Naomi Terpsis

Naomi Terpsis

Psychologist

As an AHPRA registered psychologist, Naomi's goal is to help you reach your potential.  Naomi received her Honours Degree in Psychology from Murdoch University and her Graduate Diploma in Education (School Psychology and Special Needs Teaching) from UWA.  Since 2012, Naomi has worked in primary and secondary schools.  She has supported children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of learning difficulties, developmental delays, very challenging behaviours and mental health concerns -- including clients from non-English speaking backgrounds, and families who have experienced significant trauma.  

Naomi is a passionate and energetic psychologist who is particularly proud of her ability to help others build the skills they need to develop positive relationships, find meaning in their experiences and to face life's challenges with courage, confidence, and self compassion.

While Naomi is trained in a range of counselling techniques, she is particularly fond of using third wave therapy approaches such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions.  Moving away from a deficit model of the human experience, with its emphasis on diagnostic labels and symptoms — ACT and CPS appreciate that we would all do well if we could but the human brain is naturally hardwired to produce psychological pain and suffering.  Naomi does not interpret her client's difficulties with living as a sign they are broken, or in need of fixing.  Rather, she marvels at the adaptive capacity of human brain to keep us safe—even though it hurts! With energy, warmth, compassion and care, Naomi supports her clients to foster a sense of willingness to experience what it means to be a real live human being — including all the ups and downs they will inevitably experience throughout life.  Through building their psychological flexibility, resilience and problem solving, Naomi's clients gain personal insight and most importantly, the essential skills and strategies they will need to cope better and achieve a rich, full and meaningful life.  Naomi finds the ACT and CPS approaches extremely refreshing, and personally satisfying — and she thinks you will too.  

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).  

Linda Skinner

Linda Skinner

Psychologist

Linda is a registered psychologist with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. Linda has over ten years of clinical experience working in mental health services across the public, private and not for profit sectors.

In addition to working in private practice, Linda works in a local community hospice providing specialised palliative care and bereavement counselling services to patients and their loved ones.

Linda enjoys working with young adults and adults from all cultures and walks of life. She is able to work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, relationship, parenting and family challenges, significant life transitions, and the difficulties associated with the diagnosis of a chronic or life limiting illness.  

Linda’s therapeutic approach is warm, empathic and person centred. She believes that each client is the expert of their own life and provides a safe therapeutic space where she works collaboratively with clients to identify and achieve goals, bring about life enhancing positive change and improve social and emotional wellbeing.

Linda’s work is strengths based and trauma informed. She tailors her therapeutic approach to suit the unique needs of each client, drawing from a range of evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Interpersonal and Existential Therapies and Schema Therapy.   

Barbara Palmisano

Barbara Palmisano

Clinical Psychologist

Barbara is a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA with Endorsement in Clinical Psychology. She is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. She brings a breadth of experience and depth of knowledge to therapy sessions for adolescents, adults and older adults. She is committed to promoting better outcomes in the mental health, well-being and life experiences of individuals, parents and couples.

Barbara has accumulated sound knowledge, skills and abilities with a wide range of mental health issues, disability types and medical conditions in the Government Sector both State and Commonwealth, Community Mental Health Services, Disability Services and not for profit organisations. She has a special interest and specific experience with people with injuries, disability or medical conditions, occupational and physical rehabilitation and the impact on a person’s psychological wellbeing.

Barbara has an open and approachable manner and acknowledges the courage taken to initiate seeking psychological/mental health support. She believes it is likely to be one of the most important and personally valuable steps a person can make toward making a difference in one’s quality of life and living a richer and more meaningful life.

You will be provided with a comprehensive initial clinical assessment, research evidenced interventions that are individually tailored to your needs, regular monitoring and review of progress and evaluation of outcome.

Treatment interventions are based on current research evidenced practices. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Multi-Systemic Therapy and Applied Behaviour Analysis.

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).

Angela Bain

Angela Bain

Psychologist

Angela is a registered psychologist and  has significant experience working with families, children and adolescents, and is attuned to the needs of parents. She has a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked in a variety of settings. Angela is experienced in a variety of counselling approaches (incl. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Family Systems, Attuned Parenting, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness). Angela works with adults, children and adolescents, as well as families.

Her therapeutic areas of interest include trauma, anxiety (including generalised anxiety, separation anxiety, selective mutism, panic and social anxiety), panic disorder, perfectionism, depression and emotional difficulties, Autism, addictions, grief and loss, self harm and suicidal ideation, domestic violence, stress and adjusting to life stressors, postnatal depression and woman’s health, family and parenting stress, as well as emotion regulation, anger management, ADHD, abuse and  behavioural, social and learning difficulties. 

She is experienced in completing diagnostic assessments. Her area of assessment interest include ADHD/ADD, Behavioural concerns, Communication Disorders, Educational concerns / Developmental Delays, Gifted and Talented, and Specific Learning Difficulties (known as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia).

Angela also works with clients across the lifespan and has a special interest in women’s mental health, and providing counselling for antenatal and postnatal depression & anxiety, infertility, perinatal loss, and attachment. Her warm and compassionate nature is evident in the way she works with clients, and she is well-known for providing quality, and exceptional psychological care to all her clients, and tailors her approach to meet the needs of her clients. Angela prioritises building a therapeutic relationship with her clients one which ensures her clients feel safe, comfortable and supported without judgement.

Annelise Krynauw

Annelise Krynauw

Provisional Psychologist

Annelise is a psychologist who works therapeutically with adults and adolescents. She holds an MA (Clinical Psychology) from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, and has recently relocated to Australia to join her children.

Annelise mainly uses psychodynamic approaches, as well as Gestalt therapy, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and Schema therapy. She offers a safe, confidential space where people can make sense of their feelings, thoughts and behaviour.

“Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.”  Ann Voskamp

 Annelise treats both adults and adolescents for the following:

• Depression and other mood disorders Anxiety and panic attacks

• Diagnosable psychiatric conditions, such as personality disorder traits

• ADHD

• Coping with divorce

• Anger / aggression

• Cutting and other forms of self-harm

• Substance abuse

• Anxiety and Panic attacks

• PTSD / trauma

• Bereavement and loss

• Family and relationship difficulties

• Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse

• Self esteem

Dylan Kirkpatrick

Dylan Kirkpatrick

Clinical Psychology Registrar

Dylan is a Clinical Psychology Registrar registered with AHPRA, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Dylan is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults and families.  He is passionate about mental wellbeing with a strong commitment to helping individuals, families, and communities achieve and maintain good mental health.  Dylan takes an open and collaborative approach to best understand what has brought you to see him, and how best he can assist you in meeting your unique mental health goals. Dylan uses techniques from a range of evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema-Focussed Therapy, Family Therapy and Family-Based interventions, motivational interviewing techniques, and mindfulness and compassion based frameworks.

Dylan has a particular interest in working with individuals and families around challenges including depression, social and generalised anxiety, adjustment reactions,  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, conduct issues, emotional dysregulation, personality, trauma, and Family Therapy. He is also able to conduct cognitive, behavioural, and functional assessments for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages that can assist in the diagnosis and management of specific learning disorders, intellectual disability, other neurocognitive issues, and behavioural challenges.  Dylan has also completed specialist training in the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dylan has completed his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and has experience working within private practice, community mental health, and with the Department of Communities in Child Protection and Family Support. He also has experience working within Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Workers’ Compensation settings.

Lia van der Kooij

Lia van der Kooij

Psychologist

Lia is a registered psychologist and Director of Clear Health Psychology Ellenbrook. Lia holds a Masters Degree in Psychology and has worked in private practice for the last 8 years. She is experienced in working with adults who have a range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety and worry, stress management, relationship difficulties, alcohol and other substance use issues, coping with grief and loss, and work-related issues. Lia has a special interest in the treatment of anxiety including health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and generalised anxiety.

With a warm and down-to-earth approach, Lia combines components from a variety of therapeutic approaches and works collaboratively with clients to help them gain a greater understanding of their difficulties and achieve their therapy goals.

Lyn Price

Lyn Price

Clinical Psychologist

Lyn is a registered Clinical Psychologist who aims to provide a safe, respectful space by being non-judgemental, warm and open; whilst ensuring that all clients feel heard and understood. Working together in this way supports increased clarity about any life difficulties, the realisation of new possibilities and increased capacity to achieve desired change.

Lyn enjoys  working with adults (and in particular older adults; male or female) with a wide range of presenting issues. She is committed to providing a high quality, evidence-based psychological service that is tailored to each client’s unique situation, needs and preferences. 

Background

Lyn has had a long history of work in the health sector. Her early professional life was spent working as a nurse in a variety of mainly rural and remote settings. This wealth of knowledge and broad experience in life contributes to her grounded approach when working with people as a Clinical Psychologist.

Clinical Experience

Lyn has worked  in private practice and in a sexual assault treatment facility; as well as  undertaking psychological work in a mental health service. Her areas of particular experience and interest are:

• Stress

• Anxiety disorders

• Depression, including major depressive disorder

• Adjustment difficulties to changed life circumstances

• Self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness difficulties

• Grief and loss

• Trauma

• Post Traumatic Sress Disorder

• Carer support

Her approach:

Lyn applies a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),  Trauma Informed CBT, Schema Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.  She will  work with clients to plan realistic goals and  treatment using these and other approaches.

Lyn acknowledges the courage that it may take to make an initial appointment for  psychology and she maintains hope that change is always possible for every client.

Qualifications and memberships:

• Fully registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

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)

Michelle Ryan-Gittens

Michelle Ryan-Gittens

Psychologist

Michelle is a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years experience supporting children, parents and families. Her warm and friendly manner helps her clients quickly feel safe and welcome. She utilises a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, neuroscience and mindfulness-based therapies and programs to support behaviour management, emotional regulation and building positive relationships. Michelle is passionate about parent and child wellbeing and works alongside her clients to create personalised goals and meet individual needs. She engages her younger clients in enjoyable and meaningful activities while they problem-solve, learn new skills or explore what is on their mind.

Michelle’s areas of interest and expertise include:

• Child and adolescent issues (0 – 18 years)

• Anxiety including school and separation anxiety

• Anxiety related to current events and global issues (e.g COVID-19, eco-anxiety)

• Fears and phobias

• Resilience and self-confidence

• Family separation and transition issues

• Sibling and new baby relationships

• Grief and Loss

• Behaviour management

• Emotional regulation (inc. Zones of Regulation)

• Sensory sensitivity

• Selective Mutism and extreme shyness

• Sleeping and routines

• Toileting

• School and learning issues

• Friendship, social skills and bullying issues

• Protective Behaviours and Keeping Kids Safe

• Overthinking and perfectionism

• Parenting skills and emotion coaching

• Parenting stress and exhaustion

• Parenting children with disabilities

• Women’s wellbeing and issues related to fertility, menopause, and in-law relationships

• Occupational stress and workplace conflict for teachers and school staff

Clinical Experience and Background

Michelle has worked in a wide range of settings including schools, early intervention centres, home-based parenting support, foster care and organisations for children with disabilities. She has run numerous parenting programs and workshops on topics such as: Tuning in to Kids, Child Friendships and Conflicts, Children and Anxiety, and Managing Behaviour.

Her ongoing work in private and government schools has provided Michelle with extensive experience counselling teachers and school staff in areas of occupational stress and managing workplace conflict. She has presented engaging workshops on workplace stress management and recently ran a series of telehealth presentations on supporting employees through COVID-19 and isolation.

Michelle completed her Psychology qualification at University of WA and her Diploma of Education from Murdoch University. She has also completed her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, is a member of AHPRA and an Assoc member of the Australian Psychological Society.

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.

Jayde Smith

Jayde Smith

Psychologist

Jayde is a genuine, warm, and collaborative clinician who has experience with, and a passion for, working with clients from all walks of life. He endeavours to support and empower clients to navigate and grow through adversity and change. He considers this particularly important now as our physical and psychological environments continue to change in response to the global pandemic.

Jayde completed his Bachelor of Psychology at Curtin University and has experience as a psychologist in a variety of settings including disability services, the education department, e-mental health, private practice, as well as remote work sites. He enjoys working with a diverse group of clients and feels it is a great privilege to hear an individual’s story. Jayde enjoys walking beside his clients as they achieve personal development and growth. Jayde utilises individually tailored strategies and evidence-based approaches to assist clients to gain insight into themselves and the challenges they are facing. As part of this process, he helps clients to develop effective ways of responding to, and managing, these difficulties. Jayde has worked with clients experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, suicidal ideation, work/study stress, relationship/communication difficulties, sleep hygiene, self-esteem issues and burnout.

Jayde works primarily within the Rogerian client focused and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) frameworks. He also incorporates mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy into client sessions. Jayde believes a combined approach can assist clients in developing a greater awareness of their feelings, actions, and impact on others. This can then lead to a greater emotional awareness and confidence when responding to challenging situations.

Shelah Johnston

Shelah Johnston

Clinical Psychologist

Shelah is an experienced and AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist, HCPC-UK registered Educational Psychologist and board approved Supervisor with AHPRA.

Shelah is experienced in working with children, adolescents,  adults, the elderly, couples, families and groups.

Shelah draws on her training and expertise working across different age groups, cultures and settings to help others to heal from past negative experiences and trauma, become more aware of current ineffective patterns of behaviour and thinking, empowering them to develop new ways of thinking and coping with current and future difficulties.

Her compassionate, mindfulness based approach incorporates the use of research based strategies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Emotion Focussed Therapy for anxiety, depression and with couples/ relationships, Meditation and Mindfulness, group training and facilitation, and behavioural coping strategies such as Assertiveness training.

Shelah's areas of interest include help to overcome Anxiety and Depression using Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Interpersonal Relationships working particularly with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and supporting the elderly, sick and injured to adjust to changing circumstances.

Clinical Experience and Background

Shelah commenced her work as a Psychologist working in Schools in the WA Education Department and spent many years providing support to effect the best outcomes for students, their families and the school as an organisation. This service was provided in a multi systemic way and included individual and group assessment and intervention. One area of interest was training and coaching staff in the provision of classroom meditation and mindfulness programs.

As a Senior School Psychologist Shelah provided training and supervision to other School Psychologists as well as developing and coordinating a School Psychology service to rural WA.

After gaining her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Murdoch University, Shelah commenced work as a Clinical Psychologist with the Department for child protection, family and children services. Shelah worked there for 8 years with traumatised children, adolescents and families in such areas as domestic violence, abuse, substance abuse and parenting skills.

Shelah then worked in Private practice for many years, receiving referrals from GP's to support those with anxiety, depression, trauma, injury and illness and adjustment disorder, PTSD, workers compensation and relationship difficulties.

More recently Shelah has worked overseas including supporting the mental health of people held in offshore detention centres and working with Medicine Sans Frontiers as a Mental Health Activity Manager helping children adolescents and adults in the factory and workshops of Bangladesh.

Shelah has over 30 years experience working with a broad range of individuals, couples, families and groups across a variety of settings and believes that the foundation for helping others is compassion and that everyone has the potential to achieve peace of mind no matter what their circumstances.

Bill Saunders

Dr Bill Saunders

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Bill Saunders is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Perth .

Bill has a BA (Hons) degree and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Keele and a Master’s degree in Psychological Medicine from The University of Glasgow. 

Prior to becoming involved in private practice in Perth Bill was an academic. He held the positions of Lecturer in Psychological Medicine at the University of Glasgow, Senior Lecturer in Applied Social Studies and Director of the Alcohol Studies Centre at the University of Paisley (Scotland) and was then an Associate Professor and Head of Addictions Studies at Curtin University (Perth, WA). Bill was also a Professor of Psychology and  Head of the Clinical Psychology program at Curtin University. As an academic Bill published extensively and has also consulted for a wide range of agencies including the World Health Organisation and the United Nations.

Bill has extensive clinical experience. He has been a Senior Psychologist in an Alcohol and Drug unit in Glasgow, a consulting Clinical Psychologist to a private hospital in Perth, the Director of an Alcohol and Drug treatment agency in the Channel Islands (UK) and the Clinical Director of a co-occurring drug and mental health disorders unit at Graylands Hospital, Perth. More recently Bill was a Director and Head of Psychotherapy at Abbotsford Private Hospital

Bill specialises in the management of adult psychopathology, addictive behaviours, the co-occurrence of both and the impact of childhood trauma on adult psychological functioning. Bill is also an experienced group psychotherapist who ran his first ever group in an Alcohol and Drug Treatment Unit in Glasgow some 45 years ago.

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.

Terri Murphy

Terri Murphy

Clinical Psychologist

Terri is an experienced Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA.

Terri works with adolescents and adults and has experience in the treatment of complex presentations. Her areas of interest include Clinical and Health Psychology. She works with people experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, grief and loss, trauma, chronic stress, relationship issues, sleep disorders, low self- esteem, chronic disease and chronic pain.

Terri works collaboratively with her clients to set treatment goals and uses a a variety of evidence-based therapies to tailor individualised treatment plans. She draws on several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Therapy and Solution Focussed Therapy. Terri works alongside her clients to promote an understanding of their symptoms and to provide warmth and compassion to facilitate change and personal growth.

Clinical Experience and Background

Terri has 18 years experience working in Clinical Psychology. She has worked with inpatients and outpatients, across many settings, including not for profit organisations, the Health Department, Corporate services and Private Practice.

Terri has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours Psychology) from the University of Western Australia and a Masters degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from Curtin University.

Terri is a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor and a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Lisa Viska

Lisa Viska

Psychologist

Lisa is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA.

Lisa is very experienced in working with adults and couples in the areas of anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, conflict resolution, assertive  communication, motivation to change, relationships, loss and grief, suicidality and parenting skills. Lisa is a friendly and approachable person who works from a strength’s-based perspective to empower her clients to achieve their desired counselling goals.

She has been trained in several evidence based therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Gottman’s Therapy (for couples) and many more.

Clinical Experience and Background

Lisa obtained her Psychology degree from the University of Western Australia and has over 30 years of experience across a range of government organisations and private practice. She has worked as an educational psychologist, a consultant, a university lecturer, a private practitioner and has vast employee assistance counselling experience.

Annette Paul

Annette Paul

Clinical Psychologist

Annette has endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA.

Annette is a relatable psychologist who brings a honest and transparent approach to working with clients. She believes that everyone has the potential to live a rich and meaning life and works with clients to identify and understand blockages that prevent the client from living the life they want. Annette enjoys helping clients to develop insight and enhance an individual’s skill set to better manage life’s challenges.

Clinical Experience and Background

Annette completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Curtin University and worked as a registered psychologist from 2005. Annette has also completed a post graduate diploma in Public Sector Management (Flinders University) and a certificate in criminology (sexual offender management) through the University of Melbourne. She has worked in the private and public sectors and has experience working with couples, families, adolescents, children, and adults.

Her career started in small business being a successful owner of hairdressing salons. Her passion for working with people led her complete a psychology degree. Annette is career driven and has spent the last 10 years in management roles as well as private practice. Her experience working in both the private and public sector has fostered the development of a high level of skill in  managing work-related stress, interpersonal issues at work, and coaching for others in career development. Annette enjoys delivering training to organisations increasing staff’s knowledge and skills.

Annette has experience working with couples and families in crises being part of new government initiative targeting high risk families through a licensed program, Multi-Systemic Therapy. She became the Principal Psychologist for Youth Justice and throughout her time in government has developed and delivered services to many regional and very remote communities.  Annette has experience working with complex presentations in both adults and children. She also has experience working with individuals with disabilities including Autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and intellectual difficulties. 

Annette has a warm and honest approach to counselling. She draws from a range of evidenced based approaches such as systems theory (working across different systems), Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and, Motivational Interviewing).  Annette seeks to individualise her treatment approaches and focuses on building a positive therapeutic relationship that can enhance the effectiveness of outcomes for her clients.