PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Luke Ireland
Luke has over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy and is pleased to share the wealth of knowledge he has gained during his career across diverse clinical populations including community mental health, complex trauma, disadvantaged youth, disability (Luke is NDIS accredited for therapeutic supports), professional sporting teams, health professionals, parents and more.
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I offer individual and couples’ psychotherapy for adults, and I greatly enjoy the challenge of working with a wide range of people and their concerns. I do, however, have some specific interests and areas of expertise:
• Recovery from trauma, grief and loss: I prioritise creating a safe space where survivors can access their natural resilience to promote healing. I have a keen interest in Trauma Theory and am committed to validating the effects of trauma on the brain and also providing Psychoeducation around proactive ways to move through the associated grief and loss
• Depression and Anxiety; I blend cognitive-behavioural techniques DBT and ACT practices with an exploration of the underlying causes of distress.
• Habit Change and Goal Setting: I use motivational interviewing techniques to help people get unstuck from the patterns that trouble them most and make desired changes in their lives.
• Employment and Career Consultation: I help people recover from job loss, change careers, maintain professional roles, deal with workplace politics and address creative blocks.
• Exploring Identity: I provide an accepting space for discovery in which people can explore who they are, where they’re going, and who they want to be.
• Emotional Regulation and Conflict Resolution: I teach interpersonal skills and coping tools to help people communicate assertively and improve their relationships.
• Parenting Support: Parenting is tough! I have four boys under 11 and love supporting parents of all ages to navigate the challenges associated with parenting life.
Everyone is welcome! I am interested in inviting those who may not feel as comfortable in all treatment spaces; members of the LGBTQIA+ communities, members of marginalised groups, those in non-traditional relationships and everyone else who struggles with how to succeed on this planet without forcing themselves to fit in.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Allison Scott
Allison has been practising as a registered psychologist for over 20 years, working in education, child and family health, and private practice. Allison aims to provide a relaxed and respectful space so that clients feel safe to address issues, build skills and develop insights about themselves and what’s important to them.
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Allison is passionate about assisting clients to overcome challenges and live authentic and fulfilling lives. She enjoys working with clients of all ages (including children, adolescents and their families), presenting with a variety of issues.
Allison’s areas of interest include: Anxiety, Depression, Behavioural difficulties, Stress, Anger, Social issues, Self-esteem, Family, parenting and relationship issues, School issues, Challenges associated with life transitions, and Postnatal depression.
Allison works predominantly within the evidence-based frameworks of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Allison values working collaboratively with other health professionals and services (including schools) to improve the mental health and well-being of individuals.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Rebecca Rothwell
Rebecca is a registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing mental health support to clients across a variety of community health care settings. Rebecca delivers her therapy sessions with care and compassion and aims to provide a space were clients feel heard and understood.
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Therapeutic interventions are drawn from evidence treatments and include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Rebecca’s areas of interest include; anxiety, mood disorders, challenges associated with life transitions such as those created by changes in work, family or health circumstances, health psychology, carer support, and parenting support.
Rebecca has extensive experience in child and adolescent mental health and enjoys working in partnership with schools and other educational settings to provide support and guidance around student’s mental health.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Adam Coates
Adam is a registered psychologist with 19 years’ experience. He has worked extensively in adult mental health, in both the private and public sector.
Adam has strong interest in mood and anxiety disorders, as well as recovery from trauma and loss, managing stress and goal setting.
Adam predominately uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques in his work but adopts an individualised approach to each client.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Steven Lawson
Steven is a registered psychologist with over 15 post-registration year experience. Steven has worked in various sectors including Social Welfare, Worker’s compensation, Corporate well-being and Defence/Veteran mental health.
Steven works part-time in private practice and draws influence from evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) to adult populations presenting with depression, anxiety, pain, work stress and relationship difficulties.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Jo-Elle Warhurst
Jo-Elle is a registered psychologist with over 20 years experience consulting with clients across Australia, America and the UK. She has specialised in supporting clients within public, private and clinical settings to stabilise their psychological symptoms and achieve recovery, personal development and growth.
Jo-Elle’s direct, authentic and high energy therapeutic style, motivates clients to achieve optimal results and experience long lasting improvements in their well-being well beyond the therapeutic consultation period.
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Grounded in neuro-scientific principles, Jo-Elle assists clients to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, to achieve sustained results in their well-being, relationships and career. Jo-Elle’s strength-based approach assists clients to leverage off their unique internal assets, to guide their recovery journey.
Through the application of CBT, positive psychology, and mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle equips clients with practical strategies to stabilise the most common presentations, including anxiety, mood fluctuations, insomnia, and unhelpful thoughts; rebuilding their self-efficacy to strengthen their recovery and achieve self-development.
Jo-Elle holds a Bachelor of Arts Psychology and Diploma of Applied Psychology with the University of Wollongong. She completed Organistation Psychology at the University of Miami, USA, and holds a Masters in Psychological Research Methods from the Open University, UK. Jo-Elle is registered with Medicare, DVA, and Work Cover NSW (SIRA). She delivers services within clinical therapeutic practice, the Workers Compensation Scheme, EAP, and critical incident response and Corporate training and development within both private and public sectors.
Jo-Elle possesses experience in the following diagnoses:
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Bi Polar Disorder
• ADHD / ADD / ODD
• Personality Disorders
• ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Substance Misuse Disorders
• Addictive Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Agoraphobia / Social Anxiety
PSYCHOLOGIST
Tanya Mellare
Tanya is a registered Psychologist and board approved supervisor with 22 years’ experience, who has held clinical and senior leadership in a range of government and non-government organisations. Tanya holds a Master of Psychology (counselling) Degree obtained from Monash University in Victoria.
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Tanya has extensive experience in providing psychological and behaviour support services to a range of individuals across the lifespan and with a wide range of presenting issues such as; depression, post-natal depression, anxiety, psychosis, stress and adjustment, anger, suicide and self-harm, personality disorder, relationship difficulties, substance misuse, and workplace stress.
Tanya also has over a decade of experience working with people with intellectual disability and autism. Tanya is passionate about supporting individuals in a person centred, culturally sensitive and trauma informed manner using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, IPT, motivational interviewing, and schema therapy.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Liz Gould
Liz is a registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with over 20 years’ experience, speialising in the areas of psychological well-being and its impact on quality of life and workplace performance. Liz holds a depth of experience in supporting and addressing mental health and trauma impacts on individuals as well as coaching for individual personal development, executive and leadership coaching, and specialised expertise in high-risk and high-performance environments.
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Her depth of experience includes over 10 years working with Australian and International Elite Athletes (preparing them for such events as Olympic Games and World Championships). She is an expert in psychological safety and trauma informed best practice as well as team culture and its impact on organistational performance.
Whilst high performance has been a significant part of her career history, her passion lies in supporting the individual. As a trauma informed Clinician, Liz combines multiple evidence-based modalities in her practice including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment therapy, brief solution- focused therapy, psychological first aid and action based personal coaching aimed to assist clients cope with their current situation, and to promote personal and professional resilience to maintain their well-being as they move forward.
Liz is also an experienced and accredited Executive Coach, Workplace Assessor and Trainer, as well as holding Hogan’s and MBTi endorsements. More recently she was accredited in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA Australia), Trauma Informed Care and Psychological First Aid (Phoenix Australia). She holds master’s level qualifications in Psychology (Sport and Performance) and postgraduate qualifications in Career Development.