Rachael Brand

Rachael Brand

Clinical Psychologist

Rachael is a compassionate, genuine, and dedicated Clinical Psychologist who has strong interests in working alongside children, adolescents and families; and helping clients to enrich their relationships and quality of life.

After completing her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Edith Cowan University, Rachael predominantly worked in the Employee Assistance Program arena and with clients who were accessing the Medicare rebate. Rachael has experience in engaging clients from across the lifespan and treating a range of mental health issues like mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, anger and stress management, relationship and family issues, adjustment difficulties and trauma/complex trauma.

Rachael draws upon her relevant training, including Play Therapy, Circle of Security, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Complex Trauma and trauma-informed practice, and Perinatal Mental Health to ensure that her clients receive evidence-based intervention.

Working from an attachment-based model, Rachael also harnesses interpersonal and cognitive-behavioural methods to deliver individualised treatment so that each client’s unique needs may be met.

Sophie Armstrong

Sophie Armstrong

Psychologist

Sophie is a registered Psychologist with AHPRA and obtained a Bachelor of Psychology at Curtin University.

Sophie has experience with adolescents, adults and couples in areas such as, but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, anger, post-partum experience, motivation, communication, relationships, loss and grief, trauma, parenting, life adjustments, suicide, caring roles and FIFO life.

 Sophie believes that a safe space enables clients to feel empowered, courageous, connected and thus meet their counselling goals. Sophie has experience with several evidence based therapeutic model including cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment-based therapies, emotionally focussed therapy, family therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solutions focussed therapy, Gottman’s therapy and continues to learn and grow with continued training and research.

Ian Clayton-Smith

Ian Clayton-Smith

Psychologist

Ian is a Fully Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. He is compassionate and dedicated to the delivery of ethical and professional psychological practice.

Ian uses a variety of evidence-based practices and aims to provide a personalised service that is relaxed and flexible in approach and tailored in delivery to best suit your communication style and goals.

Ian uses techniques derived from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. He can also conduct various psychological assessments including intelligence testing, personality assessments, and career suitability.

Ian has experience with adolescence and adults who have faced a wide range of concerns, including grief, anxiety, depression, drug & alcohol issues and relationship conflict.

Qualifications

Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology

Master of Social Science (counselling and psychotherapy)

PhD Candidate (Edith Cowan University)

Professional Affiliations

Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

Member of Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA)

Fiona van der Meulen

Fiona van der Meulen

Psychologist

Fiona has been a registered psychologist for 10 years working within employment and disability services, health, injury management, employee assistance programs, critical incident response and organisational consulting.  She has extensive experience encompassing all aspects of the work environment, including psychological injury in the workplace, psychological fitness for work assessments, FIFO and working within the complexities of insurance schemes. With over 15 years of leadership and organisational consulting experience, Fiona is well placed to understand the demands of the modern work place.

Fiona works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship concerns, workplace issues, stress and burnout, adjustment to injury, redundancy, career transitions, personal growth and coaching.

Fiona has a warm, down to earth counselling style and understands clients seek counselling because they want things to be different and need some practical strategies to facilitate change.

Fiona’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Psychology and Masters in Organisational Psychology.

Donna Stambulich

Donna Stambulich

Senior Psychologist

Donna Stambulich is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and the Director of Clear Health Psychology Currambine. Donna has over 10 years of clinical experience in the treatment of alcohol and other substance abuse and misuse disorders, comorbidity, trauma and general psychological disorders including anxiety, depression and self-harming behaviours. Other areas of interest include Workplace Mental Health, Screen Addiction, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, attachment and the treatment of emotional distress resulting from grief.

Donna’s therapeutic approach is to provide a supportive and non-judgemental atmosphere in which people can feel safe to explore the nature and meaning of their present difficulties, and so find effective ways to resolve them.

Donna utilises clinically proven and evidence-based therapies. Different treatment approaches are used to best suit the client(s) and their goals. The type of treatment provided can range from brief, focused treatment for acute symptoms or problems, to more long-term therapy for entrenched personality, relationship or coping issues. Therapies include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Skills, Schema Therapy and NA/AA 12 step work.

Clinical Experience and Background

Donna has worked in residential alcohol and other drug addiction treatment centres since 2004 as a Clinical Program Co-ordinator. She has recently completed a study into Vicarious Trauma Among Clinicians. Donna is also a published academic in the area of Second Families, Child Support and the Family Court System. She is also a mother of two young children and gives back to her community in a variety of settings, sitting on several Boards and Steering Committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Double Major Psychology and Criminology), Edith Cowan University (2006);

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours Psychology), Edith Cowan University (2008);

• Master Psychology (Clinical) Edith Cowan University (2018)

Dr Elinor van Ommen

Dr Elinor van Ommen

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Elinor van Ommen is a Clinical Psychologist known for her holistic approach to psychological wellbeing. Elinor’s therapeutic focus is to understand the whole person, not just a collection of symptoms, and to help people identify and transcend unhelpful patterns that keep them feeling ‘stuck’. Elinor draws on a number of evidence-based therapies to tailor therapy to the needs and strengths of each client. Therapies include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based therapies, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic principles, Solution Focused Therapy, Compassion-based approaches.

Elinor works with adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma (PTSD), Perfectionism, Grief and Loss, Relationship concerns, including couples counselling, Self-esteem concerns, Personal growth, Stress and burnout and Loss of meaning.

Clinical Experience and Background

Elinor has many years’ experience working in mental health clinics in both Melbourne and Perth, conducting individual and group therapy with inpatient and outpatient groups. She also has experience in educational settings and aged care. Elinor combines the professional knowledge from her clinical training with her warmth and compassion to facilitate a safe space for understanding, change and growth.

Elinor’s qualifications include Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)(Honours), and Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology).

Elinor is also a board-approved Clinical supervisor, a member of the Australian Psychological Society and a Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists.

Malcolm Evans

Malcolm Evans

Psychologist

Malcolm is a versatile and dynamic therapist whose approach is grounded in humour, compassion and genuineness. He understands that the idea of therapy can stir up all kinds of thoughts (worries) and feelings and seeks to help clients overcome this through his down to earth and personable style.

Malcolm’s approach to therapy is based on one central idea … “the whole point of seeing a psychologist is for things to change”. Changes that are for the better and changes that last. In reality, this is much easier said than done, but this is just a fact and not an obstacle. Malcolm works to build and nurture each client’s confidence in themselves and their ability to achieve their therapeutic goals.

Malcolm will introduce you to new ideas and perspectives about yourself, relationships and life and will actively challenge what you think, believe and hold to be true. His experience includes working with all client groups – families, couples, individuals, adolescents and children.

Some of the issues that Malcolm works with include, but are not limited to: Depression and anxiety, Trauma and abuse (PTSD), Personality disorders, Self-harm and suicide, Drug and alcohol issues, Grief and Loss, Relationship and attachment difficulties, Identity formation, Working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Family of origin issues, and Cybersafety (including computer gaming).

Clinical Experience and Background

Malcolm has been a practising psychologist and Member of the Australian Psychological Society for over 20 years. He has extensive experience working in the WA prison system, in addition to his work in programs for the homeless, worker’s compensation/rehabilitation, domestic violence and youth outreach.

Malcolm utilises empirically validated treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT). He also draws on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Existential Therapy and Provocative Therapy as well as incorporating knowledge and ideas from the fields of biology, neuroscience and philosophy. Malcolm has also recently completed training in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).

Malcolm is also skilled in providing professional clinical supervision to psychologists of varying levels of experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (Double Major in Psychology), University of Western Sydney (1993)

Master of Arts (Developmental Psychopathology), University of Western Sydney (1995)

Michelle Skor

Michelle Skor

Psychologist

Michelle is an experienced Psychologist who is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. She works with clients of varying ages including adults, adolescents and children. Her areas of experience and interest include trauma, phobias, anxiety, panic disorder, separation anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, work-related problems, parenting challenges, adjustment to chronic illness, grief and low self-esteem.

Michelle utilises effective psychological treatments which include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative and Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Michelle will tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs.

Clinical experience and background

Michelle first began working in mental health 17 years ago and has been a registered psychologist for the past 13 years. She has worked in a variety of roles which include trauma services (including war-related trauma), community mental health, vocational rehabilitation, child protection and private practice. She is passionate about working in partnership with clients and creating meaningful change for better psychological health.

Michaela (Mitch) Kozak

Michaela (Mitch) Kozak

Psychologist

Michaela Kozak (Mitch) is a Registered Psychologist who provides evidence-based psychological interventions and assessment services to adults and adolescents. Mitch possesses over 20 years of experience within the therapeutic interventions space and enhancing the well-being of individuals, couples and families with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, mood, trauma, personal development, grief and loss, adjustment to pain and injury, workplace concerns, career transition and life stages, relationships and self-esteem.

Mitch's caring, warm and empathetic approach enables clients to feel at ease and is enthusiastic about transforming client's lives through personal growth, guiding them through a crisis and improving their mental health well-being.

Clinical Experience and Background

Mitch has been a registered psychologist for 12 years, working within the employment, disabilities and injury management, employee assistance programs, critical incident responses and mental health fields providing evidence-based interventions.

Mitch’s therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psycho-dynamic, Systems, Schema, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT).

Laura Smitham

Laura Smitham

Psychologist

Laura is a registered psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience in the treatment of general and specific mental health disorders. She believes people can achieve success and positive outcomes through the process of therapy and helping them to engage with their positive supports/activities.

Laura will work with people using a non-judgemental, empathic and supportive approach in her counselling, whilst helping them to achieve their goals. Laura has extensive experience working with people who have mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief and trauma, attachment, bipolar disorder and personality disorders, people at risk of offending, drug and alcohol misuse and self-harm.

She uses evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy and Mindfulness to help people achieve their goals and achieve positive wellbeing. Laura is trained in the Triple P parenting programme and the Circle of Security attachment parenting programme.

Laura also helps people to overcome their low self-esteem issues and to manage their stress, grief and loss. She works with individuals and their families who live with a disability, to help them to have a positive life and to reduce any challenging issues.

Clinical Experience and Background

Laura has worked in mental health organisations including Joondalup Community Mental Health and Injury Management organisations providing assessments, counselling, and support. Laura worked in London for just under 4 years as a psychologist for the social services organisation, Children’s Direct Services. She worked with people who had disabilities and provided counselling to people and their families who lived with a life-threatening illness.

On returning to Perth she then worked at the Autism Association of W.A on the clinical team for 5 years, at the Disability Services Commission for 4 years as a Team Leader and Senior Psychologist. Laura provides talks in the community about managing stress and trauma, about supporting people who have a disability or mental health condition using positive behaviour support strategies. She has an interest in working with adults and children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition.

Laura has completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) at Curtin University achieved in 1997, Post Grad Diploma of Psychology (Advanced - Rehabilitation Counselling) achieved in 1998.