Maryse Louis

Maryse Louis

Psychologist

Maryse is a Registered Psychologist providing a trauma-informed, safe and respectful therapeutic environment where her clients can feel supported and free from judgement as they explore their experiences and interactions with the world around them.

Originally trained in information science in Belgium, Maryse started her career in change management before migrating to Perth with her husband and children 25 years ago. She finalised her Honours in Psychology in 2016 researching pain. Maryse held the role of Injury Management Consultant and Counsellor, where she has supported clients from various sectors, such as Emergency Services, Education, Mining and Construction. She has also worked in Aboriginal Health, Aged Care, Child Protection and Veteran Affairs.

Maryse has joined the Clear Health Psychology team in Fremantle. With her broad life experience and her strong training in Psychology, Maryse draws from various evidence-based therapeutic modalities to offer her clients treatment options and strategies that will best suit their needs and goals.

Drawing on over 30 years’ experience in change management and work-life balance as well as more recent training on pain and trauma, Maryse has a keen interest in supporting people experiencing major changes in their lives.

Maryse is also passionate about parenting, couple communication and intimacy as well as Aged Care. Maryse offers evidence-based strategies to support and empower her clients to withstand the psychological demands of their different challenges.

Caitlin Jutsum

Caitlin Jutsum

Psychologist

Caitlin is an experienced psychologist, with a masters in applied psychology. She is a dedicated clinician, with a warm, trauma informed, and person centred approach. Caitlin is passionate about assisting clients to develop healthy thought patterns and adaptive approaches to managing difficult emotions. 

 Clinical Experience 

Caitlin has experience in both public sector and independent practice as a clinician, supervisor, mental health first aid facilitator and mediator. In her previous role at a psychiatric hospital, Caitlin was in a management role where she facilitated supervision, coordinated mandatory training, and promoted evidence based practice within the team.

 Education and Therapeutic Approaches 

She has several degrees, including a Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Applied Psychology. She builds on her significant academic qualifications by regularly training in evidence based therapies. She uses a range of different treatments including, but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy approaches, Schema therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing therapy. 

Caitlin is continuously upskilling and integrating new concepts into her practice. As a result she treats a range of presentations including: 

• Eating disorders

• Anxiety disorders

• Depression

• Trauma

• Adjustment issues

• Insomnia

• Clinical perfectionism

• Personality disorders

• Bipolar

• Adolescent concerns

• LGBTQIA related concerns"

Martha Farat

Martha Farat

Registered Psychologist

Martha is a Registered Psychologist with experience in both organizational and clinical settings. She has a wide array of experiences, including working with depression and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma/PTSD, anger management, relationship issues, suicide prevention, settlement and cultural issues. She is trained in a range of therapeutic methods, including: 

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy

• Trauma informed practices

• Cultivation of emotional balance and emotional regulation

• Client-centred approaches

• Relaxation strategies

• Meditation and related contemplative practices

• Cross- cultural approaches
  
  She has assisted adults, adolescents and children over the years, and has worked extensively with refugees and other survivors of trauma and is experienced in working across different cultures. Martha has a calm and friendly demeanor. Experience has taught her that no two people are the same, and no intervention works for all people. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve optimal well-being and develop higher purpose in life.
  
  Martha offers a holistic approach which is also reflected in her personal life. Being a yoga and meditation practitioner, she has spent around three years in India exploring ancient eastern traditions. Her professional and personal quest are deeply interwoven and related to her own journey of self-inquiry and personal development.
  
  She has lived in Dharamsala, India where she has been studying Buddhist Psychology and Science of Mind and the Tibetan language. What she found was a very profound inner science that has been exploring the mind and its potentials for millennia. The benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices have been studied by modern neuroscience and research suggests that meditation can “rewire” the human brain via neuroplasticity . Neuroplasticity is the brains capacity to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Thus, meditation practices are valid tools to enhance our well-being.
  
  Her main interest is in exploring the interface between contemplative sciences and Western psychology and neuroscience. She is passionate about combining eastern and western sciences and her goal is to promote human flourishing through a twofold approach: to reduce the impact of negative emotions and to enhance the positive emotions that naturally exist within us.
  
  She is also fluent in Brazilian Portuguese and speaks intermediate Tibetan.

Tessa Batt

Tessa Batt

Clinical Psychologist

Tessa is a registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and is a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).

Tessa has a special interest in children and adolescent psychology, working with clients under the age of 18 years. Tessa has experience treating anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment concerns, eating disorders, substance use, sleep difficulties, complex trauma, self-harm, and thoughts of suicide. Her treatment approaches are drawn from current best-practice research and are tailored to the age of the client. Tessa has completed training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). She has an open and genuine approach in working with her clients.

Clinical Experience and Background

Tessa graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Master of Psychology (Clinical). Previously, Tessa has facilitated group therapy in adult inpatient hospital settings. Tessa has worked across a range of services related to child and adolescent health, including school psychology, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), private practice settings, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic teams. Tessa has had previous experience working as a University tutor in psychology, statistical and dementia studies, and has conducted research in Electroencephalography (EEG) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).  

Dr Iona Walker

Dr Iona Walker

Clinical Psychologist

Iona is a Clinical Psychologist with an interest in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy who is experienced in supporting adults with a range of psychological difficulties including depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety, trauma and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She has a warm and compassionate manner and will work collaboratively with you to help you identify your goals in therapy. You can work together to understand the route of your presenting problems. Iona can support you to learn strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours and to cope with difficult emotions. She is passionate about supporting you to make positive changes in your life. 

Qualifications:

Iona is a fully qualified Doctor of Clinical Psychology, having completed the DClinPsy at the University of Glasgow. She also has a Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology with Distinction from Newcastle University, a  Post Graduate Certificate in low intensity CBT from Essex University and a Master of Arts with honours in Psychology from The University of Edinburgh. She is registered with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA number PSY0002343140), The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC number PYL37941) and the British Psychological Society (301993).

Amy Palframan

Amy Palframan

Clinical Psychologist

Amy is a Clinical Psychologist who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, relationship difficulties, work-related issues, stress, and grief and loss. Amy utilises a number of evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (traditional and trauma-focused), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),  Exposure Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Schema Therapy.

Clinical Experience and Background

Amy obtained her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Edith Cowan University and holds endorsement with AHPRA as a Clinical Psychologist. She has worked within an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) setting, as well as within the Medicare Better Access and Workers’ Compensation schemes. Amy prides herself on her ability to provide high quality psychological services, with a focus on building strong therapeutic relationships, tailoring her approach to the individual, and working with clients to achieve their best possible outcomes.

Poonam Morar

Poonam Morar

Psychologist

Poonam Morar is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Poonam is experienced in working with adults and couples in the areas of anxiety, depression, complex trauma, post-natal depression, parenting issues, grief and loss, couples counselling, PTSD, sexual abuse, substance and/or alcohol abuse, stress management and anger management. Poonam believes in providing a holistic approach to a client’s well-being. She provides her clients the necessary skills and support until they become self-sufficient.

She has been trained in several evidence based therapeutic techniques including Gottman’s Therapy (for couples), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (for anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Act Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and many more.

Clinical experience and background

Poonam obtained her Psychology qualification through Curtin University of Technology and has worked over several years in government organisations and private practice using an evidenced based, client centred approach. She has worked with corrective services as a Registered Psychologist running group programs, assessment and counselling services. Poonam believes every client is different and tailors her approach to that which best suits the client’s needs. She believes in providing a safe therapeutic environment where clients are able to express their concerns without fear of judgement. Poonam helps clients understand their triggers, create self-awareness and provide them with skills to improve their wellbeing. Poonam is fluent in both English and Gujarati.

Mary Collura-Oldham

Mary Collura-Oldham

Psychologist

Mary is a Registered Psychologist with over 16 years’ experience in psychological practice.  She works with individuals, couples and families.  In her earlier career she worked within the public sector in a range of roles including human resources, industrial relations and policy development. After completing her Masters she worked for Relationships Australia before moving into private practice.  She now divides her time between her psychological counselling practice and contract assessment work within the public sector.

Mary adopts a range of treatment interventions depending on the client’s needs – including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Relaxation techniques and other psychotherapeutic approaches. 

She fosters a respectful and compassionate therapeutic space for clients to explore and develop deeper insight and awareness of their own process.  Through this practice of deeper reflection and self-examination, clients are afforded simple opportunities to cultivate and foster more authentic and meaningful lives and relationships for themselves.  Clients often find, that this approach in turn helps engender a greater sense of peace, well-being and acceptance both of self and others. 

Emily Loh

Emily Loh

Psychologist

Emily is a registered psychologist with AHPRA. 

She has been working as a psychologist for the last 16 years, providing support and assistance to people experiencing mental health issues across a range of fields. Emily navigates treatment with sincerity and compassion which helps put people at ease. She works collaboratively with clients to reach therapy goals using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and solution focused therapy.  

Clinical Experience and Background

Emily started her career as a sport psychologist at the NSW Institute of Sport, providing elite athletes with mental skills training to assist them to achieve their peak performance. She has also worked within the fields of occupational rehabilitation (mainly with NSW Police Force and NSW Department of Education), corporate psychology, mediation and HR consulting, however her true passion lies with counselling and helping individuals in a clinical setting.

Emily can assist adults with a full range of mental health issues including depression and anxiety, stress, grief and loss, chronic pain, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, parenting challenges and mental skills training for both elite and non-elite athletes.

Debra Bycroft

Debra Bycroft

Clinical Psychologist and Forensic Psychologist

Debra has endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist and Forensic Psychologist with AHPRA, is an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society, and a Clinical Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapists Inc. (AAFT).

Debra is a down to earth and relatable psychologist, who brings a non-judgemental and honest approach to working with clients. She believes that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling life and works with clients to identify and understand blockages that prevent the client from living the life they want. Debra enjoys helping clients develop skills, so they are better able to manage life’s challenges.

Clinical Experience and Background

Debra obtained her undergraduate degree at Curtin University and worked as a registered psychologist from 2010. She then completed a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic) at Edith Cowan University in 2020. She has worked in the private and public sectors and has experience working with couples, families, adolescents, children, and adults.

Her career started in Human Resources working within the private and government sectors. This experience is supported by a Master of Applied Psychology (Organisational). Her experience working in organisations means she understands and can assist with coping with office politics, the challenges of work-related stress, interpersonal issues at work, and career transitions.

Debra has experience working with couples and families in crises, this area of interest is supported by a Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling. Debra has experience working with adults and children who have experienced childhood trauma (e.g., sexual abuse, violence) gained from her work in the private sector and experience working with adolescents gained from her time working with young offenders.

Debra has a non-judgemental honest approach to counselling. Drawing from a systemic approach and using evidence-based approaches (e.g., Interpersonal Process, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing) she enjoys working collaboratively with clients.