Janet Deveney-Salmon

Janet Deveney - Salmon

Psychologist

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

Janet is experienced in working with adolescents and adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, work related and personal stress issues, trauma, grief and loss, FIFO relationships, couples counselling, parenting, anger management, work/life balance, health and lifestyle changes. She enjoys working with clients, providing a safe and non-judgmental environment, and helping them to acquire and improve their knowledge and skills in managing their emotions to enable a happier and more fulfilled lifestyle.

She has been trained in several evidence based therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Mindfulness and Relaxation techniques; Motivational interviewing and Narrative therapy.

Clinical Experience and Background

Janet obtained a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) at Curtin University; and Bachelor of Psychology and Master of Applied Psychology at Murdoch University. As a nationally accredited Mediator she has experience in dealing with conflict in the workplace. She has worked as a Registered Psychologist in private practice; with the ADF; with asylum seekers in Detention centres using interpreters to provide psychological services to torture and trauma survivors. She is also experienced in the provision of EAP services in a wide variety of areas including the provision of both face to face interventions, and telephone counselling; assisting managers with organisational issues; attending traumas and critical incidents; and providing mental health training in a variety of remote environments.

Janet focuses on providing a safe and non-judgemental environment in which clients can feel comfortable in expressing their concerns, and tailoring her approach to best suit the individual client needs to facilitate their overall well being.

Elisa Porter

Elisa Porter

Clinical Psychologist

Elisa is a registered psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society. Elisa is passionate about working with a range of mental health issues experienced by children, adolescents and adults. These include anxiety, depression, phobias, relationship challenges, adjustment issues, challenges with family dynamics, post-natal difficulties, parenting issues, distress associated with chronic pain conditions, work related stress, and communication issues. 

She has experience working with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, work related stress, auditory hallucinations and schizophrenia, challenges with daily living skills associated with intellectual disability, adjustment issues, relationship difficulties, attachment issues and trauma associated with neglect.

Elisa uses an integrative approach to meet clients' needs. She has training in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), brief solution focused therapy, and behaviourist therapy models. She also has interests in schema therapy and psychodynamic models. Elisa seeks to create a therapeutic space which is warm, engaging, respectful, trusting and collaborative. She seeks to help and inspire clients to reflect on their experiences and to make changes which will improve their overall well being, relationships with others, and meaningful engagement in life.

Clinical experience and background

Elisa completed her Masters of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) in 2018 at Murdoch University, obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology in 2010 and Diploma of Education (School Psychology) in 2011 from The University of Western Australia. She has previously worked as a school psychologist, in youth counselling and in adult mental health. While most of her work has focused on individual sessions and inter-agency liaison work, she has also hosted workshops for parents using the Triple P parenting framework, workshops for staff, and has co-facilitated dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) group sessions for adults with borderline personality disorder.

Elisa's research interests include childhood obesity, perinatal depression and parent-child attachment. Most recently, her research has focused on factors contributing to maternal perinatal depression and anxiety and how this affects young children's social and emotional development. 

Kelly Murphy

Kelly Murphy

Psychologist

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

Kelly has worked in the field of childhood development, mental healthcare, counselling, education, developmental psychology, research and therapy for 17 years. Kelly is experienced in working with children, teens, adults and couples struggling with stresses that impact developing and maintaining healthy and meaningful relationships at home, in the community and the workplace. She also specialises in working with parents and other family members to assist children with attachment issues learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.

Kelly has extensive knowledge and experience in cognitive and neurodevelopment assessment and offers evidence-based interventions. Kelly tailors psychological therapy to meet the needs of clients who are experiencing stressful life transitions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss. She has been trained in several evidence based therapeutic techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Relaxation and Mindfulness practices; Solutions Focused Therapy (SFBT); Family Systems therapy and Triple P Parenting Stepping Stones program.

Clinical experience and background

Kelly completed her undergraduate psychology degree at Edith Cowan University and received an Honours degree in Psychology from James Cook University in Queensland. Kelly then completed a Master of Applied Psychology in Educational and Developmental Psychology with a Graduate Diploma in Education (coursework and practicums) at the University of Western Australia.

Kelly is a passionate advocate for the strength and resilience of the human brain, that throughout our lives our brains continue to rewire and change when we apply ourselves to learning and practicing new functional ways of seeing and experiencing the world. Kelly’s approach to therapy is person centred, and she works alongside clients to promote a shared responsibility for trust in the therapeutic process empowering them to create meaningful, lasting change for themselves. Kelly assists her clients to feel safe and nurtured, trusting in the confidential nature of what they share, respecting and admiring their strong act of courage and humility displayed by clients taking steps towards change.

Valentina Ukich

Valentina Ukich

Psychologist

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

Valentina is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the areas of anxiety, depression and mood disorders, fertility, pregnancy and parenting, sexual identity, relationship, marital and family (working with individuals, couples and/or family groups), drug, alcohol and other dependencies, grief, trauma and loss, workplace issues, work/life balance, stress, health and lifestyle.

She has been trained in several evidence based therapeutic techniques including CBT, interpersonal therapy, solution focused brief therapy, family systems therapy, narrative and mindfulness approaches. She tailors counselling to the personality and needs of the client in a non-judgmental and supportive way.

Clinical experience and background

Valentina obtained her Psychology qualification through Curtin University of Technology and has over 15 years of experience working with people in various Community Based organisations and for the last 7 years in Private Practice working with children, adults, couples and families. Coming from a former Yugoslav background she is particularly tuned to the role of culture in communication and relationships and uses this in the therapy space to explore personal values and beliefs systems. Her personal style is towards collaborative approaches that inspire curiosity, hope and empower change.

Valentina is also fluent in Croatian, Serbian & Bosnian languages.

Carol Joseph

Carol Joseph

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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.

Jodie Holwill

Jodie Holwill

Registered Psychologist

Jodie is a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in psychological practice. She works with individuals, couples and children in the areas of Anxiety and Depression, Work Related Stress, PTSD, OCD, Substance Abuse and Grief. In her earlier career she worked in the field of Organisational Psychology within the public and private sector in a range of roles including human resources, psychological assessment for employment and career/outplacement counselling and across many industry sectors such as Mining, Banking, Hospitality and Health.

Jodie adopts a range of treatment interventions depending on the client’s needs – including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness, Solution-focused Therapy, EMDR, Relaxation techniques and other psychotherapeutic approaches. Jodie’s style of counselling is warm and practical, and she values getting to the problem quickly and providing her clients with the necessary skills to move forward as well as dealing with any underlying issues. She seeks to engender a greater sense of well-being and acceptance both of self and others.

Jodie’s background in Behavioural Assessment and Analysis can offer clients from the business sector a clearer understanding of how their own behaviour can affect both their own work/leadership performance, and that of their team. With the use of individual and organisational psychometric tools (such as 16PF, DISC, Insight etc) she can advise and counsel to enhance productivity and adaptability in this time of change.   Jodie has worked in the field of Outplacement and Career Counselling for the last 15 years and is able to provide a service to those employees and individuals affected by redundancy including practical support and counselling for the grief experienced when individuals are torn from their work/career through circumstances beyond their control. Jodie is available for weekend appointments.

Jamie Lok

Jamie Lok

Clinical Psychologist

Jamie is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved Supervisor with AHPRA.

Jamie is experienced in working with adults, with a special interest in the older adult population. She helps clients to develop a better understanding of the difficulties they are experiencing and to move forward in making meaningful changes. She has extensive experience in the areas of mood and anxiety disorders, grief, end-of-life issues, adjustment to life changes, and chronic illness.

Jamie combines components from various therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness. She uses an approach that is client-centred and collaborative and has a warm and non-judgemental style that helps to create a safe therapeutic space.

Clinical Experience and Background

Jamie completed her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has over 10 years’ experience working in the public sector. She has worked in community mental health clinics, as well as hospital inpatient and outpatient settings. She particularly enjoys working with clients and families impacted by stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, and dementia.

Dr Jacqueline Spencer

Dr Jacqueline Spencer

Clinical Psychologist

BA (Hons), MA Applied Psychology, PhD.

Dr Jacqueline Spencer is a qualified and trained Clinical Psychologist. She is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Dr Spencer works with adults, couples and adolescents in the areas of relationship issues, complex PTSD, borderline personality disorder, adjustment issues, depression, trauma, grief and loss, addiction and other issues.

Using a warm and non-judgemental approach, Jacquie assists clients to gain insight into their present-day problems by identifying their unhelpful life patterns. Using psychodynamic principles and other modalities, she then helps clients to work on healing these experiences and to create meaningful change.

Clinical experience and background

Dr Spencer completed an honors degree in psychology in Sydney before moving to Perth to complete her postgraduate training at Murdoch University. Jacqueline Spencer completed her doctoral research project (PhD) that examines whether individuals with alexithymia (a poor ability to identify their emotions) can read the facial expressions of others.

Jacquie has many years’ experience in running group therapy programs in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. She has also worked with clients with a range of presenting problems in private practice.

She has experience with Psychodynamic therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Imagery Rescripting, Schema therapy and Compassion-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Dr Spencer has tutored psychology and statistics at university level and taught martial arts to adults and children.

She helps her clients to cultivate a gentler and more accepting approach to experience that reduces stress and prevents the spiral of negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Jon Marginis

Jon Marginis

Counselling Psychology Registrar

Jon Marginis is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and is a member of the Association of Counselling Psychologists (ACP).

Jon is experienced in working alongside children (from 3 years of age), adolescents and adults. Jon’s areas of interest include Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Body Image Issues, Depression, Difficulties with Emotional Regulation, Eating Disorders, Exam Stress, Identity Issues, Issues Around Sexuality, Learning Disabilities (ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia/Dysgraphia etc), Male-Dominated Issues, Parenting Children/Teenagers, Relationship Issues, School Transition/Refusal Issues, Self-Harm, Sexuality Issues and Substance Abuse.

He has been trained in several evidence-based techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioural Management/Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Grief and Loss Counselling, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

Clinical Experience and Background

Jon obtained his Master of Psychology (Counselling) Degree from Curtin University and also holds a qualification in Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Jon has done a lot of work with children and teenagers but also has a keen interest in working with adults. When working with his clients, Jon enjoys walking alongside his clients to provide a safe space for them to be their true genuine selves. He aims to provide his clients with strategies that can assist them in alleviating their distress and presenting issues. At the heart of all of Jon’s work, he believes that a positive relationship with the client is essential. When working with children, Jon also commonly works with their parents to provide the best support for all individuals involved. As Jon has worked within schools, he has become accustomed to many of the issues experienced by children and adolescents. By doing so, he is aware of the guidelines and criteria for WACE and IB exams and is accustomed to accommodations that are made available to adolescents under the Schools Curriculum Standards Authority (SCSA) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma).

In regard to research, Jon has covered a range of topics and has written two dissertations, and in September 2019, Jon spoke at an International Conference on Men’s Health with his topic being “Why Men Don’t’ Talk”. Jon’s dissertations include The Effect of Anxiety on The Emotional Match of Mother-Child Dyads in Hearing Impaired Children (2016) and The Role of Sense of Belonging in Digital Piracy: A Qualitative Approach (2012).

Leigh Kelly

Leigh Kelly

Psychologist

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

Leigh has experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss and relationship issues. Leigh is devoted to providing an approachable and flexible therapy experience by tailoring treatments to meet adults and adolescent’s personal goals and needs. Utilising neuroscience and behavioural and mindfulness-based therapies, Leigh aims to help his clients not only manage and resolve the issues that they present with but to also cultivate deep meaning and purposefulness in their lives. His approach is holistic, thorough, warm and friendly.

Leigh has also been trained in other evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema therapy and psychodynamic therapy.

Clinical Experience and Background

Leigh obtained his Psychology qualification through Murdoch University and has worked over several years in non-for profit organisations and private practice using his clinical skills to assist a diverse range of clients across the lifespan. Furthermore, he has created and run successful men’s groups targeted towards mental health, well-being and modern day masculinity issues. He is also a qualified personal trainer and draws on his knowledge of psychology, health and fitness and mindfulness to help people to understand their strengths, improve self-awareness and increase their sense of happiness and fulfillment.

Steve Remic

Steve Remic

Clinical Psychologist Registrar

Steve is a Clinical Psychologist Registrar registered with AHPRA, and a member of the Australian Clinical Psychologists Association, Perth Complex Trauma Professional Health Network and Perth Gender Mental Health Network.

Steve is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults and families, with an interest in those undertaking FIFO work. Steve’s therapeutic style is client centred, holistic and compassionate and he works collaboratively with clients to reach therapy goals using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, schema therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR and psychodynamic principles. He has a special interest in evolving life patterns uncovered in therapy. He has conducted research on attachment and non-suicidal self-injury.

Clinical Experience & Background

Steve has completed his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked in private practice and not-for-profit industry, with experience working with the Department of Communities - Child Protection and Family Support. Steve also has experience working in the State Major Trauma Unit at Royal Perth Hospital. Steve is also a qualified industrial chemist with a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) and a 10 year career working in mining and resources in Australia including FIFO. He brings this extensive experience and understanding to his clients.

Steve offers therapy for a broad range of psychological, emotional and life change issues, including all forms of depression, anxiety, worry and stress, difficulties with emotion regulation, work stress, trauma, and interpersonal problems. Using a non-judgmental approach, Steve works with clients and their families to diminish distressing symptoms, shift unhelpful life patterns, and find meaning in their experience.

Kristi Aitken

Kristi Aitken

Registered Psychologist

Kristi is a Registered Psychologist with clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults and families presenting with a range of psychological and behavioural issues. These include anxiety and mood disorders, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, loss and adjustment counselling, stress and anger management, and trauma.

Kristi is mindful of the unique nature of a therapeutic relationship and therefore places emphasis on creating a safe and inviting environment for exploration of a client’s presenting concerns. Kristi enjoys reflecting on a client’s strengths and values when helping them work towards achieving their goals and improving their overall wellbeing. She draws upon a variety of evidence-based psychological interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Informed Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Mindfulness.

Clinical experience and background

Kristi obtained her Psychology qualifications through The University of Western Australia. She has gained her clinical experience through working with a diverse range of clients within the youth mental health sector over the past few years, and more recently within a private practice setting.

Samantha Hill

Samantha Hill

Psychologist

Samantha is an AHPHA registered Psychologist and a Medicare Provider. She is an active member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Counselling Psychologists and the Association of Counselling Psychologists (ACP). Samantha provides counselling and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

Samantha believes in a client-centred and strengths-based approach that is aligned with the needs and goals of the individual. She adopts a compassionate and empathic stance. Samantha seeks to offer a respectful and safe space where clients feel empowered and supported to explore their difficulties, become aware of emotional, thinking and behaviour patterns, find meaning, adopt positive coping strategies and enhance psychological well-being.

Samantha provides assessment, formulation, diagnosis, and treatment for a range of psychological problems and life issues including: Depression and low mood, Anxiety disorders, Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, Family conflict and separation, Grief and Loss, Perinatal mental health and parenting difficulties, Addictions, Body image and low self-esteem, Stress, coping and adjustment to life transitions, Difficulties with interpersonal relationships, Personality disorders, and Work-related issues.

Clinical experience and Background

Samantha obtained her BPsych (Hons) from the University of Liverpool Hope in the UK and her MA (Counselling Psychology) from Curtin University. She has experience working with people across the lifespan in community mental health, women’s health, and child protection settings. A large proportion of Samantha’s work and training has focused on providing trauma-informed, attachment-based and culturally sensitive psychological treatment to children, parents and families.

Samantha has completed training in several evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Her approach is integrative and places primary focus on the therapeutic alliance as a confidential and safe space for healing and growth. She draws upon treatment modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Existential Therapy, Attachment-Informed Therapy, and creative modalities such as Play and Art therapy. Samantha is also trained to provide Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for adults, adolescents and children and she is a certified Circle of Security Parenting program facilitator.