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Our team of psychologists in South Melbourne
 

PSYCHOLOGY


Psychologist

B.A.(Hons)Psych. MProfPsych

Keera Anand

Keera is dedicated to guiding individuals through challenging times and enhancing their mental wellbeing. Her empathetic and warm approach creates a supportive, collaborative therapeutic environment where clients can explore and identify their strengths, values, and life goals. She has experience working with adults dealing with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, attachment difficulties, and disordered eating.

Keera aims to help clients understand and recognise their behavioural patterns, fostering a healthier relationship with their emotions. She adopts an eclectic approach tailored to each client's unique needs, integrating evidence-based methods such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Schema Therapy.


Psychologist

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Psychology, Master of Science (Child and Family Psychology) (Distinction), Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology.

Myah Devlin

Myah is a registered psychologist with a passion for focusing on young people and their families’ strengths to foster meaningful change. Myah brings experiences from working in complex mental health settings with children, adolescents and their families.

Myah has developed skills in working with a wide range of young people including those with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety, OCD, depression, disordered eating, and body image concerns. 

Myah draws on evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy approaches (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Triple P Parenting Programme, within her work. She believes that the client is the expert in their own life, while acknowledging the impact the context around them has on their development. 


Clinical Psychologist

BA(Psych) (Honours), MPsych (Clinical)

Tegan Bradilovic

Tegan is a Clinical Psychologist inspired by the work of Rogers, Maslow and Stoic Philosophy. 

Tegan's early career experience working in prisons inspired her interest in Drug and Alcohol Use Disorders. Following her work in prison, Tegan went on to work in clinical program development delivering Employee and Assistance Program counselling. Tegan has been working in private practice settings for the past four years. Her passion is working with commonly occuring disorders such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.  

Tegan's therapeutic approach is warm, non-judgemental and client-focused. She works with a wide range of presentations in an adult population. 


Psychologist

BA(Psych), GradDipProPsych, MPsych (Clinical)

Rhys Harink

Rhys is a Registered Psychologist who has a passion to help people heal, grow, and thrive. He has experience working across the lifespan in different settings, including private practice, schools and community mental health services.

Rhys brings experience in working with clients with complex mental health diagnoses. In his work with adolescents and adults he has developed a skilled understanding of the intervention needs of people with personality disorders, bipolar, complicated grief, as well as anxiety, depression, OCD, agoraphobia and panic amongst other disorders.

In his work with children, Rhys has experience with interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders, difficulties with self-esteem, mood and difficulties related to gender identity.

Rhys draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). He has a keen interest in expanding his professional repertoire to provide the best interventions that meet the unique needs of his clients.


Clinical Psychologist

BSc, MHealthPsych, PGDipClinPsych, MACPA

Joel Hoo

Joel is a good-humoured and responsive Clinical Psychologist who cares deeply about the work he does. He has a lively and collaborative therapeutic style, and his clinical work is guided by values of compassion, thoughtfulness, curiosity, and authenticity. He sees the world through a multicultural lens and works hard to create a safe space in therapy where people feel heard and accepted. 

Joel has experience working in the public sector across adult and forensic mental health settings with individuals who have severe and enduring mental illness. He has particular interests in working with anxiety, trauma, and ADHD and utilizes a range of modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and EMDR. 


Psychologist

BSoc.Sc, GradDipPsychAdv, MPsych (Clinical)

Jacinta Anderson

Jacinta Anderson is a Registered Psychologist who approaches therapy from a place of warmth, playfulness and collaboration. She has experience in both private practice and public health settings, working with both adolescents and adults across the lifespan using evidence-based approaches. Jacinta aims to promote a therapeutic space that allows clients to feel affirmed, safe and supported. She approaches clients mental health concerns and life experience from a non-judgmental place of curiosity, with the intention to empower individuals to understand their values and strengths. 

It is Jacinta’s belief that the client-therapist relationship is key in making sense of one’s challenges and empowering clients to make meaningful change and improve quality of life. She maintains mindfulness that each person and concern requires a unique approach that is tailored to the individual.  

Jacinta has experience with a range of mental health concerns. These have included anxiety and depression, stress and burnout, loss and grief, relationship difficulties and life adjustments. Jacinta has a special interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ population as well as with challenges associated with endometriosis. 


Psychologist

BA(Psych), GradDipProPsych, MPsych (Clinical)

Sophie Erczmann

Sophie is a Registered Psychologist who provides a warm and accepting space where clients can feel understood and supported. She works collaboratively with clients to explore their experiences, their strengths, and empowers them to create meaningful change in line with their values.

Sophie has experience working with a range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety, social anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, and body image concerns. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, in various settings including not-for-profit, community, and private settings.

Sophie utilises evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices. At the heart of her approach is building a genuine connection with clients and helping them foster a compassionate relationship with themselves and others.


Psychologist

BAppSc (Psych) (Hons), MClinPsych

Amber Chester

Amber is a Registered Psychologist who brings a warm and non-judgemental approach to therapy, and aims to empower clients to reach their goals. She believes a trusting relationship enables clients to fully express their experiences, enabling them to reflect, and bring new perspectives and understanding to their current and past reality. Amber believes the client is an expert in their experiences, and tailors intervention and assessment to the client, which is facilitated by collaborating and working as a team. She values ongoing reflection to help guide her practice. 

Amber has experience within a number of clinical settings such as Schools, Private Practice, Community/Hospital settings (currently), and the NDIS Sector. 

Amber has experience working with a broad range of presentations, across the lifespan, such as depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety, stress, anger management, relationship difficulties and low self esteem. She draws from several evidence based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and play therapy for children. 


Psychologist

BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clinical)

Sophie Yeung

Sophie is a passionate Registered Psychologist who aspires to help people live a life that is meaningful to them. She has a warm and compassionate style and aims to provide a non-judgmental space to support clients to explore their values, experiences and goals.

Born and raised in a multi-cultural environment in Hong Kong, Sophie is particularly interested in working with body image concerns and has experience working with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds. She has seen clients with a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, stress, body image concerns, and difficulties with assertiveness, relationships and emotion regulation.

Sophie works from a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens, acknowledging how each person’s background and experiences may impact their mental health and wellbeing. She works collaboratively with clients to highlight their strengths and to empower them to make meaningful change according to their values. She aims to adapt treatment to best support each unique client, drawing from evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT).


Clinical Psychologist

BPsych(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Ashley Depasquale

Ashley is a Clinical Psychologist who uses a warm and empathic approach to create a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space for the individuals she works with. She works collaboratively with clients to realise their inner strengths and to navigate the unique challenges they are facing. 

Ashley has a particular interest in supporting individuals with issues surrounding their sexual health, for example challenges with sexual desire, relationship & intimacy difficulties, sexual pain, and exploration of sexual identity.

Ashley also has experience working with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, stress and burnout and difficult life transitions. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan and has worked in several settings including private practice, hospitals and community mental health services.  

Ashley draws on a number of evidence-based interventions to support the needs of the individuals she works with, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness. She also enjoys using a self-compassion based approach in her therapeutic work.  


Clinical Psychologist

MA (ClinPsych), PGDip(Psych), GDip(Psych), Clin Cert (Hypno), ACPA

Faustina Delany

Faustina is a registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA. She has training and experience in a range of areas including anxiety, panic disorder, low mood, PTSD, grief and death anxiety, issues related to gender identity, LGBTIQA+, sexual issues, varied relationship structures and sexual practices, and digestive issues. 

Faustina obtained her Master of Clinical Psychology at University of Melbourne, and has experience in hospital, crisis, and government settings. Most of her experience has been in private practice working with adults and older adults. Faustina uses an evidence-based and integrative approach, drawing from Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR. She is currently completing her 3-year certification in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. She has also completed training in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and is available for integration work. 

Faustina strives to create a safe space in the therapy room and understands the courage it takes to be there. She has a warm and attentive approach and encourages change and growth at the client’s pace. 


Clinical Psychologist

BSocSci, BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych(Clin), MAPS

Kacey Bigham

Kacey Bigham provides a collaborative therapeutic relationship with clients, allowing them to explore their own goals, self-efficacy, and self-compassion. She prioritises her clients feeling safe, respected and supported.

Kacey has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in both organisational and private settings. She often sees clients with a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, substance misuse and substance use disorders, stress and burnout, relationship concerns, life adjustments, and grief and loss.

Kacey is committed to using empirically supported therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.


Principal Psychologist

BSocSci, Hons (Psych), MSocSci (Psych), PGDip Clin Psych, MAPS

Deborah Newburn

Deborah Newburn is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has expertise in working with adults with eating disorders. She has worked in a specialist eating disorder service and has exceptional clinical skills treating anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Deborah has worked across public and private settings with adults experiencing serious, moderate, and mild mental illness. Deborah is also experienced in treating depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and a range of anxiety disorders including social anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Deborah works in a compassion focused manner, and supports clients to understand themselves and their experiences in a safe and supportive environment. She uses a range of evidence-based approaches to assist her clients to make changes which reduce symptoms and suffering, and improves their quality of life.


Principal Psychologist

BA, GradDipPsych, PGradDipPsych, MPsych, ISTDP Certified

Anthony Couroupis

As a Clinical Psychologist, Anthony Couroupis brings an empathic, non-judgmental and collaborative approach to therapy and believes these aspects are essential for facilitating long-term psychological wellbeing. He uses a range of evidence-based techniques to tailor treatment that is specific to each client’s background and presenting concerns. He has experience working with a range of mental health issues – in particular depression, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, and helps people with assertiveness, aggressive behaviour, and low self-esteem. He has an interest in existential psychotherapy and enjoys helping people find meaning and purpose.

Anthony has a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) from the University of Melbourne and is a Certified Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) practitioner. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and the Australian Clinical Psychological Association.


Psychologist

BSc, GradDipPsych, MProfPsych

Phoebe Lu

Phoebe is a warm and compassionate registered psychologist who adopts an empathic and gentle style, working collaboratively with clients to understand their stories. She aims to empower clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals whilst highlighting their strengths and values.

She has worked with adolescent and adult populations in public and private settings across a range of difficulties including: eating disorders, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, low self-esteem, gender and sexuality, neurodevelopmental disorders, interpersonal challenges, adjusting to life transitions and trauma.  Phoebe has a special interest in working with young people and families, trauma, eating disorders and culturally diverse populations.

Phoebe values creating a safe and non-judgemental space to clients so they feel heard, respected and supported. She endeavours to tailor her therapeutic approach to best support each individual client. Phoebe embeds a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens and draws from a range of evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), schema therapy and eye movement desensitisation reprocessing therapy (EMDR). She is also a Board-Approved Supervisor.


Clinical Psychologist

Dottore Magistrale in Psicologia Clinica e di Comunita' (Universita' degli Studi di Torino), MPsych (Clinical)

Andrea Pavarino

No longer seeing new clients

Andrea is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in working with a diverse range of mental health disorders and presentations in an outpatient public mental health setting. His dedication to his clients goes beyond symptom relief, as he firmly believes in the potential of psychotherapy to bring about transformative and lifelong change.

Andrea has completed a Master of Clinical and Community Psychology in Italy and further enhanced his knowledge and skills through a Master of Clinical Psychology in Australia. Originally trained in Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, he has also pursued advanced training in Schema Therapy. To deepen his expertise, Andrea successfully completed a comprehensive three-year core training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and is currently enrolled in a three-year Advanced training program with ISTDP Australia.

In his therapeutic approach, Andrea primarily utilizes an ISTDP-informed perspective while incorporating different therapeutic modalities to tailor interventions to the unique needs of each client. ISTDP, an attachment-centered model, lies at the heart of his work, emphasizing emotional intimacy, repairing relational ruptures, and healing emotional wounds. By focusing on the embodied experience of emotions, Andrea helps clients gain insight into their emotional problems and identifies underlying mechanisms that may contribute to relational difficulties. His diverse training background allows him to draw from different theoretical frameworks and techniques, empowering individuals to navigate their challenges, develop healthier coping strategies, and foster positive changes in their lives.


Clinical Psychologist

BPsySc (Hons), MPsych (Clin), PhD

Priscilla Savopoulos

Not currently seeing new clients

Priscilla Savopoulos is a Clinical Psychologist who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in public health settings, including community mental health and hospital environments. Priscilla has completed her PhD and published research in the area of parenting, child development, and family violence. 

Priscilla has worked with people experiencing a range of emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, panic, post-traumatic stress, life adjustments, and grief. She is particularly interested in working with children and adolescents, and with individuals who have experienced trauma. 

Priscilla uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT and TF-CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), mindfulness, and self-compassion. She understands that fostering compassion towards ourselves and connections with others are vital ingredients for a meaningful life. Priscilla brings a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and is passionate about supporting her clients’ wellbeing. 


Clinical Psychologist

BSc, GradDipEdPsych, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS

Lisa Catania

No longer seeing new clients

Lisa Catania is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with expertise working with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, communication difficulties, anger management, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and substance use problems. Lisa is skilled in a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness strategies.

Lisa works to build a collaborative partnership with clients. Clients play an active role in determining the best treatment approach for them. Session by session monitoring is conducted to track progress. Following sessions, written information is shared to assist clients in applying strategies to their day to day lives. Lisa strives to empower clients to gain insight into their strengths and difficulties, and to make changes in their lives.


DIETETICS

 
 

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Nicole Munro

Nicole Munro is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a special interest in eating disorders, women’s health and gastrointestinal function. Nicole is a welcoming, warm, and compassionate practitioner that has a passion for supporting and empowering all clients to develop sustainable and peaceful relationships with food and their bodies. Nicole aims to provide holistic and inclusive nutritional support collaboratively with her clients, practicing from a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach to health and wellbeing.

Nicole has worked in a range of settings, from acute care to community outreach programs, private practice and rural services, which has provided her the opportunity to develop a broader and deeper understanding of client needs and the importance of equitable care. Nicole aims to bring this awareness when assisting with a range of areas including eating disorders and disordered eating, neurodivergent-affirming care, gastrointestinal function and conditions, feeding concerns and intolerances (IBS, IBD), women’s health, cardiovascular health, nutritional deficiencies and performance nutrition.

Nicole is a registered member of Dietitians Association of Australia, a Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician, a Monash University FODMAP qualified practitioner and member of DAA Eating Disorder Interest Group, Sports Dietitian Australia, Australian New Zealand Association of Eating Disorders and Health At Every Size (HAES).

 
 

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Jordan Burke

Jordan is a Health at Every Size aligned Dietitian and Nutritionist. Jordan believes it is crucial to understand the unique circumstances of every client that she sees, and strives to make people feel safe, respected and understood. She recognises how difficult it can be to change eating behaviours, so she aims to meet her clients where they are, and provides guidance when ready to take steps towards their goals.

Jordan’s special interests include eating disorders, disordered eating, gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS, IBD and coeliac disease, sports nutrition, and nutrition for endometriosis, PCOS and fertility. She is also well versed in assisting patients with food allergies and intolerances, diabetes (GDM, type 1 and 2), heart disease, high blood pressure and kidney diseases.

Jordan implements a health at every size and non-restriction approach, prioritising eating behaviours that are intuitive and health promoting, irrespective of body size. 


Accredited Practising Dietitian,
CEDD, SDA Member

Marcus Connor

Marcus is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a particular interest in sports nutrition, chronic kidney disease and supporting individuals struggling with their relationship with food/eating disorders. His down-to-earth, empathic, and non-judgmental style develops a safe place for people to take their performance to the next level, further develop their relationship with food or improve their understanding of how to manage their health. 

Marcus has practised in a variety of settings across Australia including acute, community and rural outreach. He is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Dietitian and an active member of Sports Dietitians Australia. Furthermore, he is dedicated to providing safe, ethical and effective care to all individuals with a passion for sustainable and realistic lifestyle changes to improve quality of life. All while making the complexities of nutrition easy and actionable.


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