Get to Know The Team

Throughout his years of experience, Alex has been trained in delivering various therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client Centred Therapy & Mindfulness Techniques. Alex looks to build rapport with all his clients through his humble & warm approach whereby he is known to bring a sense of humour to his sessions.

Alex is committed to working with his clients to help identify their strengths and create meaningful change. Often that change is supported by his ability to create a safe space & listen to each of his clients’ individual stories where he can use his experience & knowledge to help change that narrative. Alex himself is a veteran and draws on that experience to work closely with first responders and other veterans.

Alex’s areas of expertise extend to working with adults, teenagers & youth clients who require support with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief & loss, trauma, family & relationship issues, self-harm, substance abuse, domestic violence & anger management.

Ross is committed to guiding individuals through life’s challenges with resilience and self-awareness. His approach is integrative and client-focused, drawing on modalities such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, experiential therapy, emotion-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, gestalt, existential therapy, narrative therapy, and psychodrama. 

Ross has a particular interest in complex trauma, personality disorders, and high-risk offender assessment. He has provided expert psychological reports and testimony for the County and Supreme Courts and has worked with the Department of Justice since 2008. He has also led therapeutic programs for children and adults, including those impacted by or exhibiting problematic sexual behaviours. 

A strong advocate for prevention and rehabilitation, Ross currently sits on the advisory board for the national “Stop it Now” campaign—a collaborative effort with leading Australian universities to prevent child sexual abuse. 

Outside his professional life, Ross maintains a daily meditation practice, values daily exercise, and finds joy in time spent with animals and his family. His warm, direct approach empowers clients to engage meaningfully in the therapeutic process and create lasting, positive change. 

Atu has worked with clients across the lifespan, supporting children, teens and adults within both the disability and mental health sectors. He draws on a range of client and family centred approaches and values a neuro-affirming lens when working with individuals and their support networks. 
 
Atu has experience supporting people with a range of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Schizophrenia, and other complex presentations. 

He is committed to tailoring therapy to the unique strengths, goals and needs of each person he supports. 

Outside of his professional life, Atu enjoys spending time with family, friends, and his beloved dog and cat. He finds inspiration in nature, travel, creativity, art, and music.   

Atu is also the current President of Hope Tanzania Australia, a charitable organisation that focuses on health and education projects in under-resourced Tanzanian communities, an extension of his commitment to making a positive difference in people’s lives. 

Joanne is dedicated to providing a warm, person-centred, and non-judgemental therapeutic experience. She believes meaningful change occurs when care is tailored to each individual’s goals, communication style, and pace. Her collaborative approach fosters a supportive environment where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered from the very beginning. 

Joanne draws on evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. She places strong emphasis on open communication and actively invites feedback to ensure therapy remains responsive and effective. Joanne is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised psychological care and considers it a privilege to support individuals as they move toward greater confidence, clarity, and wellbeing. 

Joanne’s expertise extends to supporting children (4yo+ for telehealth with a parent or guardian present), adolescents, and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She works from a neuroaffirming perspective that recognises and values neurodiversity. Joanne also has a strong interest in treating anxiety and eating-related disorders, helping individuals build emotional resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and confidently navigate life’s transitions. 

Marta’s mission is to help individuals and families achieve resilience, presence and inner self awareness. With more than 15 years of experience in clinical, academic and community-based settings, Marta has helped children, adolescents, adults and parents navigate complex psychological landscapes with depth and warmth.

Marta’s clinical and research work focuses on child and adolescent wellbeing, trauma and cross-cultural mental health, with a strong emphasis on preventative, relational and somatic approaches. Her therapeutic approach incorporates CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems (Level 1) and mindfulness-based programs including MBSR and Mindful Parenting.

Marta’s expertise extends to supporting clients across the lifespan (4yo+ with a parent or guardian present) presenting with ADHD, autism, complex trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, psychosomatic symptoms and emotionally intense relationships. Fluent in English and Italian, Marta supports individuals and communities across Australia and Europe, with an increasing commitment to cross-cultural and contemplative health initiatives.

Jason is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and person-centred therapeutic environment. Having begun his career as a disability support worker, he brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by individuals and families navigating the NDIS. His approach is grounded in collaboration, respect, and empowerment—working closely with clients to build skills, independence, and quality of life. 

Jason draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). He integrates assessment, practical behaviour strategies, and parent coaching to ensure tailored, goal-focused support for each individual. Approachable and collaborative, Jason values building strong, trusting relationships with the people he supports and is committed to helping every client achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes. 

Jason’s expertise extends to working with neurodiverse children, adolescents, and adults, including individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. He has experience supporting people living with autism, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. Jason is trained in a range of psychological and developmental assessments, including the ADOS-2, ADI-R, Conners 4, WISC-V, WAIS, and WNV. 

Dinithi is passionate about helping individuals find meaning, fulfilment, and emotional balance in their lives. She fosters an environment that promotes self-awareness, autonomy, and personal growth, supporting clients to recognise and build on their inner strengths. Her warm and collaborative approach encourages clients to explore challenges and move toward greater wellbeing with confidence and clarity. 

Dinithi draws on a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). She integrates these approaches flexibly to meet each client’s individual goals and needs. 

Dinithi’s expertise extends to supporting children (9+), adolescents, and adults across all stages of life. She has experience working with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, sleep difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, identity-related challenges, ADHD, ASD, emotional dysregulation, and parenting or behavioural concerns. Dinithi is dedicated to empowering clients to build resilience, embrace growth, and create lasting positive change. 

Peter is passionate about helping families understand their child’s strengths and challenges. His approach is collaborative, warm, and goal-focused, working closely with parents, schools, and other professionals to support meaningful growth and wellbeing. Peter is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where children and young people feel heard, valued, and empowered. 

Peter draws on evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), behavioural strategies, and parent training. His practice integrates practical tools and structured interventions tailored to each client’s individual needs and developmental stage. 

Peter’s expertise extends to working with children and adolescents presenting with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability, learning difficulties, and behavioural or emotional challenges. He conducts comprehensive diagnostic and cognitive assessments using gold-standard tools such as the ADOS-2, ADI-R, MIGDAS-2, CARS-2, DSM-5 criteria, WISC, WAIS, WPPSI, WIAT, Conners-4, ABAS-3, and CBCL. In addition to his clinical work, Peter provides supervision to provisional psychologists, supporting the next generation of clinicians in developing their confidence and competence. 

Julie-Anne’s mission is to provide compassionate, client-centred psychological care that supports wellbeing, autonomy, and meaningful participation in life. She has worked extensively with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams across private practice, Queensland Health oncology services, occupational rehabilitation, disability assessment, child protection, and Employee Assistance Programs, supporting clients with both complex clinical and workplace-related presentations.

Julie-Anne’s therapeutic approach is collaborative and evidence-based, drawing on CBT, ACT, and solution-focused interventions. Clients are supported through a respectful and practical therapeutic process that emphasises rapport-building, psychoeducation, emotional regulation, resilience, and the development of sustainable strategies for long-term wellbeing.

Julie-Anne works across the lifespan with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Her areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, chronic pain, adjustment difficulties, health-related distress, neurodiversity, disability, vocational rehabilitation, and workplace mental health. She is committed to supporting each client’s individual journey toward recovery, empowerment, and lasting positive change, providing therapy, assessments, and return-to-work support under NDIS, WorkCover, DVA, EAP, Queensland Health, and private referrals.

Darlene provides her clients with a safe space in which they are encouraged to explore their identity without judgement. By encouraging an open dialogue and open-mindedness, Darlene enables collaborative and productive conversations that allow her clients to explore their wants, needs, goals and values.

Darlene believes that learning to understand and embrace one’s true inner self is the key to defining healthy boundaries that improve your relationship and attitude towards yourself. Using an explorative mindset, Darlene assists her clients to develop and work through goals that align with their unique life circumstances. By consequence, Darlene’s clients can actively redefine their perception of negative past experiences and continue to grow, recover, heal and flourish in their lives.

Darlene’s area of expertise extends to working with children (2yo+ for telehealth with a parent or guardian present), adults and couples who require support with managing depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, family and relationship issues and neurodivergence and social and behavioural difficulties including risk taking behaviours.

Damien is committed to working with his clients to help identify their strengths, maintain a sense of self and achieve goals through the various transitions of life. Passionate about early intervention, and proactive and integrative approaches to mental and social health, Damien has a keen interest in working with neurodivergent people to assist them in achieving greater outcomes and life satisfaction for themselves. His background in crisis and trauma management has allowed Damien to further develop his skills & understand the impacts of PTSD, grief and loss, relationship and parental connection breakdown, as well as the attachment disorders that manifest with that.  

Damien’s areas of expertise extend to working with children (7yo+ for telehealth), adults, families and people with disabilities & youth clients who require support with ADHD, ASD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief & loss,  trauma, family and relationship issues, self-harm, addiction, domestic violence, anger management, gender identity, financial counselling and career development.