolescents and children. Martha has worked extensively with survivors of trauma and is experienced in working across different cultures. Martha has wide ranging experience in addressing issues such as depression and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma/PTSD, anger management, relationship issues, suicide prevention, settlement, and cultural issues.

Martha is trained in a range of counselling methods, including emotion regulation strategies, relaxation and mindfulness-based, meditation and related contemplative practices and client-centred approaches. Martha is passionate about combining eastern and western science and the goal to promote happiness through the twofold approach of both reducing the impact of negative emotions and enhancing the positive emotions that naturally exist within us. Martha is also fluent in Portuguese.

Erfan Nasheri 
(Psychologist)

Erfan Nasheri is a registered psychologist with experience in both government and private settings, assisting individuals and couples. He combines an evidence-based approach with a warm, engaging manner, providing a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space. Erfan also has experience in managing multidisciplinary teams in the health sector. He uses a combination of assessments and research-based interventions to help clients improve their quality of life and psychological wellbeing.

Erfan has experience working with trauma, PTSD, stress, anxiety disorders, depression, grief & loss, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, anger management & parenting. He also has experience in workplace issues, chronic pain, Workers Compensation (WorkCover) & Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA). He uses Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Rapid Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focussed & Emotion-Focussed Therapy (EFT) & Gottman Method couples counselling.

Sandra Alder
(Psychologist)

Sandra Alder is a registered psychologist who has extensive experience in providing counselling to children, adolescents, and adults. Sandra is compassionate, warm, empathetic, and provides a non-judgemental environment for clients. Sandra works with anxiety, stress management, phobias, panic attacks, depression, self-esteem/self-worth, adjustment disorders, emotional regulation, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders.

Sandra uses a range of treatment approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). She has implementing individual and family intervention programs for pre-school and school aged children to promote children’s psychological and social development. Sandra values working collaboratively with her clients to assist them in achieving their therapy goals.

Sebastian Lean 
(Provisional Psychologist) Saturdays

Sebastian Lean brings over a decade of experience in psychological practice, focusing on a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and relationship challenges. He also has a specialty in anxiety-induced gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS and IBD and offers support for bariatric surgery patients including pre-operative assessments and post-operative psychological care.

Sebastian utilises evidence-based methods tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. His professional training includes Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from the Beck Institute, and Clinical Hypnosis from the Milton Erickson Foundation. He is also qualified as a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher through the University of Massachusetts Medical School. As a provisional psychologist completing registration, Sebastian isn't eligible for Medicare/private health rebates, so his session fee is lower than registered psychologists.

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James Vlahov 
(Psychologist)

James is a registered psychologist who combines an evidence-based approach with an engaging and conversational approach to working with clients across a broad range of issues. James is experienced at working with difficulties including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD and/or autism management strategies.

James also works with personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, conflict resolution, relationship issues and couples therapy. He is a dynamic and proactive psychologists who is skilled at working with you to uncover the causes and conditions underlying the current issue.

James has experience and is trained in a range of treatment modalities, and currently offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),  Schema Based Therapy, psychoanalysis, and group family and couples therapy.

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Mairead Healy 
TELEHEALTH (Psychologist)

Mairead Healy is an experienced psychologist with 25 year’s experience, currently only working with adults. Mairead has extensive experience working with individuals with a range of concerns including anxiety and depression, and with couples seeking support with relationship difficulties.

Mairead Healy is trained in a range of counselling methods including cognitive-behavioural therapy (working with negative thoughts), Mindfulness (Relaxation training), and has specifically trained in Core Process Therapy, which assists clients to work with difficult emotions, and Imago Therapy, which seeks to build stronger relationships and foster individual growth and change.

Mairead is available for Telehealth / Online Appointments Only.

Amber Ferrier
(Psychologist)

Amber Ferrier is a highly skilled registered psychologist, with experience in providing counselling and support to adults. She has worked with diverse groups which has allowed her to work with people from all different cultural and economic backgrounds. Amber can work with anxiety, stress, depression, poor self-esteem, and relationship challenges. She also has experience in counselling individuals with complex backgrounds, a history of trauma, and diverse gender identities.

Amber’s approach is collaborative and client-centred, and she offers a safe and non-judgemental space to address her clients' concerns. She has used a range of treatment approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Amber’s treatment method is to use best-practice, evidence-based methods and work collaboratively with her clients to offer a service that creates practical change.

Lauren Fricker
(Psychologist) Weekdays and Saturdays

Lauren is an experienced psychologist who offers a warm and collaborative style, working alongside her clients to develop goals that focus on self-directed change and well-being. She is a clinical psychology registrar, a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists, an AHPRA approved supervisor, and has 15 years’ experience delivering evidence-based interventions.

Lauren focuses on supporting people with difficulties related to trauma, anxiety, depression, ‘stuckness’, self-worth, along with social and personal challenges including anger and stress. Lauren only works with people over 18 years of age.

Lauren has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. Lauren often uses the framework of Schema Therapy in her treatment approach.

Jodie Holwill (Psychologist)

Jodie is a psychologist with over 30 years’ experience and sees adults and couples. Jodie works with clients dealing with anxiety, stress and depression, grief and loss, work related challenges, trauma, intimacy and relationships. Her style is warm and practical, and she values addressing issues quickly by providing her clients with the skills to move forward, as well as dealing with any underlying issues.

Depending on the client’s needs, she can use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprograming (EMDR), and relaxation techniques. Jodie’s has a background in Organisational Psychology so can also offer clients from the business sector support in issues like work performance, career transition and working with others.