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.

Anica’s mission is to inspire others to fulfil their potential and thrive. She has worked with over 4000 individuals, designing and implementing wellbeing, performance and leadership programs in numerous private and independent organisations.  

Anica’s treatment methodology draws on evidence-based techniques such as CBT, ACT and solution-focused therapy. Anica’s clients are invited to actively engage in a therapeutic process that fosters a positive and nurturing environment for well-being and personal growth, boosts self-esteem and develops healthier coping strategies.  

Anica’s expertise extends to supporting children (3yo + for telehealth with a parent or guardian present), adolescents, and adults with ADD/ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, Schizophrenia, Gender dysmorphia, personality disorders, anxiety, stress, trauma and complex relationships.  Anica is committed to supporting each of her clients on their unique journey to lasting positive change and fulfilment. 

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. 

Kristie is passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan and has worked with a wide range of presentations, including trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, neurological conditions, chronic pain, cognitive impairments, and adjustment challenges. She also has experience in assessment and support for ADHD, ASD, and intellectual disability. 

Kristie’s therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client. 

With a strong foundation in clinical assessment and diagnostic formulation, Kristie has conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations using a variety of tools including the WAIS-IV, MIGDAS-2, and DIVA-5. She also brings prior experience from her work in child protection, providing her with a unique understanding of developmental trauma and family systems. 

Kristie is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful change. She is committed to continual learning and professional development, and values authentic connection in all aspects of her work. 

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.