Clinical Team
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Katia Ishimaru
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Katia works with young adolescents through to adults. Her areas of interest include postnatal depression, anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, food and weight related issues. She is trained in EMDR, schema therapy, hypnotherapy and a range of evidence based treatments including those informed by Contextual Behavioural Science such as ACT, behavioural analysis and mindfulness, with an interest in sensorimotor psychotherapy.
Clinical Psychologist
Neil Taylor
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Neil enjoys working with adolescents through to the elderly. His areas of interest include behavioural issues, grief and loss, addiction, mindfulness, anxiety disorders (including PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorders, eating disorders, adjustment issues,self esteem and bipolar. He is trained in a range of behavioural cognitive therapies including EMDR.
Clinical Psychologist
Mareese McLoughlin
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Mareese works with adults experiencing a range of mental health issues and wellbeing concerns. She can assist with emotional and mood difficulties, and problems with relationships, including conflicts and worries at work. Mareese has experience working with individuals experiencing problematic alcohol and drug use, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, low self esteem, self harm, and trauma/PTSD. She also assists people who have experienced childhood trauma, concerns with dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
Mareese is a trauma informed therapist (which means working together at your pace and always with your consent before trying different approaches/solutions), and she uses a range of different therapies to best suit someones specific needs and concerns. The main therapy approaches Mareese uses include; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)/ Parts work, Schema Therapy, a mind and body based therapy called Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and Eye Movement [trauma] Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Counselling & Clinical Psychologist
Melanie Brown
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Melanie areas of experience include parenting and attachment difficulties, perinatal depression and anxiety, stress, grief and loss, life transition difficulties, family dysfunction, and anxiety disorders. She has a strong interest in women's mental health across the lifespan, including perimenopause and menopause.
Melanie's main therapeutic approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which helps a person understand all the different 'parts' of themselves & is a non-pathologising model. With additional qualifications in sexology, Melanie has a particular interest in human sexuality, gender issues, relationships and sexual difficulties, offering a non-judgmental space to explore these issues in. Melanie is a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and kink-aware therapist
Counselling & Clinical Psychologist
Antony Raj
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Antony is a dedicated Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the field. His passion lies in empowering clients to thrive and achieve their potential. He supports people in addressing a range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, self-esteem/confidence, life transitions, grief, and relationship difficulties. Antony works primarily with older teenagers and adults, ages 16 and up, providing a safe and supportive environment for exploration and growth.
His therapeutic approach integrates various evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and hypnosis. Additionally, Antony is an accredited EMDR practitioner, utilising this effective technique to help clients process trauma and difficult memories.
Antony believes in the importance of regular therapy sessions, and often offers weekly sessions as this fosters momentum and progress.
Clinical Psychologist
Natalie Marques
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Natalie enjoys working with all age groups ranging from 2 years and upward. She is passionate about tailoring interventions to improve the challenges associated with co-morbid and complex mental health conditions such as separation and general anxiety, panic, depression, PTSD, addiction, sleep disorders and grief and loss. In addition to this Natalie enjoys working collaboratively with families and couples to resolve relationship discord, addiction and behavioural challenges. Natalie is trained in the use of Child focused CBT and EMDR, and Child Centered Play Therapy. Child Centered Play therapy specifically focuses on the natural language of child’s play to assists the processing and understanding of difficult life experiences and adult concepts. Natalie also utilizes a broad range of therapies such as CBT, ACT, Systemic Family Therapy, EMDR and Narrative and Solution focused therapies when working with adults and families.
Registered Psychologist
John Van’t Sant
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John is a Registered Psychologist who is deeply passionate about supporting children, teenagers, and adults who may be experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges.
His areas of interest include adjustment to injury counselling, depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, effective ADHD strategies and mindfulness techniques that can foster emotional well-being. John utilises a variety of effective evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to achieve therapeutic outcomes.
He has a warm, client-focused approach that helps create an environment where clients and their families feel safe, understood and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.
Registered Psychologist
Chester Ma
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Chester specialises in working with adults, offering support in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotion regulation, insomnia, PTSD, academic challenges, and work-related stress. He utilises evidence-based approaches like Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment plans to each client's needs. Chester creates a safe, approachable, and client-focused therapeutic environment, where he may occasionally use humour to facilitate the therapeutic process. If you are seeking personalised guidance to enhance your well-being, Chester is here to support you on your journey. Chester is now undertaking adult ADHD assessments.
Registered Psychologist
Bradley Calamel
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Bradley is a Senior Psychologist with over 15 years of extensive experience in both the private and public sector. He works with children (aged 10+ years), adolescents and adults. Bradley specialises in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting, grief and loss and sports and performance psychology.
Bradley’s primary goal is to create a safe space whereby he can help improve your well-being and fulfilment in life. Bradley is a warm and enthusiastic psychologist with an emphasis on creating a respectful space for exploration of challenges and is passionate about helping others to develop skills, problem solve, foster self-compassion and psychological flexibility through life’s up and downs.
He is trained in several therapeutic approaches and has a keen interest in: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMD), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS).
Bradley has worked as a School Psychologist for over a decade in primary and secondary schools, education support centres including private practice. He consulted for the Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service (CAHDS) WA. In the early part of his career, he also worked in research at the Telethon Kids Institute (formerly: Telethon Institute for Child Health Research) for the ‘Looking at Language’ study.
Registered Psychologist
Monica Munro
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Monica is passionate about supporting adults and adolescents in their wellbeing journey. She has experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and individuals with learning disabilities. Monica draws upon a range of approaches, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy and behaviour analysis, to tailor support to match client's needs and goals. Her areas of interest include anxiety, postnatal depression, grief, loss, trauma, and parenting difficulties. She strives to create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and supported.
Registered Psychologist
Rebecca Nicholls
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Rebecca works with children, adolescents and adults using a trauma informed, person-centred, non-judgemental approach. She applies a variety of modalities such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and narrative therapy. Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress, sleep and anger management. Rebecca also provides a positive, warm and trusting environment in which to explore life's challenges such as domestic violence, abuse, cancer, grief and loss. Rebecca additionally has experience in facilitating groups, mindfulness, ADHD and building resilience in children.
Registered Psychologist
Administration Team
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With over 20 years of experience in the medical and allied health field, Paula brings a wealth of administrative expertise and knowledge to her role as Practice Manager. She oversees the daily operations of the clinic, ensuring seamless processes and protocols are in place to support both clients and practitioners. Paula’s commitment to excellence and her deep understanding of healthcare administration make her an invaluable leader in fostering a well-organised and client-focused environment.
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As Diary Manager, Rachel plays a pivotal role in coordinating our booking system, ensuring seamless scheduling for clients and practitioners alike. She oversees waitlists, manages cancellations, and keeps our busy practitioners’ diaries running smoothly. With her meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach, Rachel is an integral part of our team, helping to maintain the efficiency and organisation essential to our practice.
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Catharine’s calm and warm approach makes her an indispensable member of our Admin Team. With her kind, friendly, and professional demeanour, she ensures every client feels welcomed and at ease from the moment they step into our clinic. Her dedication to creating a positive and supportive experience reflects her commitment to our practice’s values and the care we provide.
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Tia joined our team this year, quickly becoming a valued member with her calm demeanour and friendly personality. Her approachable nature creates a welcoming environment for clients and colleagues alike. Always eager to help, Tia takes pride in ensuring every client feels cared for and supported.